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How To Shit In Space

nutbastard — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:36:56 PST

@nygenxer:
AFAIK cycle gets all screwed up being in orbit, having to do with the moon or something.

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How To Shit In Space

nygenxer — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:33:50 PST

What do female astronauts do about their monthly cycle? Do they take birth control pills to prevent menstruation the entire time they are in orbit?

I would imagine that gravity is necessary aid to the uterinal contractions in expelling the unused lining, and that any earth-based hygiene products might make infection or toxic shock syndrome a danger.

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How To Shit In Space

Zagrophyte — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:52:39 PST

The three seashells mystery has finally been solved: [www.aintitcool.com]

"OK, this may be bordering on the grotesque, but the way it was explained to me by the writer is you hold two seashells like chopsticks, pull gently and scrape what's left with the third. You asked for it…. Be careful what you ask for, sorry."

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