2suit

The 2suit (alternately "2-Suit" or 2S) is a garment designed to facilitate effortless intimacy in the weightless environments such as outer space, or on planets with low gravity.

History

The 2Suit was invented by American novelist, actress and poet Vanna Bonta, ["Sex in Space", by Laura S. Woodmansee, Science Journalist, CG Publishing, 2006] also an Advocate of the Space Frontier Foundation.

Design

The garment is made of two components flight suits designed to be worn alone and attach to another 2S model for the purpose of intimacy or sex in space. Once attached, additional design functions are deployed, releasing ultralight fabric which transforms the 2suit into one roomy garment that keeps two people in proximity of one another without need to exert effort. It includes Velcro strips, zippers and diaphanous inner material. [* [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14002908/ Outer-space sex carries complications] By Alan Boyle, MSNBC, July 24, 2006.]

The 2suit is equipped to fasten to a stable surface. The roominess within the garment is adjustable from within. It also is lined with inner harnesses for optional use that can regulate the garment to adjust proximity of various points of the bodies to one another. A quick-disrobe function removes the garments, optionally leaving harnesses in place for stabilization to a static surface. ["Sex in Space", by Laura S. Woodmansee, description by Bonta, "p. 64"]

Function and Purpose

The function of the 2suit is to facilitate human procreation and intimacy in weightless environments. Its serves general Rest and Relaxation as well as procreative functions.

The 2suit enables lounging without the need to combat drifting apart that occurs in weightless environments. A state of human intimacy is experienced by being able to completely relax in close proximity, without drift, and without otherwise needing to be in confined cubicles.

The invention was a result of Bonta's personal experience in zero gravity in 2004 when empirically noting the effects of the complete lack of attraction of physical mass in weightless environments. [ [http://outside.away.com/outside/culture/200612/sex-in-space-3.html Outside Magazine] December 2006 issue] Imagining prolonged periods in low or zero gravity environment, Bonta projected that in weightless environments, a sense of human intimacy, including reading or relaxing in close proximity, would be lacking outside of confined areas. The constant effort to maintain physical proximity could create cumulative, if low grade, stress.

Postulating "relaxed human closeness as a conditioned requisite that creates a sense of well-being," Bonta devised the 2suit. As a solution, it would eliminate constant physical struggle to remain close in microgravity, and still alternately afford open space conditions for enjoyment, in privacy or for group activities involving couples, such as movies or events.

Family versions might expand to 3 or 4suit, for use with undergarments. [Conference presentation, Interview descriptions]

See also

* Sex in space
* Space tourism
* Space settlement
* Flight suit
* Space advocacy

2suit in media and pop culture references

* [http://forum.teamxbox.com/showthread.php?p=11293276 Tests for sex in space may begin] IGN Aug 2008
* [http://www.infoniac.com/science/sex-in-space.html Sex in Space Possible but Problematic] Wednesday, 20 Aug 2008
* [http://www.metro.co.uk/metrosexual/article.html?in_article_id=272319&in_page_id=8&in_a_source= Sex in space could be out of this world] Metro.UK, by Fiona MacDonald
* [http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/specials/space/article2582969.ece The 400-mile high club] The Sunday Times, by Richard Johnson; October 7, 2007
* [http://sciencefictionbiology.blogspot.com/2008/07/sex-in-space-how-to-do-it-right.html Sex in space: how to do it right]
* [http://www.repubblica.it/2006/07/sezioni/scienza_e_tecnologia/sesso-nello-spazio/sesso-nello-spazio/sesso-nello-spazio.html?ref=hpsez Sesso nello spazio?] La Repubblica, by Benedetta Perilli, 25 July 2006
* [http://outside.away.com/outside/culture/200612/sex-in-space-3.html The Zero G Spot] Outside Magazine, by Michael Behar, December 2006

References

External links

* [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14002908/ Outer-space sex carries complications] By Alan Boyle, MSNBC, July 24, 2006.
* [http://www.repubblica.it/2006/07/sezioni/scienza_e_tecnologia/sesso-nello-spazio/sesso-nello-spazio/sesso-nello-spazio.html?ref=hpsez Sesso Nello Spazio] La Repubblica, July 25, 2006
* [http://noticias.terra.com.br/ciencia/interna/0,,OI1078906-EI238,00.html Sexo no espaço intriga pesquisadores] TERRA
* [http://www.membrana.ru/articles/global/2006/07/26/184500.html Секс в космосе. Часть вторая: всё к этому идёт] MEMBRANA
* [http://www.vietmedia.com/news/?L=grabstory.html&Cat=KhoaHoc&ID=1827 Không Gian Và Chúng Ta...] VietMedia
* [http://www.sg.hu/cikkek/46154 Az űrszex bonyodalmai]