"In the '70s, the 'Castro Clone' aesthetic pushed a hyper-masc look that involved snug Levis, tight T-shirts and plenty of mustaches and fur."
"In the '80s, gay men started to mimic the hairless bodybuilders of that era, partially as a reaction to AIDS, wanting to accentuate their muscles."
"Over the last 15 years or so, many gays in big metros are embracing it all: mustaches, chest fur and bush!"
The perception of body hair among gay men has evolved significantly over the decades. In the 1970s, the 'Castro Clone' aesthetic celebrated masculinity with body hair. The 1980s saw a shift towards hairlessness, influenced by the AIDS crisis, as men aimed to highlight their muscular physiques. This trend persisted into the 1990s and early 2000s with the rise of metrosexuality. Recently, there has been a resurgence of appreciation for body hair, with many gay men in urban areas embracing mustaches and chest fur.
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