Whether you’re single and playing the field, settled down with that special someone, or someplace in between, most of us consider good, satisfying, sexy sex an important part of this complete breakfast. It might not be the first thing you think of while working towards a sustainable and graceful life on this fragile planet, but there’s a lot you can do to make your sex life greener. In the process of greening the ecological footprint of your love making, we might also open up some new doors to deeper pleasure, satisfaction, and romantic connection. (For the complete guide, visit TreeHugger.com)

Top Ten Tips

1. Sexy giving

Getting a stylish and useful gift is always a turn on. Organic massage oils, fair trade chocolate, or a bottle of biodynamic red wine are hot options. For Valentine’s, you can even get an all fair trade goodie bag for your lovie. Of course, romance and good sex know no price, and a poem from the heart, a massage, some hot role playing, or a home-cooked dinner for two can be the hottest gifts of all.

2. Bamboo in bed

If you’ve never experienced bamboo bed sheets, you’re missing out. Bamboo fabric is silky and slippery (but not so slippery you’ll slide out of bed), wicks moisture, has natural antimicrobial properties, comes from a rapidly renewable resource, and is super sexy.

3. Green and sexy fun

Sexy play can be green and efficient as well. As seen on TreeHugger TV, showering together can save water (but if things get steamier, we suggest taking it to the bedroom and not leaving the shower running). In the winter time, some nice warm loving before bed can get the bedroom toasty, meaning the thermostat can be lower (see How to Green Your Heating, for more). A nice bike ride for two is a fossil-fuel-free way to get the blood flowing and can also be quite stimulating. And of course the classic candle-lit dinner is a delicious way to set the mood and save on energy bills.

4. Natural aphrodisiacs

Since days of yore, lovers have turned to natural herbs and special foods to find stimulation, endurance, and sexual health. While we can’t vouch for any of these, and all supplements should be taken with caution and/or professional advice, it is rumored that herbs like ginseng, kava kava root, damiana leaves, kelp, tribulus, ginkgo biloba, rhodiola rosea, and of course horny goat weed can help stoke the flames of passion–even more so if certified organic. A host of foods are also used to stimulate the sexual senses, and of course organic wine and champagne are trusted aphrodisiacs as well.

5. Green grooming

There’s definitely something hot about going purely au natural, but most of us choose products to sexify ourselves. Using natural and organic products are going to be better for you, the environment, and whoever ends up kissing your neck. Many modern tree huggers also do one thing or another to keep their body hair in check, especially when it comes to intimate moments. Shaving and waxing can do the trick, but especially waxing can be resource intensive and also expensive in the long run. Laser and electrolysis hair removal, after a number of treatments, can be more or less permanent, which might be greener over time. The Preserve razor from Recycline has replaceable heads and an ergonomic handle made from recycled plastic (mostly Stonyfield Farms yogurt cups). But don’t stop there. The Razor Saver is a $12 device that resharpens dulled blade cartridges.

6. Go sexy, but go durable

Whether it’s lingerie or a new sex toy, things that are well made and even repairable are almost always the greener and more economical choice in the long run. High-quality sex toys tend to be pretty pricey, but will almost certainly last longer and give more pleasure. Keep this in mind when buying for yourself or for another. Also, note: inflatable sheep can easily be repaired with a bicycle patch kit if popped.

7. Eco-undies
Slinky, slippery, sexy. These are all good things when it comes to some sassy skivvies for the bedroom. Organic cotton, hemp silk, bamboo, and other renewable fibers make ultra-sexy lingerie and underwear. When browsing around, go for quality, not novelty. Buying a bedroom outfit that will be used only a couple times isn’t a great buy. Face it, unless you’re famous, nobody on Ebay is gonna buy those crotchless panties, even if you just wore them once. We suggest shelling out the extra bucks for something classy, sexy, and sustainable that can be donned when the mood is right for years to come. For something on the exotic end, check out Enamore and g=9.8. For sensible and simple, look at Buenostyle and American Apparel. For something in between, try GreenKnickers.

9. Birth control

For safer, baby-free sex, nothing beats a latex condom. Vegans looking for a latex option (though derived from trees, most latex contains a milk enzyme) can check out Glyde condoms. The jury is still out as to whether latex condoms are biodegradable and what effects additives and lubricants might have on biodegradability. Polyurethane condoms are essentially plastic and not biodegradable. Once they’ve done their job, condoms are best sent to the landfill. Flushing condoms down the toilet is definitely no good as they clog pipes, treatment plants, and rivers. So let’s face it, reduce, reuse, recycle just doesn’t apply when it comes to the rubbers. If you have a steady partner and you’ve both been tested for STDs, the pill is an option that can cut out the condom waste. Be aware that there are rising concerns about the hormones from birth control pills ending up in waterways and having serious effects on wildlife, both from pills flushed down the toilet, and from women’s urine. Though the diaphragm isn’t talked about much these days, it is a non-disposable method of baby-prevention: no waste or little plastic wrappers. An IUD, or intrauterine device, is a method of birth control that is inserted by a doctor into the uterus that releases either a hormone or copper, which, oddly enough, has effective spermicidal properties. For monogamous couples not interested in any (more) kids, sterilization can be an option to consider. There are other methods as well, all of which a person should discuss with a doctor if there are doubts or questions. The rhythm method is notoriously ineffective and should not be relied on, no matter how green it might seem. Of course the biggest ecological impact resulting from sex is a baby. Human population is arguably the most threatening force on Earth, and with human population expected to reach 8.3 billion by 2030, reproducing is perhaps the largest impact any of us have.

10. Meeting that special tree hugger

Nothing’s quite worse than meeting a really promising guy or girl and then realizing that he or she is an Escalade-driving, non-recycling, Earth-smusher. What are you going to do? Try to reform them? Just go out with them anyway and try to ignore their unconscious ways? Forget it. Go for the green lover. Farmers markets, Critical Mass rides, your local Green Drinks, or the Whole Foods checkout isle can be great places to meet people. A host of match-making sites (see below) can also be great venues for finding that special tree hugger to hug.

By Treehugger.com

A new study says women are either having more sexual dreams than they were 40 years ago, or have just become more comfortable admitting to them.

The study focused on more than 3,500 home dream reports from both men and women. The results showed the both men and women dream of sex about 8 percent of the time.

Sexual intercourse was the most common type of sexual dream content, followed by sexual propositions, kissing, fantasies and masturbation.

The percentage of women dreaming of sex is considerably higher than it was 40 years ago, which led researchers to believe that females are either dreaming of sex more often than they were in the past or are now comfortable reporting such dreams because of changing social roles and attitudes.

Although men and women are dreaming of sex in equal proportions, the type of sexual dreams experienced by the two genders often differs.

The study found that both men and women reported experiencing an orgasm in about 4 percent of their sexual dreams. Orgasms were described as being experienced by another dream character in 4 percent of the women’s sexual dreams, but in none of the men’s dreams.

Women identified current or past lovers in 20 percent of their sexual dreams, compared to 14 percent of the men’s dreams. Public figures were twice as likely to be the object of women’s sexual dreams than in men’s, while men were twice as likely to dream of multiple partners, according to the findings.

There are many diets out there but have you heard of the sex diet?

Foods that are healthy for your heart are also good for your libido. If your arteries are clogged, there is no way the blood will flow to your penis or vagina.

Oysters are a well-known aphrodisiac because oysters contain zinc which increases libido. One oyster has the daily recommended dose of zinc so you can only imagine what a plate of them can do. If you don’t like Oysters then you can get zinc from any source of protein. Protein is essential for producing sperm in men. Some foods that are high in zinc are turkey, beef, beans, and pine nuts.

Pine nuts, out of all the nuts, have the most amount of protein and they are full of healthful mono-saturated fats which helps lower your bad cholesterol.

There are some veggies that are good for your sex drive too. Asparagus contains foliate which is necessary for histamine production and histamine is necessary for both males and females to reach orgasm. Other vegetables are artichokes and avocados.

There are also some spices that are great. Chili pepper and ginger help to improve circulation. Hot spices like cayenne, curry and cumin help warm things up.

Some foods that are good for your heart and good for your libido include red wine and champagne. Too much alcohol can have an adverse effect and actually decrease sexual potency.
Chocolate is known to release serotonin in your brain, which provides a calming soothing effect so that sort of gets you in the mood. But the sugar also gets you heart going because it increases your serum glucose levels so you feel a rush of energy.

The traditional argument for not using the internet to meet someone is that it is not natural. So what is natural? Where have people traditionally met their husbands, wives, lovers, and friends? Statistically, over the past 50 years the most common place for meeting ones spouse has been the workplace. This is hardly surprising given the ever increasing amounts of time most people are finding themselves working. Other common meeting places include bars, nightclubs, and parties, and some lucky few meet their lifetime partner early in life at college or university. However, the workplace remains number one for long term relationships. The reason for this is simple; lasting long term relationships are usually born out of robust friendships, and strong friendships form over time. Spend eight hours a day five days a week with the same people and you will get to know them very well. It is not uncommon in the modern world to spend more time with your colleagues than with your family, an unfortunate but true fact of life.

The increasing amounts of time we as a society are spending working is leaving less time to spend in social environments outside of the office, which means less opportunity to meet new people. So if you don’t meet someone at work, where else is there? Enter the dating agency.

Dating agencies are not a new idea, they have been around a very long time. The internet has simply served as a new medium for bringing people together in a tried and tested way that agencies have used for years. However, it offers some unique advantages for those seeking a partner. Firstly it has lowered the cost of running a dating service, and that means agency dating has been opened up to a much wider audience. Secondly, it has broken down geographical barriers in a way that off-line agencies could never hope to. This is an important point because not everyone is looking for their future husband or wife on their doorstep. Indeed not everyone is looking for a future husband or wife; the explosion in internet dating has made it easier than ever to find new friends and correspondents across the globe.

These two points mean that some of the bigger agency sites now have in excess of three million members, and literally thousands of new members joining every day. With that many people, if you are serious about finding a partner, lover, or a friend, then the internet is simply too big a resource to ignore. And ‘net dating is safe too; there is no need to exchange real names or even email addresses until you feel you know someone well enough. All the services allow you to block unwanted communication and so there is no fear of being pestered. Used sensibly, internet dating can be safer than almost any other way of meeting people.

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