1.4K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 46 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (88%).
r/Periods Traffic & Engagement r/Periods Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Periods Most Active Times When r/Periods Is Most Active
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Most Active by Day
r/Periods Flair Performance r/Periods Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Period Question | 864 (62.5%) | 4 |
| Discussion | 111 (8.0%) | 4 |
| Rants n Raves | 87 (6.3%) | 17 |
| Products | 84 (6.1%) | 9 |
| Health | 68 (4.9%) | 4 |
| PMS | 52 (3.8%) | 2 |
| Birth Control | 39 (2.8%) | 2 |
| Fertility / Ovulation | 21 (1.5%) | 2 |
| PMDD | 18 (1.3%) | 2 |
| Sex | 18 (1.3%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Periods Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Periods
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| period | 578 (41.8%) | 6 | 4 |
| periods | 122 (8.8%) | 3 | 4 |
| normal | 86 (6.2%) | 2 | 2 |
| days | 80 (5.8%) | 2 | 3 |
| help | 79 (5.7%) | 4 | 4 |
| anyone | 74 (5.3%) | 6 | 3 |
| pain | 68 (4.9%) | 4 | 5 |
| late | 63 (4.6%) | 1 | 3 |
| cramps | 59 (4.3%) | 3 | 4 |
| bleeding | 58 (4.2%) | 2 | 1 |
r/Periods Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Periods
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
r/Periods Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Periods
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
How do I stop this happening on my period?
at least we’re not pregnant guys !
My toothpaste from dollar tree looks like period blood
Pads forever
Idgaf what anyone else does but imma always make my period products look aesthetic asf
When I accidentally buy wingless pads
How do I tell my little sister that she smells like period blood?
just wiped and saw red guys
My 13 y/o daughter has period accidents every month.
Flo sucks.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How do I stop this happening on my period? | 752 | 225 | image | Sep 28 |
| at least we’re not pregnant guys ! | 404 | 12 | image | Sep 2 |
| My toothpaste from dollar tree looks like period blood | 320 | 47 | image | Sep 4 |
| Pads forever | 260 | 61 | image | Sep 5 |
| Idgaf what anyone else does but imma always make my period products look aesthetic asf | 240 | 10 | image | Sep 9 |
| When I accidentally buy wingless pads | 217 | 12 | image | Sep 5 |
| How do I tell my little sister that she smells like period blood? | 149 | 35 | text | Sep 17 |
| just wiped and saw red guys | 119 | 7 | image | Sep 6 |
| My 13 y/o daughter has period accidents every month. | 105 | 84 | text | Sep 6 |
| Flo sucks. | 87 | 48 | text | Sep 19 |
r/Periods Audience Overlap r/Periods Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Periods FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Periods
What's the best time to post on r/Periods?
Based on posting volume, r/Periods is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Periods?
r/Periods averages 46 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Periods get?
Posts on r/Periods average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Periods get most?
On r/Periods, most posts are text posts (88%)