Alexander Cheves, The Advocate

Alexander Cheves

The Advocate

Atlanta, GA, United States

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Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • The Advocate
  • PRIDE
  • HIV Plus Magazine
  • VICE

Past articles by Alexander:

13 Trans and Nonbinary Adult Performers to Follow on OnlyFans and More

They're waiting. → Read More

Spirit Day Began With One High School Student's Tumblr Post

Who knew a simple blog post could spark a movement? → Read More

7 Tips For a Better Long-Distance Relationship

LDRs suck—but they can still work out! → Read More

When It Comes to Sex Work, Kamala Harris Hasn't Completely Evolved

Many media outlets reported the senator "supports decriminalizing sex work." But these headlines are false, writes Alexander Cheves. → Read More

Are We at the Dick Pic Tipping Point?

It's time to end the shame and anxiety over naked selfies. Jeff Bezos may have helped us do just that. → Read More

Sex Panic: New York Bill Attempts To Spread Anti-Porn Myths

Porn is not the enemy, but some politicians are pushing that narrative. → Read More

The Queer Sex Panic Is Just Beginning

With society and bipartisan lawmakers policing porn, our sexual freedom suddenly seems at risk. → Read More

Being Sex-Positive in a World of Brett Kavanaughs, Donald Trumps

Assault and abuse aren't sex, Alexander Cheves writes. → Read More

AIDS Panic Should Not Be a Defining Queer Experience

A recent New York Times op-ed oddly longed for the good old days when terror loomed over every sexual decision. → Read More

21 Things to Know Before Losing Your Gay Virginity

Are you a man considering having sex with another man for the first time? Writer Alex Cheves has some tips. → Read More

Why I'm Doing the AIDS Walk: For My Mother and New York

Everyone has personal reasons for raising money for HIV causes. This is Alexander Cheves's. → Read More

Why I'm Doing the AIDS Walk: For My Mother and New York

Everyone has personal reasons for raising money for HIV causes. This is Alexander Cheves's. → Read More

What Circumcision and 'Religious Freedom' Have in Common

A proposal to ban the procedure among infants is prompting a familiar battle cry. → Read More

Congress Is Preparing to Harm Queer Sex Workers Like Me

The proposed Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act will have long-reaching, dangerous effects, writes Alexander Cheves. → Read More

Kink Is Part of My Identity — But Don't Call Me LGBTK

We have to be careful about adding letters to our acronym, writes Alexander Cheves. → Read More

We Can't Stop GHB and Meth Use. But We Can Make It Safer.

Crackdowns and denials don't work, writes Alex Cheves. We have to work around reality. → Read More

'Professor Marston and the Wonder Women' Is the Kinky Queer Film We Need

The tale of Wonder Woman's creator, his wife, and their lover is a refreshing homage to sexual freedom. → Read More

5 Things I Learned From Dating a Bi Guy

Lasting lessons learned from a relationship with a bisexual man. → Read More

Straight Folks, There Are Some Spaces You Don't Belong In

There are some places—like the backrooms of gay bars—that should remain exclusive, Alexander Cheves writes. → Read More

Straight Folks, There Are Some Spaces You Don't Belong In

There are some places — like the backrooms of gay bars — that should remain exclusive, Alexander Cheves writes. → Read More