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          Your Girlfriend Wants You to Buy her The Sunday Riley Ultimate Glow Facial at Liberty – Trust Us

          Your Girlfriend Wants You to Buy her The Sunday Riley Ultimate Glow Facial at Liberty – Trust Us

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          We Asked Fifty Sapphics to Spill on Their Worst Dates – It Got Messy

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Lauren Hurrell 22nd September 2025 Books
Book review: ‘Rubyfruit Jungle’ by Rita Mae Brown

Book review: ‘Rubyfruit Jungle’ by Rita Mae Brown

If you’ve ever felt unsure about your place in the butch/femme dichotomy as a woman-loving person, then Molly Bolt might be up … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 5th September 2025 Interviews
Interview: G Flip Drops New Third Album, ‘Dream Ride’

Interview: G Flip Drops New Third Album, ‘Dream Ride’

G Flip is ready to take fans into a new musical era with album number three: Dream Ride. Nonchalant caught up with G Flip … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 30th August 2025 Culture
Why is Women’s Football so Gay? The New Documentary from MUNDIAL

Why is Women’s Football so Gay? The New Documentary from MUNDIAL

A new film by MUNDIAL explores the impact of women’s football and why the gays are turbocharging the game from grassroots leagues up … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 10th July 2025 Music
Inside PROUD SOUND With MNEK: Uplifting Queer Voices in Music

Inside PROUD SOUND With MNEK: Uplifting Queer Voices in Music

We got to catch up with Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer MNEK on Day 2 of this year’s PROUD SOUND camp, the songwriting camp championing … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 7th June 2025 Books
Q&A With Author Grace Flahive on New Novel ‘Palm Meridian’

Q&A With Author Grace Flahive on New Novel ‘Palm Meridian’

Looking for your next WLW read? We have the perfect summer adventure for you: a riotous lesbian gallivant through love and loss in a … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 19th September 2024 Interviews
Caroline Kingsbury: The Queer 80s Indie Pop Queen You Need to Know

Caroline Kingsbury: The Queer 80s Indie Pop Queen You Need to Know

Bringing larger-than-life ballads, 80s synths, Kate Bush-esque vocals and a shimmering aesthetic, Nonchalant Magazine speaks with indie-pop queen Caroline Kingsbury on Chappell Roan, the … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 2nd September 2024 Opinion
Pre-rolled vs hand-rolled joints: settling the great debate

Pre-rolled vs hand-rolled joints: settling the great debate

From customisation and consistency to cost, choosing between pre-rolled and hand-rolled joints all comes down to personal preference. … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 31st August 2024 Dating & Relationships
How to Survive a Lesbian Breakup and Find Your True Soulmate

How to Survive a Lesbian Breakup and Find Your True Soulmate

While all relationships might share their same challenges and similarities, we can all probably admit that lesbian breakups are like no other. Enter Couple … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 18th July 2024 Books
Countless Sleepless Nights: Real-Life Coming-Out Stories from Around the World

Countless Sleepless Nights: Real-Life Coming-Out Stories from Around the World

Carina Maggar's book of diverse coming-out stories shares voices from around the world, showcasing the struggle of acceptance and the pursuit of living authentically.&… Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 24th March 2024 Music
CMAT and Gossip deliver queer magic at BBC 6 Music fest in Manchester

CMAT and Gossip deliver queer magic at BBC 6 Music fest in Manchester

We headed to the BBC 6 Music festival, hear all about CMAT and Gossip's performance.… Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 6th February 2024 Books
Rachel Dawson’s joyously queer debut novel on community sparks hope

Rachel Dawson’s joyously queer debut novel on community sparks hope

Rachel Dawson writes the empowering Welsh, socialist lesbian story against the backdrop of the miner’s strikes and Thatcher’s Section 28, in a celebration … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 29th January 2024 Events
London’s best queer festival – Body Movements is back

London’s best queer festival – Body Movements is back

Body Movements returns on 3rd Feb 2024 at Queen's Yard. Don't miss it.… Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 22nd January 2024 Events
Gossip to headline BBC Radio 6 fest in iconic queer line-up with CMAT

Gossip to headline BBC Radio 6 fest in iconic queer line-up with CMAT

Headliner Gossip, as well as CMAT and Amy Lamé are the queer stars in BBC Radio 6 festival's Friday line-up. Young Fathers and The Smile … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 10th November 2023 Theatre
On Railton Road: a story of queer squatting in 1970s Brixton

On Railton Road: a story of queer squatting in 1970s Brixton

In 1970’s Brixton, the gay community was shaking up heteronormative ideals by defying the grounds of private property and the nuclear family. … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 24th August 2023 Culture
In conversation with comedian and writer Soph Galustian

In conversation with comedian and writer Soph Galustian

Meet Soph Galustian: born-and-bred Mancunian, talented queer comedian, actor, writer, and author. And most recently – Tiktok Lesbian impressionista!… Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 7th August 2023 Culture
Women’s Football World Cup 2023: everything you need to know

Women’s Football World Cup 2023: everything you need to know

Alright, footy lovers, this World Cup is keeping us on our toes with bated breath. If you’ve not tuned in yet, here is … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 22nd December 2022 Culture
Lesbian cult classic ‘BOUND’ to hit the stage in 2023

Lesbian cult classic ‘BOUND’ to hit the stage in 2023

Calling all queer theatre fans! Award-winning Vertigo Theatre Productions have announced the lead cast for the world premiere stage adaptation of the acclaimed 1996 neo … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 21st December 2022 Events
London’s Best Queer Club Nights for Women and Non-binary People

London’s Best Queer Club Nights for Women and Non-binary People

Nonchalant Mag's Lauren Hurrell gives us the top recs for inclusive queer club nights for women and non-binary people in London looking for a … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 19th October 2022 Entertainment
The L Word Generation Q: Season 3

The L Word Generation Q: Season 3

The L Word Generation Q is BACK with Season 3. Here is everything you need to know, plus where and when you can watch it.&… Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 29th September 2022 Culture
The Secret to Finding your Perfect Suit

The Secret to Finding your Perfect Suit

One thing we love about autumn is it invites us into the perfect time for suit wearing. This could be in a casual capacity … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 13th January 2022 Entertainment
Our 5 Favourite Cate Blanchett Movies and Roles

Our 5 Favourite Cate Blanchett Movies and Roles

Our top five favourite Cate Blanchett movies and roles. One of our favourite award-winning actress.… Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 11th January 2022 Entertainment
Euphoria Season 2

Euphoria Season 2

At long last, the wait is over for Euphoria and Zendaya fans! Here is everything you need to know about Eurphoria season 2 and where … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 1st September 2021 Film & TV
Film Review: Desert Hearts (1985)

Film Review: Desert Hearts (1985)

Based on Jane Rule’s 1964 novel of a similar title, Desert Hearts is the queer women’s film you didn’t know you needed.&… Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 10th July 2021 Books
Book Review: All The Things She Said by Daisy Jones

Book Review: All The Things She Said by Daisy Jones

All The Things She Said is the book that queer, lesbian and bi women everywhere have been waiting for, and the proof is in … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 10th July 2021 To Do London
Rooftop Bars in London

Rooftop Bars in London

Why not enjoy the city views from up high? Here are our picks of the best rooftop bars London has to offer.… Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 7th April 2021 Beauty
Interview: Daisy Knatchbull, Founder of The Deck, Reshuffles The Art of Women’s Tailoring

Interview: Daisy Knatchbull, Founder of The Deck, Reshuffles The Art of Women’s Tailoring

Nonchalant chats to Daisy Knatchbull, founder of Savile Row's first women's-only tailor with a storefront, The Deck – home of the dream suit.… Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 26th March 2021 Entertainment
15 LGBTQ+ Musicians To Check Out On Spotify

15 LGBTQ+ Musicians To Check Out On Spotify

15 LGBTQ+ musicians to refresh your Spotify playlists with some kickass motivation in anticipation for the end of lockdown.… Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 1st March 2021 Interviews
Interview with Moonlight Experiences Founder Aisha Shaibu

Interview with Moonlight Experiences Founder Aisha Shaibu

Nonchalant chats in a Q&A with Aisha Shaibu, founder of LGBTQ travel company Moonlight Experiences, about preserving queer nightlife.… Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 30th December 2020 Entertainment
Interview With Illustrator Jenifer Prince

Interview With Illustrator Jenifer Prince

Nonchalant talks all things Happiest Season, coming out, girlfriends and gay longing in this Q&A with Brazilian lesbian illustrator Jenifer Prince… Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 11th November 2020 Culture
6 Queer Illustrators To Follow On Instagram

6 Queer Illustrators To Follow On Instagram

Instagram is a great place for artists and illustrators to connect and be re-shared instantly. Something immediately eye-catching might perfectly capture your mood on … Read Article
Lauren Hurrell 22nd August 2020 Books
13 Books for Queer Women

13 Books for Queer Women

It might not fill the void of kissing a stranger on a warm June evening, but here are twelve books to help get some … Read Article

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