Tag: LGBT
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Gift Subscriptions and Gift Purchases Now Available!
Every single item in our store, from single print issues to digital downloads, from one-off gifts to full subscriptions can now be purchased for someone else. That means you can gift a beautifully printed issue, a digital copy straight to their inbox, or even a year-long journey through our seasonal pages with a digital or…
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🌸 The Spring Issue of Restless Violets Has Bloomed! 🌸
Spring is here, and with it comes a fresh new issue of Restless Violets. We’ve been busy curating a stunning bouquet of stories, essays, think pieces, and unapologetically lesbian content, and we’re thrilled to say the Spring Issue is officially available! This issue is all about honesty, community, and pushing back against the noise. From…
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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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Spring is in Bloom: The New Issue of Restless Violets Arrives April 4th!
As the days grow longer and the first hints of spring colour the world, Restless Violets is back with a fresh new issue—arriving April 4th, 2025! Our Spring edition is bursting with bold stories, art and essays from talented lesbian writers and artists. So, mark your calendars and get ready to get lost in the…
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💕 Valentine’s Weekend Sale – 15% Off Restless Violets! 💕
Love is in the air, and so is a special discount just for you! 🌿✨ This Valentine’s weekend, enjoy 15% off all issues of Restless Violets—the seasonal lifestyle and literature magazine celebrating lesbian voices, stories, and creativity, as well as digital and annual subscriptions. Whether you’re treating yourself, your love, or a special friend, there’s…
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Lesbian Dating Spaces: The Frustrations We Face
We recently reached out to our readers to hear their thoughts on lesbian dating spaces, and the results were both eye-opening and deeply concerning. It’s clear that many in our community are frustrated by the lack of viable options to connect with compatible partners, facing barriers that range from dishonest users to platform shortcomings. Honesty…
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Sapphic State of Mind: Why Defending “Gold Star Lesbians” Matters
It seems like every time we take a step forward in reclaiming space for lesbians, a new wave of discourse pops up to remind us that even within LGBT+ circles, simply existing as a lesbian is a radical act. This time, it’s the backlash against “Gold Star Lesbians”—a term that has become a lightning rod…
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Creative Opportunities at Restless Violets Magazine
Submissions are now open for the next issue of Restless Violets Magazine. We are looking for creative work from lesbian writers and artists to highlight and showcase in the magazine, with payment made for all published pieces of work. We are seeking submissions of poetry, short stories, opinion pieces, personal essays, and letters to our…
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Lesbian Dating in 2025: Challenges and Changes
As we enter 2025, many in our community are stepping back into dating apps and social spaces in the search for connection and love. As wonderful as these tools can be, they’re not without their challenges. From navigating apps that aren’t designed with us in mind to dealing with lesbophobia, fetishisation, or simply the frustration…
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