We could call 2017 the year of the exhibitionist. The number of events where guys stripped down, liquored up, and went crazy in their underpants (or less) seemed to explode.
Yes, there were political heartaches and natural disasters. We took solace in the beards, the bellies, and the fur of our fine friends. Here are 50 of the best bears from this year.
From revolutionary artworks that depict rage at the system to delicate pieces that celebrate our unique sensibilities, the art that appeared on Advocate.com in 2017 showed that we are feisty, sensual, and that we are original thinkers.