Spare Rib [1972-1981] originated from underground press during the apex of the Women's Liberation Movement. Co-founded Rosie Boycott and Marsha Rowe. Issued monthly. Continued as ISSN 8361.7411 1990 onwards. Form of title varies from Spare rib : news magazine, Spare rib : woman's news magazine ; Spare rib : women's magazine. The online Spare Rib resource 2015 - have as of 2021 ceased existence due to the UK leaving the EU. Selected works can be found on the British Library Spare Rib site.

Subjects include women's health, culture, politics, short stories, interviews, exhibitions, news & adverts.