Sci-fi writer Ben Bova wrote about this back in the early 70s; a story called "Zero Gee." If I remember correctly, the plot had a male astronaut hitting on a female, and finding that weightless cavorting was not so great.
I have a sneaking suspicion some of the Gemini astronauts tried it, too. Apollo, with a third wheel around, would've been tougher.
Sex-against-a-wall would certainly be made easier–though in a weightless environment, I guess it would be more or less just like sex-on-the-floor… only with the added trouble of floating away.
Titan, a 1979 science fiction novel by John Varley begins with the mission commander Cirroco Jones and the engineer, Bill, engaged in a game called 'No hands'. One can assume the hard dock was the completion of the exercise.
Wow. I was just researching this entire issue about the time this comic was put up. NASA's official statement is that there has been no sex in space. Despite the fact that they often send married couples up together. While I can't find the source anymore, they have copped to masturbating astronauts (good name for a band)
While the thought of sex in space is intriguing, the thought of masturbating astronauts grosses me out. I mean, we've all seen what happens to liquids let loose in zero gravity.. I really didn't want to think about the end result of male masturbation in zero gravity. Thanks, Zaphod (Beeblebrox?!).
I.. I can't believe that I never thought about this..
Oh well. I am definitely raising my hand.
lol nice profile pic. if i had one id be marigold, shes like me but shes a girl.
pintsize ftw!
"you want us to what?" rofl
Sci-fi writer Ben Bova wrote about this back in the early 70s; a story called "Zero Gee." If I remember correctly, the plot had a male astronaut hitting on a female, and finding that weightless cavorting was not so great.
I have a sneaking suspicion some of the Gemini astronauts tried it, too. Apollo, with a third wheel around, would've been tougher.
I used to think that weightless sex would be awesome but I imagine it'd be a lot more work without gravity's assistance
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Sex-against-a-wall would certainly be made easier–though in a weightless environment, I guess it would be more or less just like sex-on-the-floor… only with the added trouble of floating away.
I thought about this a lot and thought that I was the only one. Well, apparently not
There has been only one time in which a married couple was on a shuttle together. Some do assume they "did it" while up there.
You're definitely my favorite person ever at the moment.
these comics are great, they consistently make me laugh out loud.
i hope you get paid for this
I'm working on the "getting paid" part.
Maybe it's just me, but I would buy a shirt with the bug on it
Titan, a 1979 science fiction novel by John Varley begins with the mission commander Cirroco Jones and the engineer, Bill, engaged in a game called 'No hands'. One can assume the hard dock was the completion of the exercise.
Now that I think about it, I do care more about what sex is like up there than some random dude walking on another planet. D;
Um… 'docking' isn't what one would think it is. Urban Dictionary to the rescue.
Um… 'docking' isn't what one would think it is. Urban Dictionary to the rescue.
I'm working on the "getting paid" part.
Wow. I was just researching this entire issue about the time this comic was put up. NASA's official statement is that there has been no sex in space. Despite the fact that they often send married couples up together. While I can't find the source anymore, they have copped to masturbating astronauts (good name for a band)
While the thought of sex in space is intriguing, the thought of masturbating astronauts grosses me out. I mean, we've all seen what happens to liquids let loose in zero gravity.. I really didn't want to think about the end result of male masturbation in zero gravity. Thanks, Zaphod (Beeblebrox?!).
You blood pressure in space isn't high enough to get an erection.
off topic… but somehow I first read the title of this comic as "eye sockets in flight"…
Third panel – 'shag! Shag for science!" Perfection
"Manned Mission" ? we need a "Womanned mission"!
Let's hope it would take place INSIDE the spaceship… I'm pretty sure that if they tried it in outer space, the dude would blow his d*ck off. O_O;
Not to mention the fact that he wouldn't be able to breathe…
Bah what is not being able to breathe compared to losing your d*ck…
What happens when you finish? It just like floats around?
…. afternoon delight! My motto’s always been when its right its right..
Haven’t heard that song in a while!
“Shag for science” just made my list of favorite quotes.
Mine as well.