Woman In Relationship With Tree Describes Herself As Ecosexual: "Felt Connection While Lying On It"

• Sonja Semyonova, a self-proclaimed ecosexual, has openly discussed her intimate connection with an oak tree
• Semyonova, a self-intimacy guide and somatic sex educator in training, embarked on her unique journey towards ecosexuality in 2020
• During her daily nature strolls amidst the lockdown, she found herself drawn to a giant oak tree, ultimately developing an emotional and erotic bond

Sonja Semyonova, a 45-year-old self-proclaimed "ecosexual," has opened up about her romantic connection with an oak tree, attributing the experience to a surge of "erotic energy."

How did Sonja fall in love with a tree?

Semyonova, a self-intimacy guide and "somatic sex educator in training," embarked on her journey into ecosexuality after moving to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, in the winter of 2020.

During her daily nature walks, she found herself captivated by a towering oak tree, leading to an unconventional bond that transcends the typical human-plant relationship, First Post reported.

"I was walking a path near the tree five days a week for the whole winter. I noticed a connection with the tree. I would lie against it," Semyonova shared.

As the seasons changed, so did the nature of Semyonova's bond with the mighty oak, evolving into what she describes as romantic feelings by the summer of 2021.

She profoundly appreciated the "feeling of being tiny and supported by something so solid" and the unique sensation of "not being able to fall."

While the concept of an intimate relationship with a tree may raise eyebrows, Semyonova clarified that her ecosexual experience is not physically engaging but rather a mental and emotional connection.

Ecosexuality is more prevalent

Dispelling misconceptions, she explained that ecosexuality involves exploring the erotic in a distinct way, including appreciating the changing seasons as a sensual experience.

Despite the unconventional nature of her relationship, Semyonova believes that ecosexuality is more prevalent than society may acknowledge and could hold the key to addressing environmental challenges.

She advocates for a deeper, symbiotic relationship with nature, suggesting that the connection humans seek in parks and nature outings is rooted in the "erotic" life force emanating from the natural world.

"There's a reason we want to go for picnics in parks and hike in nature. What we fail to notice is that the reason we want this is to tap into the life force that comes from these things, which is the erotic," Semyonova asserted.

"I believe that we could gain from having a more symbiotic relationship with nature."

Couple take photos in front of tree every year

In a separate story, high school sweethearts Kelsey Riley Dixon and Wes Dixon, from Pennsylvania, captured the admiration of many with their touching tradition.

It all began when Wes, then just 17 years old, gifted Kelsey a tree on their first dating anniversary.

Little did they know that this humble gesture would begin a beautiful journey over 16 years.

"The annual tree photo… with a special guest this year," she captioned the video.