About r/WLW
A text-only, discussion-focused subreddit for women loving women.
The community at a glance
r/WLW is a Subreddit for LGBTQIA+ and Lesbians with roughly 42K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Lesbian communities list.
Roughly 16K members have joined in the past year.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2025: 14K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 998 members
- Dec: 1K members
- Jan: 994 members
- Oct: 13K members
Flair
- Vent/Support49 posts in the past month
- people with supportive families will NEVER understand
- men catfishing as bisexuals/lesbians on dating apps
- Im in a situationship with a closeted girl. Am I fucked?
#149Vent/Supportpeople with supportive families will NEVER understand · men catfishing as bisexuals/lesbians on dating apps · Im in a situationship with a closeted girl. Am I fucked? - Ask r/WLW31 posts in the past month
- How did you ask your partner to be your partner?
- To my fellow femme's, were any of you leaning towards masc as well before meeting your partner?
- S3x with women has never been the life altering experience everyone talks about for me
#231Ask r/WLWHow did you ask your partner to be your partner? · To my fellow femme's, were any of you leaning towards masc as well before meeting your partner? · S3x with women has never been the life altering experience everyone talks about for me - Discussion13 posts in the past month
- Did anyone else experience this when they came out?
- Do I actually like girls?
- Dating your type?
#313DiscussionDid anyone else experience this when they came out? · Do I actually like girls? · Dating your type? - Chat10 posts in the past month
- struggling with my sexuality.
- Chat, am I valid ?
- Does anyone want to be friends and play Roblox?
#410Chatstruggling with my sexuality. · Chat, am I valid ? · Does anyone want to be friends and play Roblox? - Humor1 post in the past month
- I want a gf😡
#51HumorI want a gf😡
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/WLW for?
- Best for LGBTQIA+ and Lesbians enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/WLW 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/WLW have?
- Roughly 42K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/WLW on?
- r/WLW 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.
- How do I join r/WLW?
- You can join r/WLW 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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