How to Remove a Ring That's Stuck on a Finger

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Avoid a trip to the hospital by using these tricks to safely dislodge a stuck ring.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Lubricant, such as hand lotion, petroleum jelly, cooking oil, or soap
Cool water
Dental floss
Patience

Step 1: Don't force it

Avoid pulling and tugging too hard, which could cause your finger to swell and make it more difficult to remove the ring.

Step 2: Lubricate your finger

Lubricate your finger and the ring liberally with hand lotion, petroleum jelly, cooking oil, or soap.

Step 3: Work the ring off

Turn the ring around your finger to get the lubricant underneath. Gently work the ring off the finger, turning it as you go.

Tip: Cover the drain if you are working over a sink so that the ring doesn't disappear down the pipe.

Step 4: Bring down swelling

Dip your hand in cool water for a few minutes to help reduce swelling if the lubricants don't work. Elevating your arm can also help reduce swelling.

Step 5: Try dental floss

Wrap dental floss tightly around your finger starting just above the ring. Lubricate the floss and then slip the ring off over the compressed knuckle.

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[TheMandarklaughs]

i pulled so hard i farted blood

[FrontalViolator]

can you use sex lube?

[Rachie87522]

in this video @ 0:07 lol XD

[rahrahritaa]

yes!!! vaseline worked. whew. thought i was going to have to chop my finger off.

[thecrazy6611]

Did anyone else laugh a little when she said lubricant?

[fiona29054]

How to Remove a Ring That's Stuck on a Finger

step one cut off your finger

step two take it off!

did you know? i drink water

[jjreddick28]

I'm at the boring side of youtube again

[iluvlax100]

HA HA im not married

score 1 for me

[WillThePerson]

why are you taking the ring off in the first place?

[Victor1234paul]

just cut your finger,you have 9 more......

[SylviaEvilKitty]

@solodam123456789 cool, congratulations :) cuz im not sure its easy to get a top comment :/

[GeorginaO89]

Step 1: Cut off your finger :P