1.8K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 58 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (87%).
r/Periods Traffic & Engagement r/Periods 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/Periods Most Active Times When r/Periods Is Most Active
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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 | 1.1K (60.2%) | 3 |
| Discussion | 163 (9.0%) | 16 |
| Rants n Raves | 139 (7.7%) | 9 |
| Health | 103 (5.7%) | 6 |
| Products | 89 (4.9%) | 8 |
| PMS | 71 (3.9%) | 4 |
| Birth Control | 54 (3.0%) | 3 |
| Fertility / Ovulation | 28 (1.5%) | 2 |
| Sex | 25 (1.4%) | 7 |
| PCOS | 20 (1.1%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
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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 | 694 (38.4%) | 5 | 6 |
| periods | 194 (10.7%) | 6 | 4 |
| normal | 113 (6.3%) | 3 | 3 |
| help | 107 (5.9%) | 6 | 4 |
| late | 91 (5.0%) | 1 | 3 |
| days | 90 (5.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| bleeding | 89 (4.9%) | 6 | 3 |
| anyone | 80 (4.4%) | 6 | 2 |
| cramps | 78 (4.3%) | 2 | 3 |
| pain | 76 (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 | 2 |
r/Periods Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Periods
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Thousands of women missing periods
What the actual fuck Kotex?
What are your thoughts on women bleeding accidentally in public and people making a fuss in either a good or bad way?
My daughter suffered a hemorrhagic shock from heavy period and needed 3 blood transfusions.
when my girlfriend is on her cycle I research nutritious foods to help her feel better. Any recs?
My period pains have never been this bad so I decided to mark them
Can anyone tell me the name of this pad brand? Because its genuinely the softest I’ve ever used in my LIFE
Why do men find periods so disgusting?
I am a single dad and my daughter got her 1st period, what are some useful things I can buy her?
Stop asking if you’re pregnant. Go to a different subreddit!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thousands of women missing periods | 449 | 325 | image | Jul 11 |
| What the actual fuck Kotex? | 425 | 160 | image | Jul 22 |
| What are your thoughts on women bleeding accidentally in public and people making a fuss in either a good or bad way? | 359 | 41 | image | Jul 25 |
| My daughter suffered a hemorrhagic shock from heavy period and needed 3 blood transfusions. | 328 | 47 | text | Jul 25 |
| when my girlfriend is on her cycle I research nutritious foods to help her feel better. Any recs? | 321 | 42 | image | Jul 23 |
| My period pains have never been this bad so I decided to mark them | 306 | 74 | image | Jul 18 |
| Can anyone tell me the name of this pad brand? Because its genuinely the softest I’ve ever used in my LIFE | 239 | 37 | image | Jul 2 |
| Why do men find periods so disgusting? | 189 | 63 | text | Jul 1 |
| I am a single dad and my daughter got her 1st period, what are some useful things I can buy her? | 170 | 77 | text | Jul 30 |
| Stop asking if you’re pregnant. Go to a different subreddit! | 165 | 31 | text | Jul 12 |
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 3 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 58 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 (87%)