The Bottom Line
I highly recommend "Sex in Space" to anyone who is fascinated by all aspects of life in outer space. Laura Woodmansee does a great job of "separating hard facts from the science fiction stories."
Pros
- Takes the "giggle factor" out of the research.
- Provides some fascinating information on what many consider to be a delicate subject.
Cons
- This book could have been longer.
Description
- Has anyone "done it" in space?
- Could human beings conceive in space, and if so, what would happen to the baby?
- Exactly what would be the mechanics involved in the act?
- How does the future of "space tourism" affect the equation?
Guide Review - Sex in Space by Laura S. Woodmansee
During my years of experience with various aspects of space exploration, there have been two questions I have heard more than any other, both usually asked in hushed tones. The first question, "How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space?" I have answered here. The second question is "Has anyone had sex in space?" That has always been a harder question to answer, despite Internet rumors and urban legends. NASA, and anyone else connected with space exploration have been quite reticent on the subject. Finally, though, someone has written on the topic in a professional manner.
Veteran science journalist, Laura Woodmansee (author of "Women of Space" and "Women Astronauts"), has written "Sex in Space," a fascinating investigative work which examines just that very question.
"Sex in Space" removes the "giggle factor" from the research. Woodmansee not only looks for an answer to the big question, she also examines the physics of how a couple would actually perform the act. On a more serious topic, she looks at the dangers of pregnancy in space.
Laura S. Woodmansee is a responsible journalist and author who takes a serious subject and treats it with the respect it deserves.