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The Environmentally Friendly Bedroom.

By Sherry Stoner

In this day and age of reduce, reuse and recycle, and everyone trying to figure out how to make everything greener, who would have thought you could go green in the bedroom while snuggling up to your partner.

Here are some sexy ways to protect the environment and have a fantastic time in the bedroom.

The Right Rubs - Opt for all-natural, paraben-free lubricants (parabens, used as preservatives, may disrupt hormone activity). Try Sylk (sylkonline.com, $22 for 3.4 oz), derived from kiwi fruit vine extract. And use organic massage oils, such as Earth Botanicals (northernnaturals.com, $11 for 8 oz), which is made of sunflower, apricot, and jojoba oils and contains no artificial fragrances or additives.

Toss Toxic Toys - Many soft plastic sex toys are made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and softened with chemicals called phthalates. The problem: PVC's manufacture is toxic to the environment, and there's some evidence that exposure to phthalates can increase the risks of birth defects and cancer. Play it safe with toys made of silicone, glass, or metal instead.

Bright Idea - Keep the lights off while you make love and focus fully on the sexy sensations of touch and sound. If you still want to see your sweetie, switch out your lightbulb for an Energy Star-qualified one (you'll save cash, too!).

Condom Sense - Roll out the lambskin condoms — the only kind proven to be biodegradable. (But stick with latex if you're concerned about STD prevention, as lambskin condoms are only effective for birth control.)

Mattress Matters - Get busy on sheets made from organic cotton (grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers), or pick bedding made from bamboo fiber, a rapidly renewable resource. Try Bamboo/Cotton Bedding (thecompanystore.com, $112 for a queen set) or Pottery Barn's organic cotton sheets (potterybarn.com, $189 for a queen set).

Carbon Dating - Searching for Mr. Right? Check out greensingles.com to meet fellow tree huggers and help the planet while you look for love: Part of the site's profits go to nonprofit environmental organizations. For a racier online experience, log on to fuckforforest.com, an erotic site that donates 80 percent of its profits to nature preservation.

Good Vibrations - Exchange your vibrator for a rechargeable one to save batteries. Try Lelo's Lily (lelo.com, $129), or Durex's Ellipse Play Personal Massager (condomdepot.com, $70).

Human Friction - What's hotter than body heat? Lower your home thermostat this winter and warm things up between the sheets instead.

Green Under There - Get greener undies and still stay sexy. There are lingerie stores that specialize in green materials and make you feel sexy while you know you are helping the environment.

These are just a few ideas

I am sure there are a hundred more ways to save the Earth, stay green and get in on all at the same time...who knows what you will come up with.

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