If you’re sick of dealing with dead batteries or angry housemates wondering why the TV remote won’t work, then this is your sign to switch to rechargeable options. Aside from the convenience of plugging in to power up, you’ll also save money and create less electronic waste.   

Chantelle’s favourite rechargeable products are the Womanizer Premium Eco Smart Silence Clitoral Stimulator and the Lovehoney X Love Not War collection. “The clitoral stimulator is really, really good,” she says. Not just because of the 12 intensity levels either: it’s made from biodegradable material, is completely recyclable and has an exchangeable battery, so it can be replaced after 300 charges.  

The Love Not War collection features six vibrators made from recycled aluminium and body-safe silicone. “[They’re also] waterproof, come with eco-friendly storage bags [made from materials like TENCEL and bamboo] and are USB rechargeable,” Chantelle says.

Silicone and plastic are the most common materials used to make sex toys, but they’re far from the best options for the environment.   

Glass, on the other hand, is made from natural and abundant raw materials (like sand), and high-quality products can generally be recycled. Glass toys are also compatible with just about any type of lube (unlike their silicone counterparts which will break down if used with certain lubricants) and, as Chantelle points out, they have a range of uses in the bedroom, from massage tool to temperature play. “So putting them in the fridge to cool down or submerging them in warm (not hot) water to heat things up. They’re also great for massages and back door, front door, whatever kind of play you want.”