‘Going green’ is the ‘in’ thing nowadays. Eco-warriors are always extolling the virtues of protecting the environment and an eco-friendly lifestyle is certainly desirable today. So when everything and everyone is going green, why should the bedroom and sex be any different? With the help of the following eco-friendly products and tips, you too can make sure you’re ‘sustainable’ in the bedroom too.

• You can use organic lingerie, which includes items like nighties made of organic cotton and bamboo jersey fabric. Organic products can be pretty expensive, but that’s a small price to pay for protecting the environment, don’t you think?
• You can also stop using plastic items in the bedroom. Most erotic toy manufacturers use PVC plastics because of their flexibility and softness. PVC cannot be recycled and is known to be a carcinogen. This potentially harmful plastic is often softened by adding phthalates - which are easily released into the environment. The better alternative is to use glass toys, which are not battery operated, because they are better for the environment.
• Encourage natural lubrication. Conventional lubricants can contain harmful, toxic ingredients. Instead, you can use water–based, organic lubricants that are based on essential oils, for better results. All organic lubricants are totally free from petroleum and silicone ingredients.
• Save water by showering together. This is the best way to multi-task. Get clean and ‘dirty’ together at the same time, while saving precious water. If it results in some hot action, make sure it’s a quickie!
• Turn off the lights and cooling while making love. Air conditioning consumes oodles of energy and jacks up your bills too. Sweaty sex in the dark can be loads of fun.
• Sex can be more environmentally-friendly if you use organic cotton bed sheets. If you want something a little more adventurous, try bamboo sheets, which are the latest rage in eco-friendly bedding. Bamboo is supposed to be an extremely soft product and grows pretty quickly so that no pesticides need to be used.
• Green underwear is made from a blend of hemp and cotton that allows your body to breathe, so it is more comfortable than synthetic panties or bras. You can look temptingly hot in these cool products.
• The next time your partner suggests you watch porn together, recommend some great eco-porn sites. The owners of these sites have embarked on a mission to save the Amazon rainforests, amongst other environmental causes, and are raising money for this purpose from their sites’ subscriptions.

There are many other ways in which you can combine your love for your partner with your love for the planet, and improve your relationship with both. If you want to know more about eco-friendly sexual products and practices, search the internet for information. Some of it may be quite practical while some may be downright weird. But don’t be shy; the environment can use any help it can get.