With so much hype surrounding space exploration and the colonization of the Red Planet, we need to take a step back and think about the most basic needs of the first colonists. Can humans procreate on Mars, and would that even work? Is it possible to sustain our population, and will the environment support human pregnancies at all? Will our new space babies even resemble us, or will they be an entirely new species? Read on to find out! First Human Colony on Mars In 2016, Elon Musk, aka the mastermind of SpaceX, claimed that we would colonize Mars in…

Space has been a subject of interest since the dawn of humanity. We have always wanted to know what lies beyond the stars, whether we are alone in the universe, and what secrets are waiting to be discovered. Space missions can provide so much exciting information about our planet and the universe we live in. However, there are a couple of problems for those brave enough to venture into the unknown. Sending Men to Space As technology improves, so do our accomplishments. In 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space. He paved the way for the entire space…

Have you ever thought about what sex would look like in microgravity? We’re here to burst your bubble, unfortunately, because it’s not looking too good so far. Many things stand in your way as an astronaut trying to get laid. First of all, who’s to say that astronauts haven’t already done it? They (including NASA) could be hiding it, all in the name of science. There’s no denying that data on something like this would actually be scientifically relevant. Still, there are no signs of any records that don’t involve animal reproduction experiments. What about getting an erection in space?…

It’s important to remember that sexual fantasies that people have don’t inevitably reflect their sexual behavior. Social psychologist Justin Lehmiller from the Kinsey Institute carried out research involving 4,175 Americans aged 18–87. The results show that merely a third of the interviewees have pursued their greatest sexual fantasy. The study implies that people don’t tend to act on their dark and hidden sexual desires. In case you were wondering if there was such a thing as “normal” or “abnormal” sexual fantasies, the answer is — there isn’t. When researchers refer to something as normal, it just means it’s statistically common.…

Octopuses have bizarre bodies, intelligent minds, and mysterious genetics. Could we explain their unnatural existence as being separate from human evolution? Did octopuses come from outer space? Let’s find out if octopuses are aliens in disguise! Octopuses Are Incredibly Smart Octopuses are soft-bodied cephalopods. They are famous for their eight tentacles, bulging eyes, and a ton of questionable Japanese erotica. However, their traits extend way beyond that. In fact, scientists believe that octopuses are the smartest creatures of all invertebrates. They also exhibit the most diverse behavior traits of all beings without a bony skeleton. On top of that, they…

Doesn’t this question sound like a million-dollar question? There’s so much more to it than just people being kinky and curious about space sex. Knowing about how every part of reproduction works in microgravity can help us greatly in the long run. With NASA at the helm, scientists don’t have a lot of data when it comes to human reproduction in space. Experiments have been done on animals, such as mice and geckos. Plus, animal and human sperm have been sent to space to be observed for further research. Research like this matters because life is so much different outside…

It seems like a Sci-Fi novel that people want to populate other planets. Scientists and astronauts are constantly looking for life within and beyond our galaxy. Finding life doesn’t mean little green aliens inhabit a planet. It’s less exciting than that. It simply means that some live organisms live on a certain planet. However, that can be exciting when we think back to the fact that’s how humans came to be. It just took us a while to evolve into the beings we are today. Evolution is an important subject, but so is reproduction. We know all about how reproduction…

Why Alien Fetish Is Just Like BDSM Alien fetishism, also known as xenophilia for connoisseurs, is a widespread kink that makes sex otherworldly. Certain phantasies are easy to comprehend: werewolves are ravaging beasts, vampires are seductive, etc. But what’s so sexy about aliens?! Well, a lot. In fact, they bring a whole cosmos of steamy possibilities! Some partners who are toying with the idea of BDSM play might feel intimidated and overwhelmed by the tantalizing system behind the community. However, aliens, not being from this world, don’t have to abide by the rules and standards of our society. In that…

Fetishes come in a variety of shapes and forms. Those simple ones, such as the desire to suck on your partner’s toes, are quite easy to satisfy. However, some people who long for a huge partner who will trample on them. Others fantasize of being devoured by a dragon through its anus. Such impractical fetishes are not as uncommon as you might think; they just aren’t so frequently talked about. People who have such bizarre fetishes stumble on numerous challenges, starting from telling their partners what they long for to realizing it. Luckily, there is no such thing as an…

Humans love to ponder whether alien life is out there, and what it might look like. So here’s a burning question: Would extraterrestrials have sex? The question isn’t entirely prurient. The evolution of sex is a tricky subject. Sexual reproduction is costly. It requires finding a mate, convincing that mate to mingle DNA with you, and opening yourself up to the possibility of sexually transmitted disease or predation while you’re busy wooing. All that considered, and it might not even result in viable offspring. After all, mixing and matching a genome is a crapshoot, said Sally Otto, director of the…

Space: the final frontier, the gateway to other worlds and civilizations, a constant source of wonder and speculation. By the way, on that note, what’s it like to have sex up there, and will the earth move? While there has been a human presence in space since 1961, the topic of cosmic coitus continues to be woefully under-examined. But mankind’s most pressing question has finally been answered. Turns out sex in space is much harder than than you imagined. Because of the laws of physics, sex in space is really, really hard to make happen. Just as using a toilet…