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We don’t always like to bring hot-button issues with us into the bedroom, but honestly, just thinking about the climate crisis is enough to kill the mood — like, hello eco-anxiety. And the harsh reality is, your favorite (silicone-based) sex toy is probably not the most eco-friendly thing you own. Many toys not only require batteries, most of which end up in landfills, but are also usually made with plastic or rubber, leaving a toxic carbon footprint that really is not sexy. So how do we be mindful of the earth while we get it on?
“Eco-Friendly sex means different things to different people,” sex expert and host of the Sex With Dr. Jess Podcast Jess O’Reilly tells SheKnows. “For some folks, being eco-friendly means choosing props, toys, lubes and condoms that minimize their impact on the planet. For others, eco-friendly sex involves minimizing harm in production — harm to the environment and to the workers.”
Luckily, from sex toys to lubricants to condoms, more sustainable options have appeared in recent years to help our planet stay green as we stay sexually satisfied. From recyclable vibrators to sustainably-sourced BDSM gear, there are all kinds of ways to turn up the heat in the bedroom without turning up the heat on the planet.
With that in mind, we rounded up some of the best sex toys to make your sex life eco-friendlier — and hotter in a good way.
A version of this story was published October 2019.
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