Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025

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.

7 hours ago

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...

2 hours ago

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...

2 hours ago

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

by Jake Coyle | 2 hours ago

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...

3 hours ago

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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,...

Dec 16

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...

by New York City Pride | Dec 16

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...

by Gustavo Monroy | Dec 16

EDGE Now: Queer Holiday Traditions That Totally Slay

Three queer holiday traditions that prove chaos is part of the celebration.

Dec 11

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.