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DIVA Magazine | May 2017

As the UK prepares to go the polls in June, our timely front cover is Mhairi Black. The 22-year-old SNP MP has won legions of fans from across the political spectrum since being elected in 2015 thanks to her principled stance on issues affecting the most vulnerable in our communities. In an exclusive interview with publisher Linda Riley, Black talks about her biggest challenges in parliament so far, and why she doesn’t want to be Nicola Sturgeon.

Also in this issue…
Rose and Rosie: Exposed
Sleeping with the enemy: Can a relationship survive political differences?
Denise Welch: “We need to come out about depression”
Game Of Thrones star Ellie Kendrick talks to Roxy Bourdillon about her new film
A woman’s place is in the House: Carrie Lyell on women in parliament and the progress over the last 100 years
Why are so many straight authors writing about same-sex love?
Church for atheists: Vicky Beeching experiences a “godless church” for the first time
“It’s not just banter”: Tackling homophobia in football
Our family and autism
PLUS: Travel, art, community and more!

Since its first publication in 1994, DIVA magazine has rapidly become the best-selling magazine for the lesbian and bisexual community. Gaining a dedicated and loyal following over the years, DIVA aims to bring you all the latest gossip, trends, news and opinions from the community. In every issue, enjoy stunning photography and engaging features on some of the most admired women. Prepare to be informed about trends, fashion, the latest hot-topics and more.

DIVA doesn’t just cover trends and gossip, each issue tackles some of the biggest issues in popular culture. From racism in the LGBT community to mental health and the struggles facing young people in the queer community - DIVA doesn’t shy away from the big issues. You’ll learn something new in every single issue of DIVA magazine, proving to you that it is the best-selling magazine for the lesbian and bisexual community.

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Great magazine for queer women Reviewed 03 June 2017

I love this magazine. It's aimed at bisexual women as well as lesbians and I was pleased to find an article on pansexuality in one issue. As a pan woman I often feel like things with lesbian content isn't "for" me, but I don't find that with Diva. It has a wide range of articles focusing on all kinds of topics, often politics and feminism as well as pop culture and other lighter topics. To improve, it could do with more focus on trans women and non binary people.

I love DIVA Reviewed 22 January 2015

This is a great magazine. I love it.

...more diversity needed Reviewed 18 December 2014

It just upsets and annoys me that women of colour are constantly made to seem invisible in LGBT+ communities through the constant lack of representation in media outlets. We do exist and we deserve to be represented in lesbian magazines.

Not your ordinary women's magazine Reviewed 23 August 2013 SUBSCRIBER

Amazing how much they pack in every month... Politics, culture, lifestyle, fashion, scene, travel. Ordinary women get as much of a look-in as celebs, which makes a nice change. Varied content aimed at satisfying our diverse community. I'm bi and there's more "for me" in DIVA than any other magazine (straight or queer) that I can think of.

one of a kind Reviewed 23 November 2012

Diva is quite literally one of a kind, it's the only nationwide UK lesbian magazine. It's the 'sister publication' of GayTimes and is aimed at lesbians (and bisexual women) in The United Kingdom and also in Europe. It has a diverse range of articles from gardening tips to TV features, from clubbing guides to fashion features. Although Diva is fairly good many of its readers feel disgruntled that it appears to be aiming at too wide an audience.

Articles in this issue

Below is a selection of articles in DIVA Magazine May 2017.

A WORD FROM OUR PUBLISHER A very warm welcome to the 251st issue of DIVA. This is my first issue as a sole publisher and I hope the first of many! I had the pleasure of meeting many of our readers at last month’s 250th issue ...

LETTERS DIVA WAS WAITING FOR ME I was married to a man for 20 years before finally being honest, not just with myself but to everyone who knows me, four years ago. I was taken aback to realise that DIV...

CONTRIBUTORS DANIELLE MUSTARDE JOURNALISM STUDENT Danielle Mustarde is a “mature” (debatable) student on the Magazine Journalism MA at the University of Sheffield. Originally from the north east of E...

In case you missed it… MONTHLY NEWS ROUNDUP BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUTNEWS GLOBAL EDITOR ROXY BOURDILLON STONEWALL REVEALS VISION FOR TRANS EQUALITY LGBT charity Stonewall has published a five-year plan to help trans peopl...

There’s nowt so queer as art CLARE BARLOW, CURATOR OF QUEER BRITISH ART 1861- 1967, TELLS CARRIE LYELL WHY THIS LANDMARK EXHIBITION MEANS SO MUCH TO HER In April this year the first exhibition dedicated to queer British art opene...

VOICES PERSON OF THE MONTH PEARL MACKIE As we write, the new series of Doctor Who hasn’t yet hit TV screens, but we’re already smitten with Bill Potts, his new assistant, played by the f...

DIVA Magazine | May 2017

As the UK prepares to go the polls in June, our timely front cover is Mhairi Black. The 22-year-old SNP MP has won legions of fans from across the political spectrum since being elected in 2015 thanks to her principled stance on issues affecting the most vulnerable in our communities. In an exclusive interview with publisher Linda Riley, Black talks about her biggest challenges in parliament so far, and why she doesn’t want to be Nicola Sturgeon.

Also in this issue…
Rose and Rosie: Exposed
Sleeping with the enemy: Can a relationship survive political differences?
Denise Welch: “We need to come out about depression”
Game Of Thrones star Ellie Kendrick talks to Roxy Bourdillon about her new film
A woman’s place is in the House: Carrie Lyell on women in parliament and the progress over the last 100 years
Why are so many straight authors writing about same-sex love?
Church for atheists: Vicky Beeching experiences a “godless church” for the first time
“It’s not just banter”: Tackling homophobia in football
Our family and autism
PLUS: Travel, art, community and more!

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DIVA Magazine | May 2017

As the UK prepares to go the polls in June, our timely front cover is Mhairi Black. The 22-year-old SNP MP has won legions of fans from across the political spectrum since being elected in 2015 thanks to her principled stance on issues affecting the most vulnerable in our communities. In an exclusive interview with publisher Linda Riley, Black talks about her biggest challenges in parliament so far, and why she doesn’t want to be Nicola Sturgeon.

Also in this issue…
Rose and Rosie: Exposed
Sleeping with the enemy: Can a relationship survive political differences?
Denise Welch: “We need to come out about depression”
Game Of Thrones star Ellie Kendrick talks to Roxy Bourdillon about her new film
A woman’s place is in the House: Carrie Lyell on women in parliament and the progress over the last 100 years
Why are so many straight authors writing about same-sex love?
Church for atheists: Vicky Beeching experiences a “godless church” for the first time
“It’s not just banter”: Tackling homophobia in football
Our family and autism
PLUS: Travel, art, community and more!

As a subscriber you'll receive the following benefits:

A discount off the RRP of your magazine

Your magazine delivered to your device each month

Your magazine delivered to your door each month

You'll never miss an issue

You’re protected from price rises that may happen later in the year

You'll receive 12 issues during a 1 year DIVA Magazine magazine subscription.

Note: Digital editions do not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies.

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DIVA Magazine | May 2017

As the UK prepares to go the polls in June, our timely front cover is Mhairi Black. The 22-year-old SNP MP has won legions of fans from across the political spectrum since being elected in 2015 thanks to her principled stance on issues affecting the most vulnerable in our communities. In an exclusive interview with publisher Linda Riley, Black talks about her biggest challenges in parliament so far, and why she doesn’t want to be Nicola Sturgeon.

Also in this issue…
Rose and Rosie: Exposed
Sleeping with the enemy: Can a relationship survive political differences?
Denise Welch: “We need to come out about depression”
Game Of Thrones star Ellie Kendrick talks to Roxy Bourdillon about her new film
A woman’s place is in the House: Carrie Lyell on women in parliament and the progress over the last 100 years
Why are so many straight authors writing about same-sex love?
Church for atheists: Vicky Beeching experiences a “godless church” for the first time
“It’s not just banter”: Tackling homophobia in football
Our family and autism
PLUS: Travel, art, community and more!

As a subscriber you'll receive the following benefits:

A discount off the RRP of your magazine

Your magazine delivered to your door each month

You'll never miss an issue

You’re protected from price rises that may happen later in the year

Money-back guarantee

You'll receive 12 issues during a 1 year DIVA Magazine magazine print subscription.

Shipping Information

Shipping is included in the price for all subscriptions, single issues, bookazines and merchandise products on Pocketmags. The prices you see are the prices you pay, we do not add additional shipping costs during the checkout. We deliver to the United Kingdom, Europe, United States of America and the Rest of the World.

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The deliveries are handled by each of our publishing partners. The great thing about a subscription is that in most cases you will receive the issue before it goes on sale in the shops!

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For international delivery and Magazine from Abroad please allow up to ten to twelve weeks for your first delivery.