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For LGBTQIA+ people and allies.

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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r/lgbt

The main home on Reddit for the LGBTQ+ community, suitable for both closeted and open individuals.

reddit · 1,000,000 members
r/trans

Welcome to r/trans! This is a safe space for transgender people to discuss their lives and issues that surround them, find affirmation, and discover community. This is a radically inclusive subreddit for everyone under the trans umbrella; if you are binary, non-binary, genderqueer, agender, GNC, questioning, or any combination, this space is for you. You don't need to be trans to comment here, but this is not the place for questions or statements of opinion from outside of the community.

reddit · 682,686 members · est. 2011
r/askgaybros

Ask gay bros anything. This is a Reddit community where anyone can ask the manly men for their opinions on various topics. Advice. AskReddit style questions. AMA. ELI5. Everything in between.

reddit · 283,000 members · est. 2012
r/gaymers

Gaymers is a community for LGBT+ally redditors. We regularly play multi-player games together, talk about how totally rugged David Hayter is, how sexy Samus is in her zero suit, talk about how we love big Switch sessions, and playing with an XBone all night long.

reddit · 223,000 members · est. 2011
r/asktransgender

Transgender questions; transgender answers.

reddit · 185,000 members · est. 2019
r/ainbow

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 discu

reddit · 154,000 members · est. 2012
r/NonBinary

A subreddit for people of every stripe who feel that they don't fit into a preference-binary or gender-binary culture.

reddit · 139,000 members · est. 2012
r/MtF

The MTF Reddit. A subreddit devoted to transgender issues pertaining to male-to-female or MAAB people. If you have an article you like, or a worry to talk about, or you just want to vent a bit about trans life, then we're here!

reddit · 131,000 members · est. 2012
/BisexualTeens

We are a community for advice, memes, and relatable content for anyone who wishes to join. We don't judge if you are gay, pan, straight, trans, bi, or if you don't know. Above all else, this is an LGBTQ+ safe space.

reddit · 130,000 members · est. 2012
r/ftm

r/FTM is a support-based discussion place focused on trans men, trans-masc individuals, and other people assigned female at birth who are trans.

reddit · 129,000 members · est. 2011
r/Transgender_Surgeries

A sub for the discussion of surgeries, surgery results, surgeon satisfaction and the costs incurred by transgender people. RULE 5: THIS SUB IS FOR AND BY TRANS PEOPLE. Partners, caregivers, etc, with a legitimate interest in surgery may post if it's of clear benefit to a trans individual or the community. Intersex people with have related surgical interests may post. **DO NOT POST OTHERWISE.**

reddit · 120,415 members · est. 2016
r/AskGayMen

If you have a question for gay men or men who have sex with men...well this would be a good place to ask it.

reddit · 82,100 members · est. 2013
r/latebloomerlesbians

Some of us are married to men, some of us are dating them, and some of us are chronically single. But we well have one thing in common: we are late to the coming out game. A place for queer, gay, bi, pan, lesbian and questioning humans to share, give advice, and receive support! We welcome discussions that explore what life looks like or could look like as a “late bloomer” lesbian. This includes conversations around Sexual Orientation, sensuality, life, friendships, random thoughts, fun, and more.

reddit · 65,300 members · est. 2018
r/bisexualadults

A subreddit for adults looking to discuss their biSexual Orientation and some of the issues that may arise from it.

reddit · 60,800 members · est. 2012
r/WLW

A text-only, discussion-focused subreddit for women loving women.

reddit · 58,000 members
r/AskGayBrosOver30

AskGaybrosOver30 is a place for supportive and friendly conversations between over 30 adults.

reddit · 56,700 members · est. 2017
r/TransyTalk

A casual place for transfolk to chat about anything.

reddit · 55,900 members · est. 2017
r/genderfluid

Welcome to genderfluid!

reddit · 54,600 members · est. 2012
r/genderqueer

For folks who don't fit the gender binary or are interested in questioning it. Please feel free to join us and discuss!

reddit · 46,900 members · est. 2009
r/transgamers

Welcome to transgamers!

reddit · 45,600 members · est. 2011
r/LesbianGamers

An inclusive community for women who love women, who love gaming. Trans Rights! Black Lives Matter!!

reddit · 45,400 members · est. 2010
r/TransLater

While /r/asktransgender and other trans groups are great, some of us have families, partners, careers, and all the other trappings of not being in our 20s any more. Here's somewhere to talk about these things and the issues we face in transitioning. Please be aware of our rules. Note that all new accounts will be moderated.

reddit · 45,300 members · est. 2015
Out In Tech

Out in Tech is the world’s largest non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders. We create opportunities for our 40,000 members to advance their careers, grow their networks, and leverage tech for social change.

40,000 members
r/detrans

Welcome all detransitioners/desisters and self-questioners. Please self-identify your detrans status with user flair, or your content will be removed (medical or legal professionals, please message mods for an exception). Post anything about gender detransition. Ask questions, share memes, inspire, vent, wonder, etc.

reddit · 23,000 members · est. 2017
r/BisexualMen

This page is a supportive place for bisexual, bicurious, polysexual, and pansexual men (whether they be cis, trans, or nonbinary), even those who are unsure of their orientation or questioning it. Give and get advice, rant, and share your struggles and victories.

reddit · 21,100 members · est. 2019
r/RobloxAvatars

Welcome to the most inclusive Roblox Avatar community! A place where we celebrate diversity, acceptance & provide a safe wholesome space for everyone from many background to express themselves in many varieties of ways. Whether you're new to Roblox, a seasoned creator, or starting out, a furry, member of the LGBTQ+, we all welcome you with openness. Our goal is to promote kindness, respect, friendliness; Allowing players to show there creations, discover, & or create/discuss meaningful connections!

reddit · 19,500 members
r/agender

A subreddit for agender, genderless and neutrois people.

reddit · 18,200 members · est. 2012
r/NonBinaryTalk

Welcome! This subreddit is a 'general forum' where non-binary people can come together to socialize casually and discuss any topic. Politics are prohibited. Talking about politics is discouraged and should be directed to /r/genderqueer instead.

reddit · 18,100 members · est. 2016
r/FTMMen

A support and community oriented space for binary FTM men.

reddit · 17,700 members · est. 2018
Startout

StartOut’s mission is to increase the number, diversity, and impact of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and amplify their stories to drive the economic empowerment of the community.

17,000 members · est. 2009
r/questioning

A friendly community for those questioning their own Sexual Orientation and gender.

reddit · 15,100 members · est. 2010
r/BiWomen

A safe place and community for women (cis women, trans women and women aligned people) to discuss their biSexual Orientation, aka their attraction to 2 or more genders. Our allies are welcome to participate, but keep in mind that the focus of this sub is on bi women.

reddit · 14,800 members · est. 2013
r/GayChristians

**Hello and welcome to GayChristians!** This subreddit exists to provide a place for gay Christians to come and discuss topics that are specific to us. It is a place of love, respect, community and acceptance. We seek to provide a place for Christians to come and ask questions, seek help or clarification and discuss topics. Whether you are out and proud, still in the closet, fully understand your Sexual Orientation or are just beginning to figure things out - this place is here for you.

reddit · 11,900 members · est. 2012
r/Nonbinaryteens

r/teenagers but for non-binary people and/or anyone who doesn’t identify with a gender

reddit · 10,500 members · est. 2019
r/QueerWomenOfColor

Want a place to talk about your day with queer women who share similar cultural backgrounds? Maybe you have a few questions and need some advice. On Queer Women Of Color you can post and discuss anything from politics to celebrity news.

reddit · 7,800 members · est. 2017
Hexagon UX

Hexagon is a non-profit aimed to empower and support womxn and non-binary folx in UX through community, events, and mentorship.

slack · 7,500 members · est. 2013
r/transprogrammer

a programming community for trans people

reddit · 6,700 members · est. 2014
r/FTMOver30

A place for trans-masculine folk over 30 to come together for support and discussion.

reddit · 6,200 members · est. 2017
r/transhealth

We discuss healthcare relevant to transgender communities.

reddit · 6,200 members · est. 2012
r/TransMasc

/r/TransMasc is a subreddit for all transmasculine people; whether you are FTM, pre-everything, nonbinary, genderqueer, or any other transmasculine identity.

reddit · 5,400 members · est. 2018
r/olderlesbians

An inclusive place for Older Lesbians to talk about issues important to us, dispense wisdom and swap stories.

reddit · 4,900 members · est. 2012
r/intersex

/r/intersex is the place to talk about intersex topics with intersex Redditors. Everything inter* is permitted as long as it plays along our rules! (But remember, we are no substitute for real medical professionals.)

reddit · 4,900 members · est. 2011
r/TransChristianity

This subreddit is dedicated to providing a space by trans people and for transgender people to discuss, question, or complain about all things Christianity. While the focus of this subreddit is on trans Christians, trans non-Christians and cisgender people are absolutely welcome to participate. Please leave transphobia at the door.

reddit · 4,600 members · est. 2015
r/transgenderteens

A subreddit for support and advice specific to transgender teenagers.

reddit · 3,600 members · est. 2013
r/transfitness

This sub is for the promotion of healthy fitness goals, advice, and encouragement for the transgender community. All are welcome here that wish to participate in a positive manner.

reddit · 3,100 members · est. 2015
r/gayjews

A subreddit for LGBTQ Jews and their allies to connect and schmooze.

reddit · 3,000 members · est. 2012
r/ActualLesbiansOver25

We're lesbians over 25 who felt like the sub r/ActualLesbians was excellent, inclusive of all WLW, did a good job of enforcing no TERFS, & wanted to replicate that for the 25+ crowd. Simply put, WLW life in adulthood is much different, and as much as we're a part of r/ActualLesbians, we wanted a space where WLW 25+ can discuss more specific 25+ things separate from teens or the younger crowd. We do NOT tolerate TERFS, anti-trans rhetoric, or any form of bigotry.

reddit · 2,900 members · est. 2019
Arocalypse

Welcome to our aro forums! Discuss romanticism, relationships, and aro culture with others.

2,810 members
r/actual_detrans

An alternitive to r/detrans that provides support to detransitioners, reidentifiers, retransitioners and questioners in an environment free from gender critical ideology and rhetoric. If you are in crisis, hotline numbers can be found at <https://www.suicidestop.com/call_a_hotline.html>

reddit · 2,700 members · est. 2020
r/LGBT_Muslims

We are a community of LGBTQ+ Muslims. We are a growing community around the world, as courageous individuals and organizations create new spaces for like-minded individuals to embrace these two aspects of their identities. We are a safe space for LGBTQ+ Muslims to share their personal experiences and struggles. While we welcome our allies, this space is primarily for LGBTQ+ Muslims and expect others to be respectful and compassionate.

reddit · 2,700 members · est. 2019
r/MTFButch

A space for all trans butches, dykes, bois, soft butches, futches, or anyone else who feels safe here. Memes, selfies, rants, or anything else you think would be relevant! Join our discord!

reddit · 2,200 members · est. 2019
Nuka Gals - Fallout 76 All Platforms 🏳️‍🌈

Nuka Gals is a mature women's and LGBTQ+ cross platform group, making it easy for the women and LGBTQ+ of the wasteland to make new friends, team up, and help each other to survive. We're a LGBTQ+ positive community, you are expected to respect everyone in this group. While this group is only for women and LGBTQ+ our Discord is open to everyone. If you'd like to know how to join please send a message to our page Nuka Gals.

facebook · 2,200 members · est. 2020
r/nonbinarylesbians

A home for (almost) anything that might interest nonbinary/trans/GNC lesbians and adjacent queer folk.

reddit · 2,100 members · est. 2019
r/tabletopgaymers

A community for gender and sexual minority individuals and their allies who enjoy board, card, pen and paper, tactical, or other physical table-top games.

reddit · 1,700 members · est. 2013
My Gay Flatmate

We help LGBT people to find LGBT homes.

1,500 members · est. 2021
r/asktrans

Welcome to asktrans!

reddit · 1,400 members · est. 2012
r/transalute

**News, discussion, and support for the Trans Military community**

reddit · 1,300 members · est. 2014
r/lesbiancoders

Space for wlw who code to post discussion, links, memes, discord servers, q&a, etc. about programming and your experiences in STEM

reddit · 1,200 members · est. 2020
r/LGBTElders

A place for gay men and women to get together and talk about issues concerning aging life experiences more than a decade ago. This subreddit is intended, but not limited to gay men and women in their late 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s and above. This is not a subreddit for "coming out" or "first time" discussions. We have "been there" and "done that", so let's move on. This is a "we've seen it all" space to celebrate the long lives and wisdom of the mature LGBT community.

reddit · 1,100 members · est. 2012
Gay+ Men Meditating

A friendly and safe group for gay+ (gay, bisexual, bi-curious) men who practice meditation and yoga to make friends, support and encourage each other and to practice yoga and meditation together online.

discord · 733 members
Lesbians Who Tech Montreal

Lesbians Who tech is committed to convening queer women in technology (and our allies) in a vibrant and inclusive community. We work together to promote the visibility and inclusion of women, LGBTQ people, and people from other backgrounds under-represented in technology. If you work to move this mission forward, we want you on our team. Nobody ‘has to be’ a lesbian to be in this community. We use the term to honour those who crossed a firewall with it. Lesbians Who Tech s’engage à offrir un environnement dynamique et inclusif aux femmes queer en technologie (et leurs alliés). Nous travaillons ensemble à promouvoir la visibilité et l’inclusion des femmes, des personnes LGBTQ, ainsi que de ceux et celles qui sont sous-représentés dans le domaine des technologies. Si vous avancez dans le même sens que nous, nous vous voulons dans notre équipe. Il n’est donc pas nécessaire d’être lesbienne pour joindre la communauté Lesbians Who Tech. Le terme Lesbienne est utilisé pour honorer les femmes qui ont défoncé le plafond de verre et s’identifient comme tel.

facebook · 656 members · est. 2015
r/ask_detransition

Welcome to r/ask_detransition a subreddit dedicated to the sensitive topic of detransition while allowing people who are not specifically detransitioned or questioning to post and discuss the topic. Allies or just those curious alike, we ask that you flair yourself accordingly and keep in mind that this sub's focus is specifically about detransition. Please abide by the rules of the subreddit.

reddit · 598 members · est. 2020
Aro Rodeo

Howdy partner, Aro Rodeo is a safe community for asexual and aromantic individuals and allies. Stop by to socialize, meet friends and relax.

discord · 531 members
Queer in AI

More than 500 folks are in the Queer in AI slack community. Our slack consists of dedicated channels for research, advice, announcements and discussion of many topics.

slack · 500 members
r/Ask_Intersex

This is a place to ask questions you have about intersex people and our experiences. If you're intersex and want to speak about your experience, feel free to do so here!

reddit · 422 members · est. 2020
r/androgynouspoc

A place for nonbinary people of color to connect, vent, ask for advice and see others who look like them! Feel free to flaunt your beauty and express yourself!

reddit · 412 members · est. 2021
r/ftmlife

A place for ftm and other transmasculine-identifying folks to discuss all aspects of post-transition life: relationships, hobbies, careers, family, mental health, etc. There is no One True Way™ to be post-transition; people will be taken at their word when they say they are done with their transition, regardless of what they have or have not done. Non-Op and non-HRT folks welcome!

reddit · 409 members · est. 2016
LGBTQ Marketers

We are a community for LGBTQ+ digital marketers to network, find support, and share knowledge. All levels of career experience welcome. Meet your queer peers here!

slack · 147 members
r/elderqueers

Welcome to r/elderqueers! This sub is for those who feel lost and "old" in the other queer subs, and is geared towards those age 30 and up, but everyone is welcome! This is a safe space.

reddit · 144 members · est. 2021
Rainbow Developers

Welcome to Rainbow Devs, a vibrant community of passionate developers committed to embracing diversity and creativity in the world of coding! Our mission is to foster an inclusive space where developers of all backgrounds can collaborate, learn, and shine in their coding journey. We believe that diversity strengthens our code, making it more innovative and impactful.

slack · 75 members
The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project

The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project (TAAAP) is an organization dedicated to providing resources on aSexual Orientation and aromanticism to the public. TAAAP operates on a local level by working with other LGBTQ+ organizations in the DC Metro Area, as well as on the national level by working with other ace and aro advocates to further the national movement.TAAAP’s goals are to increase the visibility of ace and aro identities, to provide resources on aSexual Orientation and aromanticism to professionals (e.g. doctors, mental health professionals, educators), and to support ace and aro members of society. Please visit our projects page to see what we are currently doing to further these goals.

LGBTQ in Tech

The LGBTQ in Technology Slack is a space for LGBTQ people in technology to chat and support each other. We strive to keep it safe, positive, and confidential. Friends and allies: we appreciate your support, but this space is for us.

slack
LGBTQ in Technology

A space for LGBTQ people in technology to chat and support each other. We strive to keep it safe, positive, and confidential.

slack
Autostraddle

A news and entertainment site for LGBTQ+ women and other trans people. Covers dating, fashion, politics, television, film and whimsy with a thriving online community of smart, engaged queer folks.