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They can sometimes be stereotyped as vain and overly invested in their body image, but this is not always the case. The ones with salt-and-pepper hair are sometimes called ‘grizzlies .’

More muscular bears are sometimes called ‘muscle bears,’ and they may sometimes differentiate themselves from the ones who have more fat than muscles.

It is usually used to describe a slender, small-statured gay man without body hair and with boyish features. If you’re the slut amongst a group of prudes, it can be hard to discuss your sex life with your friends.”

“Dads and Daddies” is now available on several major podcast platforms. The term ‘jock’ can have negative connotations in the straight community,  but gay jocks usually proudly wear the title.

Rugged

Rugged is the opposite of clean-cut and is more of an umbrella tribe that can encompass a number of communities, including otter, wolf, and even jock.

The main indicator of being a bear is being covered in body hair. Sometimes, an in-person meeting may not be on the table,  and you’ll have to make do with hurried phone calls and texts.

Otter

Otters are another tribe of gay men that are characterized by hair and scruff, but unlike bears, they are usually younger and leaner.

The trans community is well-established, with specific flags and colors that are easily identifiable. As otters grow older, they may become bears. 

Clean-Cut

If you’re a gay who prefers to remain clean-shaven, 

wears nice clothes and gets a manicure at least once a month, you probably belong to this category.

The term is less common than its more popular root words, and you’re not likely to hear it as much, especially in these modern times.

Jocks

Jock status is often seen as the Holy Grail of the gay community: highly sought-after and inaccessible to all but the most determined of gays. It’s all part of their charm, though.

The name Twink may have originated from the popular snack cake Twinkie – but much like a twinks age, we can never really be sure…

Poz

It’s difficult to exaggerate the impact of HIV/AIDS on the gay community. The biker subgroup can also be found under this group.

Discreet

The discreet gay man is a bittersweet concept.

And while those characteristics might not sound substantial enough to build an entire community off of, you’d be surprised. He views “daddyness” as an attitude rather than based on age or sexual position. Twinks are usually expected to be bottoms, although some of them turn out to be tops. As a matter of fact, it is conventionally accepted as a fetish community that anyone, gay or straight, can be a part of.

I’ve had the fortunate experience of meeting more dads with children, and there seems to be such a lack of their ability to express themselves as full people, especially if they’re parenting around a lot of straight people.”

“That’s why we subtitle it ‘The lives and times of adult gay men in the here and now,’” Brian said, referring to all gay men, not just those who have children.

Condoms are a must, and a clean-cut bottom is likely to douche before they have sex. Learn more