Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Wouldn't Sex In Space Be Hard?

http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/080707-space-encounters.html
"For all we know, sex in space has already taken place." What? Are you serious? Come on, now. I think the one giant leap for mankind was walking on the moon, not having intercourse on it. And plus, how are you supposed to do it with a spacesuit on? Are there fly zippers?

I thought the article couldn't get any more ridiculous until I read Jason Kring's quote. "To say that astronauts are some superior beings who cannot have interests in any kind of sexual feeling for three years ... I just don't buy it." Ok. Let me get this straight. When an astronaut is in space, he or she is on a mission. A job. If you had sex where you worked wouldn't you get fired? I'm no expert in the 'sex in an office' field but I'm pretty sure it's frowned upon. What happened if she got pregnant? Would that make the baby an alien because it is from outer space?

I am reassured, however, that NASA doesn't have any studies regarding sexuality in space.

But if you do want to have sex in space, there are some tips on how to manage your gravity-less environment. The author of Sex In Space (yes, that's a real book. I can't make this stuff up.) actually details possible intercourse methods such as a "modified missionary position" or "seated with 'interlocking Y legs." Apparently, you can also use props like an elastic waistband. That takes sex toys to a whole new level.

Laura Woodmanesee, the author of the Sex In Space, predicts that "honeymoons in space and out-of-this-world sex will be a reality within a decade." Yes, really. Sounds like a job for Captain Kirk...

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