522 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (60%).
r/medical Traffic & Engagement r/medical Traffic & Engagement
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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/medical Most Active Times When r/medical Is Most Active
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r/medical Flair Performance r/medical Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Question/Discussion | 194 (39.2%) | 2 |
| Private Area Question | 64 (12.9%) | 5 |
| MOD | 40 (8.1%) | 1 |
| Pain Lvl 1-3 | 32 (6.5%) | 1 |
| No Pain | 26 (5.3%) | 2 |
| SEXUAL HEALTH | 26 (5.3%) | 1 |
| Pain Lvl 4-6 | 23 (4.6%) | 2 |
| Women’s Health | 12 (2.4%) | 2 |
| Pain Lvl 7-9 | 11 (2.2%) | 2 |
| Men’s Health | 11 (2.2%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/medical Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/medical
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| medical | 79 (15.1%) | 1 | 1 |
| post | 70 (13.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| attention | 62 (11.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| mod | 48 (9.2%) | 1 | 0 |
| pain | 46 (8.8%) | 2 | 3 |
| help | 38 (7.3%) | 5 | 7 |
| sure | 35 (6.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| needed | 35 (6.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| make | 34 (6.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| remember | 33 (6.3%) | 1 | 0 |
r/medical Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/medical
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/medical Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/medical
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21 year old female. Can a gyno tell if I am a virgin? I need help
23M – Unusual appearance of the glans (penis head/Tip) for years, no obvious injury; worried about whether it is normal and if anything can be done
27 FEMALE - Lifelong Anal Itching and Discharge type residue. Plz Help.
Sister 23f died from metropolol + propanolol overdose, was it a painful death?
why do my nipples look like this? is it normal? 18F, i have medical anxiety
20f need help getting rid of pinworms after having them for over 12 years.
What is this bubble in my newborn’s eye? It showed up this morning.
Fell off a scooter at 20 mph. How long for this road rash to heal?
Do I go to the doctor? 21F Finger crushed in window, tore nail right off. Have had consistent bleeding for about 4 hours now.
Why reumatologists just don't listen to me? 20F. Suspect lupus, also have autoimmune thyroiditis, hEDS, autism.
r/medical Audience Overlap r/medical Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/medical FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/medical
What's the best time to post on r/medical?
Based on posting volume, r/medical is most active on Sundays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/medical?
r/medical averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked NSFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/medical get?
Posts on r/medical average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/medical get most?
On r/medical, most posts are text posts (60%)
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