2suit

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The 2suit (alternately 2-Suit or 2S) is a garment designed to facilitate effortless intimacy in the weightless environments such as outer space, or on planets with low gravity.


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[edit] History

The 2Suit was invented by American writer Vanna Bonta.[1]

[edit] Design

The garment is made of two components flight suits designed to be worn alone and attach to another 2S model. 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.[2]

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.[3]

[edit] Function and Purpose

The function of the 2suit is to facilitate human procreation and intimacy in weightless environments. Its serves general Rest and Relaxation as well as procreative functions.

The 2suit enables lounging without the need to combat drifting apart that occurs in weightless environments. A state of human intimacy is experienced by being able to completely relax in close proximity, without drift, and without otherwise needing to be in confined cubicles.

[edit] Necessity

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.[4] Imagining prolonged periods in low or no gravity environment, Bonta projected that in weightless environments, a sense of human intimacy, including reading or relaxing in close 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.[5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Sex in Space, by Laura S. Woodmansee, Science Journalist, CG Publishing, 2006
  2. ^ *Outer-space sex carries complications By Alan Boyle, MSNBC, July 24, 2006.
  3. ^ Sex in Space, by Laura S. Woodmansee, description by Bonta, p. 64
  4. ^ Outside Magazine December 2006 issue
  5. ^ Conference presentation, Interview descriptions


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