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I remember my first cigarette like it was yesterday. I was 12 years old and not what you would have called one of the cool kids. One day, hanging out with my cousins, the oldest pulled a pack of smokes out of his 14 year-old pocket and passed one to each of us. After a few cautious puffcoughs, I took that first real drag and by the time I butted it out on the ground, I had become cool. Now let’s look at this clearly. This was in 1978. People openly smoked on television as if it was the swanky, fashionable thing to do. In junior high school, being one of the cool kids who smoked far outweighed the fact that I was a band, drama and chorus nerd. Think about it. I had somehow managed to be both Molly Ringwald and Judd Hirsh in The Breakfast Club. At the time, it was quite the charmed life for an overweight, budding lesbian with a perm, from a lower-middle class, single parent household. Fast-forward two or three decades and suddenly the cool smokers are being treated like secondclass citizens. Smoke wherever you like became smoking sections became, “No smoking within 50 feet of entrance.” The tens of thousands of deaths from smoking and second-hand smoke had created an atmosphere where those who still chose to smoke were met with angry glares and that ridiculous fake choking thing. That’s right about the time when my family began to hock me to quit. “When are you going to quit smoking?” one of them would ask. At the beginning I would just say, “I don’t know.” Then after about the 50th time I began bitterly responding, “I’m not. Please remember to bury me with a carton.” It took until about a year ago for me to finally say, “Not a minute before I am truly ready to quit, and I am not. I have no desire to quit now and I don’t know if I ever will.” That was the last time I was asked. On June 6, 2013, almost 35 years to that day of that first cigarette, I went out on a whim to get one of those electronic vaporizer cigarettes. Since we had given up smoking in the house when the baby came to live with us that previous August, I got it so that I could “smoke” at my computer late at night or in a hotel room when we went on trips, or in any number of other situations where lighting up a cigarette wasn’t an option. Not only did I have no desire to quit smoking, I had found a way to double my smoking pleasure. That night, I chose to just use the vaporizer so I could see if I liked it. I vaped all evening and then had a real smoke on the balcony before I went to bed. Turned out, that was my last cigarette. A week later, my 35 year smoker’s cough was completely gone. I mean completely. This little tube containing a flavored, colorless, odorless liquid, which turned into water vapor upon exhale, ended my pack-plus a day cigarette smoking career and very likely saved my life. And in the last six months, I have referred countless smoker friends, restaurant and retail workers, who have also made the life-changing switch. Today, in a final official act Mayor Bloomberg of New York signed a ban on the indoor use of ecigarettes. Why? Because there is no evidence that this exhaled water vapor is not dangerous. Here’s what I know. My lungs, for the first time in 35 years are clear. No one, and I mean no one coughs or is physically bothered by me vaping in the room. My assistant, who is viciously allergic to cigarette smoke has no reaction whatsoever when I vape right next to her. My mom doesn’t even do the fake choking thing anymore. Tens of thousands of people are still dying from the effects of alcohol, either by direct ingestion or from exposure to a drunken idiot behind the wheel or on a rampage. Something with factual, tangible evidence of being dangerous is totally okay to do in a public place, but let’s make sure those people getting drunk in that bar don’t have to be around water vapor. Now, even the vapers are becoming second-class citizens. I’m shaking my head, people. I’m shaking my tobacco-free head. Meanwhile, Robin Roberts came out! That’s some frigging stellar news out of the Big Apple. We’ll talk more about that very soon. See you next month.
Tina Sordellini Managing Executive Editor
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MULTIMEDIA
with Marissa Cohen
Take a “holiday” and visit the extraordinary world of Grammy and Tony Award winner Jennifer Holliday, as the ultimate Dreamgirl returns with her first solo album in over two decades, The Song Is You. Jennifer Holliday, one of the world’s most stunning and recognizable figures ever to be on Broadway, has appeared on major soundtracks and collaborated with legends such as Barbra Streisand and Paul Simon. Available on January 21.
That Girl, the debut solo album from country star Jennifer Nettles promises to be a fantastic edition to her already amazing career. That Girl features eleven tracks, including a cover of Bob Seger’s “Like a Rock.” While she’s best known as the lead vocalist of the Grammy Award winning duo, Sugarland, she’s also fronted two Atlantabased bands: Soul Miner’s Daughter and The Jennifer Nettles Band. Hits the shelves on January 14.
In ABC’s Killer Women, Molly Parker (Tricia Helfer) is a rough Texas Ranger who’s not scared to break some rules to get the job done. Although she’s up against those who want to see her fail, she’s got support in the form of boss Luis Zea, her loving brother Billy and sister-in-law Becca (Marta Milans), not to mention sexy DEA agent Dan Winston. Premieres January 7 at 10pm.
Intelligence, CBS’s latest sci-fi/drama thriller about Gabriel (Josh Holloway), an intelligence operative with a microchip implanted in his brain. Protecting Gabriel are two women: Lillian Strand (a luminous Marg Helgenberger), the Director of Gabriel’s missions and Riley Neal (Once Upon a Time’s Meghan Ory), a tough Secret Service agent who must curb Gabriel’s sometimes reckless behavior. Premieres January 7 at 9pm.
Margarita, new from Wolfe Video, tells the story of an undocumented nanny Mexican nanny, Margarita (Nicola Correia Damude), her commitment-phobe girlfriend Jane (Chrstine Horne, Tru Love) and employers who may be about to fire her… and the wife is feeling a little bi-curious. Margarita is romantic, funny and charming, the latest from the directors of the lesbian drama Finn’s Girl. With Patrick McKenna and Maya Ritter. Available now on DVD.
20 Feet from Stardom gives us an inside look into the backup vocalists who are unsung heroes in the music world, but are unknowns to the rest of the world. Darlene Love was the uncredited voice behind some of Phil Spector’s best 1960s productions, while Merry Clayton lent her voice to the Rolling Stones, and Lisa Fischer appeared on albums by Sting and Tina Turner. With Judith Hill. On DVD January 14.
NOT TO BE MISSED: The 40th Annual People’s Choice Awards, hosted by 2 Broke Girls’ Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs. Special guest performances by SARA BAREILLES and many more! Airs January 9 at 9pm on CBS. SHE - 10 - 01/14
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JANUARY
New mexico: Same-Sex Couples Will Add Over $20 Million to State’s Economy Associated Press/Juan Carlos Llorca
The New Mexico Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage constitutional on Thursday, December 19, 2013. According to a study released by Erin Fitzgerald, Williams Institute public policy research fellow and Steven Homer, Senior Lecturer at the University of New Mexico School Of Law, same-sex marriage in New Mexico will bring an estimated $20.4 million to the state economy over the first three years. “State and local taxes, tourism spending and direct spending on weddings would see tremendous increases, and the increased demand for wedding related services would also create new jobs in the state,” said Fitzgerald. Based on the most recent U.S. Census, there are currently 5,825 same-sex couples living in New Mexico. An estimated 2,913 (50 percent) of those couples would marry in the first three years, according to the pattern that has been observed in Massachusetts, which has had marriage equality since 2004, and elsewhere. New Mexico would have the following estimated impacts over the next three years: • Direct spending by resident same-sex couples on their weddings combined with out-ofstate tourism dollars will boost New Mexico’s economy by approximately $20.4 million.
• This spending will also generate state and local sales tax revenues of $1.48 million. • Direct spending on weddings by same-sex couples will create and sustain over 318 new jobs in New Mexico. • New Mexico’s income tax revenue would see an increase from $344,481 – $745,883. • The net impact of these effects will be a positive impact of $2.5 – $3.7 million on the state budget. This report does not include spending estimates for out-of-state same-sex couples that might travel to New Mexico to marry. New Mexico is likely to experience a large number of couples traveling from its bordering states because none of those states currently offer marriage to same-sex couples.
2013: The Single Largest Granting of Rights to Lesbian and Gay Couples in History There is no doubt 2013 is the year of greatest accomplishments for the LGBT movement. From marriage equality victories in 10 states—Maryland (Jan. 1), California (Jun. 28), Delaware (Jul. 1), Rhode Island (Aug. 1), Minnesota (Aug. 1), New Jersey (Oct. 21), Hawaii (Dec. 2), Illinois (law will take effect June 1, 2014), New Mexico (Dec. 19), and Utah (Dec. 23)—to the red logo
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campaign that made Facebook history, from the U.S. Senate vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to a meteoric rise in public opinion, we made extraordinary gains in the fight for equality for LGBT people. These are just some of the unprecedented number of milestones in the Year of Greatest LGBT Accomplishments. See more at www.hrc.org/bestof2013
January 1, 1957—United Kingdom’s Sexual Offences Act Becomes Law. January 1, 1973—Foundation of Naiad Press, one of the first publishing companies dedicated to lesbian literature. Founded by partners Barbara Grier and Donna McBride with headquarters in Tallahassee, Florida. January 1, 1988—Canada Decriminalizes Sex Practices Between Consenting Adults. January 1, 2010—Same-sex marriage becomes legal in New Hampshire replacing civil unions. January 1, 2013—A majority of Maryland voters approved The Civil Marriage Protection Act on Nov. 6, 2012 and it went into effect on January 1. January 12, 1939—Thompson v. Aldredge Dismisses Sodomy Charges Against Lesbians. The Georgia Supreme Court found that the definition of “sodomy” as outlined in Georgia state law cannot be applied to sex between women. January 12, 2000—United Kingdom Lifts Ban on Gays and Lesbians in the Military. January 21, 1989—Death of Transgender Jazz Musician Billy Lee Tipton. Born Dorothy Lucille Tipton, Actually, he was suffering from a hemorrhaging peptic ulcer. He died at 74. January 21, 1993—Melissa Etheridge came out publicly as a lesbian at the Triangle Ball, a gay celebration of President Bill Clinton’s first inauguration. January 25, 1892—Alice Mitchell, 19, cut the throat of her lover, 17-year-old Freda Ward. Mitchell was found insane by means of a jury inquisition and placed in a psychiatric hospital until her death in 1898.The case received unprecedented media coverage and drew discussion of lesbianism into public light. January, 1976—The Consenting Adult Sex Bill passed in California in 1975 and became effective the following year. That bill repealed the sodomy law in California and made gay sex legal for the first time. January, 1986—LGBT South Asian Newsletter Trikone Begins Publication. January, 2006—Elsa Patria Jimenez Flores is the first open lesbian elected to the Mexican Senate. Sources: Historic Calendar Project, Wikipedia, Library of Congress, Gay and Lesbian Issues.
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Gay Games accepting applications for participant scholarships
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January 7 • 8pm BB&T Center • 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise, FL The Wizard of Oz
The 2014 Gay Games is announcing a participation scholarship for those who wish to be part of the event but don’t have the financial means to attend. There are a limited number of scholarships available, ranging in estimated value from $750 to $1,350. The scholarships will be given out based on financial need. What will the participation scholarships cover?
Gay Games participation scholarships can be applied to the costs of General registration fees for the 2014 Gay Games, Transportation to and from host cities Cleveland+Akron, Housing and Registration fees for one (1) sport or cultural event. Who is eligible to apply?
The Gay Games are open to everyone over the age of 18 by Aug. 9, 2014, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, transgender status, religion,
nationality, political convictions, age, physical condition or athletic ability. You don’t have to be good. You don’t have to be gay. You just have to be at least 18. The scholarship is open to eligible participants who reside in the United States.
January 7 - 19 Broward Center of Performing Arts 201 SW 5 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL browardcenter.org
Interested parties can download the application online at bit.ly/GG9ScholarApp. The deadline to apply is 15 Feb. 2014. Those awarded scholarships will be notified by 1 April 2014. The Federation of Gay Games, which is the sanctioning body of the Gay Games, has its own participation scholarship program for participants outside the United States. It is reviewing applications now and plans to announce the recipients in early 2014. The 2014 Gay Games are presented by the Cleveland Foundation and will take place in Cleveland+Akron, Ohio August 9-16, 2014.
January 10 - 12 • The Coliseum 535 4th Ave. North • St. Petersburg, FL
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Warhol Exhibit at the Dali in st. pete Opens this Month The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, FL announces the debut of “Warhol: Art. Fame. Mortality.” which will open Saturday, January 18 and will run through April 27, 2014. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1928, Andy Warhol was one of the American artists most influenced by the legacy and model of Salvador Dalí. In the 1950s-70s, both Warhol and Dalí were highly visible in the New York art world. This was the period when Warhol was most productive and where he gained the most notoriety. “Warhol: Art. Fame. Mortality.” explores how Warhol learned from Dalí’s public visibility and was equally attuned to the images derived from mass culture. “Warhol: Art. Fame. Mortality.” considers Warhol’s little commented on engagement with other artists through his own painting, how he constructed an approach to the image in terms of celebrity and fame, and finally his treat-
ment of painting and image in terms of human mortality. The exhibit will include approximately 35 paintings, 20 drawings, 50 photographs and a selection of Warhol films, including screen tests. Works are on loan from The Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA. The Warhol and The Dalí museums are two of the largest and most renowned single-artist cultural destinations in the country.
Sunshine City Antiques and Collectibles Show
Indigo Girls Live
January 16 • 8PM Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, FL kravis.org/indigogirls Megan Mullally Live
January 16 • 6 - 11PM Parker Playhouse, Fort Lauderdale, FL stonewall-museum.org Rainbowling Social Networker
January 16 • 7 - 10PM Lucky Strike Lanes • 1691 Michigan Ave. Miami Beach, FL • RSVP at rsvp@gogaymaimi.com or 305-397-8914 Latina Lesbians Group
January 23 • 7 - 9PM The Center Orlando, 946 North Mills Ave. thecenterorlando.org Equality Means Business Orlando Roundtable
January 23 • 8AM Chamber of Commerce Building 75 South Ivanhoe Boulevard Orlando, FL 32804 • eqfl.org Leslie Jordan
January 25 • 8PM Sunshine Cathedral 1480 SW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale 954.462.2004 x.206 Nana Mouskouri
January 26 • 8PM The Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami arshtcenter.org Lesbians of Color Group
The Dalí Museum is located at One Dalí Boulevard, St. Petersburg, FL. For more call 727-823-3767 or TheDali.org
January 28 • 7:30 - 9PM The Center Orlando, 946 North Mills Ave. thecenterorlando.org
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The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) Practice group of Marcum LLP, a top national accounting and advisory firm, has released its Top 10 Tax Planning Tips for Legally Married Same-Sex Couples. The guide provides a preliminary roadmap for same-sex married couples in the first year they will file taxes since the federal government officially recognized same-sex marriage for tax purposes. “Since the Defense of Marriage Act was invalidated by the Supreme Court in June, 2013 is the first tax year same-sex married couples will be able to file joint federal tax returns,” said Nanette Lee Miller, National Leader of Marcum’s LGBT Practice. On August 29, 2013, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will be treated as married for federal tax purposes. The ruling applies regardless of whether the couple lives in a jurisdiction that recognizes same-sex marriage or a jurisdiction that does not recognize samesex marriage. Any same-sex marriage legally entered into in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, a U.S. territory, or a foreign country will be covered by the ruling. However, the ruling does not apply to registered domestic
partnerships, civil unions, or similar formal relationships recognized under state law. Refund claims can still be filed for tax years 2010, 2011, and 2012. Taxpayers who wish to file a refund claim for income taxes should use Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. “2013 is a brand new environment for same-sex married couples looking to minimize their tax exposure. It is important to consider the full range of options for protecting their families and their assets,” said Janis Cowhey McDonagh, Co-Leader of the Firm’s LGBT group and a trusts and estates attorney. Marcum’s Top 10 Tax Tips for LGBT married couples is a companion to the Firm’s Top 10 Non-Traditional Family Estate Planning Checklist. The tax tips start with these basics: 1.Married Tax Status: Determine if there
is any benefit to filing amended income tax returns using “married” status. 2.Non-Taxable Fringe Benefits: Consider amending income tax returns to exclude previous taxable income which was used to purchase job-related benefits for your spouse, such as health insurance, life insurance, and other fringe benefits. 3.Employer Spousal Benefits: Take ad-
vantage of all non-taxable fringe benefits available to your spouse. 4.Retirement Accounts: To save taxes your beneficiaries will pay after your death and allow the pay out to be stretched out as long as possible, check your IRA/401K plan designations. 5.Social Security: Apply for social security marital benefits and the lump sum death benefit, if applicable. 6.Estate Taxes: If your spouse recently died and the estate paid estate taxes on the portion of the estate that you inherited, file a claim for refund. 7.Making Gifts: Consider the effect of transferring assets, gift tax free, to your spouse. 8.Estate Planning: If you reside in a state that has a death tax and recognizes same-sex marriages, establish a marital trust, Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trust (QTIP) or disclaimer trust for your spouse in your Will. 9.Payroll Tax Withholding: Update your Form W-4 with your employer to change your status to married and increase or decrease your exemptions. 10.Transitioning: Same-sex couples in a Domestic Partnership or Civil Union should consider getting married, as different laws apply. For more visit www.marcumllp.com & www.irs.gov
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by tina sordellini
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Hawaiian Falls Golf—2504 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
DAYTONA
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When most people hear Daytona, they automatically think it’s all about the races. Well, not so. Only about 50 miles from Orlando, the Daytona area offers myriad opportunities for fun, history, nature and, of course, excitement. Here is just a sampling of some of the ways to make your visit one to remember!
Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory—154 S. Beach Street,
Daytona Beach (386) 252-6531 / This fascinating chocolate factory is known for high quality, handmade chocolates made fresh every day. Take a free, guided 20-minute tour through the chocolate-making process and learn what makes their chocolate creations so good! Angell & Phelps recently made the list of TripAdvisors’ Top 10 Sweetest Attractions in the U.S.! Reptile Discovery Center—2710 Big John Drive (U.S. Hwy 92), DeLand (386) 740-9143 / Located just 15 minutes from the Daytona Beach area, this new facility features snakes from all over the world, including a 14-ft python, 12-ft king cobra and a live snake-venom extraction program presented twice daily. Enjoy the nature trail where alligators, tortoises, iguanas and turtles can be viewed up-close in their natural environment. The facility also offers a unique gift shop and picnic facility. This center is one of only a handful of locations nationwide where visitors can observe venom extraction.
Shores (386) 767-7671 / Play through a 30’ steaming volcano and mountain caves. Putt around the roaring waterfalls and beneath a huge Beach-18 airplane . You’ll enjoy your game on two beautifully landscaped Hawaiian-themed miniature golf courses. Open daily 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens—950 Old Sugar Mill Rd., Port Orange (386) 767-1735 / Enjoy these English sugar mill ruins surrounded by lush botanical gardens and a rare human sundial. Around every corner there are huge dinosaur statues, remnants of a 1960s amusement park. Open daily from dawn to dusk. Safari River Tours, Inc.—488 W. Highbanks Rd, DeBary (386) 668-1002 / Immerse yourself in nature during this two-hour tour along the St. Johns River. Learn about history and native wildlife, including alligators, water snakes, turtles and birds. Launching from Highbanks Marina and Camp Resort. Daytona Beach Boardwalk—12 Ocean Avenue, Daytona Beach (386) 253-0254 / The Daytona Beach Boardwalk is a combination of the Joyland Amusement Center, Mardi Gras Fun Center, Pizza King and Lisa’s Gift Shop all located right on the beach! They are the premiere entertainment center in the area and feature outdoor and indoor rides and amusements, including an arcade with the best new and classic arcade favorites. Also located on the boardwalk is a giant ferris wheel, go-karts and the Slingshot, concerts, street performers and plenty of family friendly activities. Daytona International Speedway Track Tours—1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach (386) 947-6800 Venture behind-the-scenes and discover what makes Daytona International Speedway the World Center of Racing. Tour options include the 90-minute All Access Tour or the 30-minute Speedway Tour. Exclusive, privately-guided VIP Tours also available on select dates monthly. Daytona Lagoon—601 Earl St., Daytona Beach (386) 254-5020 This waterpark offers fun for all ages! Daytona Lagoon features 12 water rides, a giant wave pool and tubing river, as well as fast-paced 4-lane racer slide. The family entertainment center includes Grand Prix go-kart racing, miniature golf, laser tag, a carousel and an arcade . There’s also The Phoenix - a high-intensity Xtreme swing that propels you at 50 mph though its arc, offering an amazing view of the Daytona Beach skyline. Gilligan’s Sport Pub, birthday parties and group events round out the offerings. Located across the street from the Ocean Walk Shoppes. Adventure Course Zoom Air Daytona Beach Zipline & More—1000 Orange Ave., Daytona Beach (386) 569-3519 /
Stimulate your senses and activate your muscles to take on 50 treetop games, including 12 zip lines in beautiful Tuscawilla Park. Located at the corner of Nova Rd. and International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Florida Museum for Women Artists—100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand (386) 314-0403 / The mission of the Florida Museum for Women Artists is to inform the public of accomplishments by women artists in all artistic disciplines; identify and promote exceptional Florida women artists, both emerging and established; and reveal important efforts by women artists throughout history.
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by denise warner
from the cover
witty and wonderful
You loved Megan Mullally as Karen Walker, the boozing, pill-popping smart a** on Will & Grace, for which she won two Emmy Awards. You were delighted to see her Broadway star shine, and it always puts a smile on your face when you see her in a guest spot on one of your favorite shows. And is she or isn’t she? In case you were wondering, when asked about her sexuality by The Advocate in 2010, Mullally said, “I know the gay community wants me to be bisexual, but unfortunately I’m not as bisexual as people have wanted me to be. I am married to a man, we’ve been together 10 years, and I’ve never had sex with a woman. But I do still think everybody has an ability to love that isn’t limited by gender.” Her love for the LGBT community is just one more reason to love this witty, wonderful star. Mullally is coming to Fort Lauderdale on January 16th for a show at Parker Playhouse benefiting Stonewall National Museum & Archives. We got the chance to speak to Megan from her lovely Los Angeles home, as she gets ready to make us laugh! How exciting to be performing in Fort Lauderdale with the proceeds benefiting Stonewall National Museum & Archives. What prompted you to do a performance for that particular cause?
I know! It really is exciting because, believe it or not, I’ve never been to Florida. I was at the Miami Airport once, but that doesn’t count. I’m genuinely excited to be performing there, and I’m an art lover. I studied art history in college. Preserving and keeping this piece [of LGBT] history alive is really important. I can’t
wait to be in Florida for the first time. It’ll be a whole new world. I’ll probably want to live there forever! There is such a buzz in town about your performance at Parker Playhouse. I’m in London, but I’ve heard about it all the way over here!
Oh, that’s so nice! I am really looking forward to it. Wait, London? I love London. My husband proposed to me there. It was so romantic! He took me to Queen Mary’s Garden in Regent Park, and he had hand-carved a heart-shaped wooden box that had my engagement ring in it. Wow, I’ve been here three years and haven’t done anything remotely that romantic! My wife is nodding her head in agreement, too!
Uh oh! On to more important things before I get in trouble. You’ve done TV, music, movies and Broadway. So what can we expect to see in this live show?
I’m doing this with my very good friend, Seth Rudetsky. He’s an extremely funny guy with his own SiriusXM Satellite Radio show. I met him when I first did a revival of Grease in 1993. He was the second assistant musical director or something. He’s so funny and he has such an influential, charismatic sense of humor that we just became fast friends. He’s so talented, such an accomplished accompanist and piano player. He’s played for Patti Lupone and so many others. You name them, he’s played for them. I’ll be doing some funny songs and some bluesy songs. We’ll come out, I’ll sing a song, and then we’ll sit down and just have a funny conversation. He knows me so well,
and he knows all my crazy stories. He knows exactly what to ask to get me in trouble and have a laugh. We’ll do some Broadway numbers too. It’s like a big, fun show in an intimate, personal format. Sounds great! You have such a massive LGBT following. What does that mean to you?
I’m so grateful! It’s amazing for so many reasons. You know, when Will & Grace started to unfold, we would get letters like, “I was considering suicide because I couldn’t come out to my parents, but now we’re watching Will & Grace together, and things have gotten so much better.” Stuff like that means so much. Nowadays, it seems like every TV show has at least one or two gay characters, but back then there were no gay characters on prime time television. There was Billy Crystal’s character in Soap going way back, and then Ellen. It was so great when Ellen came out because it was so brave and so right. Because of how and when she did it, the issue became so politicized that every episode afterward had to be about her being gay. I don’t think Hollywood was ready to deal with the politics of it all back then, but she really did pave the way for a show like Will & Grace later on. Being gay was just one more quality about Will and Jack, so it wasn’t politicized in the way Ellen’s show was. Will & Grace was groundbreaking. It was a phenomenon for gays and lesbians because of the support and visibility the show offered. You had Sandra Bernhard, Rosie O’Donnell, Lily Tomlin, Eileen Brennan and Leslie Jordan as guests. It
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showed the diversity of our community to the world. There was a light-heartedness to it that eased people.
Will & Grace was like real life. It was about four friends and their lives. I mean, as a gay woman, Denise, you aren’t walking around wrapped in rainbows, waving a flag in everyone’s face from a soap box all the time. You’re a person. You’re a writer. You have a job and a partner, family and friends. I think showing that side of those characters was really important. Remember, on Will & Grace, gay-bashing was starting to creep in. However, because of the writing, for any truck-driving, tough guy who was watching it, the work was being done for them. Will and Jack were always throwing catty gay put-downs at each other, so maybe that made people relax more and have a better sense of humor towards it. Was it important to you after Will & Grace to shake the Karen Walker branding?
No, not at all. (laughs) It never even occurred to me. As a matter of fact, I was planning to do a Broadway show, something like Karen, The Musical. I had producers and writers lined up. We were all set, but just before we went into pre-production, persons—who shall remain nameless—withdrew the rights to the character of Karen. So, that was a drag, but no, I never felt like I had to shake anything. The character of Karen was so unlike who I am in real life. I think if I was playing a character that was closer to who I am, it would be hard to shake. Karen was just swimming around in my imagination. She was so far from me that it wasn’t hard in any way to disconnect. You’re so talented. You sing, you dance, you write, you do voice-overs and you’ve had some great guest spots on so many popular shows such as Parks & Recreation, Up All Night, 30 Rock, SNL, Web Therapy, Party Down and Boston Legal. Would you star in your own TV show again if the right role came along?
Oh yeah, sure I would. I’m pretty much at the point where I’m ready to get back to work every day and go to the studio. It’s fun and I kind of miss it. I’m doing a guest spot on Sean Hayes’ new show soon, so that’ll bring it all back. But, yeah, I think I’m ready. Yes! I read that you’re going to guest star on Sean Saves The World. That’s exciting!
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...when Will & Grace started to unfold, we would get letters like, ‘I was considering suicide because I couldn’t come out to my parents, but now we’re watching Will & Grace together, and things have gotten so much better.’ Stuff like that means so much.”
Yeah! I think it’ll air in February, and I’m thrilled about it. I also travel around a bit with my band Nancy and Beth - which is a lot of fun. We sing crazy songs. It’s me with Stephanie Hunt, and we do some harmonies and choreography. It’s going really well. It is so totally different from anything Front cover photo by Eric Schwabel
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you’ve ever seen. Our Facebook and Twitter pages are really taking off so if you get a chance, check them out (/NancyAndBeth & @NancyAndBeth). We’re having so much fun. And then, my husband [Nick Offerman of NBC’s Parks & Recreation] and I did a play here in Los Angeles last year called Annapurna and it got picked up, so we’re going to do it off-Broadway in New York for Gotham’s New Group this Spring. Somewhere in the middle of all this, I’ll be doing Guys and Dolls with Nathan Lane! Yep, just slipping that in along with everything else! (laughs) When you’re reading scripts and looking for a new project, what do you look for?
I look for great, sharp writing, in whatever context, whether it is comedy, drama, whatever. Plus, I have to have a connection to the character, too. Occasionally, I’ll read a great script but I don’t think that I can do the character justice, you know? Of course, if it’s a movie, I look at the director. [I don’t look at the director] so much in television, because there are so many directors, and sometimes you get a different director for every episode of a series. For movies, it’s different, so I look at who’s directing.
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I sure do feel badly for those older actors and actresses who’ve established themselves in leading roles that are now afraid to come out. It’s such a quandary and it all takes time and tolerance.”
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You’ve guest starred on Parks & Recreation, playing your real life husband’s character’s ex wife, Tammy. That’s a mouthful. How fun is that?
It’s so fun! Nick and I work well together. We met when I was acting in a play, and we’ve done three plays together since then, plus a movie, and lot of television. Working together comes easily to us, and we have a lot of fun together. What did you think of the talk show host experience? Would you give that another try someday?
I really enjoyed the experience and I’m glad I did it, but I’m also glad it ended when it did. I think I would have become really frustrated with not being able to do so many other things, like act and play in a band, but I liked it when I was doing it. Maybe when Sharon Osbourne retires or something, I might try going back to being a talk show host. I’m pretty open to different areas of entertainment. I feel like that’s my service. I want to entertain and that’s a great way to do it.
Do you think there’s a certain amount of pressure today for actors to come out or clarify their sexuality?
Hollywood is in such a weird place right now. I feel like it’s okay to come out at this point, but it’s certainly that person’s choice. It’s up to them, not the media, you know? Back [during Will & Grace], Sean Hayes was harassed and badgered so much. Every time he would do an interview, they would try and bait him. It was awful but he was just tentative and not ready [to come out] back then. He was worried about it hurting his ability to get different roles—straight roles—and maybe it does. I don’t know that, but I sure do feel badly for those older actors and actresses who’ve established themselves in leading roles that are now afraid to come out. It’s such a quandary and it all takes time and tolerance. I think tolerance is infectious. Over time, I think people will be infected with this growing tolerance that’s sweeping our country and it won’t be such an issue. At the benefit you’re doing for Stonewall National Museum & Archives, there is a meet and greet with you. What do most people ask you when they get the chance to meet you faceto-face?
They all call me Karen! Oh, and they ask me to do the Karen voice, which is weird because no one ever asked me to do that when we were shooting Will & Grace, but now they want the voice! They ask what it was like working with Sean Hayes, to which I love to reply, “He is such an a**hole.” (laughs) No, no I’m kidding! Seriously, he’s a doll, and we’re still so close. Most people ask the obvious questions. You know, I’m so proud of Will & Grace and we’re all still friends, Sean and I, and Eric [McCormack] and Deborah [Messing]. I see Eric all the time. Deborah lives in New York so I don’t get to see her as much, but I will. I think that because the show’s syndication [most recently on the WE Channel] has caused a bit of a resurgence and that keeps the show alive. I can’t pass up an episode when I’m channel surfing! I just miss it so much! Megan, thank you so much for taking the time to talk to us.
That’s so sweet of you to say, and thank you ladies for having me. It’s been fun! for benefit concert information visit www.stonewall-museum.org. >> megan mullally.net
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2013 SHE GIRLS
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right to left • Dru Marie, February, Tampa • Durty, March, Tampa • Paula, April, Orlando • Gabrielle, May, Orlando • Jae, June, Jacksonville • Leidy, July, Miami Beach • Abby, August, Tampa • Jessica, September, Orlando • Michelle Lee, October, St. Petersburg • Shakti, November, Fort Lauderdale • Suzy, December, Miami
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There is no set date yet for the Google Glass to be on shelves, nor is there a set price. According to The New York Times, price will range between $200-$600. Other say it will be no more than $1,500. I am not sure this will be my kind of gadget to spend money on but I will definitly give it a test! >> google.com/glass
This is one piece I would love to have in my bedroom, but the price can be as major as its technology. It’s the OLED TV (organic light-emitting diode) which has been available for a few months but we sure will hear about it more in 2014. Manufactured by Samsung, Panasonic, LG and Sony, prices range between $2,300 and $14,999. Even though LG’s curved 77-inch 4K OLED won a CES 2014 “Best of Innovations” award in New York this past November, there are some issues with this kind of technology (as expected). So, make sure you do your homework and read consumer reports and reviews first to know its pros and cons.
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Rumored to be available in May 2014, the iPhone 6 is said to come with a larger screen. According to DisplaySearch, Apple is testing a 4.7-inch panel with 720x1280 resolution and a 5.7-inch display with full-HD 1080p resolution for the new iPhone. Other Apple products set to release in 2014 are the 12.9-inch iPad Pro in April and the anticipated iWatch set for an autumn 2014 release date. The wearable device is believed to use a flexible display, with fitness-focused features coming preloaded. Battery life will be boosted by utilising low-powered Bluetooth, allowing the iWatch to connect to an iPhone and hoover up info such as emails, texts and app notifications. Oh my, which one to go for? >> apple.com
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Just like anything that makes a fashion statement, Polaroid comes back but technology renewed! The Socialmatic Polaroid camera is set to launch in 2014 for under $250 according to designer Antonio De Rosa. Point, shoot, share and print, this smart digital camera will definitly be the “it” thing to have if you a social butterfly! It’ll have a 14-megapixel front camera and a 2-megapixel rear-facing camera, LED flash, a 4.3-inch touchscreen, 4 gigs of internal storage, ste. .. .. .. .. .. .. . reo speakers (for video playback), GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and Socialmatic instant filters. You can test it at the International CES of Las Vegas, January 7-10 at Polaroid booth to officially launch Polaroid Socialmatic. >> social-matic.com SHE - 26 - 01/14
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pandora & icandee events presented cielo, women’s white party’s friday night dance party, benefiting care resource, at yuca lounge on lincoln road in miami beach. photos by rosanne greaves & amy alonso / view more photos at www.shemag.com
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by miriam cronkhite / photos by edie windsor
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Windsor’s recognition grew when her love story became the subject of the documentary entitled Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement, winner of 24 Audience and Jury Awards for Best Feature Documentary from domestic and international film festivals. “If you know where the lesbians go, please take me,” Edie said to a good friend. Edith Schlain Windsor and Thea Clara Spyer met at Portofino, a restaurant in Greenwich Village in 1962. They lived as a couple for 42 years and were lawfully married in Ontario, Canada on May 22, 2007. Canada’s first openly gay judge, Justice Harvey Brownstone, officiated. Edie was 77 and Thea was 75. Less than two years later Thea passed away on January 7, 2009 from a long battle with multiple sclerosis. They were considered married by their home state of New York. Today, Windsor, 83, is a voice for equality in the LGBT community, honored and respected for her advocacy and bravery. Mayor Resnick declared July 3, 2013 Edie Windsor Day in Wilton Manors. We recently spoke to Edie, as she gets ready to be a part of Olivia’s Caribbean Equality & Leadership Cruise leaving from Fort Lauderdale, February 1-8, 2014. In the lifetime spent with your partner Thea, why was the act of becoming a married couple so important to you both?
an interview with edie windsor
From Greenwich Village to the U.S. Supreme Court
“Thea would love the way in which I have survived her.” Third runner up for Time Magazine’s 2013 Person of The Year, recipient of Out Magazine’s Out100 lifetime achievement honor, winning plaintiff in the Supreme Court ruling that declared DOMA unconstitutional and a leader in building equality in the LGBT community, Edie Windsor is a living legend, an inspiration and a powerful advocate for equality. The DOMA ruling that redefined the federal government’s definition of marriage on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 was referred to as “one of the fastest civil rights shifts in the nation’s history” by Time Magazine.
Actually from that day in the summer of 1967 when we became “engaged,” we never considered ourselves as single. We were, though, acutely aware of the financial problems that could arise and prepared for them. For example, when we owned significant things together, I (the bookkeeper of the family) kept our separate cancelled checks and even the check registers to prove where each of our money came from. When marriage became possible for same-sex couples, for example in the Netherlands, we became aware of wanting it. We became Domestic Partners the first day it was available in New York City, and as the marriage-for-us movement became alive in the United States (with Massachusetts as our guide), the possibility was suddenly real. I increased the areas for which I worked with the LGBT community, joined Marriage Equality NY, became a Marriage Ambassador for Empire State Pride Agenda, educated
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I personally came out gradually. I am not a model of what’s right or wrong. I am now not just an out lesbian, but an out lesbian who very publicly sued the United States of America.”
assiduously the difference between Civil Union and Civil Marriage, etc. I can talk about this subject from a hundred angles. When you found out your ruling led to the death of DOMA, what was your reaction?
I decided to sue the United States because of the injustice and discrimination built into DOMA. I believe, and always have since sixth grade civics class, in the Constitution of the United States. The defeat of DOMA’s Section 3 as unconstitutional removes an explicit discriminatory injustice. My own reaction was twofold. In principal, an enormous injustice had been removed from our law - that injustice that treated as a stranger to me the person whom I had loved and cared for for over four decades. It ended the “second class” status of my legal marriage and that of all same-sex couples. It brought the word “dignity” into our lives in this most important situation. Practically, it immediately returned my Estate tax payments ($638,000 plus interest). After all these years, a victory like this is a milestone for the LGBT community, but it must have been a tremendous personal achievement. How has your life changed since the ruling?
My life has changed along with that of the gay community: The difference in legal status, our protection under the constitution, the posters of Thea and me with the words “We the People” and myriad other expressions of “We the People.” People stop me on the street to thank me; at public gatherings, large numbers of people rise and cheer me and thank me. I have a love affair with the entire LGBT com-
munity. And our parents and our children and our world see us differently. Thea would love the way in which I have survived her. This has been an explosive year for gay rights. Thanks to leaders like yourself, mainstream communities are looking beyond the stereotype of “gay lifestyles” and recognizing that gay and lesbians are an integral part of society. What is the next progressive step in the struggle for LGBT rights?
We have made an enormous step. As we came out, first with Stonewall, later when the lesbians rushed in to help in the AIDS crisis, and now as the DOMA cases become visible, not only did the majority of Americans in the straight world see us as people without horns who loved even as they did, who had children who played with and went to school with their children, but we ourselves saw each other and loved what we saw. Internalized homophobia began to wither, yielding an enormous increase in self-esteem. There is still a world of discrimination, areas to be addressed and fought for. Some obvious examples: You can lose your job because you are gay, you can lose your rental because you are gay, you can get beat up on the street or bullied at school because you are gay, etc. We must and will continue to define and attack wherever justice needs clean-up but we have been strengthened. We are proud citizens of this country of ours. What advice would you give LGBT Russians who are still persecuted and judged based on their sexual orientation? How can they be true to their identity and honest with their feelings in an environment that has labeled the gay lifestyle as immoral, illegal and an abomination?
We managed for years to live happy and rich lives in the face of ugly discrimination. We hid in closets. Many of us, though considerably fewer than before, still do. Would we have fled this country? Mostly not. These are things that people work out for themselves. What is the most effective way for gay and lesbians to be heard and accepted? Do they need to be outspoken to display pride in the fact that they are openly gay?
I was on a phone-in at the ACLU and was asked this question. My answer now is the same as it was then: We all have spent our lives coming out to different people at different times or mostly hidden. My answer to the kids was that
you don’t owe it to anyone to come out. I personally came out gradually. I am not a model of what’s right or wrong. I am now not just an out lesbian, but an out lesbian who very publicly sued the United States of America. What’s next for Edie Windsor? What’s next for me? A slightly slower pace. I have fought off social media, but I’ve now become convinced that I need a website (recently launched) that can use my celebrity to help with issues I care about. I’ll continue to speak about the past and how far we’ve come. I’m also very pleased that I’ll be working with Susan Muska and Greta Olafsdottir, directors of the award-winning documentary Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement, taking on the job of Executive Producer of the European/Asian version of that film.
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The defeat of DOMA’s Section 3 ...removes an explicit discriminatory injustice... It ended the ‘second class’ status of my legal marriage and that of all same-sex couples. It brought the word ‘dignity’ into our lives in this most important situation.”
How does it feel to be a living icon, and third runner up for Time’s Person of the Year? To know your story will be in history books and you have made an impact on generations to come?
I am honored that Time chose me as one of the number 3 individuals in the top 5 nominees for ‘Person of the Year,’ but I am just one person who was part of the extraordinary and on-going fight for marriage equality for all our families. There are thousands of people who helped us come this far and we still have a lot more work to do. It is thrilling. It is a love affair with my surrounding people, both gay and straight. It is joyous. www.ediewindsor.com
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noticias diez conquistas de la comunidad LGBT en los últimos treinta años en Argentina
La Comunidad Homosexual Argentina (CHA), una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a defender los derechos de minorías sexuales, a 30 años de la democracia repasa las conquistas obtenidas en cuestiones vinculadas a la igualdad de derechos.
Octubre 4, 2006: El Senado aprueba la Ley Nacional de Educación Sexual Integral N° 26150 y establece la creación del Programa Nacional de Educación Sexual Integral en el ámbito del Ministerio de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología. La ley fue aprobada por 54 votos contra 1. 6- Pensión por fallecimiento
1- Creación de la Comunidad Homosexual Argentina (CHA) y Personería Jurídica de la cha
Abril 16, 1984: En la discoteca Contramano, se realiza la primera asamblea que funda y da nombre a la Comunidad Homosexual Argentina (CHA). Marzo 20, 1992: Se otorga la personería jurídica a la Comunidad Homosexual Argentina (CHA) después de años de lucha. 2- Marcha del Orgullo Gay Lésbico Travesti, Transexual, Bisexual, Intersexual, Bisexual y Queer
Julio 2, 1992: Por primera vez en la Argentina se realiza la “Marcha del Orgullo Gay-Lesbiano”. Desde la Plaza de Mayo hasta el Congreso de la Nación 300 personas marchan en esta oportunidad. Impresionante cobertura de los medios de comunicación. La última marcha superó a las 100.000 personas. 3- Constitución ciudad Buenos Aires
Octubre 1, 1996: La Convención Constituyente de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires aprueba la Constitución de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Es la primera vez en Argentina que se pronuncia en contra de la discriminación por Orientación Sexual. 4- Ley de Unión Civil
Diciembre 12, 2002: La Legislatura de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires aprueba la Ley de Unión Civil (Ley Nº 1004). Es el primer antecedente y el primer reconocimiento de las parejas de gays y lesbianas en Latinoamérica y el Caribe. Promulgada el 17 de enero de 2003 por el Decreto N° 63. 5- Ley de Educación Sexual Integral
Agosto 18,2008: Por primera vez en el país se aprueba la Resolución 671/2008 que reconoce la pensión por fallecimiento a las parejas del mismo sexo. 7- Ley de Matrimonio Igualitario
Julio 15, 2010: Se aprueba en la Argentina la Ley de Matrimonio Igualitario (Ley N° 26.618), en la Cámara del Senado con 33 votos a favor, 27 en contra y 3 abstenciones. Argentina es el primer país en Latinoamérica y el Caribe y el 15ª en el mundo que otorga este derecho a las parejas del mismo sexo. 8- Ley de Identidad de Género
Mayo 9, 2012: La Cámara de Senadores de la Nación aprueba la Ley de Identidad de Género N° 26.743 (con 55 votos a favor). Permite la rectificación registral sin obligación de acreditar intervención quirúrgica ni terapias hormonales u otro tratamiento psicológico o médico. 9- Ley de Reproducción Humana Asistida (Ley N° 26.862, Fertilización Asistida)
Junio 5, 2013: La Cámara de Diputados de la Nación aprueba la Ley de Reproducción Humana Asistida (Fertilización Asistida) por 204 votos afirmativos y 10 abstenciones, garantizando el acceso universal a los procedimientos y técnicas de reproducción. 10- Ley de Identidad de Género para una niña de 6 años (Luana)
Oct 9, 2013: Luana recibe su DNI con su identidad de Género. Por la acción de la CHA, es el primer caso en el mundo, por la edad de Luana (6 años), que una persona transexual tiene su documento con su verdadera identidad de género sin judicializar el trámite.
78 países todavía criminalizan la homosexualidad La lista de naciones que penalizan a sus ciudadanos gays se estiró con la incorporación de la India, que en Diciembre 2013 restableció la ilegalidad de las relaciones entre homosexuales, cuatro años después de que fueran despenalizadas. Según el informe más reciente de la Asociación Internacional de Gays y Lesbianas (ILGA), hay al menos 78 países con leyes que criminalizan las relaciones consensuadas del mismo sexo entre adultos. Los castigos van desde latigazos en Irán, prisión en Argelia y cadena perpetua en Bangladesh, hasta la pena capital en Mauritania, Arabia Saudita, Irán, Sudán y Yemen. En América, la lista incluye a Barbados, Belice, Granada, Guyana, Jamaica y Trinidad Tobago. Incluso en países que permiten el matrimonio homosexual como Uruguay hay denuncias de ataques. Un caso que preocupa, especialmente a las organizaciones internacionales de derechos humanos es Honduras. Este año más de 186 homosexuales fueron asesinados en ese país y la mayoría de los crímenes no fueron castigados.
El Movilh espera que Bachelet concrete el matrimonio igualitario Luego de la resonante victoria de la socialista Michelle Bachelet, el Movimiento de Integración y Liberación Homosexual declaró esperar que la Presidenta electa de Chile cumpla durante su mandato con la aprobación del matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo. El organismo precisó que Bachelet “es la primera Presidenta que ha señalado respaldar el matrimonio igualitario. Es importante destacar que el concepto ‘matrimonio igualitario’, a diferencia del ‘matrimonio para homosexuales’, incluye todos los derechos, incluido el de adopción”. Junto al matrimonio igualitario, el programa de Bachelet contempla mejorías a la ley Zamudio, una institucionalidad por la diversidad, una ley de identidad de género, la derogación de normas discriminatorias y derogación de leyes homofóbicas “todo lo cual esperamos se cumpla”. Movilh prepara una gran marcha para el 22 de marzo. Se trata de la “Marcha de las Marcha de Todas las Marchas”.
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Enero: Mes de la Concientización sobre el Cáncer Cervical “...existen ciertos factores de riesgo que son prevalecientes particularmente entre mujeres gays o lesbianas”. Enero esta designado como el mes de la concientización sobre el cáncer cervical o cáncer uterino. La mayoría de los casos de cáncer de cuello uterino se pueden prevenir con las pruebas de detección frecuentes y el seguimiento de los resultados anormales. Las pruebas de detección del cáncer de cuello uterino en mujeres menores de 21 años se consideran menos eficaces que para las mujeres de más edad. Actualmente se recomienda que las mujeres comiencen a hacerse las pruebas de detección del cáncer de cuello uterino a partir de los 21 años. El cáncer de cuello uterino afecta con más frecuencia a mujeres mayores de 30 años de edad. En los Estados Unidos, 12,000 mujeres aproximadamente contraen cáncer de cuello uterino cada año. Ser lesbiana o bisexual no es una causa directa con el desarrollo de este tipo de cáncer, sin embargo existen mujeres lesbianas que si han tenido relaciones sexuales con hombres y aquellas bisexuales que son activas con ambos sexos. Por esto, existen ciertos factores de riesgo que son prevalecientes particularmente entre mujeres gays o lesbianas. Por esta simple razón es importante estar informada. Según un estudio del Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Care de Inglaterra, las mujeres que nunca han tenido sexo con hombres están a menor riesgo de desarrollar cáncer cervical ya que se contagia por transmisión venérea especialmente en relaciones heterosexuales. Los informes de casos y estudios de prevalencia muestran que el Virus del Papiloma Humano (VPH) puede transmitirse por vía sexual entre mujeres. No se sabe si la prevalencia de VPH o el cáncer de cuello de útero difieren entre las mujeres lesbianas y heterosexuales. Las pruebas demuestran consistentemente que la prevalencia de la falta de asistencia médica es mucho mayor en las mujeres lesbianas que en las mujeres heterosexuales. Esto está vinculado a la creencia de que las lesbianas son menos susceptibles a cáncer de cuello uterino. A pesar de compartir la mayor parte de los mismos factores de riesgo como las mujeres heterosexuales, lesbianas son mucho menos propensas a someterse a exámenes regulares.
fectada. En algunos casos, brotan verrugas en los genitales, el ano o en la boca (aunque es menos común en la boca). Sin embargo, por lo general la infección pasa desapercibida y se cura espontáneamnte dentro periodo de dos años. Debido a que casi nunca se manifiestan síntomas, es imposible identificar con precisión cuando una persona está infectada. Puedes ser cargadora del Virus del Papiloma Humano y nunca llegar a saberlo o a detectar ninguna anormalidad.
Factores de Riesgo
¿Es importante informar al médico de tu orientación sexual?
■ Si tienes alguna infección crónica que provenga de ciertas variedades del VPH, que es transmisible a través del contacto sexual entre mujeres. ■ Fumar tabaco. En el 90% de los cánceres cervicales se pueden encontrar rastros de alguna infección crónica del Virus Papiloma Humano. Cualquiera que tenga o haya tenido relaciones sexuales es candidata para tener el VPH. Más del 50% de las mujeres se “encuentran” con el virus a los largo de su vida sexual. La forma más común de transmisión del virus es a través del contacto directo entre los genitales o con la boca de una persona in-
Informar a nuestro médico sobre nuestra orientación sexual depende de cada una y de cuan cómoda se sienta abordando este tema. Tu sexualidad y orientación sexual no causará directamente un cáncer, pero sí puede tener una influencia indirecta. Si tu médico conoce tu orientación, la información puede servirle para adaptar mejor los tratamientos que considera aptos para ti.
¿Qué deberías hacer?
■ Evita fumar o deja de fumar. ■ Hazte revisiones ■ Si notas pequeñas cantidades de sangre vaginal y sin dolor (entre menstruaciones, después de la menopausia o después de tener relaciones sexuales), que por lo general van acompañadas de descargas de flujos vaginales, consulta a tu médico. Revisiones / Pruebas
La prueba consiste de una citología del cuello cervical. El médico retira con una espátula algunas células del cuello uterino y después las examina con un microscopio. Esta muestra se realiza entre periodos menstruales y no es dolorosa. ■ Todas las mujeres deberían empezar a examinarse a partir de su primer encuentro sexual (homosexual o heterosexual). ■ Después de la primera citología común (papanicolaou), se hará otra un año después, para confirmar los resultados. ■ Si la segunda citología es normal, se repetirán cada tres años hasta la edad de 65. Si bajo el microscopio se descubre una anormalidad, se realiza una segunda citología o se lleva a cabo una revisión en profundidad para confirmar los resultados. En caso de descubrir una lesión pre-cancerosa durante la citología, existen tratamientos específicos para impedir que se desarrolle un cáncer. De ser así, el tratamiento será más efectivo y controlado, considerando que la enfermedad ha sido detectada en una etapa temprana.
solicita ayuda o información
—Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades 1-800-2324636 o cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/conozcasucuerpo —Instituto Nacional del Cáncer 1-800-422-6237 o cancer.gov/espanol
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Playing My Love by Angela Peach Ranked #1 on Amazon UK for lesbian literature, Playing My Love is a well-written love story with a major plot twist. When lonesome Alison and her ill husband move to London, she goes for a walk in the park and meets Darcy, and the two eventually develop intense feelings for each other. Peach is a thoughtful writer – and while some of her fans aren’t quite sure what to do with the book’s two alternative endings, I thought it was an interesting and thought provoking choice. Read it – you’ll be glad you did.
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scopes AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19 Your usual calm exterior hides inner emotional conflict as you try to make sense of your past in order to improve your present. Forgive yourself and the significant others involved. Free your self from festering old wounds, so that you can truly appreciate who you are now. An attitude of gratitude saves the day every time. Take the time to enjoy where you are.
leo July 23 - aug 22 Your energy levels have been running low for some time. You just want to take some time for yourself, yet life keeps getting in the way. Don’t get caught up in other people’s drama or engage in power struggles. You can enjoy comedy-adventures, but don’t pre-plan them. Just go with the flow and have a good time whenever (and however) you can.
pisces feb 20 - mar 20 You’ll probably engage in more social activities than usual, mixing business with pleasure. Enjoy meeting new, influential people. Share goals while enlisting support in achieving them. You’re the center of attention and loving every minute of it. Why shouldn’t you? Just make sure you don’t play today and have a heavy price to pay tomorrow. Moderation!
virgo aug 23 - sept 23 You’d like to relax and have some fun with loved ones, but you can’t stop thinking about your finances and how they affect your life. Remember that your selfworth is not reflected by your bank account, but by how you live your life. Network at every opportunity. Enjoy quality time with people who can benefit you.
aries mar 21 - apr 20 You may feel yourself being pulled in too many directions at once. There’s only one of you and not enough time in the day to be successful in your career, attend to your domestic chores, and keep your loved ones happy. It’s important that you maintain control over yourself, no matter what the Universe challenges you with. Create win-win situations out of crisis by refusing to engage in power struggles.
libra sept 24 - oct 23 Your reputation as the peacekeeper gets shattered. You’re armed, dangerous and ready to throw down. Blame it on the planets, but don’t give yourself permission to wreak havoc on defenseless mortals. Take a step back, take a couple of deep breaths and put your weapon down. Make love, not war should be your mantra through this volatile energy.
taurus apr 21 - may 21 You would be wise to stay out of emotional situations. If you find yourself stuck in the middle of one, say as little as possible and leave as fast as you can. Be careful of your words. They can easily be turned against you by a frenemy. Don’t hang out with doubtful people in the first place. Choose to spend time with quality people you can trust.
scorpio oct 24 - nov 22 You’ll need to make a commitment to use your charm to cajole others into submission, instead of using brute force. The planets are urging you to take control in any given situation. Remember more flies are trapped with honey than are lured by vinegar, so be nice. Your angry words can, and probably will, come back to haunt you. You can’t always fix what you break, so be careful.
gemini may 22 - june 21 Your health must be at the top of your resolution list, as circumstances have produced stress induced ailments. A lot of volatile energy can totally flip you out. Don’t let it. Do whatever you can to deal with the situation calmly and without emotional bullying. Take responsibility for meeting your own needs, including enjoying quality time with loved ones.
sagittarius nov 23 - dec 21 You might feel under attack by those who love you the most and want the best for you. The reason is simple. They all want more of you than you’ve been willing to give. Take time to do a realistic inventory of your life, including finances, relationships and goals. Then, take the time to decide what and who is important.
cancer June 22 - july 22 You’ll have a hard time trying to stay cool, calm and collected, as the planets conspire to challenge your emotional stability in every area of your life. You can do it. Instead of giving yourself permission to have a meltdown and getting into angry confrontations, don’t engage. Do something peaceful and calming.
capricorn dec 22 - jan 20 Be prepared to duck, as the planetary pendulum is swinging back and forth over you. It can change direction quickly and without warning. Create good impressions and goodwill wherever you go. Cultivate influential people to further your agenda and achieve your goals. Don’t engage in power struggles. Just make sure you get what you need yourself.
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