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Well, sure. Have at those issues. I have plenty of female specific stories I could share. If a man chooses to read them, that doesn't really affect me. If he comments inappropriately, that's more a reflection on him, don't you think?If men need to deal with periods, pregnancies, post-partum issues, hysterectomies, hormonal changes, etc. and need to figure out how they affect their diving and how other people deal with them, then maybe men would need a men's forum. Women's unique issues weren't well represented before the women's forums without people filtering through them who may not have been interested or people just posting jokes or lewd comments diluting serious responses. Just as a lot of unisex equipment appears to be based on male proportions, not everything applies the same way to females, especially those who identify with some of what I've written above.
Besides, dealing with long hair, keeping bangs out of your mask, nailpolish that chips less, and waterproof makeup that stays on can be valid too.
Errmmmm...isn't that most of them? Ba dum bum <ducking for cover>How about a fat bald man's only diving forum?
Yet more proof that the Almighty is male. No female would design her own plumbing to work that way.If men need to deal with periods, pregnancies, post-partum issues, hysterectomies, hormonal changes, etc.
I just don't get what the big deal is. Maybe because I grew up with brothers and have raised sons. Carry on with your man talk. If it bothers me, I will simply leave the thread.Yet more proof that the Almighty is male. No female would design her own plumbing to work that way.
@Francesea I can't find the "Half a Thanks" button...
Anyway, maybe not such a bad idea. You women appear to be born with an entitlement to rule this planet under cover of "the weaker sex". You gals pretty much nailed it.
Give us a place to play now and again.
No big deal at all. Just being stupid and having fun.I just don't get what the big deal is. ...
If men need to deal with periods, pregnancies, post-partum issues, hysterectomies, hormonal changes, etc. and need to figure out how they affect their diving and how other people deal with them, then maybe men would need a men's forum. Women's unique issues weren't well represented before the women's forums without people filtering through them who may not have been interested or people just posting jokes or lewd comments diluting serious responses. Just as a lot of unisex equipment appears to be based on male proportions, not everything applies the same way to females, especially those who identify with some of what I've written above.
Besides, dealing with long hair, keeping bangs out of your mask, nailpolish that chips less, and waterproof makeup that stays on can be valid issues too.
The women's forums aren't women only, btw, and men's opinions are generally accepted and appreciated.