The exbeariment Josh Rotter conducted in the emblematic San Francisco scene changed his perception for men, masculinity and fetishes. With a starting point like that it’s pretty easy: “Truthfully, I’ve never even kissed a beard. Preferring a neat workspace, I find excessive body hair too unwieldy.” The author dives in the vibrant bear scene in Castro and lets himself go the hairy way.

On his journey to beardom Roth experiences get very intensive – he needs just a couple of nights to study the bear nature, to find the perfect key to a bear’s heart or at least hairy chest (honey). Then Josh gets his beary climax when he realizes:

“I was squeezing my way out [of the bar] past the throngs of Bears, Cubs and Otters at the now packed club, he said “hi,” rubbed up against my hairy cheek with his and kissed my face. Going into insta-shock, I felt a static electricity run from his face to mine with the bit of friction. As my fingers caressed his furry upper chest through his V-neck shirt, I suddenly understood what everyone was talking about. I discovered the joy of Bear.”

Read more about his experiences and the outcome of this journey in the wilderness here. In the meantime also take a look at those stunning scientific bear guides which will help you plan your hunt better:

If you’re visiting San Fran soon, you will definitely need this piece of info:

Want to bear it up for the weekend? Let your tufts flow and dress to impress—a hair shirt for starters—and head out to The Lone Star Saloon or The Eagle Tavern on Sundays for bear bust. If you want to dance with somebody, then head to Bearracuda @ Deco Lounge on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of the month or to hear Honey Soundsystem @ Paradise Lounge on Sundays. With sloths of bears in town for International Bear Rendezvous Weekend 2010 (Feb. 12-14) don’t miss your chance at finding your bear-y Valentine at one of three special dance parties including: Magnum @ DNA Lounge (Feb. 12), Bearracuda (Feb. 13) and the notorious IBR Underbear Party (Feb. 14) @ Deco Lounge, headlined by DJ Rotten Robbie. Get your tickets before they sell out. You better hairy!

imagery and more info: thebolditalic, harryhorror

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