Tag: LGBT
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One Week Only: Restless Violets Flash Sale!
The nights are drawing in, the tea’s getting stronger, and your autumn reading list is calling, so what better time for a flash sale? For one week only, Restless Violets Magazine is offering an 25% discount on everything with the code “october“: print issues, digital editions, and even subscriptions. Whether you’re a longtime reader or…
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Celebrate Lesbian Creativity with Restless Violets Summer Edition
We’re thrilled to announce that the Summer issue of Restless Violets is now available in digital format! This season’s collection is brimming with fresh voices and bold perspectives from across our community. Inside, you’ll find poetry that lingers long after the final line, essays that challenge and inspire, fiction that carries you away, and artwork…
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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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Spring Has Sprung, And So Has the New Restless Violets Digital Issue!
At long last, the season of renewal, fresh starts, and endless cups of iced coffee is here, and so is the brand new Spring Issue of Restless Violets, now available digitally! We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that the latest issue is ready to download, devour, and discuss. Whether you’re lounging in the garden, braving 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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