After having lost over 200 pounds, I have no "meat" left on my backside! That in turn causes my tailbone to press against some fairly thin skin, and it hurts like you wouldn't believe when you're trying to get comfortable for sleeping. Soooo, what better way to fix that problem than to buy a hemorrhoid ring! It elevates the area in question and provides a pain free nights sleep! However, the flocking on the ring does tend to make you sweat in that area, but NOT heavily. Just be sure and lay on the side withOUT the blow up plug!