a device to be fitted around the penis of a human male to facilitate and maintain an erection . in one embodiment , the device is attached to a garment to be worn by the person to hold the device in place around the penis and next to the body . in another embodiment , the device is formed by a folded wire like member the ends of which are spread apart to form supporting arms to be fitted around the waist or hips of the person . in a further embodiment , a belt , adapted to be secured around one &# 39 ; s waist , is attached to the wire - like member for holding it in place .