What is a gay otter? A guide to the hairy, lean guys of the gay community
otter’s appearance falls somewhere between the two most recognizable tribes in gay culture, twinks and bears. Imagine a grown-up twink with more hair on his chest and meat on his bones.
While the latter tribes tend to embody more niche physiques, otters cover a much larger group of people under the rainbow, including many individuals who might not even know they’re otters.
These folks can have slim to toned builds and exhibit varying amounts of body hair. The gays who have the most fun play with everybody, but it’s more common to see otters cruising in bear stomping grounds.Initially, queer culture considered otters as a subset of bears, but they’ve risen as their own unique body type, distinguished by their smaller frames and less rugged masculine aesthetic.
Keep in mind that genitalia is not a component. In 1979, author George Mazzei wrote an article for The Advocate called “Who’s Who at the Zoo?” in which he categorized seven gay and lesbian types as zoo animals.
