Guides
Grooming body hair as a bear: a practical guide for Aussie menBody hair is more than fuzz on a chest or a fuzzy belly — for many bears, cubs and otters across Australia, the coat is part of identity. Whether you lean…Inside the chaos of group bear photo shootsThere's a particular electricity in the air when a dozen hairy, masculine men gather in a Surry Hills warehouse at half past six in the morning. The lights are…Ten Bear Performers Under 30 Worth WatchingThe younger end of the bear and masculine adult scene has become more varied than the old cub-versus-daddy shorthand suggests. Today’s audience can find hairy…Behind the Lens: A Studio Owner on Sourcing Talent for Bear PhotographyMarcus runs a small photography studio out of a converted warehouse in inner Sydney, and he has spent the last seven years building a roster of models who fit…The Enduring Allure of the Silver DaddyThe silver daddy occupies a unique corner of masculine desire, celebrated for salt-and-pepper beards, weathered hands, and the quiet confidence that comes with…Styling a bear-themed photo set with confidence and characterBear photography has always celebrated the rugged charm, body hair, and masculine presence of its subjects. A well-styled set does more than dress a model — it…Bears, toys, and a gallery built for playA fresh batch of galleries has landed at Universal Bear, and the theme running through them is disarmingly simple: bears, big grins, and the toys they love…Muscle bear workout routines fans across Australia can build at homeThe muscle bear aesthetic has long resonated across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, where a strong, hairy physique is celebrated in gyms, at the beach and…From taverns to tribes: the story of bear bars and clubsThe history of bear bars and clubs traces a path from informal gatherings to established cultural institutions that celebrate larger, hairier gay men and their…Celebrating the Many Shapes of Bear MasculinityBear culture has always made room for bodies that do not fit a single template. A bear may be broad and heavily built, softly rounded, thick with body hair,…