TV host and podcaster Conan O'Brien recently discussed the topic of masturbating in space on his Needs a Friend podcast, as he spoke to Smythe Mullikin – who works for a NASA contractor in Texas – alongside his co-hosts, comedian Matt Gourley and author Sona Movsesian.
“Smythe… were someone to be watching space porn up on the space station, how does that work?” Conan asked. Gourley then interjected, saying: “Three female astronauts can be impregnated by the same man on the same session.”
“Because the semen flies around?” O’Brien asked, to which Gourley responded: “Uh-huh. And finds its way.” Unfortunately, Gourley's comments got the group off track, and Mullikin didn't get to answer Conan's question.
Astronauts have indeed been warned against masturbating in space over fears female astronauts could get impregnated by stray fluids. There
are strict guidelines over “alone-time” onboard in zero gravity.
Scientists have warned even the slightest rogue droplet could cause
chaos on board. Sex and masturbation in space is a logistical nightmare, with
problems ranging from floating fluids to shrinking manhoods, according
to US astronomer Dr John Millis. He compared sex in space to having intercourse while “skydiving”, but added that it was “not impossible”.
Unsurprisingly, there has been very little research into the topic. However, a proposal to study it further has been made by scientists. Simon Dubé, one of the lead authors, said: "Research on human intimacy and sexuality in space – including their socio-cultural and psychological components – is quasi-nonexistent. "No research has explored intimate relationships nor the human experience of sexual functions and well-being in space or space analogues, or how any of this can affect crew performance."
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