In gay slang a bear is a big or stocky, hairy man, usually bearded, with a deliberately masculine look, and the OnlyFans creators collected here claim that label on their own profiles. The term comes from a subculture that took shape in the 1980s around bars, events and magazines for such men. Creators here post shirtless and nude photos that show chest and body hair, solo masturbation clips, and sex with other bears or with partners of any build. Related labels are cub, a younger or smaller bear, otter, a slimmer hairy man, and daddy, which stresses age. Most bear pages charge a modest monthly fee and sell longer scenes as pay-per-view messages.
A bear is a gay or bisexual man with a large or stocky frame and plenty of body and facial hair. Weight varies: some bears are muscular, others heavier with a belly. Creators pick the word themselves, so it describes how a creator presents himself rather than a strict body measurement.
The terms come from the same gay slang. A cub is a younger or smaller bear, an otter is a hairy man with a slim or lean build, and a chub is a heavy man for whom weight matters more than hair. Muscle bear describes a hairy man with a gym-built body.
Shirtless and nude photos, shower and bedroom clips, solo jerk-off videos and sex scenes with partners are the core. Many add everyday posts such as gym sessions, cooking or outdoor trips, because the rugged bear image is part of the appeal. Collaborations between two or more bears draw a lot of subscribers.
Most bear content is made by gay and bisexual men for a male audience, and captions and promotion reflect that. Anyone over 18 can subscribe, though, and some subscribers are women who like hairy, heavier men. Each creator decides whom he addresses in his posts.
Each creator sets his own monthly price between $4.99 and $49.99, and some keep the feed free. Full-length scenes with partners and custom videos are usually extra, paid through tips or locked messages. Discounted bundles covering several months are a common way to bring the monthly cost down.