Comments on: NASA should study space sex http://ask-mark.com/2005/10/22/nasa-should-study-space-sex/ go ahead, ask me anything! Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:24:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: spaceape http://ask-mark.com/2005/10/22/nasa-should-study-space-sex/#comment-3887 spaceape Fri, 23 Dec 2005 16:40:03 +0000 http://www.ask-mark.com/2005/10/22/nasa-should-study-space-sex/#comment-3887 Boy, it's gonna be a LONG boring journey to Mars. Man, if I can't get friendly, I ain't going. Boy, it’s gonna be a LONG boring journey to Mars. Man, if I can’t get friendly, I ain’t going.

]]> By: Al Martin http://ask-mark.com/2005/10/22/nasa-should-study-space-sex/#comment-3815 Al Martin Thu, 27 Oct 2005 01:41:59 +0000 http://www.ask-mark.com/2005/10/22/nasa-should-study-space-sex/#comment-3815 You say educated, I say dork-acated. Potato, potahto. You say educated, I say dork-acated. Potato, potahto.

]]> By: Mark http://ask-mark.com/2005/10/22/nasa-should-study-space-sex/#comment-3810 Mark Sun, 23 Oct 2005 06:37:04 +0000 http://www.ask-mark.com/2005/10/22/nasa-should-study-space-sex/#comment-3810 Al, all good points (and more formally educated/experienced, as well). I didn't even think to consider extra supplies to plan for the potential for pregnancy, and the weight it would add to the space craft. And obviously that would require increased fuel to propel the craft. And I sometimes call myself a rocket scientist. Pshaw! Al, all good points (and more formally educated/experienced, as well). I didn’t even think to consider extra supplies to plan for the potential for pregnancy, and the weight it would add to the space craft. And obviously that would require increased fuel to propel the craft. And I sometimes call myself a rocket scientist. Pshaw!

]]> By: Al Martin http://ask-mark.com/2005/10/22/nasa-should-study-space-sex/#comment-3809 Al Martin Sun, 23 Oct 2005 03:47:55 +0000 http://www.ask-mark.com/2005/10/22/nasa-should-study-space-sex/#comment-3809 Actually, my history research is focused on the biological and psychological notions that both encouraged and deterred the use of female astronauts in America in the 1960s. One of their biggest concerns was menstrual cycle. I'll spare the details, but needless to say the stodgy men were very afraid of irritability and irrationality back then. Also, disposal mechanisms, but that's another story.... I think, were we to sent a mixed crew on a long term mission like that, certain protocols would have to be in place. But protocols can always break down, and since we cannot control for those types of situations (nor situations where birth control fails), I would suggest considering a little snip snip of the men of the crew - a procedure which can always be reversed. To prepare/stock the craft for the potential of a pregnancy (something youd HAVE to do for the sake of the mother and child's health) would increase the weight in the craft substantially. We have fuel restrictions as it is. So actually, unless we come up with a better propulsion system, i dont think space pregnancy will ever be an option for that reason alone - forget biological concerns. stepping down from soapbox now... Actually, my history research is focused on the biological and psychological notions that both encouraged and deterred the use of female astronauts in America in the 1960s. One of their biggest concerns was menstrual cycle. I’ll spare the details, but needless to say the stodgy men were very afraid of irritability and irrationality back then. Also, disposal mechanisms, but that’s another story….

I think, were we to sent a mixed crew on a long term mission like that, certain protocols would have to be in place. But protocols can always break down, and since we cannot control for those types of situations (nor situations where birth control fails), I would suggest considering a little snip snip of the men of the crew - a procedure which can always be reversed. To prepare/stock the craft for the potential of a pregnancy (something youd HAVE to do for the sake of the mother and child’s health) would increase the weight in the craft substantially. We have fuel restrictions as it is. So actually, unless we come up with a better propulsion system, i dont think space pregnancy will ever be an option for that reason alone - forget biological concerns.

stepping down from soapbox now…

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