There’s been a lot of buzz around lesbian novels in recent years, but let’s be honest, sometimes the books are mid or overly cheesy, like something we might have written in fifth grade. Maybe it is because authentic representation has been so scarce that we’ve learned to celebrate even the crumbs we find. But I...| Queer Sapphic
The first time I experienced baby gay panic, I felt like a deer caught in headlights, except the headlights were a cute girl’s cheeks blushing, and I was about to implode. My brain went blank,| Queer Sapphic
When I first started exploring the queer scene in Los Angeles, people constantly recommended that I join kickball leagues or a book club to find queer community. True for anyone searching for friends or to| Queer Sapphic
From the lavender gemstones to the bold labrys axe, queer women are proudly embracing these sapphic symbols in their jewelry. More than accessories, they’re declarations of our pride, subtle signals, and tributes to queer history.| Queer Sapphic
In lesbian culture, every day is Valentine’s Day. So how can we make this holiday of romance extra special, beyond the chocolates and overpriced prix fixe dinners? Here are some creative and intentional ideas for| Queer Sapphic
A carabiner clipped to a belt loop. A nautical star wrist tattoo. A “lavender menace” shirt. These are just some of many sapphic symbols I’ve slowly been discovering that signal lesbian identity, pride, and history.| Queer Sapphic
For many of us queers, the holidays can feel like a tangled mess of cultural pressures and complicated expectations. Many have drifted from their biological families due to homophobia. And others have built their own| Queer Sapphic
Ah, how else to feel truly seen than by reading poems that capture the depths of sapphic love? A love so profound, so tender, and so transformative that only poetry can offer a glimpse into| Queer Sapphic
The Los Angeles lesbian social scene is honestly more centered on curated queer parties and community organization than specific bars and restaurants. While West Hollywood is home to around 20 gay bars, the options for| Queer Sapphic
If you’re at all interested in queer women’s urban spaces or lesbian history, then Eve Adams is a name you should know. Born in 1891, Adams (also known as Eva Kotchever) was a trailblazer who| Queer Sapphic
In an age dominated by dating apps, many of us still dream about the perfect casual meet-cute. When I first realized I was gay, I couldn’t help but fantasize about meeting a Kehlani look-alike in| Queer Sapphic
Rings in lesbian culture are more than just accessories. They can be symbols of identity, pride, and community. From the early 20th century, when working-class lesbians quietly wore pinky rings as markers of their identity,| Queer Sapphic
In Lesvia, director Tzeli Hadjidimitriou's poignant 2024 documentary, we’re transported to Skala Eressos, a small beach town on the island of Lesbos, Greece, where queer women have found connection, freedom, and a sense of belonging| Queer Sapphic
Ah, that giddy possibility when you meet someone who maybe, just maybe, something could come about. Whether it’s a girl you met the other night at a lesbian bar in NYC, someone you’re chatting with| Queer Sapphic
Let me help you find the perfect gift for the lesbian in your life. Whether it’s family at Christmas, your lesbian friend’s birthday, your girlfriend’s anniversary, or special occasions like weddings, sapphic Valentine’s Day, or| Queer Sapphic
Flirting with women, especially for the first time, can feel like trying to crack a secret code. I remember freezing with baby gay panic, wanting to bolt for the door, and yet so romantically drawn| Queer Sapphic
As a late-blooming lesbian, I remember my first lesbian date like it was yesterday (because it was just last year). I drank all the table water, struggled to keep eye contact, and panicked over who| Queer Sapphic
When I first stumbled upon TikTok in 2020, I had no idea what to expect. But as I scrolled, something caught me off guard—diverse stories, queer culture, education, and representation. It turns out TikTok wasn’t| Queer Sapphic
Ah, Halloween. For many of us queer women, it has always been more than just a night of playing dress-up. It’s a rare moment in time when we can let our imaginations and identities run| Queer Sapphic
When the pandemic’s lockdown drove us to TikTok, many of us discovered something far more profound than just dance trends. We found communities that traditional media had long ignored—spaces that had rarely received airtime or| Queer Sapphic
We’ve all heard it—or maybe even lived it. You meet an amazing girl, sparks fly, and before you know it, you’re euphorically yearning to merge lives, swap keys, and possibly move in together. It’s what| Queer Sapphic
The 2020s decade has marked the beginning of a cultural shift in lesbian history—a period that may be looked back on as a lesbian renaissance. From the rise of Lesbian TikTok to the growing visibility| Queer Sapphic
In queer culture, there’s a well-worn joke about lesbian relationships: they move at the speed of light. Lesbian first dates seamlessly morph into cohabitation, and before you know it, a U-Haul is parked in the| Queer Sapphic
Ever since the pandemic, the 2020s have given birth to a lesbian renaissance, and so far, this year has been peak! From sapphic songs dominating music charts to WLW making waves in mainstream media, queer| Queer Sapphic
For most of us, being a part of the queer community feels like living in a completely different world with its own culture and language. Not to mention each subgroup of the LGBTQIA+ community can| Queer Sapphic
If you have scrolled through lesbian TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram, you might have encountered the word “sapphic.” Often interchangeably used alongside lesbian and WLW, you may be wondering, “What’s the difference?”. But as with LGBT/queer| Queer Sapphic
If you’re queer and spent a lot of time on TikTok post-2020, you’ve probably heard about the “Am I a Lesbian? Masterdoc.” Here’s a quick, no-fluff summary of the lesbian manual that’s taking the internet| Queer Sapphic
New York City officially has four lesbian bars, plus a non-stationary one, making it the city with the most lesbian bars in the world! With this in mind, NYC might be the best city in| Queer Sapphic
Did you know that New York City is the greatest city in the world for lesbians? In addition to our city having the most lesbian bars in the world, we also offer an abundance of| Queer Sapphic
LGBTQ+ identification in the U.S. continues to inch up, with 7.6% of all U.S. adults, and more than one in five Gen Z adults, identifying this way.| Gallup.com
69% of adults say they got any of their tattoos to honor or remember someone or something. 47% say they got a tattoo to make a statement about what they believe.| Pew Research Center