In Canada’s British Columbia, a unique love story has unfolded. Meet Sonja Semyonova, a 45-year-old self-intimacy coach who identifies as an ‘ecosexual’. Her love interest? An oak tree. In a recent report by New York Post, Sonja shared her journey of discovering a profound connection with nature, transforming her daily walks into a romantic escapade with the ancient oak tree near her residence. Semyonova asserted that the romantic resonance she feels with the tree encapsulates the connection she has perennially sought in a life companion.
Describing her experiences, Sonja reflected on the winter of 2020 when she moved to Vancouver Island amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 lockdown. During those cold months, she established a routine of spending time near the oak tree.
“I noticed a connection with the tree. I would lie against it. There was an eroticism with something so big and so old holding my back,” she shared with NY Post.
However, this unconventional love story comes with its nuances. Sonja clarified that being an ecosexual doesn’t involve physical interactions with the tree. Instead, it’s about experiencing the profound presence and support that nature provides. She challenged the common misconception that ecosexuality is about engaging in sexual acts with nature, emphasising that it’s a distinct way to explore the erotic — watching the changing of seasons, witnessing life cycles and connecting with the fundamental life force that emanates from the natural world.
Sonja drew a clear distinction between her connection with the oak tree and conventional human relationships. She explained, “The presence I feel with the tree is what I’m looking for but that’s a fantasy with a person. I had been craving that rush of erotic energy that comes when you meet a new partner, and that is not sustainable.” For her, ecosexuality offers a unique and sustainable way to fulfil these desires through a symbiotic relationship with nature.
Beyond the personal aspects of ecosexuality, Sonja advocated for its broader recognition, asserting that many people already have elements of ecosexuality within them. She believed that reconnecting with nature in this way could contribute to addressing climate issues by fostering a more symbiotic relationship between humans and the environment.
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