Gay Bears belong to the kinder, gentler
community among the LGBTQ communities. Formed first by and for larger men who felt shames, left out of the more mainstream communities. Over decades have
intentionally made kinder spaces, expanded to make others welcome. Sex-positive, kinder, creative, encouraging. Big events in
Provincetown, Palm Springs and Miami in the US
Gay Bears attend and create events with "Some Cher and some sharing. Help build a forcefield of microkind actions into a sanctuary for yourself and others this week. Bears are encouraged to "Flirt
confidently and
frequently. Have seconds. Share them. Swim in the ocean. Hang out at a pool. Wear
next to nothing if you want. Or put on a Caftan. Make a costume or throw some pots, whether you’re at Provincetown’s annual week, one of the Bear Events or the unsanctioned Bear Week in your brain."