r/actuallesbians

Community Overview

About r/actuallesbians

/r/actuallesbians — a place for cis and trans lesbians, bisexual girls, chicks who like chicks, bi-curious folks, dykes, butches, femmes, girls who kiss girls, birls, bois, aces, anyone in the LGBT+ community, or anyone else interested! We're not a militant or exclusive group, feel free to join up!

The community at a glance

r/actuallesbians is a Subreddit for Lesbians with roughly 662K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Lesbian communities list.

Roughly 82K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Lesbian, Looking For A, and Struggling. Product recommendations often mention book recs.

On Reddit
662K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +82K members
Growth: +14.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 12K members
  • 2014: 12K members
  • 2015: 9K members
  • 2016: 17K members
  • 2017: 22K members
  • 2020: 216K members
  • 2021: 75K members
  • 2023: 121K members
  • 2024: 54K members
  • 2025: 44K members
  • 2026: 66K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 6K members
  • Jan: 7K members
  • Feb: 7K members
  • Mar: 8K members
  • Apr: 8K members
  • May: 9K members
  • Jun: 8K members
  • Jul: 8K members
  • Aug: 8K members
  • Sep: 2K members

Topics

  • Lesbian
    89 posts in the past month
    #1
    Lesbian
    89
  • Looking For A
    43 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For A
    43
  • Struggling
    39 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    39
  • Relationship
    36 posts in the past month
    #4
    Relationship
    36
  • Dating
    26 posts in the past month
    #5
    Dating
    26

Flair

  • Question
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Non-Negotiables?
    2. What are some ways one can determine if a white person with a pattern of dating Brown people is or is not the fetishizing sort?
    3. I've never been in a relationship. Am I doing something wrong?
    #1
    Question
    Non-Negotiables? · What are some ways one can determine if a white person with a pattern of dating Brown people is or is not the fetishizing sort? · I've never been in a relationship. Am I doing something wrong?
    21
  • Image
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Thank you Thailand for giving us Enemies with Benefits. The queer community is grateful
    2. Lesbian Clown 🧡🩷🤍
    3. They Got Spike Lee
    #2
    Image
    Thank you Thailand for giving us Enemies with Benefits. The queer community is grateful · Lesbian Clown 🧡🩷🤍 · They Got Spike Lee
    16
  • Venting
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Why is it so hard?
    2. i am starting to feel pessimistic about my relationship
    3. Les Speed Dating
    #3
    Venting
    Why is it so hard? · i am starting to feel pessimistic about my relationship · Les Speed Dating
    14
  • Link
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Why do lesbians move so slow ?
    2. I have lost sexual attraction towards my gf?
    3. how do i even find her?
    #4
    Link
    Why do lesbians move so slow ? · I have lost sexual attraction towards my gf? · how do i even find her?
    9
  • Satire/Humor
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Lesbiab drink 🤤
    2. The gay medal of honor
    3. What i thought a pillow princess was when i first heard it
    #5
    Satire/Humor
    Lesbiab drink 🤤 · The gay medal of honor · What i thought a pillow princess was when i first heard it
    8

Product recommendations

  • book recs
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend sapphic romance books?
    2. Book recs?
    3. Book recs
    #1
    book recs
    Can anyone recommend sapphic romance books? · Book recs? · Book recs
    6

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/actuallesbians for?
Best for Lesbians enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/actuallesbians free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/actuallesbians have?
Roughly 662K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/actuallesbians on?
r/actuallesbians runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/actuallesbians cover?
On the Hive Index, r/actuallesbians is organized under Lesbians.
How do I join r/actuallesbians?
You can join r/actuallesbians by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Lesbian communities like?
Communities for lesbian and sapphic women covering social connection, dating, identity, and interests. Discord servers and subreddits provide spaces for general chat, dating advice, cultural discussion, and support, with communities ranging from casual social to interest-specific like gaming, books, and fitness.

Monthly Stats

20
Views /mo
(+100%)
14
Visitors /mo
(+133%)
6
Referrals /mo
(+500%)

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