February 10, 2010
Green dildo promises earth-friendly orgasms
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The makers of a new marital aid that has gone on sale in Sweden have said that their dildo is the most environmentally-friendly on the market.
And the good news for environmentalists is that "Earth Angel" has now reached Sweden.
Anna Sundström at erotic store Afrodites Apotek in Stockholm believes that it will be a big hit. "Many of our customers are environmentally conscious and often say 'no' to a plastic bag. It saves the environment when you don't use batteries," she said to Expressen.
The only downside to the Irish-made sex toy is the price tag. At 1,050 kronor ($153), it costs twice as much as a normal dildo. But, as it's self-charging, there's no need to buy expensive replacement batteries.
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He does not need batteries (maybe food and a lil of love) and can be life-lasting.
PS Ever look at a map of Newfoundland? Two names seem appropriate to this "discussion": DILDO & Come-by-Chance! Hoo Haa! Match that Sweden!
At least they are making 'MADE IN IRELAND', mean something again. All people from Ireland can be proud of that one:)