Others mix and match and understanding these distinctions is important.įor example, the type(s) of men we find attractive sexually may not necessarily be the qualities we are looking for to sustain a relationship. Some guys are primarily attracted to physical types of gay men (eg: bears, twinks, and muscle guys) while some find characteristics in men most attractive (eg: warmth, intelligence, and humour).
Physical types and personal characteristics 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, queer, etc Equally, some use types affectionately and as a convenient shorthand. Therefore, you should be sensitive if applying a type to someone, bearing in mind some gay men reject them altogether as narrow, superficial, and demeaning.
Who hasn't heard someone say “he’s my type' or been asked if a guy is ours? There is always some disagreement around the terms we use and whether we should use them at all. Some gay men use types to describe, identify and communicate themselves.
