Gay men often categorize one another into groups, like jocks, bears, otters, twinks, cubs, and wolves. Find out your gay male type with celebrity photos as a reference. Are you a jock, otter, bear, cub, or wolf? But rather, these descriptive terms are often used by gay men to identify and label other gays within the wide community. Here is the most up-to-date, generally agreed upon typology groups used by gay men to describe each another.
What is a wolf? Am I a twink? Your questions, answeredYou've probably seen the word "twink" thrown around on the internet, and maybe even "bear" or "wolf." When used to talk about gay people, they're meant to describe certain body types. Lesbians and gay men have become normalized in pop culture to a point that terms we use to describe one another have become more commonplace. I was even asked by co-worker to define another staff member by these images. Generally speaking, these are younger gay men who have a thin to slimly athletic build.
Wolf: This body type is lean and muscular. Bear: A bear is a big man oftentimes with a larger mid section. Cub: A cub is husky but not as big as a bear. Twink: A twink is typically a thin, younger man with little to no body hair. Gay wolves are among the most cherished group of men in our gay-o-sphere. Physically striking, they are known to give off a powerful sexy vibe that stops prey in thier tracks. Gay wolves are strong and beautiful but also deceptively cunning.
Bears are chubby, hairy, masculine gay males who like beer and flannel shirts–but that’s just the superficial definition. There’s more to it, which you’ll learn if you read the link. Cubs are. While these labels can be helpful for individuals to describe their appearance or personality, they can often be limiting and contribute to negative body stereotypes. We'll also discuss the impact of self-image and representation on ourselves while creating a positive space for readers to embrace their individuality. These labels started gaining popularity in the 80s and 90s with the rise of the bear subculture in the United States.