A Short History of Queer Parenting by Kirsty Loehr

Queer families have always existedEven Sappho, the OG lesbian, had a daughter named Cleis, in honour of vaginas everywhere! For centuries, the women of ‘The Golden Orchid Society’ in Qing-dynasty China were getting married and raising daughters together – platonically, obviously... And Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson’s fabulously bisexual open marriage proved women really can have it all – a husband, two kids, a writing career and Virginia Woolf. Maybe you’re exploring your options.

Maybe you don’t want kids but you have questions. Either way, Kirsty Loehr provides another rollicking guide to the ups and downs of queer parenthood through the ages.

Format:Paperback / softback 208 pages
Publisher:Oneworld Publications
Imprint:Oneworld Publications
ISBN:9781836430803
Published:2 Oct 2025
Classifications:Of specific Gay & Lesbian interest, Of specific Gay interest, Of specific Lesbian interest, Gay & Lesbian studies, Adoption, Advice on parenting, Pregnancy, birth & baby care, Child care & upbringing