I always thought it would be crazy cool to be an astronaut. Forget the mile high club, as an astronaut I could possibly be a part of history by joining ranks in the 100 mile high club!
Well my dream was just a dream, and sex doesn’t exist in space according to NASA, who would have thought? With President Obama proposing an asteroid landing in 2025 and a trip to Mars sometime in the 2030′s, you’d think NASA would take a different approach to the issue of sex in space.
The questions about sex in space came following a two-week resupply mission to the International Space Station in April. This put four women in orbit for the first time, as three female crew members joined one woman who was already based at the station.
Astronauts are professional
To have sex in space would be unprofessional
“We are a group of professionals,” said Space Shuttle Discovery commander Alan Poindexter during a visit to Tokyo, after being asked by a reporter about the consequences if astronauts had sex in space.
“We treat each other with respect and we have a great working relationship. Personal relationships are not … an issue,” said a serious-faced Poindexter. “We don’t have them and we won’t.”
If we are planning manned trips to Mars, I would think NASA would begin addressing this issue more professionally. Turning a blind eye, with a naive attitude that sex in space is “off limits” will in all likely hood result in pregnancy…hell, maybe even space orgy’s.
We’re not talking days, it’s months and years, and the physical and psychological desire for sexual relations is second only to self preservation. Just ask any teenager about sex that is held to that same naive standard of sex is “off limits” so there is no problem.
For more information regarding the issues of sexual relations in space
- Lust in space: Nasa must iron out the kinks in space sex if man is to settle on Mars
- NASA Needs to Take Space Sex Seriously
What do you think about abstinence in space? Can it be done for months, for years?
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Of course it’s possible – there are plenty of monks and nuns who manage for years. I couldn’t do it myself, but I’d never sign up for a gig that required prolonged abstinence. But here’s why it’s important that they have the rule: Can you imagine what a torture it would be to be stuck in a tiny space ship while two of your shipmates were having regular sex?
That would be a horrible form of torture, and would definitely turn into a space horror film for sure. Now if everybody was paired up, that would do the trick.
Oh Lord, maybe it’s a case of premature senility creeping in, but try as I might, I can’t seem to open your post to read the body of it – and as I don’t “tweet”, I’m at a loss as to what to do! Sorry, hon.
These are healthy individuals that are going out into space, aren’t they? I can’t imagine that close quarters over extended periods of time wouldn’t lead to stolen moments of physical passion. Mind you, they are being monitored all the time, aren’t they? Might be hard to arrange any stolen moments in a place like that – lol! But obviously they are the sort who love challenges.
I agree, even if they have a “no sex in space” policy in place, it’s still going to happen.
Well, then I’ll just stay here on earth, thank you very much!
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I figured you would want to go UP in space!
There are so many places I could go with that. But, I’ll behave!
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Haha…OK, I’ll behave too!
NASA probably has the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, policy, but for any kind of sex. You have to know there is sex going on. geez louise people. I would just have to have it. I still want to be a member of the mile high club, but my husband hates to fly, and he is afraid people might know what we are doing. ummmm, ya think. But oh yes, I would be doing something in space. You better believe it.
Haha…did you know you can be arrested for having sex during a plane flight? Doesn’t stop people, and I really don’t know just how stringent they are in enforcing it, but yea, you can actually be arrested for it!
How could they go to space and not want to try it??! Even if it was off limits, I still would want to…yep, a rule breaker here!
Exactly! If I was an astronaut, that would definitely be something I would want to try. Hell, people are wanting to do it on the soon to be commercial flights for the public.
Of course they are having sex! Remember that whole weird thing where the astronaut lady drove cross country in a diaper to try and beat her competition down in a parking lot??? They’ll have sex, hopefully they’ll be discreet and safe, right?
And Natalie is right, the more off limits it is the more exciting it is to try!
Lots of yummy love,
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http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
Yea, that was Lisa Nowak, she was also married I believe. There was actually a married couple that went on a mission together in 1991. Jan Davis and Mark Lee, speculation is that maybe they had sex, but they refuse to discuss whether or not they actually did.
Come on…what married couple wouldn’t try it?
Hmmmm Until now, I never wondered about it. Now every time I hear anything about astronauts I’m going to wonder who’s doin’ who!!
Ha…glad you took something from this post with ya!
Okay, can it be done YES if I wanted it bad enough. Sorry, but if they sent me up there with those guys it would be a big ol “NO”. Don’t get me wrong – I’m not a raving beauty by any means of my imagination. But those guys don’t flutter the flames of my desire in any way.
But, if those chicks dig nerdy guys then I think they should be able to have all the sex they want. Although, I think it’s gonna be hard to do it if they have to stay in those goofy jump suits because of some kind of protocol reason.
Yea, it be difficult for sure, but when has that ever stopped anyone? What if you were on a mission to Mars that lasted months if not years? Would get pretty frustrating. I read somewhere that expeditions to the South pole would bring along temporary ‘spouses’ for the duration of the expeditions to ‘relieve’ their frustrations.
Well, we can all see how well they handle the issue in the military.
One woman who served 15 months in Iraq reported:
“Despite the equal risks women are taking, they are still being treated as inferior soldiers and sex toys by many of their male colleagues. As Pickett told me, “It’s like sending three women to live in a frat house.”
A quick look on the Internet reveals sickening statistics about the dangers women in the military face, not from the enemy, but from their male compatriots.
I think you are right. If they plan to send men and women into space for extended periods, they’d better look long and hard at policy regarding sex.
I’d best not mention any of this to my brother (an ex-Marine, and you know what that means). He’s already outraged that there are women on submarines.
You bring up a valid point. The circumstances and environment would be different, but who knows what it would be like on a long term mission to Mars.
I have never really thought of that… hmm…. I don’t buy it though. They must take some kind of space drugs to fight the urge…
That would be logical, but would it be enough to stop it completely?
I’m another one who’s never given this a thought but then again I don’t really want to know about anyone sex life other than my own so I guess what ever they do or don’t do while they’re in space is ok with me.
I’m with you, I do find the thought of the 100 mile high club a little intriguing though.
Oh, you know they’re doing it. They’ll just never tell.
Ha…you’re probably right about that.
I guess I don’t see a problem with waiting. I waited until I was married, and honestly – it was because I was naive. I had better things to do with my life than worry about getting pregnant. I would assume that some of these people are probably married, or in relationships too. What is so wrong with the idea that people are following the rules? Like you said, they’re up there for months… years… and that is no place to be pregnant or giving birth! Can you imagine?! These people have jobs to do, and risking pregnancy, would put their jobs at risk.
If their doing it… good for them… but my tax dollars are not meant to finance sex romps. ^_^
As a military contractor, I have had to endure very long periods of time away. There were a handful of us that did not wonder, most did. Most marriages also failed, mine being one of them. I even came back after 6 months to try to save my last to no avail.
There are periods of time in everyone’s life that celibacy is not only easy, but preferred. Most of the time though, it is not.
Hell I would be damned if i believed that they don’t have sex in space because they do they just don’t talk about it. And now to my curiosity…wondering if lack of gravity up there makes any difference in the sexual experience. You know how people say doing it in the shower, kitchen counter, elevator or backseat of a car..eeh and a race car.. is better than the usual bedroom scene? Well, ever wondered if the sensation or feeling is better in space? Just curious hahaha…!
But mark my words, I would be doing it too if i was in space, on my way to Mars or any planet on the solar system for that matter and it better be with someone i fantasize about and yes as someone pointed out better looking too than the usual astronauts. Am a red blooded American woman and heck i want or desire certain things or people
Incidentally Urban Cowboy; If you’re okay with it i can link this post to my blog to share with everyone else because it’s beyond hilarious and very informative
I’m sure there’s something different, what it is, I wouldn’t know.
Of course you can link up!
I have seen you around of a few of my friends blogs and I wanted to come by and check out your blog. Have a great day..
Welcome Amy, hope to see you again in these parts!
just envisioning zero-g and the new sensations…really we should be spending tax dollars studying this…we do for everything else…
Your statement made me laugh out loud…literally. I don’t know how much money I would want them to spend studying this, but they should have an official policy in place by the time we are doing a mission to Mars, if ever.
Ummm…yea. We’re HUMAN and it’s only human nature to want to anywhere, anytime…well okay, maybe not anywhere, anytime but to have it at some point for a long trip like this. What we don’t see, we won’t know.
Could you imagine someone getting pregnant on a long mission, say to Mars? How would that work? Maybe they will be issued the morning after pill.
I wonder if condoms work in space.
They will probably float away
Hmm… space babies.
Now that would be plain wrong…floating condoms.
Aren’t most of the astronauts married? Are you saying that educated people who train for years in a sought after profession would need the release and excitement of sex while they are away from home doing their job? That would mean most of the military away for thirteen months at a time would be having sex. And maybe bringing home some fun disease to share at home. It surprises me to hear how many people so flippantly say they would have sex if they have to be away so long. What is so long then? One week? One month? While they are away from home being sure to satisfy themselves with other people is the spouse at home doing the same thing? Is this a vote to discontinue marriage or monogamous relationships?
Hi TechnoBabe, unfortunately, the military has one of the highest divorce rates because of deployments. To answer your question, on long deployments, yes…some are having sex married or not, including spouses. Not everyone, but there is a high percentage that do. President Clinton is as educated and professional as they come…did it stop him? It has more to do with a biological and emotional need more than anything else, IMHO.
Sure….public relations…public relations…
It’s always about public relations, isn’t it though?
I suppose I could follow the no sex rule in space if I were an astronaut provided there were enough room on the astronaut for my rabbit and plenty of double a batteries.
Haha…unfortunately a ‘rabbit’ wouldn’t be the pet of my choice.
Zero gravity sex? Imagine the possibilities.
Kinda cool when you think about it.
Last I checked ‘professionals’ had sex, too, just like regular worken’ folks. haha. If no one has EVER had sex, well, heck, just to be the first one to break the sex-barrier I’d feel compelled — maybe with an alien? That’d be all kind of ‘highs’ … did anyone else notice that the 4th astronaut looked a lot like Huckabee? Lord, we can only hope he’s shot up in space — and left there!!
I wonder if it would be published in the Guinness book of world records?
Woo-hoo, I made it back (grin)!
No sex in space? Hmmn, so then maybe that’s where I should send my daughters ’til they reach 21..??
Hey shrinky, glad you were able to make it back!
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Just did, and that couple is a little creepy.
Urban,
I’m not sure how that would work…negative pressure I mean could you even get an erection? it would be a floater I know! hahahaha
Hi Amie, and welcome! Questions to ponder…maybe NASA will do a study on this…if they already haven’t.
Brian’s comment cracked me up and now that is what I am envisioning. lol.
And best post title. ever.
Well, I’m a woman in my thirties and in my sexual peak, but, as much as I’m loathe to admit it, I’ve gone over 2 years now without sex. I think some astronauts could manage a few months to a year or so. Of course, I have lots of battery operated fun, and I’m not sure how available that is on a space station.
Talk about a Hot Subject!!!Hahaaaa….Your comment section is just about Full!!! Took me an hour to scroll to the bottom!Lololol
And of course they won’t have sex in space!! Silly!!
First though, they have to take the Course on Sex…Rule #1 explains it best…”If you unzip Anything while in space, your brains will be sucked out through your…ahhh…you know…weezer….and blast a hole through the rocket’s wall!”
That’s how you Know they haven’t had any sex up “there” yet! They are Really intellegent…those astronauts!
I Do hope I’ve settled this debate….
HAPPY Weekend Big Guy!
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And you would think the universe is a romantic space! NASA sounds so scientific. But I am talking romance, not anythingelse
Great, now we’re going to have a bunch of astronauts having unprotected sex because no one is talking about it. They don’t even have Planned Parenthood’s in space.
You know, I’d never before thought about how long astronauts had to be up there without “relations” – man, that sure changes my perspective.