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What’s an ‘Otter’ in the Gay Community? Why More Men Are Embracing the Term.
THERE IS A whole animal kingdom within the homosexual male community. Many queer men (proudly) identify as bears, cubs, wolves, giraffes, bulls, chickens—all terms used to portray their appearance. The term to depict a man who has a slim to average create, with body and facial hair, and a more masculine appearance is called an otter.
What exactly is an otter?
“Otters belong to the broader bear community [plus-sized, hairy gay men] and are celebrated for their unique combination of leanness and body hair,” says Lee Phillips, LSCW, a psychotherapist and sex therapist who often works with LGBTQIA+ populations. “They are not as large as bears, but also not as hairless as twinks [thin, hairless gay men].”
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Where does the word ‘otter’ come from?
The origins of the term otter aren’t entirely clear. “I don’t think there’s any one moment or person who defined this term,” says Joe Kort, PhD, a psychotherapist and board-certified clinical sexologist. However, we do have a sense of when it emerged: “The term otter appeared in the 80s and 90s within the bear subculture,” Phillips explains. “
Otter is a term used by gay men, referring to a subset of men who mix the physical and social traits of both bears and twinks, both invoking and defying traditional masculinity. Otters may be defined by physical appearance, tastes, phrase of traditionally gendered traits, and/or personal affiliation.[1][2]
The generic image of an otter is a bloke of average build with a fair amount of body hair, and usually dressing in ways that combine traditional masculinity with a subversion of it. Otter presentation often leans into the casual, and otters are frequently considered to be laid support. They are distinguished from bears physically by their smaller frames as well as through their presentation being further distanced from the ruggedly masculine aesthetic. Male lover men who fit the description of otters often consider themselves unaligned due to their adjust of both masculine and feminine expressions of their manhood.
The origin of the otter label is unclear, but most approve it began as one of the many sub-categories of bears, allowing a gay tribe for men who prioritize gender statement across their physical body as well as their presentation and appearanc
Gay Men: Are You a Jock, Otter, Bear or Wolf? Which Type Are You?
Gay men often apply descriptive terms to determine and label other men within the wider same-sex attracted community. No doubt you’ve heard of some of these labels, like jock, otter, bear, cub, wolf, and so forth. But many gay men often wonder what these terms actually mean.
How many times have you approached your friends and asked them,“What am I? Which team do I fall into? And what the heck is a wolf?”
Maybe you’ve even sent them a bathroom mirror selfie wanting some answers.
After conducting extensive research on gay body types, collecting survey judgments from gay blogs, and plugging the data into high-grade statistical analysis software, the typologies of lgbtq+ male body types can now be revealed. Much of the analysis draws upon search phrases via Google’s algorithms. Nothing was left to chance.
Please remark that we have not included all of the groups here and the ones that are here may have a subgroup. It is entirely possible that your group is not listed. Finally, some may disagree with these labels as there continues to be ongoing friction regarding what they mean. This is simply an strive to offer clarity.
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Types
Some gay men utilize types to depict, identify and transmit themselves. Who hasn't heard someone utter “he’s my type" or been asked if a guy is yours? There is always some disagreement around the terms we utilize and whether we should use them at all.
Therefore, you should be sensitive if applying a type to someone, bearing in thought some gay men reject them altogether as narrow, superficial, and demeaning. Equally, some use types affectionately and as a convenient shorthand.
It's a bit of a bear pit (no pun intended), but here's our take on types, though you are perfectly entitled to throw them out and be your own gay, your own homo, gender non-conforming, etc.
Physical types and personal characteristics
Some guys are primarily attracted to physical types of gay men (eg: bears, twinks, and muscle guys) while some uncover characteristics in men most attractive (eg: warmth, intelligence, and humour). Others mix and match and understanding these distinctions is important.
For example, the type(s) of men we discover attractive sexually may not necessarily be the qualities we are looking for to sustain a relationship. Trouble is, we can acquire so caught up in a type we can forget sight that not far ben