Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

News

The Queerest Corners of TikTok: Inside the Algorithmic Gay Bar

TikTok has become a vibrant hub for LGBTQ+ self-expression and community, but beneath its playful surface, queer users face algorithmic bias, content moderation...

Oct 21

Ohio Pastor Who Called ‘Heartstopper’ a ‘Health Risk’ to Children Charged with Child Sexual Abuse

An Ohio pastor known for publicly condemning LGBTQ+ literature, including Alice Oseman’s 'Heartstopper' graphic novel, has been charged with multiple felony...

Oct 21

Culture

Wildflowering Takes Root: The Rise of Spontaneous, Authentic Dating

A new wave of dating trends, led by the practice of"wildflowering," is reshaping how singles—especially LGBTQ+ people—approach romance in 2025.

Oct 21

Dan Howell and Phil Lester Reveal 16-Year Relationship, Say Coming Out Felt Like a “Weight Had Been Lifted”

YouTube stars Dan Howell and Phil Lester have officially confirmed their 16-year romantic partnership, sharing the news in a candid video and podcast episode...

Oct 21

Pride

Philadelphia to Open Historic Pride Visitors Center Ahead of U.S. 250th Anniversary Celebrations

Philadelphia will inaugurate the Philly Pride Visitor Center in January 2026, marking a milestone in LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion during the city’s...

Oct 20

Anthony Bowens Credits Fellow LGBTQ+ Stars for Empowering Him to Be Himself in AEW

Professional wrestler Anthony Bowens has spoken candidly about how seeing fellow LGBTQ+ talent thrive in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) inspired him to come out and...

Oct 20

Media

EDGE Now: 3 Queer Icons Who Changed the Game

From the first queen of drag to a pioneering candidate and a trans rights matriarch—meet William Dorsey Swann, José Sarria, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, three...

Oct 15

Tulsa Pride :: October 11, 2025

Oklahomans for Equality flipped National Coming Out Day into a full-on Pride party! The streets lit up with parades, vendors, and fierce performances –...

by Jerry Nunn | Oct 12

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Wood-Chopping Hotties

by EDGE Media Network

From flannel fantasies to shirtless sweat sessions, wood chopping has officially gone viral. EDGE Now spotlights the influencers turning axes and logs into the ultimate thirst —where strength meets style, and every swing fuels the queer lumberjack fantasy.