Gay Bear

Gay Bear: Bulky, beefy, hairy

Big is beautiful with the Gay Bear. Bulky, beefy, always hairy, a Gay Bear is often associated with hyper-masculine appearance and behaviour. There are multiple types of bears within the LGBT community. And each of these has its own characteristics. From the Gay Daddy Bear to Muscle Bear and Polar Bear, you can always find your place.

Gay Bear culture can be traced back to the gay mecca that was 1970s San Francisco. Bear clubs quickly sprung up along with annual events. Additionally, contests such as International Mr Bear were formed. In the 1980s Gay Bear culture exploded. And the bear has been happily roaring ever since.

A Gay Daddy Bear looks after his young and less experienced cub. And it’s easy and fun to find that big-bellied, broad- shouldered Gay Daddy Bear beast. Bars and club nights devoted to the Gay Bear have long been a staple on the LGBT scene. Such venerable establishments can be found in all major cities in Europe and the U.S. Additionally, the Gay Bear community hosts a range of annual international events for bears and their admirers. And the then there’s Gay Bears Twitter. Yes, Gay Bears growl but also tweet. Gays Bears Twitter is packed with vibrant networking groups.

Craig Byrnes created the Gay Bear Flag in 1995 to represent Gay Bear subculture. The flag has seven colours showcasing different types of fur. The unmistakable bear paw print dominates the Gay Bear flag. Some claim that Gay Bear culture is generally the reserve of hirsute white men. But over the years this has been challenged. Crucially, the Gay Bear Flag was designed with inclusion in mind. It celebrates all races and nationalities. You’ll spot it flying proudly alongside the gay rainbow flag and leather pride flag at international LGBT pride events. Ready to start your bear hunt? Check out Gay Bears Twitter. Or better yet, join Gays.com for free today.