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Nyle DiMarco opens up about coming out as sexually fluid

the model also revealed his dream date

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Nyle DiMarco revealed how he came out as sexually fluid in a new interview with Paper Magazine. 

The “America’s Next Top Model” and “Dancing with the Stars” winner says he didn’t feel pressure to come out until after he became famous.

“Growing up, I never felt the need to come out, especially being a Millennial. We just did not care who showed up at the door step. When stardom hit, I immediately saw the wave of questions to my sexuality. It made me feel closeted for the first time, so when somebody asked, I casually replied because sexuality shouldn’t be a big issue,” the 28-year-old told Paper Magazine.

He continued on that he understands how he has helped people understand their sexuality by being open about his.

“I do feel like I am a role model regarding my sexuality, as well. I have been getting messages from friends and fans that they feel they are finally able to relate to and accept themselves as fluid—or whatever sexuality they want to identify,” DiMarco says.

The model got personal when he got candid about his ideal date.

“Forget the fancy dinners, let’s play one-one-one basketball game. Dip into the beach. End the day with a simple dinner,” DiMarco shared.

DiMarco also participated in a photo shoot for the magazine that features the model jumping up and down on a trampoline in his underwear.

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PHOTOS: Westminster Pride

LGBTQ festival held in Maryland city

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Bambi Ne'cole Ferrah performs at the Westminster Pride Festival on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The eighth annual Westminster Pride Festival was held at Westminster City Park in Westminster, Md. on Saturday, July 11.

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PHOTOS: Emerald City Pride

Colorful march followed by festival in Greenbelt, Md.

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Band members of Greenbelt Honk Situation lead the Emerald City Pride Parade in Greenbelt, Md. on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The fifth annual Emerald City Pride was held in Greenbelt, Md. on Saturday, July 11.

(Washignton Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Gay librarian to discuss new novel at Green Lantern

Gareth Carter to speak at ‘Cocktails, Chaos & Controversy’ fundraiser

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Gareth Carter will discuss his new book, ‘The Misadventures of Don Kee Dong & Phillip Miho.’ (Book cover image courtesy of Amazon)

Librarian, novelist, and advocate for intellectual freedom Gareth Carter will talk about his debut novel, “The Misadventures of Don Kee Dong & Phillip Mihol,” on Sunday, July 12 at 4 p.m. at Green Lantern Bar.

The event, titled “Cocktails, Chaos & Controversy” is a fundraiser for the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center Library and will celebrate queer storytelling, libraries, and Carter’s new novel. 

The event will combine humor, conversation, and community. In addition to being on hand to sell and sign books, Carter will share his own journey from librarian to novelist, discuss the state of public libraries in an era of book banning, and his own challenges with one group, which served as the genesis for this novel, the first in his International Men of Mystery series.

For more details, visit Carter’s website

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