Connection · Reflection · Meaningful Conversations
A gentle card game created for lesbians, queer women & nonbinary hearts — 180 prompts that slow the pace and let real connection unfold.
by Jen Solin Coaching
When waters turn cold, manatees gather gently in warm coves. This deck invites that same pace — find your people, slow down, and let connection come with ease.
— Jen Solin
Each card holds three layered prompts — an opener, a value, a vibe check — so you choose the depth that fits the moment. From a first hello to the question you ask after years together. A mini how-to guide is included.
Works solo, on dates, with partners, friends, or in circles — in person or by text.
Playful openers.
Lessons & growth.
Grounding & insight.
Spark & consent.
Hopes & possibility.
Belonging & values.
The Manatee Cards were first introduced at a retreat, where we moved from group to group sharing our thoughts on a card. Inspired, I ordered a set and began using them with my partner — and since then with other groups, in person and through texting. Plenty of laughs, new insights, and deeper connections.
Lisbon cobblestones, Florida beaches, redwood forests, brunch tables — wherever slow, intentional conversation is needed most.
Jen hosts gatherings where the cards do what they do best — open the room. Two encuentros are coming up. Follow Facebook to be the first to get dates, places and details.
A warm-waters gathering built around the deck — gentle prompts, unhurried connection, and real conversation with new friends. Location & date announced soon.
Get details on Facebook →The warm waters return in November — another circle, another round of questions worth lingering on. Location & date announced soon.
Get details on Facebook →Announcements, RSVPs and photos — everything lands on our Facebook page first.
A gentle companion for women coming out later in life — practical reminders, thoughtful questions, and grounded responses to help you navigate lesbian community with confidence, discern emotionally healthy people, and remember that you never have to earn your place.
Two guides so far — Finding Your Warm Cove and Dating Like a Manatee. Print them, fold them, tuck them in your bag — or send one to a friend with "read this before you come tonight."
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Soft apparel inspired by connection, community and belonging. Tanks, V-neck tees and cropped hoodies — each carrying the rainbow manatee heart: a subtle signal that your people are out there.
"When I purchased my Manatee hoodie, I had no idea I would never want to take it off! It is the softest, coziest piece of clothing I have ever owned. I love the color, the fabric, and of course, the message. It's one of those rare purchases that exceeds every expectation."— Sue S.
A quick look at how the cards create space for connection — on dates, with friends, and everywhere in between.
A film by Jen Solin · Lisbon, Portugal
"I was nervous about meeting new people before a lesbian retreat, but spending time with the cards beforehand eased that anxiety. While I was there, they offered a gentle, pressure-free way to connect, and I felt deeply supported."
— Kasey Manatee Cards"My girlfriend and I use the cards on our date nights, and they've taken our conversations to deeper places. The Dreams & Future category especially has helped us explore our relationship vision."
— Gina Manatee Cards"Jen took the profile I started and turned it into poetry. I felt so great about how it came out and got it right up on an app and started meeting the right kind of women."
— V. Inspired Profile WritingThe cards are one doorway. Jen also walks alongside you — with heart-centered coaching, dating profiles that sound like you, and a free call to find your starting point.
Heart-centered, nature-inspired coaching for lesbians, queer women & nonbinary folks — in English or español.
Learn more →A dating profile that actually sounds like you — warm, honest and magnetic, crafted with Jen's writer's eye.
Not sure where to start? A free, no-pressure conversation to find the warm waters that fit you best.
Book your call →The cards were born at a retreat — and they shine in groups. Volume orders, facilitated sessions and collaborations for retreats, community organizations, wellness spaces and teams. Let's talk about what your people need.
Follow Manatee Lesbian Love & Connection Cards on Facebook — event announcements land there first, along with gentle reflections, conversation prompts and community stories.
It's a new, growing cove — and every follower helps another queer heart find it. Come say hello.
Order Manatee Cards and have them at the table by next week — a first-date essential, a gift for a loved one, or a beautiful addition to your relationship toolkit.
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