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Welcome to this week’s edition of Hotspots Magazine. First, I wanted to give a shout-out to the organizers and volunteers of Pride Fort Lauderdale for the huge success last Sunday on the beach. We could not be more proud of you and we also want to say thanks for letting our team at Hotspots Media Group partner with you!

In this week’s edition, you will notice a brand new section we call Hotspots Playground. We decided to create a onestop section for those who are looking for ‘steamier’ content. We hope you enjoy our new playground and keep watching as we continue to grow! Have fun and as always, play safe.

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The best chatter on social media this week “More proof @POTUS @realDonaldTrump isn’t nor really was a “A Friend” of the LGBT community. #Make45OneTermOnly #GoingBackInTimeIsntAcceptable” JOEL S. SLOTNICK posts on Facebook that President Trump refuses to sign Organization of American States statement in support of Gay Marriage.

“Looks like it’s time to put the breaks on any travel plans to Bermuda! Hope all of my friends support a TRAVEL BOYCOTT on Bermuda until they resume MARRIAGE EQUALITY ... Governor Rankin, SHAME ON YOU!! Time for the LGBT community, and our amazing allies, to show the power of the Rainbow Dollar!!! LIFE IS GOOD!! :)” @lavernecox on our latest podcast: “The interesting irony of my life is that before I transitioned, kids called me a girl, and after I transitioned, people call me a man.”

Political activist IRWIN DRUCKER posts on Facebook that Bermuda is first country to repeal same-sex marriage.

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The number of unaccompanied, homeless LGBTQ youth is ever growing, a doubling in the past decade according to national data. Trans youth specifically suffer longer periods of homelessness and greater barriers to accessing aid. Several homeless-youth surveys, from Miami to Los Angeles, identify the primary reasons for why our trans youth are increasingly becoming homeless, including 67.1 percent “forced out by parents/ran away,” 16.5 percent “family issues,” and 4.9 percent “family poverty/lack of affordable housing.” Journalist STEVE ROTHAUS on Facebook.

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icked, Broadway's biggest blockbuster and Fort Lauderdale's most popular musical, will return to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts February 14 – March 4. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Pippin, Godspell, Academy Awardwinner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman (“My So Called Life,” “Once And Again” and “thirtysomething”), Wicked is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Take Me Out, Love! Valour! Compassion!, The Vagina Monologues) and features musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento (Aida, The Who's Tommy, How To Succeed…). The musical is based on the best-selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire. Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a diﬀerent angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, iery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly

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||||||||||||||||||||| By: Scott Holland blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as “the de ining musical of the decade,” and by Time Magazine as “a magical Broadway musical with brains, heart, and courage.” Winner of over 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, Wicked has been performed in over 100 cities in 14 countries around the world (U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Germany, Holland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, The Philippines, Mexico, and Brazil) and has thus far been translated into six languages: Japanese, German, Dutch, Spanish, Korean, and Portuguese. From the irst electrifying note to the inal breathtaking moment, Wicked — the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—trans ixes audiences with its wildly

Mary Kate Kate Morrissey Morrissey Mary inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry, and think.” make you laugh, cry, and think.” It was a pleasure to sit down with Mary Kate It was a pleasure to sit down with Mary Kate Morrissey, who plays the role of Elphaba, for this Morrissey, who plays the role of Elphaba, for this exclusive Hotspots Interview. exclusive Hotspots Interview.

At what age did you begin singing/acting? At what age did you begin singing/acting? When I crawled out of the womb…. I probably When I crawled out of the womb…. I probably crawled out singing an Irish song. When I was a crawled out singing an Irish song. When I was a child, we had to learn a song if we wanted to stay child, we had to learn a song if we wanted to stay up later…it's an Irish thing….so I just go bit by the up later…it's an Irish thing….so I just go bit by the bug and never stopped! bug and never stopped! What was your irst professional/paid gig? irst professional/paid gig? What was your I did the show “Little Women” when I was in I did the show “Little Women” when I was in college and worked through Winter Break and college and worked through Winter Break and made some money. made some money. Other than this show, what role has been your Other than this show, what role has been your favorite to play and why? favorite to play and why? My favorite roles I played are the ones I had a My favorite roles I played are the ones I had a hand in creating. Most of my friends are musical hand in creating. Most of my friends are musical theater writers, so we ind a space and put up a ind a space and put up a theater writers, so we show. I love helping these writers. I got to do the show. I love helping these writers. I got to do the workshop for Fun Home and I played Medium workshop for Fun Home and I played Medium Alyson…that was so cool to be there to help Alyson…that was so cool to be there to help develop the character. I'm constantly pitching develop the character. I'm constantly pitching people to write a musical for me as I have all people to write a musical for me as I have all these characters in my head that I want to play. these characters in my head that I want to play. What's What's your your fantasy fantasy role? role? Elphaba Elphaba was always was always my ultimate my ultimate role. My role. My next next ultimate ultimate role would role would be to play be to play Patty Smith Patty Smith in the Patty in the Patty Smith Smith

Musical Memoir. I would also love to play Jack Musical Memoir. I would also love to play Jack in “Into the Woods.” in “Into the Woods.” Is there a lot of pressure stepping into the Is there a lot of pressure stepping into the iconic role of Elphaba? iconic role of Elphaba? There is de initely a lot of pressure but I initely a lot of pressure but I There is de have learned to embrace it. It's easy for me as have learned to embrace it. It's easy for me as I feel like I am an Elphaba on the inside, so I I feel like I am an Elphaba on the inside, so I know how to play it in an honest way. Playing know how to play it in an honest way. Playing Elphabaa big responsibility, but it's Elphabaa big responsibility, but it's something I celebrate. something I celebrate. What should the South Florida audiences What should the South Florida audiences expect out of this touring company of expect out of this touring company of Wicked? Wicked? The on stage chemistry between my Glinda The on stage chemistry between my Glinda and I is out of this world. We keep hearing and I is out of this world. We keep hearing this in every city we tour. Ginna Claire Mason this in every city we tour. Ginna Claire Mason (Glinda) is also one of best friends, and I think (Glinda) is also one of best friends, and I think that translates on stage. It's been an amazing that translates on stage. It's been an amazing journey! journey! Tickets for the return engagement of Tickets for the return engagement of WICKED are available at the Broward Center WICKED are available at the Broward Center AutoNation Box Of ice, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, ice, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, AutoNation Box Of Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312, browardcenter.org Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312, browardcenter.org or call 954.462.0222. Ticket prices start at or call 954.462.0222. Ticket prices start at $44.25*. For more information on Mary Kate, $44.25*. For more information on Mary Kate, go to: Marykate-morrissey.com go to: Marykate-morrissey.com

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s usual, many events happened this past weekend, but I am going to use the preamble this s usual, many events happened this past weekend, but I am going to use the preamble this week to focus on Pride Fort Lauderdale. The Kick Off party was at the B Ocean on Friday week to focus on Pride Fort Lauderdale. The Kick Off party was at the B Ocean on Friday evening and the festival was on Sunday on the beach for the 2nd year in a row. At press evening and the festival was on Sunday on the beach for the 2nd year in a row. At press time we do not know exact number, but suffice it to say it did even better than last year...it was me we do not know exact number, but suffice it to say it did even better than last year...it was packed. Check out all the pics in next week's magazine! acked. Check out all the pics in next week's magazine!

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Everything you need to plan your week $25 per person and free for children 15 and under. VIP packages are available at $150 per day, which include admission to the show. u FRIDAY FEB 16

u THURSDAY FEB 15 To The Moon will be celebrating their Lucky 13th anniversary today. All order over $13 get 13% off. Congrats to Antonio and the entire staff on 13 lucky years!

The 30th Annual Miami Yacht Show takes place from today through Monday, February 19 along Collins Avenue across from the Fontainebleau and Eden Roc hotels in Miami Beach. In its 30th year, the Miami Yacht Show attracts a global audience to a spectacular display of yachts and marine products, including more than 500 new and brokerage yachts and a wide array of the latest marine technology and accessories. Tickets are

Murray and Peter present “Haters Roast: The Shady Tour 2018” at the Fillmore (1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach). The show is hosted by Ginger Minj and stars Trixie Mattel, Latrice Royale, Trinity Taylor, Derrick Barry, Jinkx Monsoon, Thorgy Thor, and Eureka O'hara. For more information or to purchase tickets, which start at only $39, go to Dragfans.com.

Palace, the iconic gay restaurant and bar on 1052 Ocean Drive that is worldrenowned for its live drag performances, will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary tonight with a show-stopping grand gala it is dubbing “The Pearl Ball”. Miami drag superstar Tiffany T. Fantasia will host the celebration, with a special guest DJ and live performances by The Palace Divas. After the ball, the fun will continue throughout the weekend with a slew of events including Saturday's "Disco Brunch" and “Drags Gone Wild” followed by “Brunchic: Divas Edition” and “The Pearl

Tea Dance” on Sunday, February 18. “Pearl Ball weekend will be a time to laugh, dance and reflect back on thirty triumphant years of Palace and the amazing community it serves,” explains owner Thomas Donall. For more information, visit Palacesouthbeach.com. u SATURDAY FEB 17

Rumors will start their 2 day celebration of their 5th anniversary tonight with a Vegas Night at 7pm where all proceeds will benefit the Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival. The night will feature casino games , over $800 in cash and prizes, and a Las Vegas show featuring Velvet LeNore, Shemuwel, Starlet Sky and your newly crowned Miss Noche Latina 2018, Estephania St. Lords.

The Wilton Manors monthly Arts and Entertainment Expo Art Walk takes place tonight from 6-9p.m. This is an evening of fun where south Florida's fine artists will be displaying paintings, photographs, jewelry, and sculpture at various locations, plus wandering musicians. For more info, go to WMAE.org

The Club Fort Lauderdale features their Bi-monthly (1st

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and 3rd Saturday of the month) Res-Erection Naked Blackout event at 10 p.m. This is always a sold-out event so get there early!

Miss Fritz Ann presents “Night of a Thousand Stars” with the theme Hooray For Hollywood. This entertainment showcase at the United Church of Christ (right behind Smarty Pants) is a benefit for the Pet Project. Doors open at 6pm with ShowTime from 7-11pm featuring hosts Mark Tison and Nicolette and shows by Sally West, Erika Norell, Tiffany Love, Lady Dominique, Cyndi Wells, Misty Knights, Miss Joann, Anita Barr, Mustang Mary, Robyn Swallows, Raejean Cox, Glamora, Selena Jimenez and more! Limited seating available by calling 239-900-9890.

Noche Latina Saturday inside the Ivy Lounge and Patio at the Manor Complex celebrates Brazilian CARNAVAL starring Brittany Moore (Miss Florida F.I. 2014) and Jose Vega (Mr. Florida 2016) along with resident DJ Larry Larr and sexy Latin GoGo Papi's dancing on the bar. In the Ballroom they present the winner of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE SEASON 9- SASHA VELOUR! Saturdays at the Manor are from 11p.m. to 4a.m. and is free before midnight (Fl res) and only $7 after for members and $10 for non-members (18-20 $12 all night). u SUNDAY FEB 18

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The Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce (The new name for the GFLGLCC) presents their February mixer at the Pub from 5:30-7:30p.m. Admission is complimentary for Chamber members and only $10 for future members, and includes a complimentary Reyka Vodka drink, and Hors d'oeuvres. For event info or membership email Ronny@GFLGLCC.org

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Pelican Landing at the Pier 66 Marina is featuring a wonderful Sunday Brunch. In addition if you present the ad in this magazine, you will get

20% off your entire bill. Miami Beach Gay Pride will celebrate its 10th anniversary year and to help recruit new volunteers and welcome back returning volunteers, Pride will host a recruitment party on Friday, February 23 from 79:30p.m. at the Hun at the LGBT Visitors Center (1130 Washington Avenue) where staff members will explain the many volunteer opportunities available beginning now and running throughout Pride Week. Complimentary beverages and light bites will be served and those in attendance have a chance to win two tickets to the upcoming Erasure concert at The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason. To attend the recruitment party, please RSVP to: volunteer@miamibeach gaypride.com or 305-4967635.

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n week 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars n week 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 3 the challenge was something that I season 3 the challenge was something that I have never seen on Drag Race before, which have never seen on Drag Race before, which is always very refreshing. It was an acting is always very refreshing. It was an acting improve challenge entitled “The Bitchler.” improve challenge entitled “The Bitchler.” They were assigned a character type and a scene They were assigned a character type and a scene partner and from there the “gurls' were left to partner and from there the “gurls' were left to show us their talents, and BenDelaCreme and show us their talents, and BenDelaCreme and Kennedy Davenport killed it. Ben was just Kennedy Davenport killed it. Ben was just comedy gold, and every week she is killing it! comedy gold, and every week she is killing it! This week's runway was amazing, with everyone This week's runway was amazing, with everyone bringing their “A” game. From the runway alone bringing their “A” game. From the runway alone you can tell it's an All Stars season! IN the end you can tell it's an All Stars season! IN the end Ben and Kennedy were the top 2 and this week Ben and Kennedy were the top 2 and this week there was a bottom 3 with ChiChi, Aja, and Milk there was a bottom 3 with ChiChi, Aja, and Milk being on the bottom. In the end Kennedy won the being on the bottom. In the end Kennedy won the Lip Synch for your legacy battle and sent Milk Lip Synch for your legacy battle and sent Milk home. It was a pleasure to sit down with Milk for home. It was a pleasure to sit down with Milk for appearance I had only lip synched 3 times. I appearance I had only lip synched 3 times. I this Hotspots Exclusive interview. this Hotspots Exclusive interview. have traveled the world and met amazing and have traveled the world and met amazing and inspiring individuals. My esthetics for all my inspiring individuals. My esthetics for all my How has your life changed since you were on How has your life changed since you were on looks has de initely grown and that's why I looks has de initely grown and that's why I Drag Race? Drag Race? was excited to be back! was excited to be back! I mean I de initely gained a lot more I mean I de initely gained a lot more experience performing. Before my irst irst experience performing. Before my What has been some of your favorite cities What has been some of your favorite cities 26 | Hotspots.LGBT

to visit as a RuPaul Alumni? I really love Vancouver. As it's an all-around cool city…It has water, mountains, I just love it. How exciting was it to get called back for All Stars? Did you consider not coming back, and if so what made you come back? It was iconic and I knew for sure I wanted to be a part of it. I was so excited to be thought of as there are so many amazing queens that have been a part of Drag Race. To be considered was such a huge compliment!

How did you prepare diﬀerently for all stars than you did the irst time you were on the show? The irst time I didn't have many connections in the drag community for costumes, wigs, etc. Since then, I built up a network of incredible creators that helped me with “All Stars.”

Is there anything I didn't ask you that you want to talk about? One of the reasons I wanted to go back to Drag Race was to build my platform, and to share stories and news of some of the terrible things that are happening in the queer communities overseas. I am very happy and grateful to RPDR for giving me the platform to raise awareness.

For more information on Milk go to: BigandMilky.com, or you can follow her on Social Media Facebook.com/Milk Queen or Instagram.com/BigandMilky.

Now that you have been eliminated, who do you want to win? It really is so dif icult because it is so hi pressured, and it depends on how you do in that moment. I think we should bring us all back and split the 100,000 TEN ways.

What's Ahead for Milk? Continuing to travel and perform. I have this plan to combine my igure skating passion with my drag passion and build a show.

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this 3rd annual FREE festival takes place on Sunday, February 18 at the most famous Latin street in Miami, Calle Ocho. It will feature sensational live music highlighted by Sonlokos and Lucy Grau, the fabulous Marytrini, popular DJs, great food at the Best Miami Sandwich Competition hosted by the Burger Beast, art exhibits by the Stonewall National Museum and Archives and The American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora, a doggie village, and foreign LGBTQ-themed films sponsored and curated by the OUTshine Film Festival and the Miami Film Festival, dance events at Girl Central & Macho, guided tours of Little Havana, fashion shows (human & doggie), fun merchant booths and a thought provoking literary event Tertulia hosted by the Miami International Book Fair. Gay8festival.com CONCERT - BARRY MANILOW

The pop pianist and vocalist is touring with a backing band of musicians and singers to perform his litany of hits. Manilow’s career includes more than 50 Top 40 hits, Grammy, Tony and Emmy awards, a seven-year run on the Vegas Strip and an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Expect to hear “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Can’t Smile Without You” and “Copacabana” at the Hard Rock Live on Wednesday, February 21 at 8p.m. Tickets range from $65-$180. SOUL SISTER - MARY J. BLIGE

The R&B/soul singer, songwriter and philanthropist is now an actress (acclaimed actress for her Oscar-nominated role in “Mudbound.”) and will perform at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. on Monday, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are: $45, $60, $90 and $120. COMEDIAN - KEN JEONG

will be playing at the Palm Beach Improv on Saturday and Sunday February 17 and 18. Recently known for his television series Dr. Ken, which he is also an executive producer of, Ken is also well known for the Hangover movies. A trained medical doctor, Ken got his big break in 1995 when he won the Big Easy Laff Off. The competition, which was judged by former NBC President Brandon Tartikoff and Improv founder Bud Friedman, who both urged Jeong to head to Los Angeles. MOVIES - BLACK PANTHER

T’Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. This action/adventure/sci-fi movie, which is 134 minutes in length is rated PG-13, hits theaters on February 16 and stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, and Danai Gurira.

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has been turning heads with its fresh, contemporary vision of dance and stylistically diverse repertory. Founded by Benjamin Millepied, who’s also known for choreographing and starring in the award-winning film Black Swan, brought the company into existence in 2012. Making its Miami debut, the L.A. Dance Project will showcase Chaconne (Part 1), a WORLD PREMIERE, by Millepied and Murder Ballades, a work choreographed by New York City Ballet’s Justin Peck. The program is highlighted by bold musicality and dynamic movement. Taking place at the Arsht center on Friday February 16 at 8pm. Tickets start at $35. YACHTS – BELOW DECK

Captain Sandy Yawn, star of the Bravo Series Below Deck Mediterranean delights audiences with lessons of leadership, empowerment, and inspiration on February 16 at 7p.m. st the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Enjoy her transforming performance of teaching others how to navigate when faced with life’s challenges. Along with Captain Sandy, a top line-up of captivating, inspirational speakers, share insightful and life-changing lessons that are enabling people to change their lives and the lives of others—one family at a time.” Tickets range from $29.44 - $75. COMEDIAN - PAULA POUNDSTONE

comes to the Parker Playhouse for one night only on Saturday, February 17 at 8p.m. Poundstone “improvises with a crowd like a jazz musician,” says The Boston Globe. She’s so quick, unassuming and outright funny, it is no wonder she has won an Emmy and an American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand-up Comic, and she was recognized on Comedy Central’s 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time. Tickets range from $21 - $43. CLOWN - PUDDLES PITY PARTY

Finalist on this season America’s Got Talent, Puddles is a veritable “Pagliacci by way of Pee-Wee Herman and David Lynch” (The AJC), Puddles Pity Party has 286k fans on Facebook and over 76 million views on YouTube. The “Sad Clown with the Golden Voice” is here with his heartfelt anthems and a suitcase full of Kleenex! The show is peppered with a brilliant sense of the absurd, mixing lots of humor with the awkward, tender moments. The show takes place on Monday, February 18 at the Parker Playhouse at 7:30p.m. Tickets range from $25-$43.

STORYTELLER - MISS COCO PERU

Returns to the Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale with a brand new show on Saturday, February 17 as part of the Outlandish live performance series. In “The Taming Of The Tension,” Coco invites you to her “place” for some of her favorite stories, songs, and a good dose of bullshitting with the hope that together the tension will melt away! Described by Lily Tomlin as “one of the last great storytellers” Miss Coco Peru aka Clinton Leupp got his/her start as a downtown favorite in the cabaret world of NY. Tickets are available at OutlandishFL.com. General Admission, Premium Seating, and VIP tickets (including a meet and greet) available. $30-$60

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DAN LEVY Is Doing Us All a Big Favor Out “Schitt's Creek” co-creator talks show's beloved gay relationship and living more like his free-spirited pansexual character ||||||| By Chris Azzopardi Next time you see Dan Levy, thank him. Thank him for “Schitt's Creek”, his superbingeable comedic riﬀ on a once-af luent family forced to live like ish out of Perrier in the podunk Canadian town the show is named after. And thank him, he who created and developed the series, which premiered in 2015 on Pop TV (and can also be seen on Net lix), for willfully remaining single only to craft and deliver more rib-tickling bons mots for the show's fourth – and most aﬀectionate – season. Thank him again while you're at it, because the 34-year-old former MTV Canada co-host has somehow found the time to create yet another queer-themed project that he tells me is in the works. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, for now we have David Rose (Levy), replete with his color-averse apparel and drop-crotch pants, general distaste for people, and his animated and generally disgusted facial contortions worn like memes in the making. Johnny, David's perpetually on-edge father, is played by real-life father and “American Pie” and “Best in Show” actor Eugene Levy, who also serves as the comedy's co-creator. Together they've developed both a comedic knockout and a rich what-if satire of Kardashian life. “Schitt's Creek” also stars Catherine O'Hara, as the deliciously histrionic wig-loving family matriarch and former soap star Moira, and Annie Murphy as Alexis, the self-involved-but-somehow-sweet

daughter who once argued with David over who would get murdered irst in their sketchy new motel digs. Via an allegorical wine conversation with hotel co-owner Stevie Budd (Emily Hampshire) presented in the show's irst season, “Schitt's Creek” expertly tackled David's pansexuality (“I do drink red wine, but I also drink white wine; I like the wine, not the label”). Then there was a throuple, and now there's Patrick (Noah Reid), a yin-yang match so absolutely perfect for David – notice all the I think I've always been excited about fashion, so to be ways he challenges David, especially with the able to style the show with our costume designer potential morti ication of really just scratches that itch for me.” this season's open-mic night at the store they two queer men? co-own together – you'd be heartbroken if they You know, all I really can do is think back to didn't last. a time when I didn't think being myself was Read on as Levy freewheeled his way through our conversation about living vicariously through ever going to be a possibility. It's such a full circle moment for me right now to be writing David and Patrick's loving relationship, opening this love story for them and to look back at it the minds of parents with queer kids, and how David has in luenced him to “to try to live my life and just remember that there was a time in my life when I honestly didn't think that more out loud.” would be a possibility for myself. So, it's incredible. And to have the network support As a gay man, how personally rewarding is it to really be able to tell the kinds of stories that to you to have one of the healthiest, most normal relationships on the show be between I want to tell with it and not have any interference is rare and a privilege. When you have that kind of freedom, there's also a certain level of responsibility to try and tell the most authentic story you possibly can. I think with these two characters I didn't want to reduce it to caricature. I didn't want it to be some kind of lesson that we're trying to ram down someone's throat. It was really about presenting a story of two people who have found love with each other.

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You've made very deliberate choices regarding the treatment of David's sexuality both as it relates to him but also as it relates to the other people in his life. Personally, I never learn when someone is trying to teach me something. I learn through experience, and presenting complete tolerance and acceptance across the board is the only scenario that should be existing right now. I want to show this without trying to make it feel like an educational lesson for people who don't quite understand it. The letters that I've gotten from families who are more conservative leaning and who have never quite understood the ight – to have letters from these people explaining that they've never had a point of entry before, that was the most amazing and eye-opening part of this whole conversation. In a way, it opened my eyes to understandin g them a little bit better and understandin g that sometimes I look at it with “how can I not see the bigotry?” but at the same time, if people do not know what they do not know, all you can try to do is guide them with a gentle hand.

You guided Larry King with a gentle hand last year when you were on “Larry King Now” to talk about the show. It was really interesting to watch the dynamic between you and Larry as you explained pansexuality to him – that must've opened up a lot of eyes who hadn't even heard the word “pansexual.” It's about having conversations. We should have more of them. Talk to people instead of coming at things with bats swinging – and don't get me wrong, there are times when that is absolutely necessary. But I think when it comes to the world of sexuality, which is ever-changing, try to have a conversation with people and lead them

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down the path of acceptance by way of setting an example. I've had great conversations with people on the streets who've come up and told me that when they came out of the closet their parents didn't quite understand them, but by watching the show and seeing how accepting Johnny and Moira Rose are to their kids – the fact that it was never a question – allows them to feel safer, allows them to feel like, “Oh, why am I having such a problem with it when these people who I've come to know and love are not asking the same questions that I'm asking? Why am I asking them then?” And it's changed the conversation in their house. You can't ask for a more rewarding takeaway from the experience.

Did you need characters like them when you were younger? It's interesting, because it's still kind of an ongoing conversation on the show in terms of Patrick being fresh out of the closet and exploring what that means. There's fear on either side. And, yes, I grew up knowing that my parents ultimately would not have a problem with it, but when you're going through that and you're internalizing that much fear you get to a point where you ask yourself, “Well, maybe they will have a problem with it; maybe I'm misreading the situation.” There are so many questions that I think we're forced to ask ourselves because we're alone in that process. Which show with queer themes did you gravitate toward most as you were coming into your own? I guess it would be ”Will & Grace”. I think “Will & Grace” really opened up the conversation. “My So-Called Life” aﬀected me

more just because I was such a huge fan of the show. I think we've come a long way, and there's still a long way to go, but all you can really do is seize the opportunities that are given to you and try and make good with the power that TV can oﬀer.

I watched the sixth episode of the new season, “Open Mic,” and it was the irst time that I ugly cried watching the show. In fact, until then, I hadn't cried listening to Tina Turner's “Simply the Best” either. When is the last time you serenaded a man? Never! Because the intention is always to keep them! (Laughs) (That scene) all stems from a conversation I had with a friend of mine who was seeing someone who chose to sing to them and it really just disrupted the whole momentum of their relationship because, unlike Noah who has such a beautiful voice, this person did not, and it just didn't work out in the end. But I knew Noah could sing, and I knew he was a musician going into it, so it was always my intention to somehow ind a way for him to sing. You know, I don't love writing dialogue where people are talking about their feelings. I would much rather bring some fun, interesting and dynamic ways of showing that kind of feeling, and the idea that David would be so oﬀ-put and embarrassed by his partner choosing to sing in front of a room full of people – and then to know that Noah has this voice, and that in the end we could use this as a device to really cement them as a couple in ways that I don't think they even expected – was really special. And I had always had this fondness for the lyrics for that song, and for a long time whenever it came on at a bar or something, I would always be the person turning to someone saying, “The lyrics to this song are “really” beautiful.” When you're listening to the Tina Turner version it's just a pop song and people are like, “Yeah, I know, it's ine,” and it's like, “No, no, no – the lyrics are “really” beautiful.” So, when we thought of this idea, it was the "only" option, this idea that Patrick would sort of tease David with a lashy pop song but make it his own.

celebrating Patrick and David's love for each other right along with them. It was our intention from the get-go to never make the town the butt of the joke and to always make the family sort of the joke. We wanted the town to always be this safety net for these people, and for them to always feel safe there.

Well, it gave me lots of hope. Oh, good! That's what we're aiming to do, to be just a bit of a safe place for people for 21 minutes and 50 seconds a week. Where does the line between Dan Levy and David Rose start and end? Uh, there's a big one! It's interesting. Yeah, I would kill for his con idence.

I'd kill for some of his style. Every time I watch him I'm like, “Clearly, I need more black and I need more low.” (Laughs) It's funny, 'cause in promoting the show we talked to someone who was going through some of the out its and it was sort of a “yay or nay?” situation and it came upon the out it that we wear when we're doing the number (in episode three, “Asbestos Fest”). I'm in, like, black with a baby's breath sweater with matching pants and the person decided to “nay” the out it and I had to gently tell her that those pants were actually my own from home (laughs). Generally speaking, I wouldn't wear it with a matching top, but I did wear it at one point in my real life. I think I've always been excited about fashion, so to be able to style the show with our costume designer really just scratches that itch for me. As a character, though, I don't think we're alike. I

What is so lovely about that scene is it really subverts stereotypes about small town small-mindedness – the townies are there, and they're

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Third Annual

Sunday Feb 18 from 11am to 10pm on Calle Ocho

his year, the Gay8 (GayOcho) Festival will feature sensational live music highlighted by Sonlokos and Lucy Grau, the fabulous Marytrini, popular DJ's SINNA-G, Alex Ramos, A.J. Ready, D.J. Citizen Jane, Guy DeGiacinto, Alex Ferbeyre and D.J. Otto, great food at the Best Miami Sandwich Competition hosted by the Burger Beast, art exhibits by the Stonewall National Museum and Archives and The American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora (“The Cuban”), a doggie village with an amazing dog obstacle course, and foreign LGBTQ-themed ilms sponsored and curated by the OUTshine Film Festival and the Miami Film Festival, the hottest dance parties in Miami at Girl Central and Macho, guided tours of Little Havana, fashion shows (both human and doggie), fun merchant booths and a thought provoking literary event Tertulia hosted by the Miami International Book Fair -- And it's all FREE. “The Festival which drew approximately 17,000 guests year one and nearly doubled its attendance year two with 30,000+ guests, is a uniquely South Florida experience,” comments festival cofounder Joe Cardona. “Diverse people come from all corners of South Florida to experience Gay8. It's a day

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when the LGBTQ community hosts everyone for a celebration of living.” The festival, which is free and open to the pubic, draws corporate support as well as a community fundraiser, the Pa'Lante Awards, which each year honors South Florida individuals who make our community a better place to live. Each year the Pa'Lante Awards highlights a speci ic theme – this year it's immigration. The festival donates 10% of its net pro its from the Pa'Lante fundraiser to a local charity which is tied to the theme. This year the fund recipient of our award is the immigrant resource organization WeCount! Please ind more info on the Pa'Lante Awards and our 2018 award recipients on the Gay8 Festival website. #LiveYourStoryHere For more information about the festival or the entire weekend, go to: gay8festival.com

By Scott Holland Photos by Richard Calmes & Andrew Eccles

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital

American â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cultural Ambassador to the World,â&#x20AC;? will inspire, entertain and electrify audiences from Thursday, February 22 through Sunday, February 25 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Led by Miami native and Ailey's Artistic Director Robert Battle, the 54 | Hotspots.LGBT

highly anticipated Miami engagement is the only South Florida stop on the company's 21city North American tour. Jamar Roberts, along with 31 of Ailey's renowned dancers, will captivate audiences during five richly diverse programs featuring new works and company premieres by the world's most celebrated dance-makers, and Alvin Ailey's perennial crowd-pleasing

masterpiece Revelations. Two of their dancers: Michael McBride and Samuel Roberts both joined Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in June 2009, but they were at very different points in their careers: McBride was just finishing his junior year in the Ailey/Fordham BFA program, while Roberts was already 10 years into his career. They were paired as roommates on their first domestic tour with the company, yet they rarely spent time together, leading very separate social lives during their time off. It wasn't until two years later that they started to bond over the TV show Brothers and Sisters. Although one thing led to the next, the two kept their romantic relationship private from the company for another year. But it's definitely not a secret anymore. When the couple sat down for dinner at their favorite local restaurant in January 2016, McBride had no idea what was in store. For almost a year, Roberts had plotted and choreographed a surprise proposal with over 40 friends and family, a worldclass flash mob with dancers from both Ailey and Paul Taylor Dance Company. It was a pleasure to sit down with Michael and Samuel for this Hotspots exclusive interview:

At what Age did you begin dancing? Samuel – I began dancing in the womb is what my mother told me, but I took my first official dance class at the age of 10. However, it was a family tradition that our Saturday evenings be spent listening to

music while mom taught us the social dances of the 50's & 60's (ie. Lindy Hop, Jitter Bug, Swing etc...) We laughed and danced so hard! Michael - I started dancing (tap and jazz) at age 8 at a local studio down the street from the house I grew up in.

What was your first professional/paid gig? Samuel – Being the only black male dancer in about a 30 mile radius, in the Quakertown area, I almost immediately started getting paid to be in the regional Nutcrackers. I was also in a children's performing group at the same time. It's so much easier for boys/men. Michael - I was an assistant to one of my teachers in high school the summer before I went to college and I taught the “bounding boys” program while in college at the Ailey School. Those were teaching jobs. My first performing job was through Max Luna III a past Ailey dancer and a teacher I had at the Ailey School. I performed in a fundraising concert to raise money for the Philippines.

When did you know dance would be your career? Samuel – I think it was very early on I knew I would be in the Arts & Entertainment Arena, but it wasn't until I attended the Juilliard School Audition that I realized I could be a concert dancer. Michael - I think I've always known that I am a performer at heart and it happens that dance has been my outlet to perform. I did not become serious about dance until college; going to the Ailey School was my first time at a conservatory - training all day, every day. I knew I loved dancing because I don't think you could make it through the program if you didn't love to dance. Long after my body doesn't work I am sure I will have found a new outlet to perform - dance is my outlet now!

Alvin Ailey Dance Company has to be one of the ultimate goals for any dancer. How did it feel when you got the call that you were chosen? Samuel – This may sound cliche, but it is true... Surreal. I knew my life was about to change in ways I could not even imagine! Michael - I cried. HARD. And screamed A LOT. I was at the end of my junior year of college, just happy to be invited to the audition, when Judith Jamison asked “Do you have a problem signing the contract?” I promptly asked while looking around the Hotspots.LGBT | 55

room “Are you for real?” I then made sure that I could still finish my degree before agreeing. I spent my first year in the company finishing my Bachelors of Fine Arts and actually flew home from tour to walk at graduation. It was a dream come true! And has remained an unbelievable experience since day 1. Performing for thousands while traveling all over the world, what could get better than that?

I finally had the pleasure of seeing an Alvin Ailey tour around 2 years ago in Broward, and I was an emotional mess (in a good way) at the end of the show. How emotional is it to dance every day with this company? Samuel – Well, we travel about 6 months out of the year and have 2 NYC seasons. We are also responsible for about 30 ballets during any season. Needless to say, the demands

new physical, mental, and emotional demands and we are always up for a challenge.

When you met each other, what did you think of the other one? Samuel – I thought he was cute. GREEN, but very cute. Michael - I don't actually think we thought anything of each other. We were new coworkers that's about it, at least for me.

At what point did you start developing feelings? Samuel – During a platonic dinner date we had in the UK, shortly after Michael's sister Erica's passing. Michael - It wasn't until much after our work relationship started (summer 2009) that

Samuel Roberts on us are incredibly high. I feel like a lot of that comes out in my dancing. Michael - The history and legacy of Ailey is quite a heavy weight to carry on our shoulders as the dancers of the company, but provides great fulfillment emotionally! The thing that separates Ailey from other companies is the versatility of our repertoire going from classic modern, to contemporary ballet, to hip hop, and anywhere else in between. With that diversity each new ballet/piece provides 56 | Hotspots.LGBT

Samuel and I became closer friends (fall 2010), and then much after that did any romantic feelings develop (fall 2012).

When did you know he was the one? Samuel – I knew he was the one after we had had several large disagreements and he was still there trying to work it out! Michael - Shortly before the proposal I think is when I really knew/decided. We have a unique relationship that developed while we spent most of our time together (living and working together). Our relationship like any

others comes with misunderstandings and disagreements but I think both Samuel and I act out of love first - only wanting the best for the other person. With that I know that we will do everything in our power to make sure our relationship is thriving. Communication is so important and he was a close friend of mine before romantic feelings began so talking about the hard stuff is never that hard.

Tell me 3 words that best describe your fiancé? Samuel – Determined, Resourceful & Devilishly Handsome (I'm sorry, but his cuteness deserves two words)!! Michael - Fervid, Unbridled, Ardent

Have you planned the wedding yet, and if so, do tell the details?

heroes Artistic Director: Mr. Robert Battle and Senior Company member: Mr. Jamar Roberts as well as Revelations, Mr. Ailey's Master Work. Michael - Diversity and Versatility! There is something for everyone. Please be sure to check out Talley Beatty's “Stack Up” and Twyla Tharp's “Golden Section” both pieces are feasts for the eyes and everyone will be sure to leave the theater smiling after seeing us perform them!

For more information on the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater go to: AlvinAiley.org. To purchase tickets for their performances in Miami from Feb 22-25 go to ArshtCenter.org

Michael McBride Samuel – We have a few details: the fall of 2019, Outdoors and the Catskills, NY. After the flash mob, I relinquished all planning responsibilities. This one is all Michael! Michael - We bought an apartment this past summer so a long engagement is following because we will be paying for our wedding ourselves. With that said Fall 2019. Details to come.

What should the South Florida audiences expect from this tour of Alvin Ailey Dance Company? Samuel – They should expect some great new works from two of their own hometown

Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1958, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's inspiring performances honor and enrich the African-American cultural experience and the American modern dance tradition, uniting people of all backgrounds in a celebration of the human spirit through the universal language of dance. Nearly 60 years after its founding, Ailey continues to move forward under the leadership of Robert Battle, revealing time and again why Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is one of the world's most beloved dance companies.

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ShootersWaterfront.com 954-566-2855 Popular, spacious dining with a comprehensive menu and dining right on the Intracoastal. TEE JAY’S THAI SUSHI 2254 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors teejaythaisushi.com 954-537-7774 Casual locale for Thai & Japanese eats with Asian decorative touches and some traditional low tables. THAI SPICE 1514 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale thaispicefla.com 954-771-4535 Voted the “Best Thai Restaurant in South Florida 2015” by the Sun-Sentinel, this gem dishes up Thai

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EATING OUT Continued classics and specials by owner/chef Michael Tatton on a huge menu that includes Pan-Asian fare & steaks in a soothing space. Happy Hour with half-off appetizers and drinks from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. ZUCKERELLOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3017 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale zuckerellos.com 954-776-4282 Familiar Italian pastas and flavorful mainstays (plus early-bird specials) are offered up in this warm, inviting restaurant.

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NEWSWATCH NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

By Richard Hack

The Secreat Deal with The Boat Show marina is expected to cost in until 2050. There is something rotten Commissioner Trantalis happening down by the ocean, the vicinity of $500 million and, if all goes as planned, be does not know what is in and Fort Lauderdale completed by 2028. It gives the agreement between the commissioner and mayoral candidate Dean Trantalis wants new meaning to the term “high Boat Show and the Jimmy priced spread.” Tate group, but he wants to us all to know that things are Outgoing Fort Lauderdale know, as does beach beginning to stink down around activist Paul Chettle who the Bahia Mar Yachting Center. Mayor Jack Seiler, who has been no friend to the LGBT has filed a public records That's the current lavish request with marina adjacent the city to the clerk. Intracoastal “If the waterway, that secret deal is has been the so great, why subject of not let redevelopment everyone see talks and deals it and judge for years now. for Back in themselves,” December of last says year, developer Trantalis. Jimmy Tate and “The last his partners Boat Show finally convinced lease was the city's publicly commissioners available! to approve his “For the first time, the Boat Show has asked for a $2 million grant plan to redevelop from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau.” Tell the city and the the city-owned developers property to to release incorporate a community and voted against a the secret deal new 256-room hotel (to replace city resolution supporting immediately!” the Hilton Doubletree currently same-sex marriage back in Oh, and P.S.: For the first on the site), seven high-rise 2014, gave his final State of the buildings housing 651 City speech last week. In it, he time, the Boat Show has asked for a $2 million grant apartments, and a five-story said that the Bahia Mar deal from the Greater Fort marina village to contain “saved” the Fort Lauderdale Lauderdale Convention restaurants, retail stores, International Boat Show, and Visitors Bureau. That's offices, a supermarket, and which signed a secret deal to sort of a secret too. parking. The new and improved remain at the Bahia Mar site 70 | Hotspots.LGBT

DAVID KUPELIAN BY D’ANNE WITKOWSKI

t seems like every second there’s a new story about sexual harassment or abuse. The most recent being Larry Nassar, the USA Gymnastics and Michigan State doctor who sexually assaulted over 150 girls and women over two decades. He was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison. But, by the time this column is published, I’m sure it’ll be eclipsed by another story of sexual abuse and scandal. And we all know who we can blame: the gays. See, if only we hadn’t let gays start getting married maybe we could’ve prevented much of this wave of sexual harassment, abuse and assault. Or so says WorldNetDaily’s Vice President David Kupelian. Kupelian writes in a Jan. 29 column that abortion, out-of-wedlock births, casual sex, STDs and porn “testify to the wholesale abandonment of the Judeo-Christian morality of previous generations. Not to mention the glorification of homosexuality (indeed, its elevation to the status of specially protected class), the redefinition of marriage and the creation of dozens of bizarre new genders that never before existed in all of human history.” “All of human history” is a little too broad to tackle in this column, so I’ll just say that I doubt Kupelian has researched gender identity going back that far. I’d also like to say to the homo Deep State: glory, glory homolujah. “The predictable result of all this wild ‘sexual freedom’?” asks Kupelian. “Confusion, immorality, insecurity, pain, guilt, addiction, mental illness, infidelity, divorce, family breakdown, depression, self-destructive behavior and suicide.” In other words, the radical left dared say that sex is normal and we should maybe not criminalize relationships between consenting adults and ended up ruining the world and making Jesus very sad. Much better, surely, to repress and deny all things sexual in the name of “Judeo-Christian morality.” One of the problems with Kupelian’s

argument — and there are many — is that he claims that “the left” makes no distinction between sex of any kind. “Leftists have been dreaming, scheming, preaching, protesting, demanding, litigating and legislating total sexual freedom – complete sexual anarchy, no rules whatsoever – for decades,” he says. Sexual abuse and assault thrives in darkness. It is not because gays can get married that Larry Nassar sexually assaulted so many young women. It was because, in large part, of the shame and secrecy that surrounds sex, coupled with the power and influence of an abusive man. The same is true for Harvey Weinstein or Trump. Kupelian would like to go back to a time when we didn’t talk about this stuff. And wouldn’t you know it, “don’t talk about it” is strikingly similar to what abusers tell their victims.

D’Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. Follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.

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hen it comes to gyms and health clubs, South Florida has something for everyone. You may lean toward an extravagantly equipped facility with pools, racquetball courts, juice bar and spa. Or you may prefer a basic, scaled down gym with plenty of clanking iron and lots of serious muscle. Yet recent studies seem to indicate that more people are opting to go solo by training at home. One reason why people chose to train at home is economics. Many modern centers resemble country clubs more than gyms. Amenities and perks are marvelous, but they often come at an extremely high price, especially if all you want is to burn some calories and get a good pump. Many guys find that a few pieces of sturdy, inexpensive equipment set up at home can help them get into shape nicely.

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A second reason many opt to set up a home gym is the time factor. They're simply too busy to get to a crowded commercial gym 3-4 times a week and wait in line for equipment. By having a home gym you're not shackled by time. You can workout at any hour of the day or night. A third reason why a great many people prefer to train at home is they feel more comfortable in that setting. You can try new exercises you've seen in magazines without feeling self conscious. Alone you can listen to your own music, workout at your own pace, and wear grubby sweats or nothing at all!

There are disadvantages to working out solo. At the top of the list is motivation. There's a lot to be said for the inspiring scenery and hub-bub of activity at commercial gyms. When you're alone, motivation must come from you.

My suggestion is to set goals, write them down, chart your progressâ&#x20AC;Śit's almost like being your own personal trainer! Safety is a concern for anyone who trains alone. Since there are no spotters around, some exercises should be avoided or done with moderate weights. The bench press and squat come to mind. Don't even try to max out on these by yourself unless you have a power rack (a simple metal structure with grooves for you to rest the barbell between sets). Now some words about equipment. A power rack is great but, if you can't swing that, a staircase squat rack is the next best thing. You'll need an adjustable bench on which you can do flat and incline benches, a bar, plates, and a couple of sets of dumbbells. Crunches can be done on the floor with your legs elevated over a bench or stability ball.

It's not a good idea to order a piece of equipment out of a catalogue without seeing it and trying it out first in a showroom or gym. Avoid machines that have cables or chain links. Eventually they will break and it's tough finding replacement parts. Tom Bonanti is a certified fitness trainer and massage therapist (MA#40288) with his own one on one facility www.pumpnincgym.com in Ft. Lauderdale. Contact trainertomb@aol.com with questions or to set up an appointment!

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ey Woody! I haven’t had any problems getting an erection since I’ve been taking Prozac but it takes me forever to c-m. My partner’s patience is about as thin as the condoms I wear and I’m not exactly thrilled either. What can I do? — Pistol-packin’ Poppa Dear Pistol: With simple once-a-day dosing and fewer side effects than older drugs, people are flocking to Prozac and other SSRIs like gay activists to nauseating rainbow merchandise. Like Prozac, activists do a tremendous amount of good, but not without unwanted side effects. One makes you lose your libido, the other your lunch. The first studies of SSRIs showed adverse sexual side effects in less than 10% of patients, but those studies relied on unprompted reporting -- patients who spoke up during a doctor visit or called their doctor on the phone when they noticed sexual problems (which like you, tend toward delayed ejaculation). In more recent studies, doctors specifically asked patients about libido or orgasmic difficulties, and found nearly half of patients on SSRIs experienced them. “Oops,” you can hear the drug companies saying, “Did we say 10% of SSRI users report sexual dysfunction? We meant 50%.” Bulls--t, try 90%. I have rarely talked to anyone on SSRIs who didn’t experience negative effects. Exactly how these drugs interfere with sexual desire isn’t known. Here’s what you can

do to get willie to cough up the goods: • Switch to a non-SSRI anti-depressant, like the tricyclic Elavil. They don’t have as many sexual side effects, but warning, they carry others, like dry mouth and constipation at much higher rates than SSRIs. Pick your poison. • Get off Prozac but stay within the SSRI family. It’s hit or miss which ones give certain people certain side effects, but truthfully, they ALL list some kind of sexual dysfunction. • Stay with Prozac but lower the dose. Warning: Don’t do this without your doctor’s supervision. There’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. Ask him. Or her. • Take a “Drug Holiday.” Say you want to have sex on Saturday (it’s a stretch, I know, but stay with me). Simply stop taking the drug a few days before the blessed event (maybe longer depending on how long your particular drug stays in the bloodstream). It’s sort of like cashing in your Frequent Desire Miles for a free f--k, only you’re actually aiming for the blackout dates. Hey Woody! Why is it that when I go to defecate I always want to linger on the toilet? When I sit down I just don’t want to get up. — Not full of it

Dear Not Full: There really is a physiological reason for it. When you pinch a loaf in the toilet, you stimulate the vagus nerve, which then drops your blood pressure, creating a peaceful feeling. Some people actually pass out on the john because their blood pressure can drop so low. I s--t you not.

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If you've been with your partner a while, it can be hard to come up with exciting date ideas. Maybe you're stuck in a dinner-and-a-movie rut – if you're making time to “date” at all – or perhaps you're so active that you've already done “everything”. Or so you think. Relight the fire in your hearts by spending quality time with that ol' gayngsta you call boo with these full-of-fun, new-to-you date nights.

Group Pedacycle

Traditionally a pedacycle refers to any motorized bike, like a moped, but more and more places, like my own town of Asbury Park, are introducing pedacycles built to hold upwards of 15 riders who hop on board to jointly mobilize the vehicle with only their burning leg power. This isn't just a trip around the block, either. Most of these rides have a purpose, like a food or booze tour of an area to get you good and snockered. Great as a justyou-two date if you like meeting other couples, or get your whole squad together for this tipsy cardio workout.

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Datebox Datebox

Once a month you'll receive a box in the mail Once a month you'll receive a box in the mail (based on your likes and dislikes determined (based on your likes and dislikes determined through a preliminary personality test) that through a preliminary personality test) that contains the makings of a memorable date contains the makings of a memorable date designed to rekindle the romance. Could be a designed to rekindle the romance. Could be a date night in with curated activities and snacks date night in with curated activities and snacks or you might venture out to explore neveror you might venture out to explore neverbefore-visited places in familiar territory. before-visited places in familiar territory. Choose from four options – Serious, Steady, Choose from four options – Serious, Steady, Flirting, and Digital Only – that range in price Flirting, and Digital Only – that range in price from about $33 down to $8 per month. from about $33 down to $8 per month. Datebox is a monthly subscription that renews Datebox is a monthly subscription that renews automatically, but you can cancel at any time automatically, but you can cancel at any time with no penalty. with no penalty.

Hatchet Throwing Hatchet Throwing

Stressed out? Hurtle your aggression Stressed out? Hurtle your aggression across a room with a mini ax! Joints like across a room with a mini ax! Joints like 'Stumpys Hatchet House in New Jersey 'Stumpys Hatchet House in New Jersey (but popping up in more locations across (but popping up in more locations across the country) arm you with a sharpened the country) arm you with a sharpened weapon to aim toward a target that awards weapon to aim toward a target that awards points for where the hatchet lands on the points for where the hatchet lands on the board. Love it enough and you could make board. Love it enough and you could make it a weekly event by joining a league. Beats it a weekly event by joining a league. Beats boring ol' bowling. boring ol' bowling.

VR Experience VR Experience

Virtual reality for public consumption has Virtual reality for public consumption has been around for a few decades, but it's become been around for a few decades, but it's become quite sophisticated in the past few years, so quite sophisticated in the past few years, so much so that facilities dedicated to the much so that facilities dedicated to the experience, like Ctrl V, are now opening. There experience, like Ctrl V, are now opening. There are more than 20 games from which to choose are more than 20 games from which to choose at many locations that allow you to explore at many locations that allow you to explore mountain ranges, venture into space, and mountain ranges, venture into space, and become a soldier in fully immersive scenarios become a soldier in fully immersive scenarios that give players an hour in a variety of games that give players an hour in a variety of games for about $25 per person. for about $25 per person.

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Fun with Science

You'll get a hands-on education during a visit to a science center. Places like the Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami offer plenty of interactive activities to do with your partner, like kissing underneath the stars in a planetarium, making paper airplanes, petting stingrays and studying the human body. Consider the last one a refresher course.

Make-and-Take Activities

Huge fan of make-and-take activities over here, and I'm always looking for the next best to-dos. Recently my boyfriend and I participated in Plant Nite – an offshoot of the very popular sip-and-stroke Paint Nites – where we designed our own succulent terrariums. We've also rolled up our sleeves to make candles, blow glass and create DIY projects in the free workshops offered by Home Depot.

Fitness Challenges

My guy and I participate in the Rugged Maniac race every summer – it's a great workout with a lot of teamwork and even more laughs – and we sign up for other fitness challenges when we're feeling competitive, like 'Cupids Undie Run, billed as the nation's largest pantless party. That's reason enough for us.

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Get dressed like you're going to a sock hop, 'rent a 57 Chevy, and roll into an unexplored town like you just drove through a hole in the space-time continuum. You'll turn a few heads for sure.

Campy Camping

Upscale camping becomes even more accessible thanks to companies like Hipcamp and Glamping Hub, which helps wanderlusters find the beyond-cool accommodations they never knew they wanted. Like this 1930s Navy bunker on Mare Island Preserve in Vallejo, California. If you prefer a little more luxury and filth in your vacay, check into 'Club Getaways Camp John Waters (there's currently a waitlist), offering a weekend in the woods of Kent, Connecticut with everyone's favorite pencil-'stached homo-con and featuring activities like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hairsprayâ&#x20AC;? karaoke, burlesque lessons, a JW film marathon and a one-man show from Mr. Counter Culture himself.

uMikey Rox is an award-winning journalist and LGBT lifestyle expert whose work has been published in more than 100 outlets across the world.

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