LGBTQ+ News Legendary journalist and lesbian rights activist Jackie Forster is to be honoured with a rainbow plaque in London Legendary journalist and lesbian rights activist Jackie Forster is to be honoured with a rainbow plaque at her former home on Warwick Avenue in London. Beginning in 2018, the Rainbow Plaques programme commemorates significant people, locations, and historical episodes in LGBTQ+ history with markers By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News “They know where parts of you are, that men may not.” Lesbian ‘I’m a Celeb’ star GK Barry opens up about her love life Lesbian I’m a Celeb star GK Barry has opened up about her love life, saying being in a relationship with a woman is miles better as “you get each other emotionally”. “I feel like they know where parts of you are, that men may not. Everything’s just better,” she said. GK, who said the ITV […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King react to long-standing lesbian rumours Oprah Winfrey and broadcast journalist for CBS News, Gayle King, have proven that platonic friendships are just as important as romantic ones. During an appearance on Melinda French Gates’ Moments That Make Us podcast, the TV personalities and long-time best friends addressed longstanding rumours th By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Karen McLeod’s ‘Lifting Off’ Let Karen McLeod’s ‘Lifting Off’ take you on a journey you won’t soon forget. This is one flight where you’ll want to savor every moment, from the thrilling takeoff to the heartfelt landing. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Brighton Fringe REVIEW: ‘Kitchen Underwear’ by Maria Goikhberg and Kate Stamoulis Zee and Ash are lesbians at opposite ends of the interactive spectrum: the new flatmates share poetry as an interest/job, but where Ash is loud and outrageous, with endless quick-fire one-liners, Zee is introvert, suspicious, hurt and thoughtful. Ash decides unilaterally she will string her undies u By Brian Butler • 1 min read
Arts New show at Camden People’s Theatre to revive the vital yet overlooked history of the UK’s only dedicated lesbian centre Camden People’s Theatre (CPT) in partnership with MIRRORBALL present GRILLS, a theatre production and interactive installation reviving the vital yet overlooked history of the ground-breaking work – and bringing to life the pioneering spirit – of the UK’s only dedicated lesbian centre. The Camden L By Contributor • 4 min read
Community News New survey published for Lesbian Visibility Week finds lesbian, bi and queer women – as well as trans people – often feel unsafe in their day to day lives As celebrations for Lesbian Visibility Week kick off around the world, a new survey of lesbian, bi and queer women – as well as trans people – points to communities in the UK that are out and proud, but often feel unsafe in their day to day lives. A deep dive into the experiences of […] By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Study finds lesbian women more like to orgasm than straight counterparts A new study from Rutgers University in the United States has shown that women with female sexual partners are more likely to orgasm than women with male partners. The study of 1,000 women found 78% of women who had sexual experiences with female partners experienced orgasms, compared to just 65% of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Standing Strong: A Lesbian Survivor’s Plea for Inclusive Domestic Abuse Support “From the moment I walked through the doors of the LGBTQ+ support group, I felt a sense of belonging and acceptance,” Sarah shares. “For the first time, I was able to speak openly about my experiences as a lesbian survivor, knowing that I was surrounded by people who understood and supported me.” By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News “For the community by the community.” GirlFlix lesbian and queer women dance party to celebrate first birthday and Valentine’s on Friday, February 16 GirlFlix, a lesbian and queer women dance party, which has been bringing together self-identifying women since February 2023, is to celebrate its first birthday and Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 16 at Melon in Worthing. The Valentine’s and first birthday party will have five iconic DJs and a l By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Lesbian priest couple among first same-sex partnerships to be blessed in the Church of England A lesbian priest couple – Catherine Bond and Jane Pearce – were among the first same-sex partnerships to be blessed in the Church of England on Sunday, December 17. Catherine and Jane held hands as they were blessed at St John the Baptist church in Felixstowe, Suffolk in a service which followed the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Lesbian love scenes cut from Love Actually resurface 20 years later Christmas rom com Love Actually turns 20 this year – and we feel ancient! Writer and director Richard Curtis has described in a DVD that a lesbian love story woven into the story had to be cut from the final version when an element in another story was changed. The plot involved Anne Reid, the […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
