Thumbing through the pages of a global diving magazine recently, the influence of females within the sport was obvious. Glamorous models sporting heated under garments, pink fins, purple masks, multi coloured computers, BCDs and wetsuits designed for the female shape were just a sample of the adverts. There was even news on the latest Miss SCUBA International finalists! A clear [...]

As a dive instructor, I receive countless questions from my students. Over time, the same types of questions seem to reoccur. One of the most common recurring questions I get as a female instructor, relates to “that special time of the month”. Is it ok to go scuba diving on my period? These days, I can answer the question before [...]

Back in the day, I will never forget queuing for nightclubs in the midst of bleak Northern English winters. Scantily clad and waif like females wearing next to nothing in the driving hail. My Mother always warned me to wear a coat and cover up my kidneys to avoid catching my death of cold. Unlike most teenagers, I took note [...]