Who says you can't please yourself and the environment? Thanks, to a worldwide interest in the environment, sex toys are now more green than ever before.

Green sex toys are toys that are not ecologically harmful. To understand what that means, you have to first understand the whole concept of 'being green'. Being green means practicing one or all of three main concepts: reduce, recycle and reuse. A sex toy is considered green if it can clearly show that it does one of these.

There are a few practical ways to ensure you are buying a green sex toy.

1. Reduce: Use rechargeable toys.

Batteries always end up in landfills. You can prevent being a part of the problem by buying toys that have internal rechargeable batteries. Typically these types of toys will need to be charged 1-2 hours and last 2-3x their charging time.

2. Recycle: Use toys and packaging made out of natural materials that can be reused.

Many sex toys are made out of synthetic materials or sprayed with harmful chemicals. When they are thrown away they cannot be recycled in any way. By purchasing a toy made out of wood, you are helping to make sure more trash is not created.

If a wood toy is not something you are interested in, you can also be green by purchasing toys that come packaged in cardboard rather than plastic.

3. Reuse: Look for products that will last.

Toys that can easily cleaned are more likely to be reused. Toys made out of wood, plastic, and silicone are easy to clean because they are not very porous. As long as you clean it on a regular basis you should be able to enjoy it for a long time rather than needing to throw it away.

Besides the material, it is also important to consider the manufacturer. High end toys tend to last longer than cheaper imitations. Spending a little more money now will not only save you money in the future, it will also be better for the environment.

Enjoying sex toys does not mean you need to hurt the environment. With a little forethought, you can be happy and ecological at the same time.