About r/ftm
Support-based discussion place focused on trans men, trans-masc individuals, and other people assigned female at birth who are trans. (Respectful guests welcome. Use GuestPost flair)
The community at a glance
r/ftm is a Subreddit for LGBTQIA+ with roughly 325K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the LGBTQIA topic page.
Roughly 42K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Trans, T, and Hard Time. Product recommendations often mention binders, packers, and trans tape.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 1K members
- 2014: 2K members
- 2015: 3K members
- 2016: 5K members
- 2017: 9K members
- 2021: 115K members
- 2023: 82K members
- 2024: 40K members
- 2025: 35K members
- 2026: 33K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 4K members
- Dec: 4K members
- Jan: 4K members
- Feb: 3K members
- Mar: 4K members
- Apr: 4K members
- May: 4K members
- Jun: 4K members
- Jul: 4K members
- Aug: 4K members
- Sep: 3K members
- Oct: 292 members
Topics
- Trans57 posts in the past month#157Trans
- T55 posts in the past month#255T
- Hard Time44 posts in the past month#344Hard Time
- Binder35 posts in the past month#435Binder
- Hrt31 posts in the past month#531Hrt
Flair
- Advice Needed70 posts in the past month
- how far could i physically transition while still being a girl?
- What works best for binding smaller chests?
- I'm so nervous (help!)
#170Advice Neededhow far could i physically transition while still being a girl? · What works best for binding smaller chests? · I'm so nervous (help!) - Discussion29 posts in the past month
- FTMs from non-English speaking countries, what are the stereotypical FTM names in your culture?
- white marks after washing my binder
- Anyone else get more "attention" from elderly women after being able to pass?
#229DiscussionFTMs from non-English speaking countries, what are the stereotypical FTM names in your culture? · white marks after washing my binder · Anyone else get more "attention" from elderly women after being able to pass? - Medical17 posts in the past month
- What the heck is happening with my T levels?
- Testosterone Patches question
- First day on testosterone gel and I am having bad stomach cramps, coincidence?
#317MedicalWhat the heck is happening with my T levels? · Testosterone Patches question · First day on testosterone gel and I am having bad stomach cramps, coincidence? - Celebratory10 posts in the past month
- got called sir at the park today!!!
- 1 Month Microdose T Changes Week By Week
- I introduced myself with my real name in my university, and im so happy about it!
#410Celebratorygot called sir at the park today!!! · 1 Month Microdose T Changes Week By Week · I introduced myself with my real name in my university, and im so happy about it! - Surgery Talk5 posts in the past month
- Me, standing on my toes and carefully watching the height of my elbow as I reach up to grab a bowl from the shelf: "What? What do you mean you can tell? I'm not even wearing a binder—"
- top surgery anxiety
- Partial Metoidioplasty
#55Surgery TalkMe, standing on my toes and carefully watching the height of my elbow as I reach up to grab a bowl from the shelf: "What? What do you mean you can tell? I'm not even wearing a binder—" · top surgery anxiety · Partial Metoidioplasty
Product recommendations
- binders39 posts in the past month
- Best binders for side-boob?
- Best Binder Brand?
- Best binder for a large chest on a small frame
#139bindersBest binders for side-boob? · Best Binder Brand? · Best binder for a large chest on a small frame - packers8 posts in the past month
- Best (and cheapest) way to keep packer secure
- Best packers and harness’?
- Best packer ?
#28packersBest (and cheapest) way to keep packer secure · Best packers and harness’? · Best packer ? - trans tape6 posts in the past month
- Best kind of trans tape?
- Best transtape swap for bigger chest
- (ftm) I just got my first ever package of trans tape - what now? Give me your best advice!!
#36trans tapeBest kind of trans tape? · Best transtape swap for bigger chest · (ftm) I just got my first ever package of trans tape - what now? Give me your best advice!!
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/ftm for?
- Best for LGBTQIA+ enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/ftm 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/ftm have?
- Roughly 325K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/ftm on?
- r/ftm 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/ftm cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/ftm is organized under LGBTQIA+.
- How do I join r/ftm?
- You can join r/ftm 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.
Added 11/12/2021
Monthly Stats
- 24
- Views /mo (+20%)
- 21
- Visitors /mo (+24%)
- 5
- Referrals /mo (+150%)
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