Tag: LGBT
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Sapphic State Of Mind: Why Lesbian Heritage Deserves the Spotlight
Every community carries its own unique legacy—stories passed down, moments captured, and voices that echo through time. For the lesbian community, our heritage is one of resilience, creativity, and unyielding love in the face of adversity. Yet, so much of this history risks being forgotten or overlooked. It’s time to reclaim and celebrate our stories,…
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Join the Conversation: Pitch your work to Restless Violets
Restless Violets is a quarterly publication dedicated to celebrating lesbian voices. As we prepare our next issue, we invite writers, artists, and creators to submit their work. Whether you’re a seasoned author or a first-time contributor, your story could be the one that resonates with someone who needs it most. We’re looking for: – Personal…
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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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Give the Gift of Restless Violets – Gift Cards Now Available!
Looking for a unique, thoughtful gift for the lesbians in your life? Restless Violets magazine now offers gift cards, perfect for those who love discovering new lesbian voices, and want to feel closer to the lesbian community. Our gift cards provide access to inspiring content, showcasing the best of lesbian writers, artists, and thinkers. With…
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7 Lesbian Relationship Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Despite the progress we’ve made, lesbian relationships are still often misunderstood or misrepresented. Let’s bust some common myths and celebrate the truth about lesbian love. 1. “One of You Must Be the ‘Man’ in the Relationship.” Nope. Absolutely not! You are two women. There are no men present, that’s kind of the point. One may…
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Submissions Now Open for the Next Issue of Restless Violets!
Calling all lesbian writers and artists! We’re thrilled to announce that submissions are open for the upcoming issue of Restless Violets, and we’re excited to showcase creative work that reflects our community’s voices and perspectives. All contributors will be compensated for published pieces. We’re looking for: – Written Work: Poetry, short stories, opinion pieces, personal…
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7 Ways to Add Lesbian Positivity to Your Everyday Life
Life is too short not to celebrate who you are, and being a lesbian is a beautiful part of that! In today’s climate, where lesbians are often shamed, scorned and left out of conversations, it is important to look after yourself, and add a little happiness to your day to day life. Whether you’re out…
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Who’s That Girl?: Ceechynaa
Ceechynaa is undeniably making waves, claiming the number one spot on the UK iTunes Hip-Hop chart with her latest hit, Peggy. The outspoken and unapologetically lesbian rapper has built a reputation for creating viral moments and commanding attention. Known on TikTok as @chynasmilkies2, Ceechynaa has successfully transitioned her social media success into chart-topping musical achievements.…
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Sapphic State Of Mind: Why Lesbian Representation in Media Matters More Than Ever
Taylor here again! Before diving in, I want to thank every single one of you who read my first column. The response was incredible—honestly, it blew me away. Knowing it resonated with so many of you has only strengthened my resolve to keep this conversation going. As you know, my main focus right now is…
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Restless Violets’ Autumn/Winter Issue is Now Available in Digital for just £1!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Autumn/Winter issue of Restless Violets is now available in a digital edition, for just £1! Accessible from anywhere, this digital release lets you dive into stories of love, resilience, and community, celebrating lesbian women thriving in their passions and purpose. Inside, you’ll find our beautiful reflective essays, thought-provoking columns,…
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