The Good (Environmentally Friendly) Sex Guide
Saving the world is no longer the preserve of the saintly: now you can protect the planet and indulge in our species’ favourite activity at the same time, thanks to our Good (Environmentally Friendly) Sex Guide. In the mood for some good, green fun? Here’s how to turn up the heat in your love life – without scorching the globe. By Laura Snook, MSN Environment Editor.
Fair trade foreplay
Turn the heat up – without exacerbating global warming – by seducing your playmate with organic massage oils, fair trade chocolate and a bottle of biodynamic champagne.
In a lather
Sharing a sensuous shower with your partner doesn’t just help things get steamy, it also cuts water consumption.
Cold outside?
What better way to warm your cockles than a spot of vigorous love-making? It’s more fun than simply turning up the thermostat and it’s a lot cheaper in the long-run.
Baby, light my fire...
The classic candle-lit dinner for two is the perfect way to set the mood – and it saves electricity!
In the saddle
A bicycle ride for two is a fossil fuel-free way to get the blood flowing and can also be distinctly
Keep it up!
Many triathletes and other super-sporty types swear by a vegan diet for prolonged endurance (never a bad thing, boys) – what better reason to eat your greens?
Toys for grown-ups
Sex toys can be a thrill, but many contain phthalates – chemicals used to soften hard plastics, giving them that gelatinous feel. There is concern about the toxicity and health risks associated with phthalates (the EU banned them from children’s toys in 2004), especially in sex toys that are used in intimate places. Check the label: if it says “for novelty use only”, steer clear. Try alternatives made from glass, metal, silicone, hard plastics or elastomers instead.
Batteries not included?
If your sex toy of choice is a power tool, buy a rechargeable one (there are plenty of rechargeable vibrators available on the internet) or use rechargeable batteries.
Slippery when wet...
A little lubrication can go a long way (towards saving the planet): for the safest, most sensual and eco-friendly slipperiness, go for an organic lube. Avoid petroleum-based products, along with any artificial scents, flavours or colours.
