r/detrans

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About r/detrans

Welcome all detransitioners/desisters and self-questioners. Please self-identify your detrans status with user flair, or your content will be removed (medical or legal professionals, please message mods for an exception). Post anything about gender detransition. Ask questions, share memes, inspire, vent, wonder, etc. Abide by our rules (listed in the right rail below) - You may join our discord at: https://discord.gg/SXgyJ3BKZQ

The community at a glance

r/detrans is a Subreddit for LGBTQIA+ with roughly 63K members. It has been around since 2017. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style.

Roughly 6K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Transition, Detransition, and Gender. Product recommendations often mention book recommendation, razors, and compression swim shirts.

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Established 2017
63K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +6K members
Growth: +10.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2018: 411 members
  • 2019: 7K members
  • 2020: 9K members
  • 2021: 7K members
  • 2023: 28K members
  • 2024: 4K members
  • 2025: 4K members
  • 2026: 4K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 301 members
  • Sep: 180 members
  • Oct: 205 members
  • Nov: 534 members
  • Dec: 648 members
  • Jan: 571 members
  • Feb: 597 members
  • Mar: 620 members
  • Apr: 537 members
  • May: 759 members
  • Jun: 653 members
  • Jul: 243 members

Topics

  • Transition
    40 posts in the past month
    #1
    Transition
    40
  • Detransition
    27 posts in the past month
    #2
    Detransition
    27
  • Gender
    23 posts in the past month
    #3
    Gender
    23
  • Transitioned
    23 posts in the past month
    #4
    Transitioned
    23
  • Gender Dysphoria
    22 posts in the past month
    #5
    Gender Dysphoria
    22

Flair

  • VENT
    27 posts in the past month
    1. Why do some trans women believe they can feel "period pain"?
    2. Trans folks DMing me for making post here
    3. 2 years off testosterone
    #1
    VENT
    Why do some trans women believe they can feel "period pain"? · Trans folks DMing me for making post here · 2 years off testosterone
    27
  • DISCUSSION
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Why are trans people so insufferable?
    2. telling people who will never “pass” that their only options are transition or death is so cruel
    3. This sub and r TransRepressors saved my life
    #2
    DISCUSSION
    Why are trans people so insufferable? · telling people who will never “pass” that their only options are transition or death is so cruel · This sub and r TransRepressors saved my life
    21
  • DETRANS TIMELINE
    17 posts in the past month
    1. 1 year off of t 😸🖤✨
    2. 2 years off estrogen and breast removal fully detransitioned and am sooooo happy
    3. two years difference, same flannel shirt, two completely different people
    #3
    DETRANS TIMELINE
    1 year off of t 😸🖤✨ · 2 years off estrogen and breast removal fully detransitioned and am sooooo happy · two years difference, same flannel shirt, two completely different people
    17
  • ADVICE REQUEST
    17 posts in the past month
    1. I told my truth now my mom is saying I’m ruining her reputation
    2. I (detrans male) need advice about my trans partner (MtF)
    3. So embarrassed.
    #4
    ADVICE REQUEST
    I told my truth now my mom is saying I’m ruining her reputation · I (detrans male) need advice about my trans partner (MtF) · So embarrassed.
    17
  • RANDOM THOUGHTS
    13 posts in the past month
    1. I had so much hatred towards everyone when I was trans
    2. expressing detrans emotions thru my art:))
    3. Anyone who has used Reddit, Pinterest, TikTok, (other social media) ... have you noticed a very large majority of users and content are radically "no-criticism" regarding transition and silence detransitioners?
    #5
    RANDOM THOUGHTS
    I had so much hatred towards everyone when I was trans · expressing detrans emotions thru my art:)) · Anyone who has used Reddit, Pinterest, TikTok, (other social media) ... have you noticed a very large majority of users and content are radically "no-criticism" regarding transition and silence detransitioners?
    13

Product recommendations

  • book recommendation
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Book Recommendation: Building a Life Worth Living: A Memoir
    2. Book recommendations
    3. Book Recommendation: The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Johnathan Haidt
    #1
    book recommendation
    Book Recommendation: Building a Life Worth Living: A Memoir · Book recommendations · Book Recommendation: The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Johnathan Haidt
    3
  • razors
    1 post in the past month
    1. Best razors for facial hair?
    #2
    razors
    Best razors for facial hair?
    1
  • compression swim shirts
    1 post in the past month
    1. [MtFtM] Does anyone have any recommendations on compression swim shirts?
    #3
    compression swim shirts
    [MtFtM] Does anyone have any recommendations on compression swim shirts?
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/detrans for?
Best for LGBTQIA+ enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/detrans 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/detrans have?
Roughly 63K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/detrans on?
r/detrans 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/detrans cover?
On the Hive Index, r/detrans is organized under LGBTQIA+.
How do I join r/detrans?
You can join r/detrans by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the LGBTQIA communities like?
Communities for LGBTQIA+ people covering social connection, identity, mental health, and advocacy. Discord is a major hub with large and small servers for everything from general queer community to specific identities and interests, alongside subreddits and dedicated platforms for support and discussion.
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