What is a Twink?
 

I'm building my first gay freesite and I'm a little unsure about some of the sub categories (and there seems to be a lot!), especially Twinks.

I know it's supposed to be an inexperienced, handsome younger guy, but that's about it. Does it have to be a teen or can he be in his mid-20s? Does he have to be soft and hairless or can he be masculine with stubble and a hairy chest?

If somebody could set me straight that would be great. TIA

I think you are correct in your assumption of what a twink is. I believe if they are more masculine,stubble,and a hairy chest it considered what they call bear. I am sure if I am wrong someone will correct me. I dont do gay sites but I have had a few conversations with those that do:D

Wikipedia says:

Twinkie or its more common abbreviation twink is used in gay slang to describe an attractive young or young-looking male, usually of slender build, only slightly muscular, with little or no body hair (often referred to as a "swimmer's build"). Originally the term referred principally to blonds, but among gays the term increasingly includes other young men whose features are those described above, but are not blond or even white (especially latino or Asian). Twinks are sometimes contrasted with bears.

Further:
The origin of the term is an allusion to the Twinkie pastry, which is golden (blond) on the outside with cream on the inside, and is pleasantly sweet but with little nutritional substance. A popular backronym holds that "twink" stands for "teenaged, white, into no kink," although none of those things is either necessary or sufficient for being a twink.

Take that for what it is worth.

Alex

gay teen male

Thanks guys, that helps - somewhat. I just had to pick the content set with a young, handsome, only slightly muscular guy...with stubble and body hair. :D

Now you are describing GG |couch|

OK, I guess I should go with amateur then.

I see you have an intimate knowledge of GG's anatomy and body hair. |jester|

|popcorn| :D

I'd say it's short for "Teen With Incredibly Nasty Kock Smell"

Damn that alcohol... makes me post things like this...

When in doubt, whip Wikipedia out.

Gay TEEN male eh? I always just thought it was a gay guy...

Same thing DuhhhhH!

It means a young and hot pokemon