LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025
Axel Hotel Valencia Opens as Spain’s Newest Urban Hub for Queer Travelers
Axel Hotel Valencia, an adults-only queer-focused property in the historic center of Valencia, Spain, is now welcoming guests in a restored 17th-century building near the city’s main cultural landmarks.
News
FDA Highlights Testosterone Crisis in Cisgender Men Amid Declining Levels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified a growing testosterone crisis among cisgender men, with levels declining over time, prompting calls...
Trailblazing LGBTQ+ Sports Advocates Helen Carroll and Kelly Burnette Celebrate Wedding After Decades of Activism
Longtime LGBTQ+ sports advocates Helen Carroll and Kelly Burnette have married, marking a personal milestone that reflects more than three decades of work...
Culture
The Oscars Will Move to Youtube in 2029, Leaving Longtime Home of Abc
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a major change for the Oscars
Sam Asghari’s Sultry Playgirl Cover Balances Star Power, Privacy, and Respect
Sam Asghari, actor and fitness trainer known for his former marriage to Britney Spears, is Playgirl’s latest cover star, posing in a revealing new photoshoot...
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Pride
Dave Kopay’s Legacy: How an NFL Pioneer Helped Change the Conversation on Gay Athletes
Former NFL running back Dave Kopay’s decision in 1975 to come out as gay made him one of the first openly gay professional athletes from a major team sport,...
NYC Pride Seeks Applicants for Grant Program Supporting Local LGBTQIA+ Nonprofits and Community Groups
Applications are due February 1, 2026 for funding through NYC Pride’s “Pride Gives Back” program, which aims to strengthen services and programs for the local...
Media
SAGE Toys Party @ Pier 60 NYC :: December 14, 2025
Four decades of toys, joy, and queer cheer! Robby Browne's legendary TOYS PARTY marked its 40th anniversary as NYC's biggest LGBTQ+ holiday throwdown–spun to...
EDGE Now: Queer Holiday Traditions That Totally Slay
Three queer holiday traditions that prove chaos is part of the celebration.
EDGE RECOMMENDS
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 icons who changed the game.
