Do astronauts take showers in space?

The astronauts wipe their body clean by using a wet towel, and wash their hair by using waterless shampoo. Since water does not flow in a zero-gravity environment, the astronauts cannot wash their hands under a faucet as you do on Earth. So, there are no sinks or showers inside the space shuttle.

Do astronauts age in space?

Scientists have recently observed for the first time that, on an epigenetic level, astronauts age more slowly during long-term simulated space travel than they would have if their feet had been planted on Planet Earth.

Did US and Russia have sex in space?

US and Russian astronauts have had sex in space for separate research programmes on how human beings might survive years in orbit, according to a book published yesterday.

Can astronauts rub out cameras inside the spacecraft?

Also, since most astronauts admit that they can control the cameras aboard the spacecraft, it would be relatively easy for them to surreptitiously rub one out while they’re having a shower or when huddled in their phone booth-sized sleeping quarters.

Is ejaculation essential for men’s health in space?

A few years ago, Marjorie Jenkins, a NASA advisor and expert on sex and gender health, wrote in a paper titled ‘Effects of Sex and Gender on Adaptations to Space: Reproductive Health’ that ejaculation was essential for men to avoid the risk of bacteria building up in their prostate, which could then lead to genitourinary infections.

Why can’t married couples fly together on space missions?

NASA normally has a policy against letting married couples fly together, not because they’re afraid they’ll have sex, but because it might hurt the team dynamic. However, they made an exception for Davis and Lee since the couple got married so close to launch time. (In this photo, taken during the mission, Lee has his arm around Davis.)