A Mars Odyssey

Written by guest writer, Julie-Ann Amos of Hacking Reality and Exquisite Writing, second in her article — “Sex in Space: Shuttle Sex Possible?” (if you cannot wait, click on this link and watch YouTube while you read!!)

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Disadvantages of Sex in Space

Sex in space is nothing new in the world of the space rocket, spaceships, space, NASA, and the International Space Station. It just was never as blatantly discussed as now. Present-day reality checks are slowly recognizing that cosmonauts are human beings, and cannot always be prone to self-sacrifice with their sexual needs, especially if embarking on a space launch for a three-year Mars mission as compared to a six-month stay onboard the Space Station. But the truth is, nothing is known about sex in space–science doesn’t know its dangers, its advantages, or in terms of physical and mental health–yet NASA has found that its risks are high, with open secrets that astronauts on a global basis do things that are left unmentioned in reports for the general public.

The study of sex, whether by NASA or private space-tour companies for space tourism, is crucial to our push into the final frontier for the survival of mankind. But so far the dangers of sex in space are outweighing its advantages, regardless how romantic it may seem in novels such as “Flight” or in one of Robert Bigelow’s space hotel complex ads. Nor are we discussing space sickness or choreographing the movements of space intimacy in a shuttle cabin measuring 65 cubic meters.

What we are basically discussing is the body momentarily flailing around the small cabin while impacting supplies and solid obstacles in the way, unless Velcro straps, bungees and zippers can be provided to counteract the lack of gravity–“Just a sec’ hon, hold onto that thought while I get the Velcro out and get us hooked-in, strapped-in, and zipped-into something safe that we can bungee to the toilet right around the corner. Nooow…um…where were we at?” Come on–how romantic can THAT be anyway? Besides, right next door within breathing distance are a couple of other space cadets, bringing us to Izvestia Nauki’s statement, “Making love in such cramped quarters in the presence of other people is like making out in the open berth of a railway car with lights on”!

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