598 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (79%).
r/bdsm Traffic & Engagement r/bdsm Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/bdsm Most Active Times When r/bdsm Is Most Active
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r/bdsm Flair Performance r/bdsm Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Bondage | 121 (35.5%) | 273 |
| Dominance/Submission | 117 (34.3%) | 164 |
| Discipline | 37 (10.9%) | 111 |
| Sadism/Masochism | 30 (8.8%) | 111 |
| TW: CNC r*pe play | 22 (6.5%) | 213 |
| TW: blood, knives, needles | 8 (2.3%) | 9 |
| TW: extreme, advanced play | 6 (1.8%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/bdsm Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/bdsm
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| removed | 46 (7.7%) | 5 | 0 |
| moderator | 46 (7.7%) | 5 | 0 |
| tied | 29 (4.8%) | 519 | 9 |
| time | 28 (4.7%) | 198 | 7 |
| good | 22 (3.7%) | 186 | 6 |
| bdsm | 21 (3.5%) | 100 | 5 |
| first | 18 (3.0%) | 223 | 6 |
| looking | 16 (2.7%) | 3 | 2 |
| fun | 14 (2.3%) | 170 | 8 |
| bondage | 14 (2.3%) | 144 | 10 |
r/bdsm Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/bdsm
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| redgifs.com | 128 | 928 |
r/bdsm Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/bdsm
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
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This is just perfection
Toys are made to be played with
Anal toy being used
Two friends hug during scary earthquake
Anal plug tug war
Sisters who come together
Breathing is optional
Being tied up and displayed always make me feel so submissive.
The eyes never lie
Overstimulation
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This is just perfection | 8.1K | 111 | image | Sep 12 |
| Toys are made to be played with | 8.0K | 82 | image | Sep 15 |
| Anal toy being used | 7.8K | 53 | image | Sep 24 |
| Two friends hug during scary earthquake | 5.7K | 43 | image | Sep 17 |
| Anal plug tug war | 5.2K | 62 | image | Sep 10 |
| Sisters who come together | 5.0K | 51 | image | Sep 2 |
| Breathing is optional | 4.7K | 38 | image | Sep 6 |
| Being tied up and displayed always make me feel so submissive. | 4.3K | 28 | image | Sep 4 |
| The eyes never lie | 3.7K | 39 | image | Sep 18 |
| Overstimulation | 3.4K | 34 | image | Sep 28 |
r/bdsm Audience Overlap r/bdsm Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/bdsm FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/bdsm
What's the best time to post on r/bdsm?
Based on posting volume, r/bdsm is most active on Tuesdays around 12 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/bdsm?
r/bdsm averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked NSFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/bdsm get?
Posts on r/bdsm average about 270 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/bdsm get most?
On r/bdsm, most posts are image posts (79%)
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r/bdsm
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