Get Out! GAY Magazine – Issue 374 – July 4, 2018

BY EILEEN SHAPIRO
CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT
A finalist on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” a
TV internet host, recording sensation
and one of New York nightlife’s most
sought-after queen, winning nearly ever
tittle know to drag, Miss Peppermint
is now “Head Over Heels” in love with
Broadway.
Making history as the first transgender
actor to originate a principal role on
Broadway, Peppermint will be featured in
the brand-new play “Head Over Heals,”
a show based on the music from The
Go Go’s. The Go-Go’s are a Los Angeles
Peppermint:
‘Head Over Heels’
band who rose to stardom in the ‘80s
with lead singer Belinda Carlisle. The
songs they are best known for are “We
Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,”
“Vacation” and of course “Head Over
Heels.” They are considered one of the
most successful female bands of all time.
The cast of “Head Over Heels” includes
Rachel York, Jeremy Kushnier and
Peppermint. It is an unpredictable blend
of posh and punk that will bring the
audience to their feet at The Hudson
Theatre in New York. Peppermint, break
a leg!
Taylor Iman Jones as Mopsa (center) and the company (“We Got the Beat”) The Head Over Heels company (opening tableau of “We Got the Beat”)

You go girl! I am so excited
for you and “Head Over
Heels.” How did you get
the role, what character do
you portray and how much
is that character like you?
Thanks! I’m so excited. It’s a
dream come true. I actually
sent in an audition tape
before getting a final call
back. I had to wait all winter
before I could announce it.
I play the oracle, who has a
message to deliver and an
axe to grind. My character is
a badass shapeshifter who is
gender non-binary.
What is the premise of the
show?
It’s about a royal family who
are set on a hilarious journey
of love, sex and self discovery,
all set in motion by ominous
prophecies of the oracle.
What’s your take on making
transgender/Broadway
history?
It’s an honor that’s so much
bigger than me. And these
types of characters and
moments are well overdue.
Had you ever considered
doing Broadway before
this? And how does it feel
to be a Broadway star?
Of course I have! What queen
hasn’t had Broadway dreams?
I went to American Musical
and Dramatic Academy when
I first moved to NYC, but I
got temporarily distracted by
nightlife.
Peppermint (center) as Pythio, The Oracle of Delphi (“Vision of Nowness”) and the ensemble
Aside from this show,
are you still touring with
RuPaul?
I actually haven’t toured with
Mother Ru personally, but
thanks to Voss Events I was a
part of the Werq the World
Tour, which literally worked
the all over the world. I was
on the tour until rehearsals
this spring.
You recently released a
new single—tell me about
it.
Yes! “Black Pepper,” which
is on my album I released
last year.
Tell us about your talk
show?
I’ve got a YouTube series
called “Pep Talks” where I
sit and kiki with my favorite
performers, many of the
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” girls
too.
You are a recording artist
and now a Broadway
star. What’s next for you?
Disneyland!
HEAD OVER HEELS
Directed by
Michael Mayer
Choreography by
Spencer Liff
CURRAN
PRODUCTION IMAGES
San Francisco, CA
Opening Night:
Thursday, July 26
Photo Credit:
Joan Marcus

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BY EILEEN SHAPIRO
CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT
A T F I R E I S L A N D P I N E S
POPULAR DJ TONY YNOT, BEGAN HIS DJ CAREER SEVEN YEARS AGO AND IS NOW
SOUGHT AFTER ON LONG ISLAND, IN NEW YORK, FIRE ISLAND AND SOUTH BEACH.
HE CAN BE FOUND THIS SUMMER LATE NIGHT FRIDAYS AT SIP N TWIRL, MONDAY
NIGHTS AT SIP N TWIRL DURING LIP SYNC FOR YOUR DRINK AND AT THE BLUE
WHALE AT VARIOUS DATES DURING LOW TEA.
TONY HAS THREE ALBUMS OUT NOW ON ITUNES, SPOTIFY, GOOGLE AND
BEATPORT. HE IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON A BRAND NEW ALBUM OF REMIXED
CLASSICS, WORKING IN A STUDIO AND LEARNING PRODUCTION.
WE SHARED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT HIS CAREER AND HIS SUMMER AT
THE PINES ON FIRE ISLAND.
>> i n t e r v i e w
HOW DID YOU START
YOUR FIRE ISLAND DJ
CAREER?
YEARS AGO A FANTASTIC
PROMOTER AND FRIEND,
TONY FORNABAIO, AND
I WERE TALKING, AND
I MENTIONED I REALLY
WANTED TO DJ AND THAT
I HAD BEEN PRACTICING
A LOT AND THOUGHT IT
WOULD BE SOMETHING
FUN TO DO. A FEW DAYS
LATER HE CALLED ME AND
SAID, “OK, YOU WANT
TO DJ? I AM BOOKING
YOU FOR THE HIGH
TEA DECK AT PAVILION
THIS SATURDAY.” I WAS
COMPLETELY NERVOUS
AND EXCITED. I JUST
REMEMBER THINKING I
HOPE PEOPLE WILL LIKE
WHAT I PLAY AND NOT
MAKE A FOOL OF MYSELF.
FORNABAIO WAS REALLY
SO ENCOURAGING AND
SUPPORTIVE. THE NIGHT
WAS INCREDIBLE WITH A
PACKED HIGH TEA DECK.
PEOPLE DANCING AND
THE AMAZING ENERGY
I RECEIVED FROM THE
CROWD GAVE ME
AN INSTANT LOVE
FOR WHAT I WAS
DOING. THE NIGHT
WAS SUCCESSFUL.
FORNABAIO
SCHEDULED ME
MOST OF THE
SATURDAYS FOR
THE REMAINING
SEASON AND
BEGAN ROTATING ME
INTO DJING LOW TEA
AT THE BLUE WHALE. I
WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER
THAT PHONE CALL AND
HOW SUPPORTIVE TONY
FORNABAIO WAS AND
HOW HE PUSHED ME AND
THREW ME RIGHT INTO
IT. I FOUND SOMETHING I
LOVE AND ENJOY.

PHOTO BY JUAN JON
WHERE AND WHEN DO
YOU SPIN AT THE PINES?
I BEGAN DJING THE HIGH
TEA DECK AT PAVILION,
THEN BEGAN ROTATING
INTO LOW TEA AND THE
POOL DECK. IN 2015,
AFTER THE PROPERTY
WAS ACQUIRED BY
PJ MCATEER, HE
CONTINUED TO KEEP ME
IN ROTATION ALONGSIDE
LEGENDARY FIRE ISLAND
DJ STEVEN OLIVERI, AND
CHRIS CAMUSO NOW
ADDING SIP N TWIRL
AS AN ADDITIONAL
VENUE TO SPIN. PJ IS AN
AMAZING PERSON TO
WORK FOR AND WITH.
HE IS BY FAR ONE OF THE
MOST LOYAL PEOPLE YOU
WILL EVER MEET, AND
PAINSTAKINGLY SPENDS
MONTHS MAKING SURE
DJS ARE SCHEDULED
PROPERLY AND THAT
WE EACH HAVE AN
OPPORTUNITY TO SHINE.
THIS SEASON I CAN BE
FOUND LATE NIGHT
FRIDAYS AT SIP N TWIRL,
MONDAYS WITH DRAG
HOST ROSÈ DOING LIP
SYNC FOR YOUR DRINK
AT SIP N TWIRL, VARIOUS
DATES AT LOW TEA AT
THE BLUE WHALE AND
TWIRL TEA AT SIP N TWIRL.
WHAT DID YOU DO
BEFORE FIRE ISLAND
AND OFF SEASON?
BACK AROUND
1997, I CREATED A
COMPANY CALLED
GAYCOLLEGEPARTY AND
BEGAN THROWING 18+
GAY PARTIES ALL OVER
LONG ISLAND. THE
PARTIES WERE A MASSIVE
SUCCESS, ESPECIALLY
BEING THE VERY FIRST 18+
GAY PARTY ANYWHERE.
I EVENTUALLY MOVED
THE PARTY TO NYC AFTER
DOING SEVERAL ONE-
OFFS AT ROXY, LIMELIGHT
AND WEBSTER HALL. I
EVENTUALLY OPENED
HEAVEN SATURDAYS
ALONG WITH ALAN
PICUS, AND IT BECAME
THE LONGEST-RUNNING
GAY 18+ PARTY IN NYC,
SPAWNING COUNTLESS
UP-AND-COMING
PROMOTERS, DJS AND
DRAG TALENT AND
EVENTS. CURRENTLY,
DURING MY OFF SEASON,
I TRAVEL AND SPEND
MUCH OF MY WINTER
TIME IN MIAMI. I STARTED
DOING GUEST SPOTS
AT SOUTH BEACH’S
INCREDIBLE TWIST
NIGHTCLUB THIS PAST
WINTER AND WILL BE
DOING A FEW GIGS
AT THE FAMED SOUTH
BEACH PALACE THIS
UPCOMING FALL.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU
BEEN A DJ?
I HAVE BEEN DOING THIS
FOR APPROXIMATELY
SEVEN YEARS. I
CURRENTLY HAVE 3 CDS
ON ITUNES, SPOTIFY,
GOOGLE AND BEATPORT:
“POPULAR VOL. 11,”
“GAYCOLLEGEPARTY
VOL. 1 REWORKED, AND
RECENTLY, “WURKOUT
VOL. 6,” ALL UNDER THE
LGBT-OWNED CENTAUR
LABEL (THEOUTCLUB.
COM). I AM CURRENTLY
WORKING ON A NEW CD
OF REMIXED CLASSICS
FROM CENTAUR’S
VAULT OF MUSIC. I HAVE
BEEN WORKING IN A
STUDIO AND LEARNING
PRODUCING AND
CREATING MY OWN
REMIXES. I AM EXCITED
FOR EVERYONE TO HEAR
IT WHEN COMPLETED.
WHAT MOTIVATED YOU
TO BEGIN TO DJ?
GROWING UP I LOVED
MUSIC. I WOULD LISTEN
TO EVERYTHING FROM
BIG BAND, HIP HOP,
DISCO, CLASSICS. I
LIKED SOUNDS AND
THE DIFFERENT BEATS
AND SAMPLING. FOR MY
20TH BIRTHDAY I GOT
A SET OF TECHNICS
1200 TURNTABLES AND
A MIXER AND LEARNED
HOW TO BEAT MIX FROM
VINYL. I WOULD PRACTICE
EVERY DAY AND REALLY
JUST LOVED IT. AT THE
TIME I WOULD FILL IN
FOR A PARTY COMPANY
DOING SWEET 16S AND
OFFICE PARTIES. BACK
THEN IT DIDN’T REALLY
PAN OUT FINANCIALLY,
SO IT WENT ON THE
BACK BURNER, AND I
PURSUED NIGHTCLUB
PROMOTING. CURRENTLY,
DJS LIKE BARRY HARRIS,
MAURO MOZART, TOY
ARMADA AND GRIND ALL
INSPIRE ME, AND THEIR
MUSIC IS CONSISTENTLY
MOTIVATING AND WELL
PUT TOGETHER. YOU WILL
NEVER HEAR A SONG
FROM THESE GUYS THAT
DOESN’T MAKE YOU
WANT TO BE HAPPY AND
DANCE.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY
MOST ABOUT FIRE
ISLAND?
FIRE ISLAND TO
ME IS A PARADISE
WHERE EVERYONE IS
INCLUDED, AND PEOPLE
ARE FRIENDLY AND
WELCOMING. THERE IS
ALWAYS SOMETHING
TO DO, AND NO ONE IS
JUDGED. I HAVE LIVED
IN FIRE ISLAND PINES
FOR OVER 15 YEARS AND
COULD NOT IMAGINE
BEING ANYWHERE ELSE
DURING THE SUMMER
MONTHS. IF YOU HAVE
NEVER BEEN, PLEASE
VISIT AND ENJOY THE
LOVE AND BEAUTY THAT
IS FIRE ISLAND PINES.
FOR BOOKINGS EMAIL
DJTONYYNOT@
GMAIL.COM OR VISIT
DJTONYYNOT.COM.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is the most important information
I should know about BIKTARVY ® ?
BIKTARVY may cause serious
side effects:
} Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV)
infection. If you have both HIV-1 and
HBV and stop taking BIKTARVY, your
HBV may suddenly get worse. Do not
stop taking BIKTARVY without first
talking to your healthcare provider, as
they will need to monitor your health.
Who should not take BIKTARVY?
Do not take BIKTARVY if you take:
} dofetilide
} r i f a m p i n
} any other medicines to treat HIV-1
What are the other possible side
effects of BIKTARVY?
Serious side effects of BIKTARVY may
also include:
} Changes in your immune system. Your
immune system may get stronger
and begin to fight infections. Tell your
healthcare provider if you have any
new symptoms after you start
taking BIKTARVY.
} Kidney problems, including kidney
failure. Your healthcare provider should
do blood and urine tests to check your
kidneys. If you develop new or worse
kidney problems, they may tell you to
stop taking BIKTARVY.
} Too much lactic acid in your blood
(lactic acidosis), which is a serious but
rare medical emergency that can lead
to death. Tell your healthcare provider
right away if you get these symptoms:
weakness or being more tired than
usual, unusual muscle pain, being short
of breath or fast breathing, stomach
pain with nausea and vomiting, cold
or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy
or lightheaded, or a fast or
abnormal heartbeat.
} Severe liver problems, which in rare
cases can lead to death. Tell your
healthcare provider right away if you
get these symptoms: skin or the white
part of your eyes turns yellow, dark
“tea-colored” urine, light-colored
stools, loss of appetite for several
days or longer, nausea, or stomacharea
pain.
The most common side effects of
BIKTARVY in clinical studies were
diarrhea (6%), nausea (5%), and
headache (5%). Tell your healthcare
provider if you have any side effects
that bother you or don’t go away.
What should I tell my healthcare
provider before taking BIKTARVY?
} All your health problems. Be sure to tell
your healthcare provider if you have or
have had any kidney or liver problems,
including hepatitis virus infection.
} All the medicines you take, including
prescription and over-the-counter
medicines, antacids, laxatives, vitamins,
and herbal supplements. BIKTARVY
and other medicines may affect each
other. Keep a list of all your medicines
and show it to your healthcare provider
and pharmacist, and ask if it is safe
to take BIKTARVY with all of your
other medicines.
} If you are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant. It is not known if BIKTARVY
can harm your unborn baby. Tell your
healthcare provider if you become
pregnant while taking BIKTARVY.
} If you are breastfeeding (nursing) or
plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed.
HIV-1 can be passed to the baby in
breast milk.
You are encouraged to report negative
side effects of prescription drugs to
the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch,
or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Ask your healthcare provider if
BIKTARVY is right for you.
Please see Important Facts about BIKTARVY, including
important warnings, on the following page.

KEEP
EMPOWERING.
Because HIV doesn’t change who you are.
What is BIKTARVY?
BIKTARVY is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription medicine used to treat
HIV-1 in adults. It can either be used in people who have never taken HIV-1
medicines before, or people who are replacing their current HIV-1 medicines
and whose healthcare provider determines they meet certain requirements.
BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS.
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IMPORTANT FACTS
This is only a brief summary of
important information about BIKTARVY ®
and does not replace talking to
your healthcare provider about your
condition and your treatment.
MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BIKTARVY
BIKTARVY may cause serious side effects, including:
• Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. If you have both HIV-1 and
HBV, your HBV may suddenly get worse if you stop taking BIKTARVY. Do
not stop taking BIKTARVY without first talking to your healthcare provider,
as they will need to check your health regularly for several months.
ABOUT BIKTARVY
BIKTARVY is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription medicine used
to treat HIV-1 in adults. It can either be used in people who have never taken
HIV-1 medicines before, or people who are replacing their current HIV-1
medicines and whose healthcare provider determines they meet certain
requirements.
BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. HIV-1 is the virus that
causes AIDS.
Do NOT take BIKTARVY if you also take a medicine that contains:
• dofetilide
• rifampin
• any other medicines to treat HIV-1
BEFORE TAKING BIKTARVY
Tell your healthcare provider all your medical conditions,
including if you:
• Have or have had any kidney or liver problems, including hepatitis infection.
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
• Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed if you
have HIV-1 because of the risk of passing HIV-1 to your baby.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take:
• Keep a list that includes all prescription and over-the-counter medicines,
antacids, laxatives, vitamins, and herbal supplements, and show it to your
healthcare provider and pharmacist.
• Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about medicines that interact
with BIKTARVY.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF BIKTARVY
BIKTARVY can cause serious side effects, including:
• Those in the “Most Important Information About BIKTARVY” section.
• Changes in your immune system.
• New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure.
• Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious
but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare
provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being
more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast
breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands
and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.
• Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death. Tell
your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin
or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine,
light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea,
or stomach-area pain.
• The most common side effects of BIKTARVY in clinical studies were
diarrhea (6%), nausea (5%), and headache (5%).
These are not all the possible side effects of BIKTARVY. Tell your healthcare
provider right away if you have any new symptoms while taking BIKTARVY.
Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor your health
before and during treatment with BIKTARVY.
HOW TO TAKE BIKTARVY
Take BIKTARVY 1 time each day with or without food.
GET MORE INFORMATION
• This is only a brief summary of important information about BIKTARVY.
Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist to learn more.
• Go to BIKTARVY.com or call 1-800-GILEAD-5.
• If you need help paying for your medicine, visit BIKTARVY.com for
program information.
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BY IAN-MICHAEL BERGERON
@ianmichaelinwonderland
Fireworks and the City
I was never really into The Fourth of July
until I moved to New York City.
It’s not that I don’t have good memories
of Fourth of Julys past. I remember being
young, maybe third grade, and sitting
in the back of my dad’s truck with him,
watching the fireworks ignite and trickle
away, vanishing into the stars. We were
right by a lake, and I was freezing in
shorts and a sweatshirt, but I saw a movie
with a cheerleader in a uniform skirt and
hoodie, and I wanted to channel that
look. (I think third grade me pulled it off.)
Another time, in sixth or seventh grade,
I went to watch them with my mom
and stepdad. I don’t really remember
anything other than the fact that we went,
but the three of us didn’t do a ton of
things together back then, and it meant a
lot to my mom. That made me happy.
But fireworks in the city—that’s where it’s
at. Something about the colorful sparks
flying just above an outline of the city’s
tallest buildings... I find it so romantic.
Two years ago for the 4th, I went to a
friend’s rooftop in Brooklyn with AJ, my
boyfriend at the time. We hadn’t been
dating long, but the “honeymoon phase”
was as good as over.
We stayed on the rooftop for all of 10
minutes. A light rain slowly soaking us,
and when a single firework went off in
the distance, we realized we could barely
see it. Defeated and wet, we retreated
downstairs, me entirely unaware that rain
on the Fourth of July was an omen for my
relationship.
Last year was a much better experience.
I got together with some friends at one
of my best friend V’s apartment. She lives
on the 25th floor of an apartment on 25th
Street, and had a perfect view.
We all sat on her bed, drinking
champagne and pointing out our favorite
designs before they dissipated. My
favorite is always the finale, when 20
fireworks are going off at once and you
have no idea where to look, your gaze
darting back and forth so you don’t miss
anything. But of course you do—it’s
impossible to see everything at once.
Sitting there, drinking too much
champagne and taking shitty photos
with my phone, I realized that the best
part of any holiday isn’t really the holiday
itself, or whatever event occurs on said
holiday; it’s all about the opportunity
to get together with friends and make
memories. I don’t remember any specific
firework, but I do remember sitting
next to my dad, pretending to be a
cheerleader; I remember making my
mom happy; I remember realizing how
lucky I am to have such a close group of
friends to sit and drink with.
PHOTO BY STEVE BRENNAN
I don’t know exactly what I’m going to
do this year, but I hope I remember the
feeling of being with people I love. I
hope I make some good memories.

BY EILEEN SHAPIRO
CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT
Cover: TonYYnoT
Photo by Juan Jon
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Is a
Rainbow
The most vibrant and vivid array of rainbow
fantasies on the planet dazzled the streets of
New York City in celebration of Pride. Music
and dance encompassed the ordinarily gray
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it was still in full force from the starting point.
The Pride Dance had Kylie Minogue, while
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Breakups flat out suck for
everyone involved. About
half of the people I see
for therapy are currently
seeking treatment because
they want a relationship,
want out of a relationship
or are dealing with
the end of one. Being
LGBTQ, a breakup can
often feel like another
rejection of who we are, a
familiar feeling for many.
The majority of people
dealing with a breakup
think what they’re going
through is entirely unique
and no one understands
their feelings, but the
experience is surprisingly
universal. Relationships are
complicated, and so are
breakups, but there are
things you can do to help
yourself heal. Here are a
few questions I received
about how to move on
when you’re heartbroken.
My ex and I were
together for about two
years and broke up four
months ago. I’m not over
it. I honestly feel like I’m
never going to be happy
again. My friends who
have been through this
THOMAS
TALKS
ABOUT:
seem to have been able
to move on quicker.
What do I do? – Male,
Gay, 27
I hear similar things from
so many clients. First, you
have to acknowledge
that “I’m never going
to be happy again” is a
thought, not a feeling. If
you’re constantly thinking
this irrational thought, it’s
of course going to lead
you to feel sad or even
depressed. Was there ever
a time, even a moment,
where you were happy
before the relationship?
I’m sure there was, which
means your happiness
isn’t dependent on your
relationship or partner.
Second, when you have
that thought, give yourself
a more rational one.
Something like, “I might
not be happy right now,
but I’ve been happy
without this relationship in
the past, and I don’t have
to have it again in order
to experience happiness.”
Third, everyone handles
relationships differently;
don’t compare yourself to
your friends. You’re going
to be OK.
I’m fucking depressed.
I’m not eating, not
sleeping and I pretty
much cry all the time.
It’s been months, and
pretty much none of my
friends will listen to me
anymore. I think they
avoid me because I’m
such a downer. – Male,
Gay, 22
BREAKUPS
OK, tough love time. Cut.
It. Out. You have to take
care of yourself, even when
it seems difficult. Make
yourself eat when you’re
not hungry and get on a
regular sleep cycle (make
a schedule, set alarms,
stick to it). Join a gym,
take some classes, meet
new people. I’m not saying
you need to get a gym
body, but working out is
great for the mind. You’ve
got to force yourself to
engage with the world.
Yes, talking to friends can
be very helpful, but don’t
drive them nuts. Limit your
venting to a period of time,
not free ranting. Then don’t
bring it up again. Allow
yourself to be present
with your friends, which
will take your mind off
the breakup. Notice that
you’re making decisions
all the time—deciding not
to eat, not to sleep, not
to engage with the world.
Make the other choice,
even when you might not
want to. If this persists, find
a therapist that can help
you, preferably someone
who practices cognitive
behavioral therapy.
For everyone going
through a breakup, fall in
love again—with yourself.
Take yourself on dates,
the dates you’d want to
go on if you were in a
relationship. Spend time
getting to know yourself
more, and treat yourself
the way you’d want a
partner to treat you. And
masturbate, a lot.
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