Yes yes, Earth Day is today.. and while NOT buying anything probably the best way to help the environment, that is not really any fun, is it? So I have put together a little list of some sexy items that have a lower impact on Mother Earth then some other options out there.
Buying Sex Toys a Little Greener
100% Silicone Dildos & Vibes! Silicone is a very safe material and is of such a high quality that it will last a LIFETIME (for reals!). If you are in the market for a dildo, a silicone toy is not only your best choice for safety sake, but if you get one you like, you can hang on to it forever and ever (or at least until your ex- steals it or the dog eats it). If you like a buzz, consider a 100% silicone toy with removable vibe. That way if the vibe dies, you don’t have to replace the whole freaking toy.. just the mini vibe.
A word of caution about buying silicone toys at a “regular” sex shop. There is no regulation in this industry and some companies label toys that contain a small percentage of silicone as “silicone” toys. So ask the sales folk to be sure you are getting a 100% silicone toy!
Glass & Steel toys are similarly very body safe and last so long you can lower your impact by not having to replace your toy every few years. Hell, you can evenb pass them down to your kids so they don’t have buy thier own (I know.. that ooogs me out too.. but I don’t judge). Aluminum toys last forever and then are recyclable when you get sick of them (and Revolve is on sale right now!).
Rechargeable vibes may not last a lifetime but they don’t use batteries!
Lube-wise, there are more and more all-natural and organic lubes being added to the market all the time. And most lubes have a pretty long shelf life, so why get the big bottle and save on packaging!
And hey.. why not hop the bus or ride your bike to the sex shop? (we have a bike rack right outside) Or get your friends together and place a big mail order that can all be packed in one box.
However you celebrate this Earth Day, we at Early to Bed wish you much health, happiness and a whole lot of 100% natural, preservative-free sex…
Orgasms are good for the environment!*
xoxo,
searah
*this is not a statement of fact, but they can’t hurt, can they?
