2suit
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The 2suit (abbrv.) 2S is a garment designed to facilitate sexual intercourse in weightless environments such as outer space, or on planets with low gravity.
in 2006
after an experience in microgravity in 2004 when she flew with the National Space Society
.
Bonta presented the garment design in 2006 on a panel at a New Space conference of the Space Frontier Foundation
, of which Bonta is an Advocate. In 2008, the first 2Suit was manufactured and tested by a History Channel documentary for the series The Universe
.
The documentary described the "2Suit is one small step for humankind colonizing the universe." The garment was presented as a utilitarian garment with multiple applications that serves the need for human intimacy and procreation by stabilizing physical proximity in microgravity environments.
The garment is made of two components flight suit
s designed to be worn alone or attached 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.
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.
The 2suit enables lounging or work station stabilization, relieving the need to exert constant effort to prevent drifting apart that occurs in weightless and microgravity environments. The 2suit stabilizes the extremes of Newton's law of motion in zero gravity, i.e., for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. A state of human intimacy is experienced, providing psychological benefit, by facilitating complete relaxation in proximity, without drift upon contact, 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. 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 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.
History
The 2Suit was invented by American novelist, actress and poet Vanna BontaVanna Bonta
Vanna Bonta is a novelist, poet and film actress best known as the author of Flight: A Quantum Fiction Novel the story about parallel dimensions featuring an amnesiac girl with no navel...
in 2006
after an experience in microgravity in 2004 when she flew with the National Space Society
National Space Society
The National Space Society is an international nonprofit 501, educational, and scientific organization specializing in space advocacy...
.
Bonta presented the garment design in 2006 on a panel at a New Space conference of the Space Frontier Foundation
Space Frontier Foundation
The Space Frontier Foundation is a space advocacy nonprofit corporation organized to promote the interests of increased involvement of the private sector, in collaboration with government, in the exploration and development of space...
, of which Bonta is an Advocate. In 2008, the first 2Suit was manufactured and tested by a History Channel documentary for the series The Universe
The Universe (TV series)
The Universe is an American documentary television series that features computer-generated imagery and computer graphics of astronomical objects in the universe plus interviews with experts who study in the fields of cosmology, astronomy, and astrophysics...
.
The documentary described the "2Suit is one small step for humankind colonizing the universe." The garment was presented as a utilitarian garment with multiple applications that serves the need for human intimacy and procreation by stabilizing physical proximity in microgravity environments.
Design
Flight suit
A flight suit is a full body garment, worn while flying aircraft such as military airplanes, gliders and helicopters. These suits are generally made to keep the wearer warm, as well as being practical , and durable . Its appearance is usually similar to a jumpsuit. A military flight suit may also...
s designed to be worn alone or attached to another 2S model for the purpose of intimacy or sex in space
Sex in space
Sex in space refers to sexual activity in the weightlessness and/or extreme environments of outer space. Usually only human sexual activity is considered...
. 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.
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.
Function and purpose
The function of the 2suit is to stabilize human proximity, thus facilitating intimacy, tandem or adjacent tasks, recreation, or human procreation in weightless environments. It additionally can be employed to serve general Rest and Relaxation as well as procreative functions. The 2suit also has useful thermal applications in emergency situations, as it can store body heat.The 2suit enables lounging or work station stabilization, relieving the need to exert constant effort to prevent drifting apart that occurs in weightless and microgravity environments. The 2suit stabilizes the extremes of Newton's law of motion in zero gravity, i.e., for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. A state of human intimacy is experienced, providing psychological benefit, by facilitating complete relaxation in proximity, without drift upon contact, and without otherwise needing to be in confined cubicles.
The invention
Invention
An invention is a novel composition, device, or process. An invention may be derived from a pre-existing model or idea, or it could be independently conceived, in which case it may be a radical breakthrough. In addition, there is cultural invention, which is an innovative set of useful social...
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. 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 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.
See also
- The Universe - Sex in Space New Era For Mankind? - History Channel premiere; 2 December 2008
- Video The Universe - Sex in Space; History Channel
- Sex in spaceSex in spaceSex in space refers to sexual activity in the weightlessness and/or extreme environments of outer space. Usually only human sexual activity is considered...
- Space tourismSpace tourismSpace Tourism is space travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. A number of startup companies have sprung up in recent years, hoping to create a space tourism industry...
- Space settlement
- Flight suitFlight suitA flight suit is a full body garment, worn while flying aircraft such as military airplanes, gliders and helicopters. These suits are generally made to keep the wearer warm, as well as being practical , and durable . Its appearance is usually similar to a jumpsuit. A military flight suit may also...
- Space advocacySpace advocacySpace advocacy can be described as the general position supporting, pleading or arguing for the idea or cause of space exploration and settlements...
2suit in media and pop culture references
- Wakacje w Kosmosie? Dajcie sobie z tym spokój!, by Tomasz Rożek, GAZETA; 17 October 2011
- Oλοσωμη φόρμα για ερωτικές περιπτύξεις στο Διάστημα Space Travels; 16 February 2011
- 7 Real Suits That Will Soon Make the World A Cooler Place by Soren Bowie, Cracked; 15 November 2010
- Tener bebés en el espacio podría ser peligroso FayerWayer, (Science Feature) Boxbyte en Ciencia, Destacados; October 2010
- Haben Astronauten eigentlich Sex im All? BILD magazine; 3 July 2010
- Intergalactisch hoogtepunt Desterren Nieuws, by Bert Carrein; 22 April 2010
- Space Fashions Vol. 2: Sexy Space Suits? by Richard Lamb Discovery News; 16 December 2009
- Seks u svemiru? Nema prepreke koju čovjek ne bi svladao za seks by Miroslav Ambruš-Kiš, Vecrenji.hr; 04 October 2009
- ¿Se puede practicar sexo en el espacio? ElMundo TV, Spain; 17 July 2009
- Inventors Digest May 2009; Vol. 25 Issue 5 - 2suit Adds New Meaning to the Mother of Invention, by Jennipher Adkins
- WIRED.IT News Scienza Lo spazio, mai stato così sexy, by Giorgia Scaturro; 27 April 2009
- Sesso nello spazio? Per gli astronauti arriva la tuta 2Suit, by Giovanni Carzana; CiaoPeople Magazine, Italy; 27 April 2009
- The Universe - Sex in Space New Era For Mankind? - History Channel premiere; 2 December 2008
- The Universe: Sex in Space Explores Human Side of Space 2 December 2008
- Tests for sex in space may begin IGN Aug 2008
- Sex in Space Possible but Problematic Wednesday, 20 Aug 2008
- Sex in space could be out of this world Metro.UK, by Fiona MacDonald
- The 400-mile high club The Sunday Times, by Richard Johnson; October 7, 2007
- Sex in space: how to do it right
- Sesso nello spazio? La RepubblicaLa Repubblicala Repubblica is an Italian daily general-interest newspaper. Founded in 1976 in Rome by the journalist Eugenio Scalfari, as of 2008 is the second largest circulation newspaper, behind the Corriere della Sera.-Foundation:...
, by Benedetta Perilli, 25 July 2006 - The Zero G Spot Outside Magazine, by Michael Behar, December 2006
External links
- Outer-space sex carries complications By Alan Boyle, MSNBC, July 24, 2006.
- Sesso Nello Spazio La Repubblica, July 25, 2006
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