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In This Issue 53 Ask Mama Pearl
12 Gone Too Soon
56 Hook-up, There’s an App for that
26 FREEFALL Returns:
58 PREP and nPrep
The Lamont Pierre Interview
60 Gay Men and Raw Sex
42 New Year, New Relationship
72 Technolgy watch
48 Press the Reset Button
67 Horoscopes 70 National Listings
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Editor’s Note I’m pleased to present you with
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first issue of
Mocca Magazine. Many years ago, when I received the news that
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a magazine such as this. I let that
Idea wither away. About 5 months ago , I received a present from a near and dear friend. It was
a gift certificate for a
psychic reading. I went along with it because the friend feels so strongly about it. During that reading, one of the things that the psychic told me was that I don’t take enough chances and that things are out there just waiting for me, if I step out on faith. A week after that reading, I started putting the plans in motion for this magazine. And here we are today with
the very first issue. I have to
thank my friend Rick and that psychic (Ms. Dorthea) for setting me on this path. I’m having the time of my life. So I hope that you enjoy this magazine as much as I have enjoyed bringing it to you. I have really big plans for Mocca Magazine and can’t wait to start showing them to you with each and every issue. Clik Magazine was a great publication and I can only hope to match the level of excellence that it exemplified. With that being said, here is the first issue of Mocca Magazine. I hope you truly enjoy it. And please feel free to send
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Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was a recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness Book of World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Whitney was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtracks, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston is the only artist to chart seven consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits.. She is the second artist behind Elton John and the only female artist to have two number-one Billboard 200 Album awards on the Billboard magazine year-end charts. Houston's 1985 debut album Whitney Houston became the best-selling debut album by a female act at the time of its release. The album was named Rolling Stone's best album of 1986, and was ranked at number 254 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Her second studio album Whitney (1987) became the first album by a female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Houston's first acting role was as the star of the feature film The Bodyguard (1992). The film's original soundtrack won the 1994 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Its lead single “I will Always Love You", became the best-selling single by a female artist in music history. With the album, Houston became the first act (solo or group, male or female) to sell more than a million copies of an album within a single week period The album makes her the top female act in the top 10 list of the best-selling albums of all time, at number four.
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Whitney Houston Houston continued to star in movies and contribute to their soundtracks, including the films Waiting to Exhale (1995) and The Preacher's Wife (1996). The Preacher's Wife soundtrack became the best-selling gospel album in history. Whitney’s last acting role would be as Emma Thompson in the 2012 remake of Sparkle. Whitney played the mother the three girls in the singing group. One of Whitney Houston’s last recordings is featured in the movie, A rousing rendition of “His Eye is on the Sparrow”. The film was released August 17, 2012. On February 11, 2012, Houston was found dead in her guest room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California. Toxicology reports later showed that she had accidentally drowned in the bathtub due to the effects of chronic cocaine use and heart disease. News of her death coincided with the 2012 Grammy Awards. In 1994, Whitney Houston won 8 American Music Awards tying the most wins in one year tying the record set by Michael Jackson, who won 8 awards 10 years earlier in 1984. In her career, Whitney won 7 Grammy awards, 31 Billboard Music awards, 22 American Music Awards, 19 NAACP Image awards, 8 Soul Train Music Awards, 6 World Music Awards, 2 Emmy awards and 2 People’s Choice awards. She also holds 2 records with the Guinness Book of World Records. Whitney Houston was set to receive a star on the Hollywood walk of fame in 1995, But a date was never set.
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Gone Too Soon Donna Summer LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012), known by the stage name Donna Summer, was a singer and songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the late 1970s. A five -time Grammy Award winner, Summer was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach number one on the Billboard chart, and she also charted four number one singles in the United States within a 13month period. Born into a devoutly Christian middle class African American family in Boston, Massachusetts, Donna Summer first became involved with singing through the church choir before joining a number of bands influenced by the Motown Sound. Influenced by the counter-culture of the 1960s, she became the front singer of a psychedelic rock band named Crow and moved to New York City. Joining a touring version of the musical Hair, she spent several years living in West Germany, where she married Helmut Sommer, whose surname she adopted as her stage name. Returning to the United States, Summer co-wrote the song "Love to Love You Baby" with Pete Bellotte; music producer Giorgio Moroder convinced her to sing it herself, and it was released to mass commercial success in 1975, particularly on the disco scene.
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Gone Too Soon Donna Summer Over the following years, Summer followed this success with a string of other disco hits, such as "I Feel Love", "MacArthur Park", "Hot Stuff" and "No More Tears (Enough is Enough)". Becoming known as the "Queen of Disco", she regularly appeared at the Studio 54 club in New York City, while her music gained a particularly large following within the gay community. Summer delivered the album She Works Hard for the Money and Polygram released it on its Mercury imprint in 1983. The title song became a major hit, reaching number three on the U.S. Hot 100, as well as No. 1 on Billboard's R&B chart. It also garnered another Grammy nomination. The album itself was certified gold. In 1987, Summer returned with the album All Systems Go, which did not sell well and was her second consecutive album not to achieve gold status. It featured the single "Dinner with Gershwin," (written by Brenda Russell), which was only a minor U.S. hit, though it peaked at No. 13 in the UK. The album Another Place and Time, was released in Europe in March 1989 on Warner Bros. Records, which had been Summer's label in Europe since 1982. The single "This Time I Know It's for Real" , Atlantic Records signed Summer in the U.S. and pick up the album for a North American release soon after. The single peaked at No. 7 on the Hot 100 in the U.S. and became her 12th gold single. It was also Summer's final Top 40 hit on the American pop charts. During her career, she received 5 Grammy awards and 6 American Music Awards. Struggling with depression, she subsequently became a born-again Christian. Diagnosed with lung cancer, Summer died on May 17, 2012, at her home in Naples, Florida.She was posthumously described as the "undisputed queen of the Seventies disco boom" who reached the status of "one of the world's leading female singers In December 2012, it was announced that Donna Summer would be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013
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Gone Too Soon Vesta Williams Mary Vesta Williams (December 1, 1957 – September 22, 2011) was a recording artist and songwriter, who performed across genres such as pop, jazz, adult contemporary and R&B. Originally credited as Vesta Williams, she was sometimes simply billed as Vesta beginning in the 1990s. She was known for her four-octave vocal range. Although Williams never had any albums certified gold nor any Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, she scored six Top 10 hits on the Billboard R&B chart from the mid 1980s to the early 1990s. Williams was known for the hits "Once Bitten, Twice Shy", "Sweet Sweet Love", "Special", and her 1989 hit and signature song, "Congratulations" Born in Coshocton, Ohio, United States. Former Fifth Dimension member Ron Townson put Williams in his band Wild Honey. Following that stint, Williams found work as a backup singer, working with artists such as Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Sting, Stephanie Mills, Anita Baker and Gordon Lightfoot. Williams sang on the original version of Joe Sample's "The Survivor", and met producer David Crawford while working with his group Klique. After doing session work, she landed a recording contract with A&M Records and her debut album, Vesta, was released in 1986. The album featured her first Top 10 R&B hit "Once Bitten, Twice Shy", which became her only UK hit and performed modestly on the US R&B charts. Her 1988 release, Vesta 4 U, produced the Top 10 R&B hits "Sweet Sweet Love", "4 U", and "Congratulations", with the latter peaking at #55 on the Hot 100 chart and #5 on the R&B chart. The album would become her most successful, and her only album to appear on the US Billboard 200, peaking at #131. In 1991, Williams released her third album entitled Special, with the title track as a single. "Special" became her highest charting song on the R&B chart at #2, but sales of the album were less than that of Vesta 4 U. Her next album, 1993's Everything-N-More, produced only a minor R&B hit, "Always".
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Gone Too Soon Vesta Williams Williams' 1998 album Relationships was released under the Polygram Label, and it became a modest seller, appearing on the R&B charts. Following the release of Relationships, A&M/ Polygram did not renew her contract. Her voice could be heard by radio listeners in jingles for advertisers that included McDonald's, Nike, Baskin-Robbins, Diet Coke, Revlon and Exxon. That same year, she performed the opening theme to the ABC miniseries, The Women of Brewster Place. Williams portrayed a saloon singer in the 1993 film Posse, directed by Mario Van Peebles.Williams had a recurring role as "Monica", JackeÊ Harry's best friend, in the television series Sister, Sister in the 1998-99 season. Her singing voice is featured in the theme song of UPN's Malcolm and Eddie. In 2007, Williams released her final album of R&B songs on Shanachie Records entitled Distant Lover. Her last recording was the song "Dedicated", released on 7 December 2010 on Stimuli Music. Her final performance was on September 17, 2011 in Portsmouth, Virginia, performing at the Autumn Jazz Explosion, just five days before her death.. Williams was scheduled to perform at the 21st annual "DIVAS Simply Singing!" in Los Angeles on October 22. Shanice performed "Congratulations" in the show as a tribute to Williams. Williams was taping TV One's "Unsung" at the time of her death. On September 22, 2011, Williams was found dead in a hotel room in El Segundo, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. According to the county coroner's office, Williams was found dead at 6:15 p.m. In late December 2011, The family released this statement, through a family friend singer/producer Norwood Young, reporting her official cause of death: "Following three months of intensive coroner's autopsy and toxicology research, it has been definitively determined that the cause of death for our beloved Vesta was 'natural death' from 'hypertensive heart disease�.
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FreeFall Returns The Interview with Lamont Pierré You read this correctly. The smash hit webseries “FREEFALL” will be returning with new episodes In the month on March. I had the chance to interview the shows creator Lamont Pierre. Mocca: Who Is Lamont Pierré? Lamont Pierré is a writer, director, cinematographer, and film editor. Mocca: How did you get into filmmaking? LP: I knew while I was attending college that I wanted to make films. And I’ve always been strong at writing. I picked the college that I attended (Florida State University) based on wanting to get into their film school or becoming an english major, to become a strong writer. I‘ve just always had an interest in words and images. Mocca: What was your first production? LP: It was a film that started off as a short film entitled “Damaged”. And I did it while I was in college. It was the first screenplay that I wrote. It was supposed to be a short film but morphed into a feature film. We tackled to subject of HIV. At the time, the whole thing (HIV) was getting a lot of press, so I wrote this film about these characters dealing with the subject of HIV. That was my first project. And unfortunately, I don’t have any copies of it any more. It was horrible, trust me. Mocca: Looking back on that project, being in the place you are right now, how do you feel about that project? LP: At the time I felt very strongly about what I was doing. That project was a chance for me to really decide if being a filmmaker was what I wanted to be. And I felt like it would either make or break my interest in filmmaking. And it only exacerbated it, in a good way. I feel good about it.
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FREEFALL Returns Mocca: Tell me a little bit about your last feature film “Talking With the Taxman about Poetry”? LP: That was actually my first official feature film. It was shot in Los Angeles in 2011. And we’ve just recently put it out on the film festival circuit. We just premiered in Los Angeles at the Pan African Film Festival. The film will be presented at the Outfest Film Festival 2013 in Los Angeles. It stars Kareem Ferguson(from the D.L. Chronicles), Steph Jones(recording artist), Vanessa Simmons(Run’s House) and Saleisha Stowers (from America’s Next Top Model) Mocca: How did you come about casting Steph Jones, Vanessa Simmons and Saleisha Stowers. LP: Steph Jones was the second person that I cast. After I got my lead character, I knew what I wanted ‘lookwise’ for the second lead role. I knew I wanted someone with interesting hair. I really wanted a unique look and with a very unique kind of swag. I knew that Steph had done some (gay) press and he recognized that he has a LBGT audience that he doesn’t shy away from. He’s been very supportive. I felt like ‘this guy might be open to a project like mine’ because the film has gay subtext in the storyline. I reached out to his management. He was definitely open to doing it once he read the script. I brought him in and auditioned him and the rest is history. He was all in. From there, he passed my script on to Vanessa Simmons, unbeknownst to me. When he called and told me about it, I was a little annoyed because I don’t like my scripts being passed around especially when we’re going into production. He informed me that he was at a party with her and she read it that night, and called him back that same night to say that she wanted to audition for the film. And I was hyped! We brought her in and she auditioned and we cast her as the fourth lead character. Then he brought me Saleisha Stowers. He told me she was very interested. So we got her in and got her secured. So Steph is responsible for those connections. LP: I’m very, very proud of my work, my older work. And I feel like I know myself as a writer and as a director, I know what my voice is. I did a previous web series entitled “My Brother’s Keeper”. I worked on that series for about 7 years, off and on. We released three seasons of it. I wasn’t very satisfied with the returns we received from that show. I felt a little discouraged because it was some of my best writing and my best directing. The look of it was very strong.
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Mocca: So let’s get into your latest work, FreeFall. Why don’t you tell me a little bit about the series. LP: The premise for the show is these three young professional black men who find themselves as roommates, in Atlanta. And it’s about their lives inside and outside of their beds, As we venture into what we are calling the first official season, we’re widening up the show in a lot of aspects. The first 4 episodes of the preseason take place in the apartment. It is about them bed-hopping and the problems that those actions cause. We bring up concepts like sexual position, masculinity vs. femininity, promiscuity…All those things we bring up. That was the original idea for the show. Bringing it back to the title ‘FreeFall’, I remember when I was developing the idea, I felt like that was what a lot of people do in the lifestyle. It seems very ’FreeFall’ for the younger kids, because I’m older. They kinda jump into situations without thinking of the consequences. I just decided to use that as the title and make that connection with the characters. As we venture into the first season, we will actually be taking the characters in a darker direction, and you follow them into these dark and unfortunate situations and then watch them fight to stay afloat. That right there really sparked my enthusiasm, so creatively, I get to stretch, and I’m looking forward to the new direction of the series. It will still have components of the original, we’ll just be widening the perspective. Mocca: Are you maintaining the same cast as the preseason? LP: I still have the same cast. Everyone is returning and everyone is ready to get back on set. So the main cast will not change. But we’re introducing some new smaller roles. Mocca: The series FreeFall has a different feel than a lot of your earlier work. What do you believe brought about that difference in the way it felt. When I was reviewing some of your other work, it felt like you were headed in a certain direction. With this series it seems like you’ve changed course and now you’re moving in a different direction. What brought about that change to go this new route?
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FREEFALL Returns And the conversations that we were trying to bring about I felt were important, ( especially being from a younger perspective). I wasn’t satisfied with our numbers. And I felt like they should have been stronger. So I wanted to create something and take all the pressure off of myself. I went to my team and told them I had this idea for a new project. I wanna go off and do it. It’s totally experimental, no frills. I wanted to see if I took a different approach, what would the response be. And I developed FreeFall throwing away all of my previous processes when I comes to filming. FreeFall was the first time I collaborated with another writer. It was a chance for me to go deeper into a subject that I’ve always touch on in my work. Which is gay characters and gay life. I always touched on it but I never went too deep, at least not as explicitly as we’ve went with FreeFall, which is really not that explicit. I wanted to do something different, just to prove to myself what the problem was. I developed FreeFall with a friend of mine. And we put it out there, not knowing what the response was going to be. We shot it very minimally. And a lot of my actors are new actors and don’t have a lot of experience in front of the camera. And we just did it. And got the response that we got and it totally answered a question I needed to answer for myself. Mocca: And what was the answer that you received? LP: I walked into that one. Well, I felt that my previous web series wasn’t as completely accepted by the audience that I was trying to chase. As much as I felt it was a very important project and what we producing was very relevant, it just wasn’t impacting the way I felt it should. But FreeFall began impacting way better than I could have thought possible. So it just told me that what I feel is the most important thing and also that what people need from me is my perspective, but not in the way I’m used to delivering it. Me personally as an artist, I have a very niche perspective, and a very niche point of view to my work. I’m not pop. And I feel like FreeFall was more pop where Lamont Pierre is usually more niche. I’m more of an Indie, underground R-n-B, if I can use a music analogy. And I concluded that there is nothing wrong with that. I know who I am as an artist. I know the type of work that I want to put out into the world. So that will never change. And that also doesn’t mean that I can’t do something that impacts more directly and that’s a little more relevant to today’s audience and where society is right now. A bigger audience responded to ‘FreeFall’ than any of my previous projects. And I’m fine with that.
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FreeFall Returns Trent (played by Langston John Blaze) could be called the stereotypical promiscuous guy. But we are trying to develop him to have more layers than just the guy that sleeps around. Cameron (played by Jody Fulton) is more of the straight-laced guy, he’s pretty reasonable but he does have his issues which he tend to keep to himself. As we continue the series, we’ll learn more about these guys and how their sexuality goes hand-in hand with the rest of their lives and the point we’re striving to make is that you don’t always have to lead with your sexuality. It is a part of you but it is not the sum of who you are. My personal opinion is that it is great when young people discover their comfort in
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their sexuality, but then they often leave themselves at that point. They don’t explore the other parts of themselves, the parts that their sexuality enhances. And that’s what we’re trying to do with the show. Yes, these characters are gay, but that’s not their entire life. They have other things going on, which everybody does, whether you’re straight or gay. Sexuality is not the defining trait. Mocca: In the fourth episode of the Preseason, We are introduced to Chad ( played by Jovonni Colon). From the Youtube comments of that episode people seem to be really drawn to that character. Chad is a very different character than the other characters.
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shoot both of them this year. One of them “The Execution of Nigel Harris” will be shot in Georgia. The second film “The Night Reign Fell to New Orleans” will be filmed in New Orleans. You will find teasers for those projects on Youtube. I have another web series that I’m a producer on entitled “The Therapist”. That will be released in a few weeks.
That series is starting its second season. Mocca: What contact information would you like to give to your fans so that can reach out to you? LP: To see my work, you can find it at www.lamontpierre.com Facebook is also Lamont Pierre. Twitter is @lamontPierre. Search me on You-tube as well. Emails can be sent to info@lamontpierre.com. Freefall has its own twitter account @freefallseries. Emails for the FreeFall series can be sent to freefalltvseries@gmail.com.
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New Year, New Relationship by Maurice Anton When it comes to New Year’s two of the most common resolutions made by both men and women are the goals to get the ideal body or lover. In today’s society attaining the ideal body isn’t as mythical as it once seemed, being that it’s nearly impossible to watch TV or browse the internet without seeing an advertisement for exercise or weight loss, but there doesn’t seem to be a clear cut guide to finding love; especially when it concerns gay men and women. For many LGBTQ men and women searching for love, the only guides given are intuition and the process of trial and error, often ending in heartbreak. As we face the New Year however, one must open up to new possibilities presented and be willing to take a chance at finding love. There may not be a manual on the average gay person finding love, but there are many tips that can point one in the right direction. Before setting out to find the perfect mate one should ask themselves, “why do I want to be in a relationship?” Too often men and women seek a relationship for all the wrong reasons. Convenience, being lonely, or believing that a relationship will lead to happiness, should never be an excuse for seeking a relationship. When seeking a relationship one should have the willingness to share their love with another, but if you aren’t happy alone then chances are you won’t be happy in a relationship. Upon deciding that you are truly ready for a relationship then the best step one can take to find one is to stop looking. Often enough the problem for some individuals isn’t finding love, it’s maintaining it. Issues arise and couples find that they tend to have more dislikes than likes about their partner, usually stemming from a lack of getting to know one another.
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As magical as first impressions may be it takes a lot more than one date to know if you are compatible with a person. Take your time; not only to get to know your potential partner but also to allow him/her the chance to learn about you. Even if you two are not meant to be in a relationship, doesn’t mean that you can’t have a great friendship. One of the most fascinating things about love is that every person’s situation is different from everyone else’s. You may never find the manual on how to find love, but you can prepare yourself for it and how to recognize it. The New Year presents new opportunities that are just waiting to be met; now you just have to be willing to get out into the world and conquer them. If the past has taught you anything, it’s that looking for a relationship is the easiest way not to find one. Consider it self-sabotage as you are probably creating a screening system that few could probably pass. Eliminate the criteria and open yourself to new possibilities. Dating is all about stepping out of your comfort zone, and trying something different is the best way to see what it is that you have been missing. Although it may be hard for some, also refrain from using dating sites and apps frequently and get out into the word. Introducing yourself to new people and organizing, or attending, group gatherings are good ways of meeting people casually without the caption “I’m looking for a relationship” hanging over your head. If love is meant to happen then it will take its course but one important thing to remember is not to rush into anything.
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by Rafael Solece
You have either had a tremendously great year the relationship you are currently in, then get or you have had the year from hell. The worst out of it. thing you could possibly do right now is get You cannot sit around idlely and expect that caught up in the past; contemplating the life is just going to magically go the way that shoulda, woulda, coulda's of life. Or get stuck you want it to go. The world goes on with or relishing in the awsome blessings that was last without us; and you can either do something year. Because guess what, that was last year! with your life, or do nothing. But life is going And that ship sank with the end of 2012. The to happen to you. It is your choice. There is no moment that the big ball dropped and the new right or wrong answer. There is only what is year came in, the count down is already done. right for you. There is only what makes you Which means that the world has already moved happy. on with or without you.
The way I see it life is a lot like baking a cake.
It is a new year and some people like to think There is a basic recipe. But in life, as in baking, of the new year as an opportunity to reset all there are all types of cakes. And every life is the good and bad in their lives. With that said different. Sometimes you have to tweak the take a moment to figure out a new course of recipe to your specifications. If the cake is too action. If you don't like your job, find a new dense, add some more milk. If the cake isn't one. If you got the job of your dreams, then sweet enough, add some more sugar. It is the figure out a course of action that will allow you same way with life. You have to learn to make to excel in that job. If you are unemployed, adjustments to live the best life for you. If create a new business. If you don't like the way things are not going the way you want them to, your family treats you, decide that at this then you need to change what you are doing. moment, you won't allow them to treat you that And no, it is not going to be easy. In fact, it is way anymore. If you do not feel like your going to be tremendously complex, difficult, friends value your friendship, get new friends. and even uncomfortable. But sometimes life If you got in a new relationship, make the has to be a little uncomfortable. This is your decision to work to make that relationship the opportunity. In this moment, make the choice best relationship ever. And if you do not like to Press the Reset Button in your life.
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Ask Aunt Pearl Dear Aunt Pearl: I am a 30 year old that is with my ex boyfriends best friend. Let me explain. My ex boyfriend and I have been apart for 3 years. Recently, I and his best friend reunited through Facebook. We went to dinner about a month ago and since then we have been having sex about twice a week. He says that he has always been attracted to me. He has told me that he could see himself with me and that he really likes me but is unsure of how to approach this with his friend. We both agree that neither one of us are ready for the emotional and mental stress that would accompany us if we come out publicly with our relationship. The crazy thing is, back in our college days he expressed his interest in me before his friend did but I turned him down. Now that I know more about him on a different level, we have a lot of things in common. I am very attracted to his ambition, the fact that he is a great father to his child (he's a single father and his child lives with him), and he's a responsible adult. I could see myself with him, but I am so scared to proceed with this relationship because I don’t want anyone to get hurt. Aunt Pearl, are we wrong for "going there"? Should we go for it or stop it now while no one knows about this but us? And how should we go about exposing our relationship? In desperate need of some guidance! Signed Totally Confused Dear Totally Confused I don’t think you’re confused at all. I think you want to be confused about this situation because your confusion justifies it for you. You know that you’re dead wrong for even thinking about being with your ex-boyfriend’s ‘best friend’. Most men are very protective of their partners even past partners. While your ’ex’ might not care about your side of this, You’re still his ’ex’ and this line shouldn’t have never been crossed by you or the friend. There are many other people out there. Go out and find one of them and both of you take this secret to the grave! This Letter and many others are post at Moccamag.com. Please feel free to post your comments. If you have a question for Aunt Pearl, please send your letter to askauntpearl@moccamag.com
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Finding Love on your Smartphone Looking for a man? Gone are the days of getting dress up, applying your best cologne, hitting the latest bar. We now have the wonderful world of apps. With just a tap on your smartphone, thousands of possible mates are available for you to pick and choose from. Even specialty apps for finding people into what you’re into. So jump in and see who you can meet. Who knows? You might find a hot date or you might just find the love of your life. What are you waiting for? Here is a list of some of the more popular gay smartphone apps available to meet guys locally and internationally. All of these apps are GPS enabled, allowing you to see just how close your potential partner is.
Grindr. One of the largest
and most popular app for find-
ing gay men. No account
necessary, just launch the app
and view up to 100 guys. Current GRINDR has about 3.5 million+ users in 192+ countries.
Jack’d. One of the most popular alternatives to Grindr. Lists of favorites and followers. Current with about 1.7 million users, lots of filtering options; three public pics, two private pics) Match function allows you to view recommends matches for you with others.
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Scruff. Starting off being an app for big and burly love, it’s slowly expanding to a younger, more diverse crowd. Millions of users in over 180 countries on 6 continents.
The official Manhunt App lets you browse over 4 million gay/bi/curious men, find guys nearby and gives you access to your buddy list, track list and more.
PlanetRomeo. A gay owned and operated app. With a shuffle feature to quick scroll thru numerous profiles millions of profile are at your fingertips
Many more apps are out there for you to review and find the one that best suits your needs . So there’s no reason to be sleep alone tonight when love is just a smartphone touch away.
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nPEP and PREP It’s Saturday morning. You wake up from a night on the town. The drinks were flowing. You have a slight hangover. You remember enjoying yourself. But you can’t remember how you got home. But thankfully, you made it home safely. But you realize that you’re not the only one in your bed. Who is the person? You’re naked and they’re naked as well. But you don’t even remember meeting this person. How did they end up here in your bed naked? Now you realize that you and this stranger had sex. The questions really startup. Did we use protection? You check the trash for a condom or a condom wrapper. You don’t find any. You do see the open bottle of lube on your nightstand. Now you get scared. You wake up sleeping beauty and try to piece together the evening. He informs you that the two of you met in the parking lot after leaving the club. You talked a little and decided to end the evening at your place. Things got hot and heavy and the two of you had sex. There was no mention of condoms so he thought you was ok with going raw. He informs you that he is negative. You ask him does he always go bareback? He tells you not all the time but he doesn’t like using condoms. What do you do now? You have the option of nPEP(Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis).nPEP is a 28 day regime of antiviral HIV medications to reduce the risk of contracting HIV from an unprotected sexual encounter or exposure from intravenous drug usage. nPEP is recommended for exposures no greater than 72 hours old. It is a radical treatment but has been proven to drastically reduce the chances of contracting HIV. Rather than just waiting 6 months to a year to know if you’ve become infected. You now have an option to try and circumvent HIV. Those striving to remain HIV- now have another tool at their disposal. For people who want to combat the risk of HIV proactively there is also PreExposure Prophylaxis. PRe-Exposure Prophylaxis(PREP) is a daily regime of HIV medication taken to reduce the risk of contracting HIV. Because the only 100% safe form of protection is abstinence, PREP is an option for someone sexually active. While it is not risk-proof It has been shown to reduce sexual risk down to 97%. It is recommended to that a person on a PREP regime should use other forms of safe sex practices to further reduce the risk of contracting HIV. For more information, go to www.cdc.gov/hiv/prep or http://www.aids.gov/hivaids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/post-exposure-prophylaxis. 58
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Black Men and Raw Sex It is amazing to me that we are at the beginning of 2013, and that HIV infection rates in many major cities are on the rise. In major metropolitan areas like Atlanta and Washington, DC, HIV rates are rising but disproportionately larger numbers of African American men are being diagnosed. What is the reason for the significantly higher number within the African-American community. Is this increase due to AfricanAmerican men engaging in more sex than other races. No, this can’t be the reason. The reason for this increase has to directly be contributed to lower safe sex practices. But why would this be. People at much earlier ages are being exposed to safer sex information and resources than at any other time in history. I feel that there are 3 main things affecting the drastic increase in the infection rate. Many people see HIV as unavoidable. Many people have the experience of having friends and family members that are HIV positive. With such large numbers being report like 1 in every 4 African-American gay men in major cities being HIV positive Many feel that HIV will catch up with them someday HIV not being seen as the death sentence that it once was in the not so distant past. With the advances in HIV treatment,, many feel that being HIV positive in the same as having High blood pressure or being Diabetic. It is now seen as a manageable condition. Drug therapies have reduced the level of side effect the medication would have you experience in the past. Also, instead of taking a cocktail of multiple 60
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30 years ago, at the very beginning of the HIV epidemic, with no real treatment of the disease, almost anyone diagnosed with the disease was certain to die in a relatively short period of time from complications to that disease. As the years have pasted cocktails of a multitude of pills (with side effects that were sometimes worse that the actual disease) have been reduced to a one pill a day regimen with very few side effects and with supplements that help make you healthier, many HIV positive people actual are healthier and in better shape than their HIV negative counterparts. HIV has evolved from being a disease synonymous with cancer to being a manageable condition like hypertension or high cholesterol. I believe that this association has changed many peoples view of the disease from one of prevention to a level of acceptance that it is something manageable. Many young and older people see no need in fighting to prevent it and now see it just another step along the road of life. The commercialization of bareback sex At the beginning of the HIV epidemic, there was a massive push for condom use. You were bombarded with posters, banners and ads advocating safe sex. Every time you went out for a night on the town someone was handing you safe sex information packets with condoms . In recent years while the ads are still out there to be seen and people do still pass out the condom packs, there has been an ever increasing presence of people going bareback. When quizzed many more people admit to going bareback with people they have just recently met. Many more profiles have shown up on social sites like adam4adam and men4now that are not just open to bareback sex but are exclusively seeking it. And these same profiles state that the profile owner is HIV negative. To me, there is a serious disconnect there. How can you state to be HIV negative but actively engage in bareback sex? In the past there was an assumption that if someone asked to engage in bareback sex with you, many made the assumption that the person had to be HIV negative to be making that request. But the opposite has come to be my understanding. If someone asks you to engage in bareback sex and no discussion of HIV status has been made, the requester is assuming that the other party is already HIV positive.
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But simply asking someone their status should not be good enough if you‘re trying to maintain a HIV negative status. The assumption should always be that the person might be positive and you act accordingly. Most would never let a random stranger control other aspects of their life, so why would you have someone control your sexual health. Maybe it’s rather like playing Russian roulette. But people feel that they’re not playing with a 357 Magnum but rather a water gun. If you get shot, no real harm is done. People not seeing HIV as Avoidable or not worth the effort to avoid. As little as 10 years ago, HIV was the thing to avoid. Everything around you was telling you to do whatever you had to do to steer clear of the disease. Recently may feel that it is unavoidable and that its not worth the fight to maintain an HIV negative status. In this day and age, many more people are living with HIV, many at much younger ages. It’s amazing to see how many more people under the age of 21 have been diagnosed with HIV. Many who have not been diagnosed., assume that they are HIV positive but by not being tested they can claim to be HIV negative. I was recently speaking with a young man (age 22) who informed me that friends told him he should quit worrying about safe sex because he was much more likely to meet someone how was HIV positive are who didn’t know their hiv status than to meet someone who was hiv negative. This got me to
thinking. How true was this statement? Do people feel that their fighting a losing battle with HIV and have just given up. While this person has told me that he has not abandoned safe sex all together, he is more open to bareback sex because of that thought process. With some young people feeling that they are hopeless against acquiring HIV, many see safe sex as an option and not a requirement. There has to be a renewed charge to give everyone the information and hope necessary to protect themselves. With so many influences out there negatively affecting people’s decisions to practice safe sex, that has to be countered. This is one fight we can’t give up on. Mocca Magazine will strive to provide continuous information and support to make sure people are fully informed about HIV prevention and maintenance. Everyone should be given the tools necessary to make these life-altering decisions.
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Horoscopes Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19)
Taurus (Apr 20-May 20)
Love & Feelings — An Aries represents the beginning point of when a person becomes aware of his or herself. Arians can be selfabsorbed and innocently unaware of others’ feelings. They easily gain others’ interest and respect with their enthusiasm, but to be able to garner and maintain their support will require diplomacy, flexibility, tolerance, prudence, compassion and consideration. They endear themselves to others with their ability to make them laugh. As lovers, they can be passionate, warmhearted, ardent and generous with their affections. They enjoy the chase, finding the contest exciting, but after making a conquest, they may cool very quickly. Their best relationship will be with someone independent and self-assured, glamorous, charming, warm and dramatic, who thrives on the energy of love and excitement. Sexual Behaviors & Performance — Sexually, Aries tend to be tops. Aries Tops With Aries that sexually tend to be tops is like playing croquet with live bombs — never knowing what is going to happen! Never expect Aries who are tops to wait for you to be ready, as your clothes will be ripped off when they are ready to go. Never tease a top Aries or you better be ready to deliver. Fond of slave master games top Aries likes it rough and they like to explore, so be ready to go where no one has gone before! Their favorite sex position is missionary, fast and furious. Aries Bottoms Aries bottoms are wildly sensual, passionate and adventurous. They will have sex anywhere. They know what they want — intense and frequent sex! Bottom Aries have a need for complete control, but they also fall in love with love. As a mate, they are ardent, loyal, sentimental, and earthly. Bottom Aries biggest thrill is to tickle and their favorite sex position is on their knees with their sexual partner standing in front of them.
Love & Feelings — They are normally sincere, genuinely sympathetic, charming, easygoing and amusing with a comforting, earthy sense of humor. They create an aura of relaxation around them that others respond to with warmth, but their initial response to love is reserved and cautious. Taureans need to know where they stand before letting their guard down. They respond to someone who’s attractive, neat, health conscious, modest, reliable, discreet, efficient, affectionate, loyal, helpful and thrifty. They could meet their type in cafés, restaurants, public gardens, libraries or at crafts fairs, produce markets, dairy farms. Sexual Behaviors & Performance — Sexually, Taureans tend to be tops. Taurean Tops They prefer it slow and easy. They will not be a guide to the exotic unknown, but what they do sexually they do it beautifully. Taurean tops are great partners to have around for long and luxurious oral sex, but they may tend to wander if their needs are not substantially fulfilled. Their erogenous zone: gently and slowly kiss and bite the back of their neck. Taurean Bottoms They expect their sexual partner to be kind and patient and to make love to them by the book. They like to be pleased by sex, but don’t look for unusual approaches. They are demanding lovers and leave their sexual partners breathless. They also have a need for oral gratification. Their most likely kink biting and sucking on toes, one by one.
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Horoscopes Gemini (May 20-Jun 21)
Cancer (Jun 22-Jul 22)
Love & Feelings — Their nature is to be enthusiastically sociable, and it is easy to mix with people, because of their inherent proclivity for light conversation and humor. Gemini initial attraction toward others is based on mental compatibility. Romance, affection and sexual expression come after they’ve found intellectual sympathy and satisfaction. They love romance, but approach it mentally, not emotionally. They’re fond of exchanging verbal expressions of love and, in addition to enjoying passionate phone calls, they may write poetry or send frequent greeting cards. Gemini would do best with someone of good social standing who is diplomatic, cooperative, affectionate, charming, artistic and well balanced
Love & Feelings — On good days, they’re naturally inclined toward fun and leisure, and attract others with their dry wit and pronounced sense of humor. They have a knack for making others feel right at home, because they enjoy nurturing and catering to their needs. Their ideal relationship is based on mutual needs and strong values. Cancers require loyalty, devotion, trust and sympathy, and want someone who’s passionate, intense, energetic, soulful and positive. Timid by nature, they are not aggressive in their approach to love. They send out vibrations of feelings to attract their intended, who they prefer is receptive on a psychic level.
Sexual Behaviors & Performance — Sexually, Geminis tend to be versatile.
Top Cancers Their most surprising technique: is doing it with no hands. Top Cancers have a need for constant encouragement and if gotten, they will be even better tops. Both patient and aggressive, they will often begin somewhere other than the bed. Top Cancers like to be in command, and they are masters at foreplay using their fingers to satisfy. Top Cancers may give their partners one of the best orgasms they have ever had. Their favorite position: if it’s sexual, it’s their favorite!
Top Geminis They like it with the light on in front of the mirror. They can work any sexual partner into the mood because they know exactly how to evoke the right responses. Oral sex may not be their favorite pastime, but they will take their time with other preliminaries. Top Geminis tend to be fast and furious, more concerned with satisfying themselves than their partner, but they are more adequate in area of sex that are often neglected by others. Top Geminis can tell their partner exactly what they want to hear. Their erogenous zone: is getting licked up the arm. Bottom Geminis Often the aggressors, they are never embarrassed by their behavior because the never adhere to any standards except their own main requirement: a partner that knows how not to rush. Geminis are good bottoms, but even in a sexual encounter they look for a combination of practicality and romance. They will want to talk to their partner and tumble with them! Bottom Geminis are not overly fond of oral sex, but their favorite gadget is a vibrating dildo.
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Sexual Behaviors & Performance — Sexually, Cancers tend to be bottoms.
Bottom Cancers They will never make the first move, but they can be great sexual partners because they are capable of intense sexuality. They will reciprocate passion with fervor and stimulate their partners to their best performance. On their own time, they have a fondness for masturbation. Their favorite position is on all fours with a partner behind. They may become slaves to sexual pleasure!
Horoscopes Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22)
Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)
Love & Feelings — When they’re truly their `Highness,’ they’re noble, generous, caring, open, loving and sympathetic. They can inspire others with their wit and humor and offer wise counsel based on their experiences. The romantic personified, they’re intent on exploring every facet of love. Leos like romantic novels and dream of honeymoons, meeting a distant lover, or engaging someone of foreign birth, but it’s hard for them to focus on one person. Someone generous, optimistic, philosophical, versatile, sporty, romantic, and open-minded could capture their undivided attention. Sexual Behaviors & Performance — Sexually, Leos tend to be tops. Top Leos They simply brush aside rules and conventions. One important rule to remember about top Leos is: Never tease! Their endurance as tops is remarkable and they have a great appetite for sex. They like their partners to be submissive and oral sex is acceptable as long as they are on the receiving end. Top Leos thrive knowing how much they are satisfying their sexual partners. Their favorite sexual position is being on top with their partner facing away so they can watch all the action. Bottom Leos Sleek, enticing and lazy! Whatever bottom Leos want, they will get! Intensively responsive and there are bed partners who have scars to prove it. Their need to show off leads them to prefer the top, but a Leos who are sexually bottoms would rather be pleased with someone on top doing all the work, so they can look up and admire their partner’s beauty. Bottom Leos adopt the attitude of: Get me off then get the hell off of me!
Love & Feelings — Virgos forte is small talk. They are playfully sarcastic, helpful and generous with advice, and they’re at their best when they’re tolerant, sympathetic and easygoing. However, with their need for privacy, they can be somewhat loners. They’re prudent about love and approach it with their head. They want it to fit into a schedule or program and to be orderly, emphasizing stability and security. Their ideal in a romantic relationship is someone who’s mature, conservative, responsible, well established, practical and organized. Sexual Behaviors & Performance Sexually, Virgos tend to be versatile. Virgo Tops They are shy to make a proposal. They will most likely bring pajamas and a toothbrush. They like to talk about how their partners like it and having talked about it, they will key in on the right erotic response. Top Virgos are not the most imaginative in sex, but they are hard workers and always open to suggestions. Their secret live can be obsessed with pornography and their erogenous zone is their butts. Virgo Bottoms They have no illusions about sex and wish everyone would stop magnifying its importance. They prefer a partner who will wait for the relationship to develop to the point where sex is inevitable. They love mutual masturbation and enjoy a little punishment. Their partners grace and modesty is a great turn on. Bottom Virgos become artists at pleasing their sexual partners. Their favorite kink: can’t truly enjoy it unless it’s a threesome.
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Horoscopes Libra (Sep 23-Oct22) Love & Feelings Libras love to socialize and can be quite popular, because of their goodhumored, gracious, sympathetic nature. They are not interested in superficial acquaintances and may be cautious in love and romance. They’ll establish friendship first and weed out those who don’t meet their intellectual standards. Libras want to share a relationship with someone who’s romantic, humanitarian, independent, idealistic, unbiased, spontaneous, inventive, sociable and insightful. A partner will enjoy sharing in unconventional entertainment with a Libra and friends. Sexual Behaviors & Performance Sexually, Libras tend to be bottoms. Top Libras They look for the whole experience, not just a tumble between the sheets. They definitely have a kinky side. They are voyeurs and love threesomes. Top Libras have the patience needed to satisfy even more than two partners. They like sexual partners who can be playful and have a sense of humor. Their erogenous zone is feeling hard nipples rubbed on their back and butts. Bottom Libras Drama is the keyword to set the stage for sex. Bottom Libras have an instinct for exhibitionism. They feel that their body was made to be seen and admired. Bottom Libras feel that seduction is an art, not an assault. When approached the right way, they find it easy to say yes to almost anything. Anal penetration gives them a mind blowing orgasm and they like any position as long as they buttocks are exposed.
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Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21) Love & Feelings Scorpios are secretive and don’t establish bonds until they’re sure of others’ trustworthiness. Then, they loosen up and reveal their keen insight and fine sense of humor. They approach love emotionally and dream of fairy tale romance. They want to be with someone who’s artistic, spiritual, inspiring, helpful, peaceful, idealistic, refined and perceptive. Sexual Behaviors & Performance Sexually, Scorpios tend to be tops. Top Scorpios They are lustful sexy animals. They enjoy biting and sucking and they are masters at oral sex. Inflicting pain turns them on, so their partners shouldn’t be surprised if their nipples get pinched. They like sex in the water, but almost prefer sex on wood tables, hard floors or satin and silk. Their erogenous zones: gently touching the neck and ears and that will get them going. Bottom Scorpios They are inquisitive and experimental. Bottom Scorpios know that eroticism consists more than the physical act of lovemaking. They tend to look proper in public and behave like whores in the bedroom. Controlling orgasm is very important and will try anything to help their partner maintain their rhythm. They never take no for an answer and if interested in someone, they will pursue them with determination and guile. They love lubricant gels and vibrators.
Horoscopes Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21)
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19)
Love & Feelings — Their frank honesty, wisdom and sincerity makes them great counselors, but they most enjoy being able to talk with others of equal or greater brain power, regardless of who they are. Sagittarius’ love for diversity extends to romance. They’re nervous about commitment. They want to be with someone who’s pioneering, courageous, exciting, enthusiastic and up-to-speed intellectually and energetically.
Love & Feelings — Capricorns present an appearance of dignity and protect themselves from the emotional pain of criticism by maintaining their distance and keeping their own counsel. When they’re sure of a person’s approval, they’ll drop their guard and be very witty, dispensing humor with a provocative edge. They enjoy entertaining on a grand scale and prefer cultivating relationships with people of high social standing who will boost their prestige. They desire a down-to -earth type who’s reliable, compassionate, loyal, patient, trustworthy, industrious and shares their material ambitions and love of social status. Sexual Behaviors & Performance Sexually, Capricorns tend to be bottoms. Tops Capricorns Sex evokes the best they can offer. They are planners and schemers. They prefer partners that know what Capricorns enjoy and expect them to be willing and ready whenever they want to. Top Capricorns have the endurance of marathon runners. During sex they will hold off until their partner is ready to scream. Their sexual positions: Anything anal, for they love to give and receive anal pleasure. Bottom Capricorns They don’t need much foreplay they can go from zero to WOW in nothing flat. They are not interested in exotic variation, only in staying power. Since they like to dominate, they like to be with their legs on each side of their partner to set a rhythm and please themselves. Once into the rhythm, sex becomes a wild contest with orgasm being the prize. Bottom Capricorns are most great sex mates for multiple orgasms. They definitely enjoy screaming and scratching.
Sexual Behaviors & Performance Sexually, Sagittareans tend to be versatile. Sagittarean Tops Sex is rarely an intense experience with them, they often reach orgasm too quickly, however they will be the first to try a new position. Sagittarean tops are masters at giving erotic massages – both oral and manual. Their tongue can be a wicked instrument and when combined with lips they are able to provide undescribable pleasure. Sagittarean Bottoms Trying new things and new places enchants the wanderlust in Sagittarean bottoms. They like the outdoors, freaking out if you are inside a tent or camper. They like to tease their partner orally to the point of losing control. They usually don’t mind if their partner reaches orgasm before they do, as they are good at recharging them and going for seconds. They are generous and accepting lovers and thrive in becoming experts at satisfying. Their favorite sexual position: all as long as it’s naked.
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Horoscopes Aquarius(Jan 20-Feb 18)
Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)
Love & Feelings — Aquarians can quickly assess a person’s character, because outer appearances don’t impress them. Openminded, they take to strangers easily, but have to be careful of others playing on their sympathy. They approach love with their head, are turned on by mental stimulation, and seek to experience a mind-meld with a lover. They can be fickle, flirtatious, indecisive and double-dealing, and they prefer affairs to commitments, but they could vow loyalty if they meet a compatible communicator with a sunny disposition who’s glamorous, noble and ardent. Sexual Behaviors & Performance Sexually, Aquareans tend to be tops. Aquarean Tops They never treat their partners like sex objects and prefer a variety of foreplay before getting down to it. They might need a jump start, but once their engine is started, they are free and inventive with amazing persistence. They are likely to give their partner an orgasm before their have one themselves. Aquarean tops usually ensure orgasms twice: once orally and once genitally. Their favorite position is 69 and they love being in charge behind someone leaning forward. Aquarean Bottoms They are slow starters; they idealize love and encompass it with tenderness. Once aroused though, anything goes! Aquarean bottoms are extremely imaginative and like trying new things. There is nothing in any sex manual that they will not try. They believe that anything that increases their partners’ pleasure is worthwhile. Their favorite sexual position is standing up, preferably in the water.
Love & Feelings — Pisces are the most romantic and loving sign of the zodiac, and approach love emotionally, seeking a relationship based on security, comfort and nurturing. They often link love and procreation. They admire people who are receptive, industrious, conscientious, economical, domestic, sociable, sympathetic and protective. A Pisces best friend might introduce them to their type. Sexual Behaviors & Performance Sexually, Pisces, tend to be versatile. Top Pisces They take the lead in sex and get impatient if they don’t get a swift response. They are very indifferent to sexual restrictions, both moral and legal. They prefer partners with tremendous sexual craving. They enjoy sex in a chair and they like to be submissive having their sex partner do all the work. Top Pisces become addicts to anything that will give pleasure and release. Bottom Pisces They always make the right moves; say the right things and create the right ambiance. They are sexually liberated and enjoy a wide range of eroticism. If their partner’s fantasies coincide with theirs, the action can be really hot! They seldom say no to anything their sexual partners suggest. Their favorite places are in a waterbed or a hot tub.
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Club Listings ALABAMA Montgomery FAT BOY’S FOLLIES 215 N Court St, Montgomery, AL 36104
Mobile B BOBS 213 Conti St. Langston’s Mobile,AL 36602 Phone: 251-433-2262
Arizona Phoenix INCOGNITO 2424 E Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phone: 602-955-9805
California Los Angeles Metro Circus 6655 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038 Club Metro @ The Factory Ultra Suede, 661 Robertson Blvd West Hollywood ,CA 90056 Phone: 323-769-6333
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Factory 652 N Lapeer Drive West Hollywood, CA 90069 Phone: 310-659-4551 Faultline 4216 Melrose Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90029 Phone: 323-660-0889 ANNEX 835 S La Brea Ave Inglewood ,CA 90301 Phone: 310-671-7323 Club Seduction@The El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Phone: 818-633-3056 Metro @Here Lounge, 696 Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 70069 Phone: 323-769-6333 Hamburger Mary’s Long Beach 740 East Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802 Phone: 562-436-7900
Oakland Club Rimshot @ Bench & Bar 2111 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: 510-444-2266
Club 21 2111 Franklin Street Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: 510-268-9425 ALIBI EAST/BACK ALLEY 225 S San Antonio Ave Pomona, CA 91766 Phone: 909-623-9422
San Diego BRASS RAIL 3796 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA,92103 Phone: 619-298-2233
San Francisco Blackout 525 Harrison St San Francisco, CA Phone: 415-263-6923 CLUB RED @ BLONDIES 540 Valencia San Francisco, CA 94110 Phone: 415-339-8310
Colorado Denver Tracks Nightclub/ Cream Fridays 3500 Walnut St Denver, CO 80205 Phone: 303-863-7326
District of
Florida
Columbia Fort Lauderdale Washington DC Bachelor’s Mill 1104 8th Street SE Washington, DC 20003 Phone: 202-546-5979 Club Aqua 1818 New York Ave. Washington, DC Club Fusion (inside Club Quest) 1368 H St NE 2nd floor, Washington DC, 20002 Phone: 202 471-0772 Club Muse 717 16th Street NW Washington, DC DEEP END @ ANDALU 1214 18th St, NW, Washington DC, 20036 Phone: 202-785-2922 Delta Elite 3734 10th Street NE Washington, DC 20017 Phone: 202-529-0626 FIREPLACE 2151 P St NW, Washington DC, 20037 Phone: 202-293-1293
Bill’s Filling Station 1243 Ne 11th Ave Ft. Lauderdale Fl Phone: 954-525-9403 Boardwalk 1721 N Andrews Ave Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 Phone: 954-463-6969 Boom 2232 Wilton Dr Ft Lauderdale FL, 33305 Phone: 954-630-3556 Boy Bar 1220 Normandy Dr . Miami Beach FL 33141 Phone:305-864-2697 Coliseum 2520 S Miami Rd Ft Lauderdale FL, 33316 Phone: (954) 832-0100 Georgie ’s Alibi 2266 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors FL, 33305 Phone: 954-565-2526 J’s (Women’s Bar) 2780 Davie Blvd Ft. Lauderdale Fl Phone: 954-581-8400 Johnny`s 1116 E Broward Blvd Ft Lauderdale FL 33301 Phone: 954-522-5931
New Moon 2440 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Phone: (954) 563-7660 Ramrod (Leather /Levi/ Uniform) 1508 NE 4th Ave Ft Lauderdale FL Phone: 954-763-8219 Torpedo 2829 W Broward Blvd Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312 Phone: 954-587-2500 Trixies 600 S Dixie Highway Hollywood Fl Phone: 954-923-9322 Voodoo Lounge 111 SW 2nd Ave Ft Lauderdale FL, 33301 Phone: 954-522-0733
Jacksonville InCahoots Nightclub, 711 Edison Ave, Jacksonville FL, 32204 Phone: 904-353-6316
Madeira Backroom Bar 14601 Gulf Blvd Madeira Beach FL, Phone: (727) 392-2814
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Miami
Orlando
Azucar 2301 SW 32nd Ave Miami Phone:305-441-6974 Cameo 1445 Washington Ave Miami Beach FL, 33139 Phone: (305) 532-2667 Club Boi 1060 N W 79th St Miami FL, 33147 Phone: 305-836-8995 J’s Bar 2780 Davie Blvd Miami FL, 33312 Phone: 954-581-840 Jamboree 7005 Biscayne Blvd Miami Laundry Bar 721 N Lincoln Lane Miami Beach FL, 33139 Phone: (305) 531-7700 Palace Food Bar 1200 Ocean Dr Miami Beach FL Phone: 305-531-7234 Twist 1057 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL Phone: 305-53-TWIST Score 727 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL Phone:305-535-1111
Parliament House Resort, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida 32805 - Phone: 407-425-7571. Southern Nights 375 S Brumby Ave Orlando, FL Phone:
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Tallahassee Brothers Nightclub 926 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32303 850-386-2399
Tampa Azalea Lounge 1502 N Florida Ave Tampa, FL Phone: 813-228-0139 Baxters 1519 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa FL Phone: 813-258-8830 Cityside Lounge 3703 Henderson Blvd Tampa FL G Bar 1401 E 7th Ave Ybor City FL Phone:813-247-1016
Keith’s 14905 N. Nebraska Ave Tampa FL The Male Room 4502 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa FL Midtown Tavern 9002 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL Phone: 813-915-0819 Radar 4202 W Cayuga Ave Tampa, FL Rainbow Cabaret 4421 N Hubert Ave Tampa, FL, 33614 Phone: 813-877-7585 Valentine’s Nightclub 7522 N Armenia Ave Tampa FL Phone: 813-936-1999
Georgia Atlanta 595 North 595 North Ave Atlanta, GA BULLDOGS 893 Peachtree St. Atlanta GA 30309 Phone: 404-872-3025 Club Rain 448 Ralph David Abernathy Atlanta, GA 30312
Atlanta cont. Club Rain 448 Ralph David Abernathy Atlanta, GA 30312 Cream Ultra Lounge 3249 Buford Hwy Atlanta, GA 30329 First Fridays at Cantina 3280 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA Finns 84 12th Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Le Buzz, 585 Franklin Rd, Atlanta GA, 30342-2778 Phone: 770-424-1337 Mixx 1492B Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30309 Phase One 4933 Memorial Drive Stone Mountain, GA 3 Rush Lounge 2715 Buford Hwy. Atlanta, GA 30329 Scorecards 1371 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033 Third Saturdays at AJA 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA XS Ultra Lounge 708 Spring St
Iowa Des Moines BLAZING SADDLES 416 E 5th S Des Moines, IA, 50309 Phone: 515-246-1299
Illinois
ROSCOE’S TAVERN AND CAFÉ 3356 N Halsted St, Chicago IL, 60657 Phone: 773-281-3355 TASTE 6331 S Lowe St Chicago IL, 60621 Phone: 708-802-1705
Chicago
Kansas
BERLIN 954 W Belmont Chicago IL, 60657 Phone: 773-348-4975 Urbano At Evergreen 809 West Evergreen Chicago, IL GENTRY ON HALSTED 3320 N Halsted St, Chicago IL 60657 GENTRY ON STATE 440 N. State St Chicago, IL, 60611 Phone: 312-836-0933 Little Jim’s 3501 N Halsted Chicago IL, 60657 Phone: 773-871-6116 PENTHOUSE SUNDAYS @ Club 720 720 N. Wells St Chicago IL Phone: 312-787-8720
Wichita Club Glazier 2828 E 31St South Wichita KS, 67216 OUR FANTASY 3201 S Hillside Wichita KS, 67216 Phone: 316-682-5494
Louisiana New Orleans Fusion’s 2004 AP Tureaud Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70116 Phone: 504301-5121 OZ 800 Bourbon St New Orleans LA, 70116 504-593-9491 PARADE DISCO 801 Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: 504-529-2107
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Maryland Baltimore HIPPO, 1 W Eager St, Baltimore MD, 21201 Phone: 410-547-0069 PARADOX 1310 Russell St Baltimore MD 21230 Phone: 410-837-9110
Magnolia ’s 5 S Vandeventer St, St. Louis, MO, 63108 Phone: 314-652-6500
New York New York City
Boysroom 211 Ave A New York NY Phone:212-995-8664 Michigan Club Channel Detroit 860 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn, NY MENJOS Club Langston 928 W McNichols 1073 Atlantic Ave Detroit MI, 48203 Brooklyn, NY 11238 Phone: 313-863-3934 Phone: 718-622-5183 OFF BROADWAY EAST Club Rush 12215 Harper 579 6th Ave Detroit, MI, 48213 New York NY Phone: 313-526-8401 Element Woodward ’s Cocktail 225 E Houston St Bar New York NY 6426 Woodward Ave ESCUELITA Detroit MI 301 W 39th St Phone: 313-872-0166 New York NY, 10018 Phone: 212-631-0588 www.escuelita.com G Lounge St. Louis 223 W 19th St, New York FACES, 130 N 4th St NY East St. Louis, MO Phone: 212-929-1085 62201 Groove Phone: 618-271-7410 125 W Macdougall (7 W 3rd),
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New York NY Phone: (212) 254-9393 Krash 555 W 33rd St. Btw. 10&11 Ave, New York NY, 10010 Phone: (917) 560-8024 Long Island Eagle 94 N Clinton Ave. Bayshore, NY, 01706 Phone: 631-968-2750 LUKE AND LEROY 21 7th Ave S, New York NY,10014 Phone: (212) 645-0004 NO Parking Bar 4168 Broadway @177th St. New York ,NY Phone: (212) 923-8700 MONSTER 80 Grove St, New York NY, 10014 Phone: 212-924-3558 Oscar Wilde 221 E 58th St, New York NY,10022 Phone: 212-355-3395 SplashBar 50 West 17th Street New York, NY 10011
New York City cont. Stereo 555 W 33rd St New York NY Therapy 348 W 52nd St New York NY, 10019 Phone: 212-397-1700
Ohio Cincinnati The Dock 603 W Pete Rose Way Cincinnati OH 45202 Phone: 513-241-5623
Columbus Traxx Columbus 50 Long Street Columbus, OH43215
Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Pegasus Lounge 818 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA15222 Phone: (412) 281-2131
Texas Austin CHARLIES 1301 Lavaca St, Austin TX, 78711 Phone: 512-474-6481
Dallas Havana Nites 4006 Cedar Springs, Dallas,TX 75219 Phone: 214-526-9494 Club 20/20 2020 Leland, Houston TX, 77003 Phone: 713-227-9667 The Brick 2525 Wycliff Ave #120 Dallas, TX 75219 Houston Bartini 1318 Westheimer Houston TX Phone; 832-443-1016
Virginia Richmond CLUB COLOURS 536 N Harrison St Richmond, VA, 23220
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