27 Best Eco

There are so many ways to feel pleasure, though it’s important to remember that intimacy and closeness don’t always have to mean sex.

While they can — and we have guides to help you find the most eco-friendly sex toys and lube for you — we also wanted to create a hub of all things sex, intimacy, and self-care.

To build a true wellness routine, we have to think about all aspects of what helps us experience pleasure: Our environment, the smells, the physical feeling of comfort and safety.

Sometimes, those aspects are improved by various products or tools to help you tap into pleasure, stress relief, and overall good vibes.

While the most sustainable sex and intimacy items are the ones you already have, if you’re in the market for some new items, we’ve got recommendations for you.

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And although it’s not part of our eco-friendly products roundup, if you’re trying to find some ethical porn to explore, we have a guide for that, too!

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Many sex toy companies don’t put sustainability at the forefront. Luckily, there are many that are changing the game.

We’re interested in brands and companies that are mindful of the longevity of their items, have ethical business practices, use body-safe materials such as latex- and phthalate-free, medical-safe silicone, and are often certified or tested by organizations like the B Corp, FDA, REACH, or RoHS.

We recommend:

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→ Shop the vibe from maude

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→ Shop Cassia from The Natural Love Company

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→ Shop Meile from Lovehoney x Love Not War

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→ Explore our full guide to eco-friendly sex toys!

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When looking for a sustainable lube, we’re looking at the product ingredients, brand ethics, and overall quality for long-lasting use. We want to know that the ingredients in these lubes aren’t going to mess up pH balances, break down sex toys, and want to ensure that they are safe for vaginal, oral, or anal use.

Are there parabens? Glycerin? The most eco-friendly lubes don’t — and we’ve found them.

Note: Check ingredients for anything you may be allergic to and know that some lubes can contain fragrances of flavors that may not be compatible with all sexual activity.

We recommend:

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→ Shop the shine lubricant from maude

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→ Shop Aloe Lube from Dame

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→ Shop HALLELUBEYAH from Lovability

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→ Explore our full guide to eco-friendly lube!

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When you need a little clean-up after sex or even after your period, a great solution can be personal wipes (some may call them vaginal wipes or vulva wipes, but they can be used by anyone).

First, know that you don’t need wipes to keep your vagina clean (your body does that for you), but if you ever find yourself in a… sticky situation, they are nice to have.

We looked for wipes that are fragrance-free, toxin-free, made with materials that will break down (biodegradable and/or compostable) so they make less impact on the earth.

We recommend:

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→ Shop after sex wipes from maude

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→ Shop Biodegradable Wipes from Flex

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→ Shop Quickies by Lovability

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Condoms are typically made from ingredients such as lambskin, latex, or other synthetic materials such as resin and polyisoprene. They can also include parabens, spermicide, glycerin, or casein.

Many popular condom brands have one or many of these ingredients in them, so we found ones that do not contain any harmful ingredients, are made from fair-trade latex, and come from companies that are mindful of their environmental footprint while maintaining the protection you want and need.

Note: Check ingredients for anything you may be allergic to and know that some condoms contain latex.

We recommend:

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→ Shop rise condoms from maude

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→ Shop Ultra Thin Condoms from Glyde

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→ Shop Ultra Thin Condoms by Sustain Natural

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Slow and sustainable fashion has fortunately gained popularity, as we collectively begin to realize fast fashion is harming the planet. But have you considered the environmental impact of your underwear?

When it comes to lingerie, we’re looking for companies who are mindful of their impact on the earth, create products that last — and still look good. Similarly to other sustainable apparel items, materials — like recycled and recyclable fibers — matter.

We recommend:

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→ Shop Mindful Black Recycled Lace Bustier Set from Lovehoney

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→ Shop Hi Waist Thong from Mary Young

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→ Shop Fruit Punch Printed Bralette from Uye Surana

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You can’t tell me there’s anything more luxurious than a self-care bath. But what’s a bath without some bubbles, soaks, or salts to get you to your most relaxed state?

We’ve found some eco-friendly bath essentials to get you feeling chill. As always, we’re looking for brands that are transparent about their ingredients and are mindful of what’s in them.

More importantly, though, they’re mindful of what’s not in them, such as parabens or phthalates.

Also, have you looked around your bathroom lately to notice all the plastic bottles around? We’re looking for products that are plastic-free or made from post-consumer recycled plastic.

We recommend:

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→ Shop the hydrating coconut bath soak from maude

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→ Shop Bath Gem from Prima

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→ Shop Bath Set from Lovability

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A sensual massage can help bring us closer to our partners and ourselves. But of course, we want to make sure we’re not rubbing in anything bad for us or the environment!

We’ve found products from companies that are making every part of the self-care process feel good — whether that be giving back to the planet or having clean, ethical ingredients.

We recommend:

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→ Shop massage oil and massage candles from maude

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→ Shop ThreePlay Massage Candle from Lovability

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→ Shop Luce Ayurvedic Body Oil from Basium

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As much as a candle might smell like it’s good for you, a lot of times, factory-made grocery store or department store candles can be made with harmful products, such as paraffin — or are made with non-reusable containers that end up in landfills.

Fear not! We come to you with some candle recommendations made with natural and organic waxes, like soy wax, beeswax, coconut wax, and rapeseed wax — rather than mass-manufactured candles. Wicks are also important, so look for cotton, hemp, or wooden wicks.

We recommend:

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→ Shop Amber Santal from Grow Candles

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→ Shop Candle Set from Arbor Made

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→ Shop Citrus Candle from La’ F.E.M via Made Trade

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→ Explore our full guide to eco-friendly candles!

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Self-care is nothing without sleep. I know I sleep better at night if what I’m cozying up with is also good for the planet.

Sustainable bedding is made with materials that do not contain any toxic chemicals or harm the planet during harvesting. Lots of mass-manufactured bedding is made with conventional cotton and polyester fibers that use lots of pesticides and chemicals.

The bedding we love steers clear of all of that, opting instead for certifiably organic and/or Fair Trade cottons, or other recyclable materials like viscose from bamboo, eucalyptus, and more.

We recommend:

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→ Shop Crinkle Percale Organic Cotton Sheet Set + Pillowcases from Nest Bedding

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→ Shop Organic Cotton Quilted Comforter from Pact

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→ Shop Climate Beneficial Cotton Duvet Insert from Coyuchi

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→ Explore our full guide to eco-friendly bedding!

→ Explore our full guide of eco-friendly products for your bedroom!