r/blackladies

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About r/blackladies

The face of Black Women on Reddit. This subreddit is designed to be a safe space. While allies are appreciated, r/blackladies is for Black women. Content and moderation are curated to center Black women, prioritize community safety, and promote respectful on-topic discussions. Join our discord! https://discord.gg/QgxU2bcyva

The community at a glance

r/blackladies is a Subreddit for Women's Health with roughly 186K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 8th largest community in the Women's Health topic page.

Roughly 37K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For A, Tired, and Black. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention book recs, best glueless hd wigs, and skincare recs.

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Established 2012
186K Members

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Yearly: +37K members
Growth: +24.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 5K members
  • 2021: 50K members
  • 2023: 35K members
  • 2024: 27K members
  • 2025: 30K members
  • 2026: 26K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Let’s talk about white girl friends
    2. help a niece out! advice on glasses frame shape
    3. Starting a business and need advice
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Let’s talk about white girl friends · help a niece out! advice on glasses frame shape · Starting a business and need advice
    7
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I got fired for “not meeting expectations.” Less than a week I was hired and it hurts
    2. I got my hair braided Monday and they’re already fuzzy now 🤬
    3. Normalized abuse in black parents (vent)
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    I got fired for “not meeting expectations.” Less than a week I was hired and it hurts · I got my hair braided Monday and they’re already fuzzy now 🤬 · Normalized abuse in black parents (vent)
    3
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Braider messed up on my braids, need help pls </3
    2. Can I buy someone a pizza?
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Braider messed up on my braids, need help pls </3 · Can I buy someone a pizza?
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. Hey, I’m Mirah Mode the funny, creative, dancer from TikTok and I’m hoping to get your votes! I’ve been wanting to walk the runway ever since I was a teenager! This was always my dream as a black women. Please help my dream come true. Let me know if you voted so I can make a video thanking you!!! 💜
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    Hey, I’m Mirah Mode the funny, creative, dancer from TikTok and I’m hoping to get your votes! I’ve been wanting to walk the runway ever since I was a teenager! This was always my dream as a black women. Please help my dream come true. Let me know if you voted so I can make a video thanking you!!! 💜
    1

Topics

  • Looking For A
    40 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For A
    40
  • Tired
    30 posts in the past month
    #2
    Tired
    30
  • Black
    15 posts in the past month
    #3
    Black
    15
  • Hair
    12 posts in the past month
    1. I got my hair braided Monday and they’re already fuzzy now 🤬
    2. Ladies : would you pay $40 for a hair style or do you believe that “ you get what you pay for “ ?
    3. I HATE doing my hair so much
    #4
    Hair
    I got my hair braided Monday and they’re already fuzzy now 🤬 · Ladies : would you pay $40 for a hair style or do you believe that “ you get what you pay for “ ? · I HATE doing my hair so much
    12
  • Looking
    12 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking
    12

Flair

  • Just Venting 😮‍💨
    24 posts in the past month
    1. I Didn’t Let My Mental Health Get to Me And I Finally Got Out Of The House | Bipolar, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and Autism
    2. I got fired for “not meeting expectations.” Less than a week I was hired and it hurts
    3. Losing patience with my sister…
    #1
    Just Venting 😮‍💨
    I Didn’t Let My Mental Health Get to Me And I Finally Got Out Of The House | Bipolar, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and Autism · I got fired for “not meeting expectations.” Less than a week I was hired and it hurts · Losing patience with my sister…
    24
  • Beauty/Fashion/Hair 💅🏽 👩🏾‍🦱
    21 posts in the past month
    1. I want to start wearing makeup looks, but idk what would suit me 🤔
    2. Two Osheaga festival looks — which one is your winner?
    3. What do you use to moisturize for glowy skin?
    #2
    Beauty/Fashion/Hair 💅🏽 👩🏾‍🦱
    I want to start wearing makeup looks, but idk what would suit me 🤔 · Two Osheaga festival looks — which one is your winner? · What do you use to moisturize for glowy skin?
    21
  • Dating/Relationships/Sex 🍑🍆
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Ladies, be vigilant. If you detect any signs that your partner will get violent, just leave them alone.
    2. Dating shouldn't be this hard
    3. For the first time in a very very long time…
    #3
    Dating/Relationships/Sex 🍑🍆
    Ladies, be vigilant. If you detect any signs that your partner will get violent, just leave them alone. · Dating shouldn't be this hard · For the first time in a very very long time…
    20
  • School/Career 🗃️👩🏾‍🏫
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Two Times that I Followed Daddy’s Advice and Won
    2. I took the TEAS exam to get into nursing school today for the first time today
    3. Coworkers confusing me with other black woman
    #4
    School/Career 🗃️👩🏾‍🏫
    Two Times that I Followed Daddy’s Advice and Won · I took the TEAS exam to get into nursing school today for the first time today · Coworkers confusing me with other black woman
    10
  • Vent about Racism 🤬
    9 posts in the past month
    1. I’m tired of Whiteness.
    2. Sometimes I feel like people get mad at us black women for wanting someone the same level as us
    3. I really held it together this morning.
    #5
    Vent about Racism 🤬
    I’m tired of Whiteness. · Sometimes I feel like people get mad at us black women for wanting someone the same level as us · I really held it together this morning.
    9

Product recommendations

  • book recs
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What type of books (book genre) do you like best? And pls share a book title in that genre that you wld suggest to others?
    2. What type of books (book genre) do you like best? And pls share a book title in that genre that you wld suggest to others?
    3. Looking for Book Recs
    #1
    book recs
    What type of books (book genre) do you like best? And pls share a book title in that genre that you wld suggest to others? · What type of books (book genre) do you like best? And pls share a book title in that genre that you wld suggest to others? · Looking for Book Recs
    3
  • best glueless hd wigs
    2 posts in the past month
    1. ISO BEST GLUELESS HD WIGS help a sista out!
    2. ISO BEST GLUELESS HD WIGS help a sista out!
    #2
    best glueless hd wigs
    ISO BEST GLUELESS HD WIGS help a sista out! · ISO BEST GLUELESS HD WIGS help a sista out!
    2
  • skincare recs
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for skincare recs
    2. Looking for skincare recs
    #3
    skincare recs
    Looking for skincare recs · Looking for skincare recs
    2
  • laser hair removal recs
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Laser Hair Removal Recs in LA
    2. Any laser hair removal recs in NYC/NJ area?
    #4
    laser hair removal recs
    Laser Hair Removal Recs in LA · Any laser hair removal recs in NYC/NJ area?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/blackladies for?
Best for Women's Health enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/blackladies 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/blackladies have?
Roughly 186K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/blackladies on?
r/blackladies 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/blackladies cover?
On the Hive Index, r/blackladies is organized under Women's Health.
How do I join r/blackladies?
You can join r/blackladies by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Women's Health communities like?
Communities for women discussing health, fertility, wellness, and shared experiences. Reddit hosts some of the largest general forums for women, with more specialized Discord servers for specific health topics like infertility support and professional organizations serving healthcare workers.
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