Because getting jiggy doesn’t have to cost the Earth…

Before we start we think we should get this out of the way… yes, that is a photo of Alisha Dixon naked in a bathfull of condoms, and no, we don’t know what she’s doing either.

Now that’s dealt with we’d like to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day! Unless, of course, you would rather sob into your vino while listening to All By Myself on repeat Bridget-Jones-style. In which case we apologise profusely for intruding on your grief.

But if you are planning to get loved up, here aresome things you need to know about eco sex…

1. Sex is, by definition, a pretty green way to get your kicks. Assuming you’re not supplementing your own efforts with the help of some, er, battery operated equipment, then you’re generating all of that energy yourself – making it much more environmentally friendly than hopping on a plane or driving a car. So, the good news is, sex is good – enjoy it!

2. Sex becomes less environmentally friendly when it produces babies, because those little blighters have a habit of using all sorts of stuff that impacts the planet during their lives. So the message is: you’ve got to bag it up. You can even try eco-friendly condoms – which has to be better than having ones with the faces of JLS on them.

3. If you’ve reached that stage of your relationship where the services of an electric “friend” is the only to keep things fresh, fear not, there is such a thing as eco friendly sex toys. Introducing the Earth Erotics range. They sell a fantastic range of environmentally friendly, organic and non-toxic adult products. Earth Erotics even sell green vibrators and recycled whips – guaranteed to spice things up a bit.

4. If you’re happy to let good old fashioned underwear do the spicing up, check out the stunning Versailles range from Chantelle, Paris (we heart the plunge effect bodice pictured right). The entire selection is the epitome of “Boudoir Chic”. The rich fabrics are broken up with delicate lace embroidery and hand-stitched detailing. The range consists of an underwired two-part bra which creates a sleek enveloping effect.

5. And finally… if you’re a fan of the Mile High Club, why not try the 100 mph Club instead? The toilets on trains are a bit bigger and you’re less likely to be asked to to return to your seat and put your seat belt back on just when things are about to get interesting. There’s loads of inspiration for all the amazing places you can go on a train – and all the, er, fun you can have – here.

Check out more tips for green Valentine’s Day gifts now.

Here comes the science bit…

GC articles show you one of four ways (the one in bold) to live greener…

/ Be a winner (not a binner) /
/ Turn up the style (not the heat) /
/ Love the trend (not the spend) /
/ Do it in public (not the car/plane) /

Images: PA Images.