In a unique tale of unconventional romance, a self-proclaimed “ecosexual” woman from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, has revealed that she is engaged in an intimate relationship with an oak tree.
Sonja Semyonova, a 45-year-old self-intimacy coach, claims that the profound connection with the ancient tree fulfils the romantic energy she has always sought in a partner.
Defined as a person who finds nature romantic, sensual, and sexy, “ecosexuals” often perceive the Earth as their lover.
Semyonova, who moved to Vancouver Island in 2020, discovered this unusual connection during regular walks around a massive oak tree near her home during the Covid-19 lockdown.
“There was an eroticism with something so big and so old holding my back. The feeling of being tiny and supported by something so solid. The feeling of not being able to fall,” she told an American daily tabloid.
While acknowledging that being in love with a life form may seem unconventional, Semyonova insists it’s a different and profound experience compared to human relationships.
Despite the romantic connection, she clarifies that ecosexuality doesn’t involve physical acts with the tree.
According to her, ecosexuality is about exploring the erotic in unconventional ways, such as observing the changing seasons and nature’s cycles.
Semyonova believes that many people already have elements of ecosexuality and highlights that reconnecting with nature could contribute to addressing climate issues.
“The reason we want to go for picnics in parks and hike in nature is to tap into the life force that comes from these things, which is the erotic. I believe that we could gain from having a more symbiotic relationship with nature,” she concluded.
In her narrative, Semyonova challenges traditional notions of romantic connection, highlighting the diverse ways individuals seek intimacy and fulfilment.
