Spring into sapphic joy—fresh stories, bold voices, and a whole lot of lesbian positivity to see you through the season.
Print Copy – £5.00 – Available August 8th
Order your copy of the Summer 2025 issue.
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 sharp insight and plenty of heart.
Highlights include a behind-the-lens interview with artist Lauren Mae on her powerful new project Girlhood, a feature on inclusive prom spaces, and an impassioned call for the preservation of lesbian-only spaces. Our writers also take on class and privacy within lesbian identity, the myth of celebrity salvation, and the vital role of lesbian elders.
As ever, it’s a mix of bold opinion, tender letters, witty critique, and creative flair, celebrating our history, questioning our present, and dreaming of a better future for lesbians across the world. Perfect summer reading for thoughtful lesbians and sapphic souls everywhere.
Digital Copy – £1.00 – Available Now!
Read the Summer 2025 issue online as a handy PDF.
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 sharp insight and plenty of heart.
Highlights include a behind-the-lens interview with artist Lauren Mae on her powerful new project Girlhood, a feature on inclusive prom spaces, and an impassioned call for the preservation of lesbian-only spaces. Our writers also take on class and privacy within lesbian identity, the myth of celebrity salvation, and the vital role of lesbian elders.
As ever, it’s a mix of bold opinion, tender letters, witty critique, and creative flair, celebrating our history, questioning our present, and dreaming of a better future for lesbians across the world. Perfect summer reading for thoughtful lesbians and sapphic souls everywhere.
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