TheMoodyBear

The Klondykes of the Ohio Valley was established in April of 2017 by and for women in the bear community as well as their supporters. Women who identify as bears is not a new idea. Women have always been by the sides of the Ursine Brethren when bear communities were formed, throughout the AIDS Crisis of the 1980’s, all the way up to today. Many bear contests across the globe include a “Goldilocks” title specifically for women who identify as bears within the bear community. These women held membership, worked with fundraising, held office and most recently in the last few years have held a title in their own fraternal orders. One thing remains a constant between bears across the spectrum and that is that their message of being body positive and the offering of a community with like-minded individuals. The Not Your Average Bear Contest consists of 5 titles. 3 female held titles (Klondyke Bear, Female Cub, Huntress), 1 male held title (Glitter Bear), and introduced in 2018 a non-binary title (Honey Bear). Contestants participating in the contest are judged by a panel of peers and evaluated in areas based on their individual platform, sense of pride, and their ability to carry out their title with respect to fellow members of the bear community.

I am thrilled to be able to announce Men & Their Bodies FURTHER is ready and will be launched online 29 October 2018.

Thanks www.moodybear.com for my new jockstrap.

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Stonewall Riots, June 28, 1969 (and following days)

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