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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.
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. These have been referred to in some presentations as "Mormon specials".<ref>Conference presentation, Interview descriptions</ref>
Family versions might expand to 3 or 4suit, for use with undergarments.<ref>Conference presentation, Interview descriptions</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 05:43, 29 September 2010

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Mission Patch: First mission toward human intimacy in space. 13 September 2008 "...the 2suit is one small step for humankind colonizing the universe." History Channel, The Universe: Sex in Space

The 2suit (alternately 2-Suit or twosuit) (abbrv.) 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 in 2006 [1] 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.[2] In 2008, the first 2Suit was manufactured and tested by a History Channel documentary for the series The Universe.[3][4]

The documentary described the "2Suit is one small step for humankind colonizing the universe." The garment was presented as a utilitarian garment with general applications that serves the need for human intimacy and procreation by stabilizing physical proximity in microgravity environments.[5][6]

Design

Sept. 13, 2008, first mission testing human intimacy in microgravity; American novelist/2suit inventor Vanna Bonta and History Channel, The Universe: Sex in Space

The garment is made of two components flight suits 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.[7]

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.[8]

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 serves 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.[9]

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.[10] 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.[11]

See also

2suit in media and pop culture references

References

  1. ^ Sex in Space, by Laura S. Woodmansee, Science Journalist, CG Publishing, 2006
  2. ^ Outer-space sex carries complications MSNBC, by Alan Boyle; July 24, 2006
  3. ^ The History Channel
  4. ^ The Universe: Sex in Space Marks New Era For Mankind? Dec. 1, 2008
  5. ^ The History Channel - The Universe: Sex in Space; interview with novelist Vanna Bonta
  6. ^ The Universe: Sex in Space Marks New Era For Mankind? Now Public; 01 December 2008
  7. ^ *Outer-space sex carries complications By Alan Boyle, MSNBC, July 24, 2006.
  8. ^ Sex in Space, by Laura S. Woodmansee, description by Bonta, p. 64
  9. ^ WIRED UK Science News A two-seater suit for space-lovers, by Giorgia Scaturro; April 30, 2009
  10. ^ Outside Magazine December 2006 issue
  11. ^ Conference presentation, Interview descriptions
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