Urban Bear 2025 – Photo Recap
This year’s Urban Bear NYC Weekend, now in its 17th year, was a big hit. With 1000’s of bears enjoying…
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Island Mates Manor: Private Luxury at the Heart of Gay Key West
In a destination famed for its uninhibited spirit and rich LGBTQ+ heritage, a new standard for modern, private luxury has…
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We Meet the New Mr. Reykjavík Bear 2025, Johann.
The bear community is often celebrated as a place of acceptance and belonging for bigger, hairier queer men, but for…
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Zero Waste Daniel at NYFW
New York Fashion Week has seen its share of spectacle, but Monday night Zero Waste Daniel set the stage ablaze…
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Meet “The Bears” in St louis, its HiBearNation Time!
An air of anticipation is buzzing through the community as HiBearNation presented by the Show Me Bears, gears up for…
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Hokus Pokus Live! Starring Ginger Minj
We went to see Hokus Pokus live last week at the Town Hall in New York City, Starring the amazing…
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Find Your Inner Bear: A Conversation with Artist Ryan Mund
An unexpected Facebook memory sparked a new creative journey for artist Ryan Mund. What began as a fun, one-off illustration…
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Beyond Pride: BUM’s Founders on Creating a Queer Brand That Gives Back
When two dads, Patrick and Carlos, noticed a glaring lack of visibility for queer families, they decided to take matters…
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Bearrison’s Bold Vision: An Interview with Executive Director Erik Greenfrost
Get ready to celebrate with San Francisco’s Bearrison Street Fair! In a city known for its vibrant queer culture and…
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The Wild West Meets Key West: Pepa Mahogany’s Campaign for King
When asked to describe himself, Floyd Jenkins, known to many as Pepa Mahogany, shared a story of deep community roots…
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Instabear of the week…Joseph Willilams
We are back again with Bears of the Week, after a summer Hiatus! Check out Joseph from the Raleigh NC….
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Seasonal Queer: NSFW Calendar 2026
Hey there! Welcome to Seasonal Queer, a calendar where each month features men celebrating love in every season. Queer, NSFW,…
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Bear Threads: A New Brand for Men Who Celebrate Their Bodies
Bear Threads, a new clothing line for men, burst onto the scene in April 2025. The brand was founded by…
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We meet… Daddy Patrick
As part of Gun Oils Big Cake Energy Contest, we are sitting down with all the competitors to find out a…
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We Meet…. Speedo Cub
As part of Gun Oils Big Cake Energy Contest, we are sitting down with all the competitors to find out a…
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Bear Tubing 2025: Float, Fun, and Fellowship in New Braunfels
Get ready to make a splash and have a fantastic time because Bear Tubing 2025 is almost here! The Houston…
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We Meet…Maxxx Schlong
As part of Gun Oils Big Cake Energy Contest, we are sitting down with all the competitors to find out a…
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From Fire Island to the Capitol: A Pride to Remember
As part of our series of essays from attendees at this year’s World Pride DC, Derek McCandless, Mr. Fire Island Leather…
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Meet the New Mr Fire Island Bear – Dom Impala
Fire Island Bear Weekend is one of the highlights of the New York Bear year, when we pack up our…
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Your Island Sanctuary: Why the Island House Resort Remains a Bear Haven
In the balmy, sun-drenched heart of Old Town Key West, a place where the live-and-let-live spirit isn’t just a slogan…
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