Mary, Did You Know

Closeted Gay: A repressed gay man or lesbian, who hides his true sexual orientation from the public and those around them. Often for fear of persecution, rejection, but not always for negative reasons, does he choose to not “come out of the closet”.

He thinks he a metrosexual. She just really likes softball. But we know they're both a few tequila shots away from the truth. And we also know what they're going through, so help them reach their full potential with some therapy sessions from Life Coach Batya Winninger.

Wininger focuses on helping people achieve their goals by making positive life changes and breaking through the creative blocks that stifle many of us, fence-sitters included. Assure him that it isn't therapy. Winnnger helps people find their muse. Get more information about Wininger's services at upositive.com.

Purchase a few sessions for your closeted friend to help him or her think 'outside the box.' And by box, we mean closet.

We also suggest that you set that boy, um, straight with some tunes that will showcase his not-quite-out side while also shielding him from the upstairs neighbor’s contempt. In other words, dial up some Rufus Wainright.

In addition to his new CD, “Release the Stars,” Wainright has come out with “Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall,” a tribute to the legend’s double-album performance at the famed New York venue.

Just think of how liberated, in an unliberated way, your favorite closeted feller will feel as he prances about his abode singing “Over the Rainbow,” Come Rain or Come Shine” and “Zing Went the Strings of My Heart” along with another man.

Available at your favorite gay-operated retail outlet or online at amazon.com and other outlets.

May we also suggest a home subscription to O&AN? For the closet-gay on the go who can't dare be seen picking up a GLBT publication, we'll deliver to their door in subtly wrapped packaging. Our articles and advertisers could inform and inspire your friend to open the door to our fabulous world. Click subscriptions at outandaboutnewspaper.com.

WhistlePig + Alfa Romeo F1

SHOREHAM, VT (September 13, 2023) — WhistlePig Whiskey, the leaders in independent craft whiskey, and Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake are waving the checkered flag on a legend-worthy release that’s taking whiskey to G-Force levels. The Limited Edition PiggyBack Legends Series: Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake Barrel is a high Rye Whiskey selected by the Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake drivers, with barrels trialed in their wind tunnel to ensure a thrilling taste in every sip.

The third iteration in WhistlePig’s Single Barrel PiggyBack Legends Series, the Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake Barrel is bottled at 96.77 proof, a nod to Valtteri Bottas’ racing number, 77, and the precision of racing. Inspired by Zhou Guanyu, the first Chinese F1 driver, this Rye Whiskey is finished with lychee and oolong tea. Herbal and floral notes of the oolong tea complement the herbaceous notes of WhistlePig’s signature PiggyBack 100% Rye, rounded out with a juicy tropical fruit finish and a touch of spice.

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When I started medical transition at 20 years old, it was very difficult to get the care I needed for hormone replacement therapy because there are very few providers trained in starting hormones for trans people, even though it’s very similar to the hormones that we prescribe to women in menopause or cisgender men with low testosterone.

I hope more providers get trained in LGBTQ+ healthcare, so they can support patients along their individual gender journey, and provide the info needed to make informed decisions about their body. I’ve personally seen my trans patients find hope and experience a better quality of life through hormone replacement therapy.

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Descanso Resort, Palm Springs' premier destination for gay men, just received Tripadvisor's highest honor, a Travelers' Choice "Best of the Best" award for 2023. Based on guests' reviews and ratings, fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor's 8 million listings around the world receive the coveted "Best of the Best" designation. Descanso ranked 12th in the top 25 small inns and hotels category in the United States. Quite an accomplishment!

Open less than two years, Descanso Resort offers gay men a relaxing and luxurious boutique hotel experience just minutes away from Palm Springs' buzziest restaurants, nightclubs, and shopping. Descanso has quickly established itself as a top destination for sophisticated gay travelers, earning hundreds of 5-star guest reviews and consistently ranking in Trapadvisor's top positions alongside brother properties Santiago Resort and Twin Palms Resort.

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