SXSW 2023
Sex in Space: Sex & Reproduction Beyond Earth
Description:
A panel to discuss the growing research fields of astrosexology/space sexology/space sexual health research, and the issues surrounding humanity's future efforts to reproduce in off-world environments. Topics covered will include past research/experiments on reproduction in space and their findings, barriers to expanding such research in national space programs, and the urgent need for future research in this area as humanity expands beyond our home world of Earth to settle upon new celestial bodies such as the Moon and Mars.
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Takeaways
- The reasons why the study of sex and reproduction in space are critical to the future of humanity's survival as a species.
- The numerous issues surrounding sexual reproduction in space, their medical/ethical/legal considerations, and proposals to mitigate these challenges.
- A review of ongoing research/organizations dedicated to the study of sex in space, as well as future commercial space applications.
Speakers
- Alexander Layendecker, Sexologist/Researcher, SpaceBorn United Inc./Astrosexological Research Institute
- Egbert Edelbroek, Founder/CEO, SpaceBorn United, Inc.
- Shawna Pandya, Physician, Director IIAS Space Medicine Group, International Institute for Astronautical Sciences, Orbital Assembly Corporation
Organizer
Alexander Layendecker, Sexologist/Researcher, SpaceBorn United Inc./Astrosexological Research Institute
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