Looking for a Healthy Longterm Relationship?
Do you want a long term relationship? Some tips and advance from Cypher Ave’s relationship coach, Octavius.Now this post applies to those of you may be seeking a long term loving relationship…not those who are happily single. I know I could write a book…
UFC 135: Jon Jones beats Rampage Jackson’s Ass
Well the much anticipated UFC fight between Jon “Bones” Jones and Rampage Jackson ended with Rampage getting a beat down. I must admit…I still got mad love for Rampage Jackson. The fight this past Saturday at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado displayed how…
CYPHER AVE ESSENTIALS: Cadillac Unveils Convertible Hybrid Concept Car
Yes masculine gay men love cars and this Cadillac concept is HOT LIKE FIRE! Cadillac introduces the Ciel concept, an open-air grand-touring car. The Ciel – pronounced “C-L,” the French translation for sky – is a four-seat convertible powered by a twin-turbocharged version of…
WATCH: Clips from documentary “On The Downlow”
We’re going to try not to bombard you with too many posts about black gay films but with so few out there, we have an urge to at least make you aware of some of them.This brings me to “On The Downlow”, a…
Masculine Black Gay Men Are Already Among You!
Little did I know, “The Campaign for Black Gay Men’s Lives” has been running an ongoing campaign to fight homophobia and the spread of HIV in the black community since 2007. The ads are a series of billboards in subways, bus shelters (and…
Over 40 and Looking Good!
Here at Cypher Avenue, we know we have some mature followers out there. So we wanted to do a post showcasing the attractiveness of older men. Being that my partner is 46, I know first hand how sexy the more mature man can be. Is…
Homosexual History in Africa – Zande Warriors
I think that some African Americans today have a romanticized vision of ancient Africa. They think that every man was a king and had his kingdom, every woman was a queen with many servants, the children were all princes, and princesses. Every one was…
WATCH: Clips from Black Gay Film “Rivers Wash Over Me” [VIDEO]
In my last post I listed the Masculine Gay Man’s Bill of Rights. It was a satirical list that I wrote a year ago in response to a series of feminine guys calling me insecure for not being attracted to them and the “Gay Lifestyle.”But…
The Masculine Gay Man’s Bill of Rights
Disclaimer: The following text is satire and is not meant to encourage division, homophobia or even be taken seriously, for that matter. ARTICLE ONE: You have the right to NOT be Out if you do not choose to be. Discretion about who and…
Does HIV STATUS on FACEBOOK = GAY?
One thing that I’ve observed recently was that none of the “mainstream” social media and dating websites out there (Facebook, Twitter, Match.com, etc) have a default section for declaring your HIV status…Only on the GAY sites.On one hand, I thought it was commendable…
CYPHER AVENUE ESSENTIALS: The Messiah – A Novel by Lee Hayes
I’m an avid book reader, especially fiction. Unfortunately there are not gonna be too many novels written by gay/bisexual men of color endorsed by this website because many of them either perpetuate stereotypes, do not feature characters that we can relate with or, quite frankly,…
XXL Magazine: Hip-Hop Homophobia
In the July/August 2011 issue of XXL Magazine, writer Bethlehem Shoals asked the question: Is Hip-Hop Homophobic? What he really meant was is Hip-Hop was homophobic ANYMORE…That culture of overly magnified masculinity has always been homophobic in the past. However, in rapidly hanging…
CYPHER AVE APPROVED: Omari Hardrick
Ever since I first saw actor Omari Hardrick in the football film “Gridiron Gang”, I have to admit, I’ve been a fan.Not only is his acting impressive, he’s also got a handsome, masculine look that screams “Leading Man”. I should also mention that I have…
What causes the Down Low?
What causes the Down Low? This post is to simplify what causes the Down Low… Who is to blame for the DL lifestyle? We all are! Men, women, church, society etc. Now before I really get started, let me say in no way or reason…
WATCH: “Outed Gay Brother” Storyline – “E.R.” [VIDEO]
As you read my posts on this website you’ll discover that I have a fascination with COMING OUT STORIES. Every guy I meet that tells me, “My family knows” or “My friends know”, I ask what were the circumstances that lead to them…
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