/r/gay/

r/gay

490k members
r/gay is a subreddit with 490k members. The community frequently discusses gay, looking for a, relationship, struggling, and tired, and they frequently recommend/review colognes, gay book, and gay romance.
r/gay is a community which welcomes ALL LGBTQIA+ people. Topics include: identity and self-discovery, love and relationships, community support, resilience, representation in culture/media, mental health, intersectionality. **Divisive / hateful speech in any form will not be tolerated**.

Popular Topics in r/gay

#1

Gay

158 posts
#2

Looking For A

40 posts
#3

Relationship

36 posts
#4

Struggling

26 posts
#5

Tired

21 posts
#6

Hate

20 posts
#7

Identity

18 posts
#8

Dating

17 posts
#9

Sexuality

14 posts
#10

Worst

10 posts

Products Discussed in r/gay

Colognes

8 reviews
#1
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Paco Rabanne 1 Million
3.0 from 1 review
#3
Yves Saint Laurent
4.0 from 1 review

Gay Book

7 reviews
#1
Jay Bell
5.0 from 1 review
#2
The Raven Boys
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Wolfsong
5.0 from 1 review

Gay Romance

4 reviews
#1
Jay Bell
5.0 from 1 review
#2
TJ Klune
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Jessie Walker
5.0 from 1 review

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Yearly
+49k members(11.2%)

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Last updated: July 12, 2026