A Brief Introduction To The Bear Community

 

Bears are one of many, many LGBTQIA+ communities. The term "bear", is known as a generally large, hairy man embodying the image of rugged masculinity. Above all, the "bear culture" is about feeling good in your own body and enjoying natural masculinity, not to be focused on the trends of modern times.

Here is a list of some of the more common terms used within the community:

Daddy	A mature Bear or a gay guy that is older than you, usually with a touch of grey hair who is often looking for a Cub (or a younger man) for a relationship and is a caretaker or has a dominant attitude.
Cub	A younger (or younger-looking) version of a Bear, typically, but not always, with a smaller frame. The term is sometimes used to imply the passive partner in a relationship.
Otter	A slimmer or less hairy Bear regardless of age.
Muscle Bear	A Bear whose size derives from muscle rather than body fat. A fit Bear often with a beard.
Wolf	A slimmer Bear, with the behavioural characteristic of sexual assertiveness or aggression.
Squirrel	Super femme bear. "Just a squirrel trying to get a nut."
Polar Bear	An older Bear whose facial and body hair is predominantly or entirely white or grey.
Chaser	Somebody who is attracted to Bears and/or Chubs, might not be a part of the Bear culture but is much more active in chasing bears than Admirer for relationship or sex.
Grizzly	A dominant Bear of extreme stature in height, weight, and/or hairiness.
Teddy	A fully hairy Bear. Chest, back, beard, everything is hairy.
Ewok	A Bear of short stature, but not younger.
Ginger Bear	A hairy red haired bear.