We are in the midst of a sexual revolution. In recent years the industry that produces sex toys has grown more than 30% a year, and generates millions and millions a year in sales. But there’s a catch: many of the sex toys on the market today are not exactly ecological, and one study found that a high percentage contain dangerously high concentrations of toxic substances such as phthalate esters, which both the EU and the U.S. have already prohibited for use in children’s toys. Many toys use batteries that are difficult to recycle or contain heavy metals.

But there is a solution: more and more innovative companies are developing eco-friendly sex toys! We’re here to tell you about some, so you know where to look …

Enjoy your vibrator anywhere in the world, without wasting energy. Only eight hours of sun exposure gives you up to an hour of hot leisure time and good vibrations with the vibrator “Solar Bullet.” Or if you prefer to crank it, check out “The Earth Angel.” Pulling on the handle just 4 minutes will give you more than half an hour of vibration. Another benefit: it is makes much less noise than a traditional vibrator.

Returning to the super important of toxic substances, it is very important to choose the material of your sex toys wisely. A vibrator shouldn’t be a cancer stick. There are many materials used in sex toys besides toxic PVC, which are natural or at least non-toxic, and have the advantage of being much more aesthetic than crappy plastic dildos (yes I am indeed thinking of a particularly tasteful made in china model which an ex gave me…it sounded like daddy’s electric shaver and looked even less sexy…). Consider testing sex toys made of glass (very beautiful and easy to clean), wood, stainless steel, silicone, or if you can get, cyberskin, which has an incredibly real touch. Toys in Babeland is great company to check out.

Whatever toy you choose, you’re sure to get hot but not bothered…. Rent apartments in Milan, where the first sex shop in Italy opened up in 1972. There are many more today, and as the world capital of fashion, you’re sure to find a toy that follows the eco-friendly trends of 2010.