What is yuri doujinshi?

Yuri doujinshi is a term used to refer to fan-made manga and comics that depict romantic and/or sexual relationships between female characters. The term "yuri" is derived from the Japanese word for lily, which is commonly used to symbolize lesbian love. Yuri doujinshi can vary in genre, from light-hearted and romantic stories to more explicit and graphic depictions of sexual encounters. These works are typically created and circulated within fandom communities and are not officially licensed or authorized by the original creators or publishers. The popularity of yuri doujinshi has grown in recent years, in part due to increased representation of LGBTQ+ characters in mainstream media.