5.8K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 188 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Sundays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/sex Traffic & Engagement r/sex 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/sex Most Active Times When r/sex Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/sex Flair Performance r/sex Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 763 (13.1%) | 4 |
| I can't find a flair that fits | 516 (8.8%) | 13 |
| Intimacy and Connection | 400 (6.9%) | 7 |
| Kinks | 332 (5.7%) | 7 |
| Communication | 252 (4.3%) | 26 |
| Orgasm Issues | 239 (4.1%) | 12 |
| Boundaries and Standards | 228 (3.9%) | 20 |
| Oral sex | 222 (3.8%) | 18 |
| Masturbation | 206 (3.5%) | 8 |
| Health concerns | 191 (3.3%) | 7 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/sex Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/sex
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| sex | 1.2K (20.2%) | 16 | 10 |
| removed | 694 (11.9%) | 2 | 2 |
| moderator | 692 (11.9%) | 2 | 2 |
| feel | 232 (4.0%) | 10 | 7 |
| partner | 226 (3.9%) | 26 | 14 |
| advice | 210 (3.6%) | 16 | 9 |
| boyfriend | 186 (3.2%) | 29 | 19 |
| time | 182 (3.1%) | 11 | 6 |
| first | 181 (3.1%) | 14 | 7 |
| want | 172 (3.0%) | 22 | 12 |
r/sex Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/sex
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/sex Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/sex
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Any insight into what my boyfriend may be doing? He keeps doing this odd thing before sex
What did my partner just do?
Fed up with my wife’s lack of jerk off etiquette. How do you signal to your partner you want ‘sexy alone time’
My wife wants CNC but doesn't want to consent to things first.
Giving your partner sex even though you don’t particularly want to have sex
Husband Inconsolable After a Misunderstanding
I’m having sex with a man in his late 40’s and I’m confusion about his penis’s behavior. Is this normal?
Parents found my "toys"
She wants to wake up with me inside
How to control my constant urge to have wild sex with my husband
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any insight into what my boyfriend may be doing? He keeps doing this odd thing before sex | 1.3K | 103 | text | Aug 24 |
| What did my partner just do? | 1.3K | 130 | text | Aug 12 |
| Fed up with my wife’s lack of jerk off etiquette. How do you signal to your partner you want ‘sexy alone time’ | 821 | 179 | text | Aug 11 |
| My wife wants CNC but doesn't want to consent to things first. | 797 | 249 | text | Aug 29 |
| Giving your partner sex even though you don’t particularly want to have sex | 774 | 199 | text | Aug 17 |
| Husband Inconsolable After a Misunderstanding | 766 | 188 | text | Aug 20 |
| I’m having sex with a man in his late 40’s and I’m confusion about his penis’s behavior. Is this normal? | 734 | 307 | text | Aug 11 |
| Parents found my "toys" | 710 | 239 | text | Aug 6 |
| She wants to wake up with me inside | 702 | 58 | text | Aug 1 |
| How to control my constant urge to have wild sex with my husband | 680 | 129 | text | Aug 27 |
r/sex Audience Overlap r/sex Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/sex FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/sex
What's the best time to post on r/sex?
Based on posting volume, r/sex is most active on Sundays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/sex?
r/sex averages 188 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/sex get?
Posts on r/sex average about 10 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/sex get most?
On r/sex, most posts are text posts (100%)