SYDNEY (AP) — There was a pivotal moment in Queen Pangke Tabora’s life that eclipsed all others: It was the moment, she says, when she first slid her legs into a mermaid tail. For the transgender ...

I've always loved swimming and the ocean, and I always felt that I swam as a mermaid whenever I was in the water, even before I had a tail. When my husband bought me my first tail nearly seven years ...

Jul 12, 2025 Jul 12, 2025 Updated Aug 25, 2025 Getting ready for a party, Whitney Swinford paints her eyes with vibrant blues and hues of pink. Before heading out, she gives her post-made-up face a ...

Mermaiding, the artistic swimming activity in which people wear mermaid fins and tails, is growing in popularity around the world. The activity has led to the formation of mermaid swim schools, groups ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Mermaiding is about 'finding a place where you can let your guard down and actually get in touch ...

Pods of merfolk seek distance from the noisy world, and find peace — as well as new friends — under water You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Michaela Werner never wanted to be a mermaid. But, that's just what the former competitive freediver and swimmer, from the landlocked ...

Across the world, there are thousands of merfolk — at its simplest, humans of all shapes, genders and backgrounds who enjoy dressing up as mermaids. SYDNEY — There was a pivotal moment in Queen Pangke ...

'If I didn't discover mermaiding, I wouldn't be here' Many children dream about one day being a mermaid beneath the waves. And some have gone on to make it their reality. After a long day as a pool ...

As a certified free diver and scuba diver, I thought mermaiding was performative and girly. But I kept seeing people getting into it on social media, and my interest was piqued. I decided to take a ...

On a hot weekday morning in late July, I arrived at Marcus Garvey Pool in Manhattan for a long-awaited meetup with a mermaid. Cookie DeJesus, also known as the Harlem Mermaid, has become a fixture in ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On a hot weekday morning in late July, I arrived at Marcus Garvey Pool in Manhattan for a long-awaited meetup with a mermaid. Cookie DeJesus, also known as ...