r/ainbow is a subreddit with 187k members. The community frequently discusses gay, coming out, lgbt, trans, and queer, and the most common flair used is lgbt issues, advice, other, serious discussion, and news.
A free area for the discussion of issues facing those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and all other sexual or nonsexual orientations and/or gender identities. Post links to articles, self-posts, photographs, experiences and whatever else is important to your experience of queer life. We encourage you to treat others with respect, start and/or engage in robust discussion and interact with the community. The more we know each other, the better we'll get along.
Popular Topics in r/ainbow
#1
Gay
37 posts
#2
Coming Out
31 posts
#3
Lgbt
30 posts
#4
Trans
20 posts
#5
Queer
19 posts
#6
Looking
18 posts
#7
Lgbtq
18 posts
#8
Gender
18 posts
#9
Looking For
17 posts
#10
Struggling
17 posts
Flair Used in r/ainbow
#1
LGBT Issues
: "Straight male defines Pride in a beautiful way."
16 posts
#2
Advice
: "My Bf and Gf said I pass do I?"
15 posts
#3
Other
: "Stay cool folks"
12 posts
#4
Serious Discussion
: "Supreme Court rules against trans athletes in case over sports participation"
12 posts
#5
News
: "‘We are love’: Gay couple’s viral World Cup kiss sends a message beyond soccer"
8 posts
#6
LGBT Self Promotion
: "All of my rainbow pride enamel pin designs 🌈"
7 posts
#7
Activism
: "Republicans *and* Democrats are giving Trump (and themselves) the power to censor the Internet. Republicans admit they’re gonna censor Trans People and Queer People. ~:~:~ It's Primary Election season in the U.S. (see below for dates, states, and links)"
5 posts
#8
Thoughts
: "Not everyone got to come out at eighteen. Not everyone got to fall in love without fear. And that's okay. Your story is still unfolding, and we're honoured to witness it."
1 post
#9
Support/Venting
: "Customers at work warning my coworkers about me and my disgusting ways..."
1 post
#10
Today in history
: "978 – The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time during the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade."
1 post
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+5k members(2.7%)
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Last updated: July 6, 2026