The Case for Space Sexology

Dubé, Simon; Santaguida, Maria; Anctil, Dave; Giaccari, L.; Lapierre, J.

doi:10.1080/00224499.2021.2012639

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“…Taking into account the growing number of spaceflights as well as considerations about human life in space and on planets other than Earth, it seems important to pay attention to human need for intimacy and, resulting from the need, sexual expression in space. The development of this research topic seems important due to the specificity of the environment in which astronauts live: limited privacy and access to partners, sexual abstinence, and hygiene rules ( Dubé et al, 2023 ). Gender differences are another very important aspect of the demographics of space mission participants ( Ronca et al, 2014 ).…”

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Long-term space missions’ effects on the human organism: what we do know and what requires further research

Tomsia,

Cieśla,

Śmieszek

et al. 2024

Front. Physiol.

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Space has always fascinated people. Many years have passed since the first spaceflight, and in addition to the enormous technological progress, the level of understanding of human physiology in space is also increasing. The presented paper aims to summarize the recent research findings on the influence of the space environment (microgravity, pressure differences, cosmic radiation, etc.) on the human body systems during short-term and long-term space missions. The review also presents the biggest challenges and problems that must be solved in order to extend safely the time of human stay in space. In the era of increasing engineering capabilities, plans to colonize other planets, and the growing interest in commercial space flights, the most topical issues of modern medicine seems to be understanding the effects of long-term stay in space, and finding solutions to minimize the harmful effects of the space environment on the human body.

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Section: Excretory and Reproductive Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Long-term space missions’ effects on the human organism: what we do know and what requires further research

Tomsia,

Cieśla,

Śmieszek

et al. 2024

Front. Physiol.

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“…While "our beautiful planet is sore" (Puig de la Bellacasa, 2011, p. 85), space exploration is on the rise too. The American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) aims to return a gender-diverse human crew to the moon (NASA: Artemis, 2022), while China, Russia, and Europe unfold space programs (Dubé, et al, 2023). Public-private partnerships actively research, build, and prepare for space tourism (Green 2021), changing the ecosystem of global space activity (Paikowsky, 2017).…”

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“…Space sexology as a new discipline (Dubé, et al 2023) aims to holistically address human erotic needs, if we aim at an ethical, successful, safe, and pleasurable journey to the final frontier. Space sexology also checks design systems, habitats and training programs that allow intimacy to take place beyond our home planet.…”

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Space Sex-Machines: trans-planetary ethics and the mediatization of things

Rodríguez-Amat

Duller

2023

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Sexual Health in Space: a 5-year Scoping Review

Santaguida

Dubé

2023

Curr Sex Health Rep

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Purpose of Review The combined efforts of national and private space organizations are progressively allowing more people to live and work in space. But to perform long-term spaceflights and become a multiplanetary species, we must address the intimate and sexual needs of humans. Yet, research on space sexology remains limited and fragmented. To move forward, this 5-year scoping review consolidates the current research on sexual health in space. Recent Findings Fifty publications were identified, including empirical, theoretical, and review articles, and other scholarly work, such as book chapters and a commentary. Most of the research comes from biology, with contributions from philosophy, ethics, and law, gynecology/obstetrics, aerospace medicine, gender studies, and sexology. Recent findings suggest that radiation exposure, gravitational changes, and hypomagnetic fields may detrimentally impact our reproductive health. In addition, findings suggest that several gynecological risks related to spaceflights must be addressed (e.g., cancer, pregnancy, and contraception), along with many issues related to child-rearing, population diversity, reproductive and sexual rights, and intersectionality and social justice. More research is also needed on sexual responses and behaviors and the technologies that may facilitate safe sex, intimacy, and reproduction beyond Earth. Summary Space poses significant risks to our sexual health. However, despite our space missions and objectives, this topic remains relatively understudied. There is an urgent need for a comprehensive scientific program on space sexology, one that holistically addresses the biopsychosocial realities of human eroticism. This is crucial for the well-being of our spacefaring civilization.

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The Case for Space Sexology

Cited by 5 publications

References 80 publications

Long-term space missions’ effects on the human organism: what we do know and what requires further research

Long-term space missions’ effects on the human organism: what we do know and what requires further research

Space Sex-Machines: trans-planetary ethics and the mediatization of things

Sexual Health in Space: a 5-year Scoping Review

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