Bear – A bear is a larger and often hairier man who projects an image of rugged masculinity.The bear subgroup is among the oldest and largest of the LGBT community. says 'Bears are on the heavier side, either muscular, beefy, or chunky. They wouldn't dream of shaving their body hair (which comes in abundance) and they usually have a full beard to match.

They exude masculinity, and are some of the kindest men you'll meet in your entire life.' Attitude magazine says bears are 'typically older' with a big build, a belly, and lots of hair.