S3E10 - Alex, 36. Long Island

Fruitbowl: An Oral History of Queer Sex

Alex grew up in Huntington, NY on Long Island for the first part of his adolescence and, at first, it almost seemed like a fairy gay-mother was watching out for him: a gay-friendly sex education class; a meaningful introduction to a trans woman; and a promising acknowledgement of gay life from his mom were all early examples of acceptance of gay life. But things with his family soon went south when they moved to Florida and in his early 20s he had to separate from them and make his own way.

His first time with a guy came one day on his way back to college and, over the years, he’s had time to do some deep diving when it comes to experimenting with long edging sessions. Alex also has a very specific “best move” that only he can explain but it’s definitely worth taking notes.

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