Examining Preconceived Notions of Bearhood and Masculinity
BWM contributor Jason Arnold examines his own gender biases and those of the bear community at large. “Why are things…
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Does Hair Make the Bear?
Everywhere you look today, men are sporting beards more than ever before. Do a quick search on most any social…
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BEARS, INCLUSIVITY AND THE NEXT FOUR YEARS
We are reminded now more than ever of the importance of chosen family this holiday season. Next year promises to…
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Bear World Guides Launch Today!
Over the last few months, we have been working hard to prepare several Bear World Guides to various cities &…
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Bear Joy is an Act of Resistance
As America heads into uncertain times, we as bears and members of the LGBTQ+ community must draw closer to and…
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Lover of Men, New Doc About Abraham Lincoln Gets Theatrical Release
Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln will be released in AMC Theatres on September 6, 2024 – as well as in other…
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What Makes a Bear a Bear?
I get asked this question a lot when interviewed in my capacity as the editor of Bear World Magazine. And…
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South New Jersey, More Idyllic Than You Think!
As a New Yorker (well an honorary one), I often hear New Jersey getting a bad rap, despite the fact…
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I’m Black…Can I Call Myself a Bear?
I was on Twitter/X a couple of months ago and saw one of those “discourse” tweets. You know the one…
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BEEFMINCE and GROWLR are Partnering Up
UK bear club BEEFMINCE is pairing up with bear social network giant GROWLR. The two brands are collaborating to bring…
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Why I Chose Monogamy
Bear World Magazine contributor Taylor Moore delves into why he and his boyfriend have chosen monogamy for their relationship. Before…
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Bears at the Office: Body Dynamics in the Modern Workplace
Picture yourself working in a corporate office. As you go about your typical work day, everyone watches your every move….
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Divine was America’s first drag superstar
March 7 marked the 36th anniversary of the death of the beloved Harris Glenn Milstead, better known to us as…
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Aging and the Bear Community – Two Daddies Share Their Perspective
Like many gay men, I’ve found myself both intrigued and slightly frightened by the concept of getting older. Despite the…
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Challenging the Fallacy of “I Don’t See Color” in the Bear Community
The Bear community has long touted the phrase “I don’t see color” as a badge of honor: a symbol of…
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OPINION: Being A Non-Binary Bear In A Toxic Masculine Space
We talk a lot about the issue of toxic masculinity in the bear community, about how the expectations of that…
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Les K Wright Announces Official Launch of the Bear History Project Reboot
During a recent reading of his book Resilience: A Polemical Memoir of AIDS, Bears and F*cking at Ptown Bear Week,…
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Legendary Singer, Performer, LGBTQ Ally and Gay Icon, Tina Turner, Dies at 83
One of music’s most celebrated female vocalists, global icons, and charismatic performers, Tina Turner, passed away on Wednesday, May 24th…
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Bears can let it all hang out at Eastern Xposure!
The yearly nudist bear weekend, Eastern Xposure – created by the same crew that brings you Western Xposure– returns to…
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OPINION: Bear events are being taken over by muscles and abs
We see it all the time – online ads for a new Bear party or Bear event – we expect…
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