gay bears

Okay we covered what is a Bear, now we are going to to some of the terminology relating to the Bear community

"ADMIRER" is a term that refers to someone who is sexually or romantically attracted to Bears (this term is often used in various communities to describe an outsider who has sexual attraction to people within that community). Also often referred to as a Chaser. Admirers/Chasers can be of any weight, hairy or hairless and any age.

A "BEAR" is hairy man with a stocky or heavyset build and facial hair. Can be clean shaven and of any age.

A "CUB" is 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. Can be hairy or hairless.

A "DADDY BEAR" is an older guy sometimes looking for a daddy/son relationship with either a younger Bear, Cub, Otter, Wolf or Chaser.

A "LEATHER BEAR" is a bear with a leather fetish.
A "MUSCLE BEAR" is a muscular version of a Bear. A "muscle cub" is a younger or smaller, yet muscular, version. Can be hairy or hairless and of any age.

A "POLAR BEAR" is a silver- or white-haired Bear.

An "OTTER" is a man who is hairy, but is not large or stocky - typically thinner, or with lean muscle. Slimmer version of a Bear with little pockets of fat like love handles or a tiny gut, but not as lean as a Wolf.

A "SPIRIT BEAR" is a Bear that approaches his sexuality and 'inner bear' from a spiritual stand point. Usually rooted in various international and cultural references and traditions. Notably present in pagan communities where being gay is predominantly accepted.

A "WOLF" is a lean, masculine gay man who is attracted to bears and involved in the bear scene.

"Woof" is a greeting often used when a Bear spots another Bear in public and wants to express physical attraction. He might make a growling noise ("Grrr!") or say "Woof!"

A "BEAR RUN" is a gathering or circuit party for Bear/Cub types and their Admirers.

A "BEAR SOUP" is a swimming pool or hot tub full of bears which usually includes lots of group cuddling and frolicking. These are common place at Bear runs.

A "BEARWICH" is a menage a trois consisting of two bears and an admirer. Also common at Bear runs.

Yes indeed. They sure do. They participate in gay pride parade as part of the GLBT community. Also every year throughout the world the bears have a special event which is called bear pride where the bears throughout the world get together as a celebration and participate with games, contests, competitions meeting new bear friends. There is also Mr Bear & Mr Cub who are chosen for the year. The bears enjoy getting together that they have picnics and dances, etc.