Sex is a big part of our lives and with an
estimated 43% of Americans using sex toys it is important that what we use is
safe and healthy. Consumers need to fight the government for safety regulations
concerning sexual aides.
Many companies in the sex toy industry are
listening to what people want- safe, eco-friendly and healthy products but the
government still doesn’t care about creating regulations and health standards
for the sex toy industry, they would rather ignore it and pretend that it
doesn’t exist.
Sex is a fact of life and in today’s modern world
we need to stop being embarrassed and stand up for our sexual freedom and our
right to safe products.
Green sex toys allow us to have fun and experience
a great sense of pleasure while being safe, healthy, and environmentally
responsible.
It is time to give your sex toy box a green
makeover. Here are some of the materials to stay away from and a selection of
sex toy materials that make super sustainable and sexy toys.
The Dangers
of PVC and Phthalates in Sex Toys
PVC and other plastics are often filled with
phthalates- a nasty chemical used to soften the plastic and make it flexible.
Phthalates have been shown to alter hormone levels, create damage to the liver,
kidneys, lungs, and reproductive system, and cause birth defects. In a study
conducted by Greenpeace Netherlands 7 out of 8 sex toys contained some level of
phthalates.
Try to avoid “novelty items”, really cheap toys,
“jelly” materials, and anything that emits a strong chemical odor. Those are
signs the toy is probably made from phthalate filled plastic.
Safer Sex
Toys
Not all plastic or plastic like sex toys are
dangerous. Safer sex toys are made from medical grade silicone, hard plastic,
elastomers, Lucite and acrylic. As long as there are no added ingredients all of these materials are
phthalate free.
Glass,
Granite, and Ceramic Toys
High quality glass sex toys are very green. They
are made with a natural resource that can easily be recycled. Just make sure
you get high quality products that will not crack or break. Trusted names are Phallix, Don Wand and RubyGlass21.
All are made from heavy duty, durable Pyrex glass. Earth Erotics offers high
quality glass dildos made by Jentle and their own exclusive line of Earth
Erotics borosilicate blown glass wands.
Ceramic sex toys are not as popular as glass but
with the rising need for eco-friendly materials ceramic toys are popping up at
a few places like Coco De Mere. Ceramic dildos are slick and sexy works of art
that are durable, made for lasting pleasure. Atraw Ceramic dildos are made from non-toxic stoneware clay and
finished with a dinnerware safe glaze. Another company that makes ceramic toys
is Goldfrau in Australia.
Glass and ceramic are super fun ways to play
green. Of course if you want something even harder you can opt for polished
granite.
I don’t know how eco-friendly they are other than
that they are made out of natural resource. They are not as popular or
plentiful as glass and perhaps not as stylish as ceramic, but they might be
something fun to try. So far I have found two styles: the Twist Stone Dildo and
the Polished Granite in a realistic penis shape.
Wood Dildos
Nothing says natural like wood. Sensuous curves,
firm, smooth, sensuous designs and wood warms to the body and retains heat for
a truly exceptional erotic experience.
I know you are probably thinking that as a
treehugger you should be saving trees not using them as sex toys but trees are
a renewable resource especially when they are responsibly grown and managed.
Nobessence
™ brand of wooden sex toys are made from sustainably farmed wood, mostly grown
on their own tree farm- Tropical American Tree Farm. If they need something a
little more exotic they make sure the wood is certified.
Not only is the wood eco-friendly but they coat
their products with Lubrosity, a special odorless, hypoallergenic, waterproof,
and chemical and bacteria resistant coating that is safe and natural. The
Lubrosity coatings meet USP Class IV and VI Medical Device Implantation
Standards. There are no waxes to melt away, no oils that leach out, no toxic
petroleum distillates, and no phthalates to worry about.
Nobessence
™ hardwood dildos can be used with any type of lubricant and are easily cleaned
with soap and water or sex toy cleaner.
Aluminum
and Stainless Steel
Aluminum and Stainless steel are other renewable
resources that can easily be recycled when you are done with them.
Stainless steel toys are sleek sexy and highly
enjoyable. They are also nonporous and easy to clean. One popular brand is
Njoy. Njoy sex toys are made of
medical-grade stainless steel. They can be heated in warm water or cooled in
the fridge. You can clean them by any means, just avoid abrasive cleansers.
Tantus Alumina sex toys are made from 100%
aeronautic grade aluminum. They are designed to play with your pleasure zones.
Aluminum is a lighter metal than stainless steel so it doesn't feel so heavy
and is often easier to use. Each toy is anodized. This adds to the beauty of
the toy and increases corrosion and wear resistance.
Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust and makes up about
8% of the weight of Earth's solid surface, so it is plentiful, recyclable and
safe.
Recycle
Your Old Sex Toys
Now that you know what materials to look for when
buying a green toy you can toss out your old, not so safe or eco-friendly sex
toys. But instead of tossing them in the trash you can dispose of them in an
eco-manner by recycling them.
It is simple and easy to help your planet and make
your sex life a shade or two greener. You can get rid of your broken, old,
unused or unsafe sex toy and recycle it. Materials that recycled are rubber,
silicone, plastic, and the motorized parts.
Learn more at www.recycleyoursextoy.com
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