Category: Lesbian Life
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The Summer 2025 Issue – Out Now!
From scathing media critiques to soft, sapphic love letters, the Summer issue is full of heat, and there’s something for every mood. The Summer issue of Restless Violets embraces the richness of lesbian culture, identity, and community. From a searing culture review to reflections on coming out and growing into your truth, this edition brings…
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Restless Violets – The Summer 2025 Issue – August 8th
Longer days, slower evenings, and the latest issue of Restless Violets. What more could a lesbian want? Our Summer 2025 issue invites you to pause, breathe, and soak up the richness of lesbian life in all its complexity. Inside, you’ll find essays and art that provoke, soothe, challenge, and celebrate. Highlights include: Girlhood, Reframed: Photographer…
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Finally, A Prom That Got It Right
July was Disability Pride month, which gives an opportunity for the lesbian community and wider LGBT+ community to acknowledge and celebrate the work and contributions of disabled lesbians and LGBT+ women that make a positive difference in a number of ways. This includes journalist and author Lucy Webster and LGBT+ events organiser Kim, who founded…
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Do It Yourself – An Honest Conversation About Lesbian Media
Does it seem like lesbian characters are getting scarce lately? Well… the good news is that you’re not imagining things. GLAAD’s Where We Are report, which tallies LGBT characters in US broadcast TV, reported a sharp drop in lesbian regular characters last year, down a third from roughly 30 to 20, but it’s just the…
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Lesbian Movies to Watch in 2025
From heartfelt dramas to quirky comedies, discover the latest films showcasing lesbian love, identity and stories from around the world. The Wedding Banquet (2025 Remake) A modern reimagining of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic, this film follows Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) and her partner Lee (Lily Gladstone) as they navigate a marriage of convenience to help…
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No, Not Everyone Is “A Little Bit Bi”
Think about it. It literally means: “Gay people don’t exist.” When I tell people I’m a lesbian I am saying, very clearly: “I do not ever want to have sex with a man.” And some people respond: “Well, you do a little bit.” It is never okay to tell someone they are lying or incorrect…
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10 Lesbian Dating Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Dating as a lesbian can be thrilling, nerve-wracking, and occasionally as confusing as assembling IKEA furniture without the instructions. Whether you’re new to the scene or just tired of learning lessons the hard way, here are ten golden dating tips every lesbian should have tucked in their back pocket. Not Every Lesbian Is Your Soulmate…
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Celebrating Lesbian Visibility Week with Stories That Matter
It’s Lesbian Visibility Week and here at Restless Violets, we’re all about lesbians being seen, heard, and celebrated. This week isn’t just about representation (though that’s vital); it’s also about connection, community, and the power of storytelling from lesbian perspectives. Whether bold or quiet, tender or furious, every story matters. To honour the week, we’re…
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She Said What She Said! – Celebrity Big Brother Has A Lesbophobia Problem
What exactly does Mickey Rourke have to say or do before Celebrity Big Brother steps in? Start quoting conversion therapy manuals? Physically attack JoJo Siwa? Because apparently, repeatedly targeting her with disgusting lesbophobic abuse just isn’t enough for Big Brother to take real action. Let’s not mince words here: Mickey Rourke’s behaviour in that house…
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📣 Call for Submissions – Restless Violets Magazine 🌸
We’re thrilled to announce that Restless Violets is now accepting submissions year-round! Whether it’s poetry that pulses with feeling, a short story that lingers in the mind, a personal essay that speaks truth, or a piece of art that captures the spirit of lesbian life—we want to see it. You can now send in your…
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