Earth Friendly Sex

As a Colorado born and bred, free lovin’ hippie, I’m always (ok, at least quite often) thinking about the environment. It’s strange out here in PA how rare recycling is…versus in CO, where all schools had it, most work places, malls, etc. I’ve yet to see a recylcing place here.

Now, I’m not saying that to be green-friendly you need to hug a tree (although that’s always nice) or only flush the toilet every 10-20 times. Most people (myself included) aren’t 100% environmentally friendly 100% of the time. That’s ok.

Well, this is a sex blog, and so this post is about ways you can keep your sex life and your love for nature intertwined.

*Don’t buy cheap, semi-disposable toys. It sucks for the earth, and it sucks for your budget. Rather, save up, and buy a toy that will last longer. Metal N-Joy toys like the Pure Wand are classic, elegant, work super well, and last forever. Ditto with glass dildos like the Lattachino Swirl Probe

*Like vibes better? Considered a plug in or rechargable, battery free vibe like the Hitachi magic wand

*Recharagable batteries are a good alternative to using up tons and tons (and you can also use them for digital camera and other battery life-suckers).

*Make sure when disposing of condoms, you throw them out rather than flushing them…and if you’re an exhibitionist like myself, make sure you don’t leave used condoms out in parks where animals can get to them and choke.

*Like to conserve water? Take a shower together with your partner, sharing the water (and the energy used to heat the water)

*Save some electricity, and have sex by candle light. Or go outside while it’s still day light, and you won’t need an alternative light source.

*Recycle old lube containers (look for the arrows in a circle, plus a number)

*Use normal house hold items like clothes pins and scarves to spice up your sex lives, instead of always buying brand new shiny toys that come with layers upon layers of packaging.

*Give back to the earth and get down and dirty at the same time. Maybe you and your partner could volunteer to clear trails or clean up a park. And after you’re all sweaty and have the cute smudge of dirt on your cheek? Well, time to get another type of dirty! And then while getting clean in the shower, there’s always the possibility of more sex.

Just some ideas to get you started…since I love the Earth alllllmost as much as I love sex. ALMOST.

-Essin’ Em