r/ftm

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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 315K 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 39K 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.

On Reddit
Established 2011
315K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +39K members
Growth: +14.2% / year

Member 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: 23K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • 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: 1K members

Topics

  • Trans
    57 posts in the past month
    #1
    Trans
    57
  • T
    55 posts in the past month
    #2
    T
    55
  • Hard Time
    44 posts in the past month
    #3
    Hard Time
    44
  • Binder
    35 posts in the past month
    #4
    Binder
    35
  • Hrt
    31 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hrt
    31

Flair

  • Advice Needed
    101 posts in the past month
    1. Am I wrong for feeling uncomfortable about being called a "twink"?
    2. My boss incorrectly gendered my work uniform
    3. I just got my first period what the fuck do I do
    #1
    Advice Needed
    Am I wrong for feeling uncomfortable about being called a "twink"? · My boss incorrectly gendered my work uniform · I just got my first period what the fuck do I do
    101
  • Discussion
    38 posts in the past month
    1. Thoughts on Free The Nipple?
    2. Cis women are weird about me being trans
    3. Malgendering among “allies”
    #2
    Discussion
    Thoughts on Free The Nipple? · Cis women are weird about me being trans · Malgendering among “allies”
    38
  • Celebratory
    15 posts in the past month
    1. My nephew is woke as fuck
    2. Specific things im excited for once I get top surgery
    3. transphobic dad vs more transphobic grandpa
    #3
    Celebratory
    My nephew is woke as fuck · Specific things im excited for once I get top surgery · transphobic dad vs more transphobic grandpa
    15
  • Medical
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Sudden Hysterectomy?
    2. T makes me feel gross. Like physically grimy 😢
    3. Nexplanon/birth control
    #4
    Medical
    Sudden Hysterectomy? · T makes me feel gross. Like physically grimy 😢 · Nexplanon/birth control
    14
  • Gender Questioning
    6 posts in the past month
    1. I'm trans??
    2. I keep confusing myself
    3. How did you know you were trans?
    #5
    Gender Questioning
    I'm trans?? · I keep confusing myself · How did you know you were trans?
    6

Product recommendations

  • binders
    39 posts in the past month
    1. Best binders for side-boob?
    2. Best Binder Brand?
    3. Best binder for a large chest on a small frame
    #1
    binders
    Best binders for side-boob? · Best Binder Brand? · Best binder for a large chest on a small frame
    39
  • packers
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best (and cheapest) way to keep packer secure
    2. Best packers and harness’?
    3. Best packer ?
    #2
    packers
    Best (and cheapest) way to keep packer secure · Best packers and harness’? · Best packer ?
    8
  • trans tape
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best kind of trans tape?
    2. Best transtape swap for bigger chest
    3. (ftm) I just got my first ever package of trans tape - what now? Give me your best advice!!
    #3
    trans tape
    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!!
    6
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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 315K 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.
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