The Ballad of Robin Wood
Talking about the inherent greenness (greenosity?) of a sex toy company whose wares are specifically wooden begs for a forest of bad puns: “Got wood?” “Get pegged!” “It’s Robin Wood!” We could continue, but the editors at Sexis have a strict three-pun limit. Besides, NobEssence’s wooden toys are so elegant that one almost feels guilty for wafting too much tomfoolery in their general vicinity.
One of the better perks of the eco-friendly movement is that we get to see more class, more style, and better product lines ranging from sustainably-grown yoga pants to eco-friendly vegan shoes. Now, the sex toy industry has begun to turn in this direction, and it’s a good thing. The sight of a sexy, ergonomically curved vibrator that also has low environmental impact stirs our loins—and our consciences.
And this is precisely where NobEssence comes in. Founded in 2005, they broke out of the de rigueur molds of silicone, plastic and jelly with the creation of sensual pleasure accessories made from hardwood. Their range of merchandise encompasses a variety of toys that they fully intend to be used anywhere—from external stimulation to G- or P-spot play, and even for a little extra pressure in getting those knots out of your muscles (think of it as a foreplay toy as well as a main event toy, and you’ll get the picture).
In a recent exchange with NobEssence owner Alicia Yoder, we discussed some of their thoughts on green products, environmental sustainability, and the move toward the future of sex toys.
“We do not consider ourselves a Green company,” she says, “or claim to produce a Green product. Green for us is a process, a journey, not a destination…This said, we do consciously consider and hold as one of our primary corporate values, to be good stewards of our environment, not only for the future generations, but for us right now.”
One of the better perks of the eco-friendly movement is that we get to see more class, more style, and better product lines ranging from sustainably-grown yoga pants to eco-friendly vegan shoes. Now, the sex toy industry has begun to turn in this direction, and it’s a good thing. The sight of a sexy, ergonomically curved vibrator that also has low environmental impact stirs our loins—and our consciences.
And this is precisely where NobEssence comes in. Founded in 2005, they broke out of the de rigueur molds of silicone, plastic and jelly with the creation of sensual pleasure accessories made from hardwood. Their range of merchandise encompasses a variety of toys that they fully intend to be used anywhere—from external stimulation to G- or P-spot play, and even for a little extra pressure in getting those knots out of your muscles (think of it as a foreplay toy as well as a main event toy, and you’ll get the picture).
In a recent exchange with NobEssence owner Alicia Yoder, we discussed some of their thoughts on green products, environmental sustainability, and the move toward the future of sex toys.
“We do not consider ourselves a Green company,” she says, “or claim to produce a Green product. Green for us is a process, a journey, not a destination…This said, we do consciously consider and hold as one of our primary corporate values, to be good stewards of our environment, not only for the future generations, but for us right now.”
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