r/ainbow is a subreddit with 188k members. The community frequently discusses gay, coming out, lgbt, trans, and queer, and the most common flair used is lgbt issues, advice, serious discussion, other, and lgbt self promotion.
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
: "Hot take: not every therapist is equipped to work with every client."
17 posts
#2
Advice
: "What were the crushes like with the opposite sex before you came out?"
14 posts
#3
Serious Discussion
: "Oppressed people are far far more likely to be victims of violence than oppressors. In fact, that tends to be a large portion of the oppression. Never give people leeyway for saying oppression is justified because people are scared of violence"
10 posts
#4
Other
: "The NYC Gay Men’s Chorus encourages people to vote to the beat of Madonna’s “Danceteria”: “Everybody get up and vote!”"
10 posts
#5
LGBT Self Promotion
: "Pride kitty potions stickers!"
7 posts
#6
News
: "Virginia repeals long-standing ban on same-sex marriage"
6 posts
#7
Selfie :snoo_smile:
: "Gay and games."
4 posts
#8
Coming Out
: "Have you heard of Karol Szymanowski? One of Poland’s greatest composers—and an openly gay man?"
3 posts
#9
Activism
: "Petition to remove transphobic/racist councillor Canada"
1 post
#10
Get Out The Vote!
: "Minnesota Voter Guide: OutFront Minnesota Action"
1 post
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Last updated: November 5, 2026