Introduction Before 1960 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s

The 1960s

1963
The Ladder November 1963 detailThe Ladder
One of the first magazines for lesbians appeared in the United States in the 1950's. Called 'The Ladder', it billed itself as a lesbian review.
1966
Arena 3 1966 detailArena 3
Lesbian women took advantage of their invisibility in the eyes of the law to publish the first British magazine to address the interests of gay and bi women.
1966
Arena 3 Personal Ads 1966 detailPersonal Ads
This insert came with every copy of 'Arena 3' and lists services for lesbian women as well as a safe meeting point for many women who were not out.
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