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Are ecosexuals hot?

By John Bucher | Image: Jupiter | Published: March 04, 2008
Are ecosexuals hot?

An ecosexual, according to Miro Cernetig in Monday's Vancouver Sun, is a man in whom "that great GQ grooming" is grafted onto "perfect urban greenness."

For those of us who've just adjusted to the cosmetics and complicated haircuts of metrosexuals, apparently it's time to open a new front in our understanding of urban sexuality. The ecosexual worries about moisturizers and pore strips, yes, but also carbon emissions, recycling and Peak Oil.

Is ecosexuality the new ideal for urban men? A scan of our mayoral candidates seems to suggest so, says Cernetig. Gregor Robertson, the Vision candidate, is the square-jawed founder of a organic-juice-and-smoothie empire.

And Peter Ladner, who's vying with Mayor Sam Sullivan for the NPA nomination, not only "rides around in a Smart Car" but also looks good in a lycra biking outfit. Though perhaps not at the same time.

Two things I'm not clear on:

Are there ecosexual women? Is this just a male thing?

And most importantly: Are ecosexuals hot?
 

Comments

Not. Bleah.

Not. Bleah.

Cheeying Ho at Smart Growth

Cheeying Ho at Smart Growth BC counts on the Ecosexual hot list

For those of you wanting a

For those of you wanting a picture to go with Cheeying, here you go. John Bucher Editor, Granville Online

the spirit of involvement

the spirit of involvement and supporting a cause... need not turn into a standoff at Clayoquot

Nowadays we expect our

Nowadays we expect our partner to have a conscience! Saturday afternoon stroll with your Ethcial Bean for some together time in a community garden. The eco-sexual is the rebel with a cause who rejects activism. Now that's sexy! Gregor... i say put him on the cover of Granville mag

The rebellion is against

The rebellion is against activism? I thought activism was the cause. Can you thicken that for us? John Bucher Editor, Granville Online

I don't get it. What does

I don't get it. What does eco have to do with sexual? Unless he's using biodegradable condoms and/or showers with a lover to save water.

Nice. There's something to

Nice. There's something to that, I think—greening your sex life. Care to write a column? John Bucher Editor, Granville Online

Yeah. Labels disable.

Yeah. Labels disable.

I disagree, that Gregor is

I disagree, that Gregor is not cute and Ladner is not even close to. Metrosexuals, ecosexuals... I just think we should stop labeling ourselves...

I can't really judge their

I can't really judge their relative appeal, but I know what you mean. Me, I'm waiting for the next iteration, which, I guess, will have to rhyme with "ecosexual." I wonder what it'll be. John Bucher Editor, Granville Online

I'm not going to agree,

I'm not going to agree, ever, that Peter Ladner is hot ... but Gregor Robinson? He's a possibility. Who doesn't like a man with principles (who also happens to be cute as a button)? Anyone who can make the introduction of bills spicy gets my vote. Pics here: http://www.gregorbc.ca/

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