A Field Guide To Eden Alexander

A few weeks ago we came across "Bed Party," a fun little film from our friends at Pink Label VOD. There were quite a few things to love about the movie--it's a fun, casual romp in the bed with two porn performers who are partners off camera as well--but we were especially struck by the delicious and delightful Eden Alexander, one of the film's fantastic stars. How could so powerful a performer have passed under our radar for so very long? Clearly, it was time to investigate this lovely lady and learn everything we could about her.

Eden Alexander (not to be confused with Eben Alexander, the neurosurgeon who frequently pops up in her Google results) was born April 12, 1988 in the beautiful city of San Francisco (a place she still calls home). After doing some work as a fetish/bondage model, she decided to explore the world of hardcore porn a little over three years ago--and we're pleased to report that she hasn't looked back since.

Not that that should surprise anyone: one look at Eden's oeuvre, and it becomes rampantly clear that she's one of those people who was born for porn. As a quick read of her Crash Pad bio reveals, she's an enthusiastic sexplorer who embraces a whole host of naughty delights, including quite a few that might make more delicate performers turn and run (not that we'd expect anything less of a bondage/fetish model turned hardcore performer, guys). Want proof that she's really enjoying her work? Scoot on over to YouTube and take a listen to this QueerPornTV interview where she waxes on about the pleasures of anal pleasure in all its forms (it's about three minutes and twenty seconds in, in case you're feeling impatient)--the innocent glee with which she discusses "one of the dirtiest things [she's] ever done" is all we need to see to know that she's chosen the correct career for herself.

As a pansexual switch, Eden's open to all kinds of sex with all kinds of people; an attitude that's given her opportunities to go all sorts of places in the adult industry. You're just as likely to find her giving a messy blowjob (and receiving a messier facial) in Evil Angel's "Sloppy Head 5" as you are to see her doling out femdom justice in Severe Society Films' "Slut Bottom Chris Meets The Prostate Assassins" (which may be one of the best porn titles we've seen today). There's seemingly no end to the naughty fun that Eden likes to get up to (and it probably goes without saying that we're eager to see her do pretty much all of it).

That said, porn isn't all just dirty fun and games for Eden--it's also a part of her political activism. As a biracial, heavily tattooed woman who's not stick thin, she's frequently been told that she doesn't have the right look to make it porn; a sentiment we're pleased to see her refuting left and right. Though Alexander isn't as big a name as some of her peers, she has made a solid career for herself through queer porn, feminist porn, kink porn, and webcam work, and she hopes that her success can serve as an inspiration to others. "I want to show people that you can do whatever you want to do, as long as you're good at it and love doing it," she told QueerPornTV--and frankly, we can't think of a better reason for doing porn.

Wondering what this wonderful woman gets up to when she's not going to town on her coworkers or fighting for the right to be sexy on film? Turns out she's got a serious interest in horses--and we don't just mean "My Little Pony." After high school, Alexander almost went pro as a Grand Prix show jumper; these days, she's given up jumping in favor of dressage, and loves connecting with other XXX equestrians. (Weirdly, this means she's got something in common the Romney family--which, well, we're just gonna have to think about for a little bit.)

And if you find that you're adoring this lovely lady as much as we do, there are a couple of ways that you can show your appreciation. Like any good camgirl, she's got a wish list for her fans, which showcases her wide ranging tastes (picks run the gamut from naughty lingerie and anal toys to cast iron skillets and Disney-themed kitchen gear). And if you really like her, you can cast a vote for her in the upcoming Fanny Awards, where she's been nominated for the coveted SuperFreak Award (aka the award given out to the kinkiest of performers). Though she's up against some pretty stiff competition (including Bonnie Rotten and Joanna Angel), we think she's got what it takes to win... and we know she'd really appreciate your vote.

· Eden's Tumblr (edenalexanderxxx.tumblr.com)
· Follow Eden on Twitter (twitter.com)
· Vote for Eden in The Fannys (thefannys.com)