When I think about sex, I think about sweat, heat and a mess of tangled limbs.

I envision an awkward dance of bodies, straining to not break contact while leaving a trail of destruction and discarded clothing in their wake.

But the last possible thing I would ever consider when thinking about sex, is whether or not Green Peace would approve.

But why not add a little green thinking to my dirty bag of tricks?

Eco-sex, eco-erotic or green-sex, the idea is the same regardless of the nickname. The concept is to incorporate earth-friendly practices into your sex life, and I’m all on board.

Sex is dirty, and awesome. Which is why I guess I should have connected the act to eco-friendly practices sooner.

Sex starts with self-awareness. At least, good sex does.

Being self-aware and in tune with your likes and dislikes, habits and tendencies – all lead to better intercourse. It’s all about being aware of the impact your choices and habits have on your partner, and adjusting those to better suit both of your needs.

Environmental awareness is the EXACT same way.

Being earth-conscious is about paying attention to the impact you have on earth, the influence your choices as an individual have on the world around you.

Green sex expert and author of the book “Eco Sexual,” Stephanie Iris Weiss said the modern eco-sexual individual needs to be able to understand and integrate personal instincts with the here and now.

“There are two main elements involved here, reducing your carbon footprint and acknowledging your health,” Weiss said. “There are so many options available to couples and singles who are looking to get involved. Holistic sex starts with you.”

The options to go green and get dirty are endless.

How about picking up some sexy, sustainable lingerie, like the ones “Green Knickers” or “Luva Huva” make? Or sheets made from renewable material like bamboo rather than cotton?

The list only gets dirtier the cleaner I begin to think.

Some of my favorite finds are, fair trade condoms from the French Letter Condom Company, which are available for $13 at ethicalsuperstore.com.

Or if you’re a humanitarian perhaps you’ll appreciate Sir Richards Condoms better. Sir Richards are the Toms Shoes of Condoms. For every one sold, they donate one to a developing country and they’re sold at Whole Foods.

Still not convinced? A San Francisco-based company called “Good Vibrations” sells a solar-powered bullet vibrator for $35. That’s hours of pleasure, powered by green renewable energy and brought to you by a clean conscience to boot. 

Look up “Good Clean Love”, a company that produces a personal lubricant which isn’t just organic, but paraben-, glycerin-, silicon- and phytochemical-free.

Dr. Carol Queen, a contributor to Good Vibrations, noted sexologist and strong supporter of the eco-erotic movement, said becoming eco-erotic means thinking outside the box.

“Trying to understand the full ramifications of our decisions as consumers is challenging but also really interesting and worthwhile, in and out of bed,” Queen said. “You don’t need super expensive stuff to have good sex, and my suggestion is always that people look at their budget and, if you want a toy, communicate with a company that knows its merchandise (both for value and eco-friendliness).”

Sex is all about feeling good. But now you can really feel good about feeling good.

There is no good reason not to go green in between the sheets. There are no sacrifices you can literally have it all, be healthy and help the planet.

So why the hell wouldn’t you? If getting some regularly means I’m helping the planet, then Green Peace has a new supporter.

Honestly, sex is dirty, but that doesn’t mean you need to leave behind a lasting mess.

Brittany Bradley can be reached at [email protected]