This comment was from WellOkThen on the post “Keep the Rug: An Appreciation of Male Body Hair.”
God bless you. You’re doing the work of the angels.
Sure, hairyness can be ugly sometimes, but so can smoothness. Sure, some poll says 49% of women prefer a hairless chest. I celebrate the other 51% — where are all the sexy photos of men for THEM to enjoy?
I wonder how much influence gay male subcultures have had in the fashionability of bare chests. I know there are gay nicknames for hairy men or slightly hairy men. (I’ve been told I’m not hairy enough to be a “bear,” but that I am more of an “otter.” : -) ) Is there a nickname for gay men who like bare chests, or is that not considered a special category? If there is only a special term for hairy men but not smooth men, that says something about assumptions or preferences.
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photo: me ‘n the dogs / flickr
Is there a nickname for gay men who like bare chests, or is that not considered a special category?
ive seen the term ‘smooth chested’. other than ‘twink’ which means a smoothchested man BUT also a slim man, i cant think other terms.
I wonder how much influence gay male subcultures have had in the fashionability of bare chests.
perhaps another source for this change in the 80s was the popularity of bodybuilders like arnie. it is easier to show muscle definition if smooth chested
I’m a member of the gay bear community myself. Bear vs Otter has more to do with body weight than the amount of hair on it. I appreciate both types.
That’s really interesting, I knew about “bears” but hadn’t heard of “otters.” The REALLY funny part is that both animals have been the source of nicknames I’ve used for my husband over the years we’ve been together. When we were really young I referred to him as Otter because he described himself as resourceful. Over time that shifted to Bear, although I can’t tell you exactly where that originated anymore. These days it’s more than just a nickname – it’s the name I use with him most often in public and at home, as if it were his first name,… Read more »