There are very few groups within the gay male spectrum that have a flag. Wolves, on the other hand, are usually hairy but slimmer and more defined. The rationale behind the wolf label is pretty simple. While its exact etiology remains unclear, it has been theorized that gay “wolves” are an offshoot of Gay Bears a term that can be traced back to a 1979 Advocate article by George Mazzei entitled, Who’s in the Zoo? The term gay wolf entered into LGBT subculture in the late 1970’s and became popularized in the 1980’s. My favorite wolf is Joe Manganiello from true blood.That’s because as they age, their hair turns whiter. Older wolves are sometimes called grey wolves. They can be top or bottom but are almost always assertive. In addition to being lean and muscular, “wolves” are characteristically thought of as masculine. Sometimes, crossovers happen with gay otters, muscle bears and DILFS. They can be of any ethic background or race. A gay wolf can range in age from mid-twenties to late adulthood.