Bear – Gay Bears, Burly Men, Hairy Men, A Bear is often a larger or hairy man. Bear is a slang reference to a specific group of gay men. It can be used to reference a particular style or activity. Bears can also reference Gay Men who prefer specific sexual activities, or conduct their relations along a specific code, unique to those in this ‘Niche’. Most ‘bear culture’ revolves around the presence of facial and body hair. Men who have no facial hair, no body hair (or fur, as it is referred to) are not considered to be Bears. In addition, it generally refers to a type of persona, such as a more masculine attitude! Bears come in all shapes and sizes, grizzly bears, polar bears, cubs, etc.