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Pete Buttigieg hilariously responds to podcast host's claim that Grindr is for Republicans

Buttigieg also discussed being in the closet, his military service, and how he almost came out to his loved ones.

How Grindr, Pornhub, Sniffies are responding to state restriction laws

A total of 19 U.S. states have enacted new laws impacting adult film platforms — some of which are preparing for the possibility of a ban.

Killer Gets Double Life Sentence for Gay App Stabbings, Decapitation

One of his victims was stabbed 43 times, then beheaded.

Is Gay Dating App Linked to Basketball Star's Murder?

Many questions remain following the murder of Michael Wright.

Gay Dating App Manhunt Hacked, Users' Data Exposed

About 11 percent of users have been affected.

String of murders of gay men in Brazil, targeted through dating apps

At least five have been killed since March, and many more have been victims of armed robberies.

Gay Men in Nigeria Targeted in Dating App Extortion Scheme

The blackmailers pose as potential dates to entrap their victims.

Pete Buttigieg's Praise of Hinge Dating App Sparks Gay Surge

The gay presidential candidate met his husband, Chasten, on the relationship-oriented app.

Scruff Gay Dating App Creators Defend Race-Based Filtering

Race-based searching may be linked to discrimination, but one app's creators say it helps their users find what they are looking for. 

WATCH: Women Read Gay Dating App's Messages

The Second City Network's "Ladies Looking" shows us what Grindr, SCRUFF, and GROWLr messages sound like when they are verbally delivered (humorously) by women.

Chinese Gay Dating App Suspends Sign-Ups Amid Reports of Underage Use

New academic research alleges users as young as 12 remain on the app and that several minors contracted HIV from older men they met there.

Illinois police say 11 teens brutally beat men they targeted using a gay dating app

The teens all face multiple felonies for the July attacks.

Grindr Is Going Public

The gay dating app is preparing to make a big move.

Grindr Announces Plans to Go Public With Multibillion Valuation

The gay dating and hookup app announced merger plans on Monday.

Men Lured to Oklahoma City Home via Grindr, Then Robbed at Gunpoint

The suspects targeted gay men via the dating and hookup app. 

Forget to Test for HIV? Grindr Will Now Remind You

The gay dating app will send reminders to users to get tested.

Op-ed: Phone Dating, Shame, and Healing

A writer contemplates insecurity and masculinity after downloading a gay dating app.

Grindr's 'Kindr' Is 'First Step' in Fighting 'Sexual Racism'

The gay dating app is preparing a new initiative against racism, transphobia, and body-shaming.

Couple Sentenced After Scamming Over $400k Mostly From Gay Men

The thieving team scammed numerous people, the majority of them gay men, through the use of dating apps.

Scruff's Latest Update: Fighting Gay App Racism

Scruff's CEO, Eric Silverberg, discusses two major changes to the gay dating app involving ethnicity and advertising.