r/xxstem
A subreddit for women, by women, about science - technology - engineering - math.
How to think about r/xxstem
This community is dedicated to women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). It serves as a platform for sharing experiences, challenges, and achievements, while fostering a supportive environment for women who are often underrepresented in these fields. The discussions often touch on issues like sexism, career advancement, and personal stories, making it a unique space for empowerment and connection among women in STEM.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Members primarily consist of women pursuing or working in STEM fields, including students, professionals, and advocates. The community attracts individuals who are passionate about gender equality in science and technology, and who seek to share resources, advice, and encouragement. The vibe is generally supportive and collaborative, with a focus on uplifting one another and addressing shared challenges.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes personal stories, advice on navigating STEM careers, and discussions about gender-related issues in the workplace. Members appreciate authenticity and constructive dialogue, while promotional content or posts that seem insincere are often downvoted. The community encourages regular engagement, with members frequently sharing updates and resources, fostering a sense of belonging and ongoing conversation.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotional tactics may be met with skepticism or hostility. Authentic engagement, such as sharing resources that support women in STEM or sponsoring educational initiatives, is more likely to resonate. Collaborating with community members or highlighting success stories can also foster goodwill. Brands should avoid generic marketing messages and instead focus on meaningful contributions that align with the community's values.
Top keywords
What r/xxstem talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/Sidjoneya
- u/[deleted]
- u/Lonely-Field4503
- u/Taylors-trash
- u/Tiredand_depressed72
- u/pixiepalooza
- u/Fast-Insect9585
- u/incorrigableday
- u/Weary_Tumbleweed8199
- u/Express_Giraffe_7902
- u/engineraaa
- u/bellefleursauvage
- u/ncooprider
- u/OutsideCreativ
- u/dyslexicProton
- u/DAIMatHull
- u/Kitty_from_moon
- u/sunnydaystarrynight
- u/Calm_Goose5722
- u/HyenaJack94
- u/MrGordley
- u/aprillovie976
- u/CalligrapherLow5669
- u/Cherimon
- u/HomeworkSpiritual831
- u/Technica_umd
- u/harrityllp
- u/michchung
- u/C1-Calais
- u/CommsGradStudent
- u/No-Positive-138
- u/amaliaiknmds
- u/helenmakesmaps
- u/spectrumtechpod
- u/d4D9632
- u/Maleficent_Jicama_95
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/Sidjoneya
- u/Lonely-Field4503
- u/Taylors-trash
- u/Tiredand_depressed72
- u/pixiepalooza
- u/Fast-Insect9585
- u/incorrigableday
- u/Weary_Tumbleweed8199
- u/Express_Giraffe_7902
- u/engineraaa
- u/Maleficent_Jicama_95
- u/bellefleursauvage
- u/ncooprider
- u/OutsideCreativ
- u/dyslexicProton
- u/DAIMatHull
- u/Kitty_from_moon
- u/sunnydaystarrynight
- u/Calm_Goose5722
- u/HyenaJack94
- u/MrGordley
- u/aprillovie976
- u/Cherimon
- u/HomeworkSpiritual831
- u/CalligrapherLow5669
- u/Technica_umd
- u/harrityllp
- u/michchung
- u/C1-Calais
- u/CommsGradStudent
- u/No-Positive-138
- u/amaliaiknmds
- u/helenmakesmaps
- u/spectrumtechpod
- u/d4D9632
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/abhikavi
- u/drixxel
- u/Instigated-
- u/cellblock2187
- u/CanonCopy
- u/black_rose_
- u/luckysevensampson
- u/octopusinahat
- u/Express_Giraffe_7902
- u/geirrseach
- u/accidentalelectrical
- u/sqwerewolf
- u/jeweleye9
- u/internetALLTHETHINGS
- u/mylittlemy
- u/wisebloodfoolheart
- u/majesticbagel
- u/bluntbangs
- u/energy_codes
- u/eta_carinae_311
- u/panicofgods
- u/littleredhoodlum
- u/Sara_Renee14
- u/eDbiDangi
- u/curlyhaircurlydog1
- u/Flawednessly
- u/Taylors-trash
- u/-shrug-
- u/roundhouse27
- u/Lonely-Field4503
- u/Clairifyed
- u/EditRedditGeddit
- u/edooby
- u/kabfay
- u/youre_a_cat
- u/snow_wheat
- u/delawen
- u/pause566
- u/bananaguard4
- u/checktheneedle
- u/homo_redditorensis
- u/yenraelmao
- u/adubs15
- u/badeggos
- u/Heathen_Jesus_
- u/divider_of_0
- u/treelessbark
- u/Weary_Tumbleweed8199
- u/ChickenNoodle519
- u/underwhelmedcactus
- u/Professional_Owl_819
- u/cfisk84
- u/foibleShmoible
- u/anti-pSTAT3
- u/GayDeciever
- u/candydaze
- u/bernadetteee
- u/CaptainFurbs
- u/Ktrinh518
- u/katm12981
- u/PacemakerBasically
- u/catastrophized
- u/statistress
- u/herroitshayree
- u/PeanutTheFerret
- u/SpicySavant
- u/iatethemoon
- u/Cat-The-Nerd
- u/Haybar23
- u/swimmergirl007
- u/SweetIndie
- u/TheDaughterOfFlynn
- u/PurpleCactusFlower
- u/Jarut
- u/lucky7355
- u/denganzenabend
- u/I_Am_Thing2
- u/fullstack_newb
- u/user2401372
- u/CamelCaseToday
- u/dustycoder
- u/Imagimental
- u/LogicRaven_
- u/StillWeCarryOn
- u/magdausesreddit
- u/ncooprider
- u/ktittythc
- u/futurethreat
- u/dyslexicProton
- u/rashmallow
- u/AlmostChildfree
- u/mopballs
- u/rikkuu27
- u/s5311t
- u/Gembeany
- u/pterencephalon
- u/200OK
- u/satellite_fisherman
- u/kawaiicatsonly
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/abhikavi
- u/octopusinahat
- u/drixxel
- u/Instigated-
- u/homo_redditorensis
- u/jeweleye9
- u/CanonCopy
- u/cfisk84
- u/cellblock2187
- u/luckysevensampson
- u/yenraelmao
- u/CaptainFurbs
- u/black_rose_
- u/geirrseach
- u/internetALLTHETHINGS
- u/denganzenabend
- u/Gorgo_xx
- u/roundhouse27
- u/panicofgods
- u/dustycoder
- u/adubs15
- u/badeggos
- u/bernadetteee
- u/majesticbagel
- u/candydaze
- u/Heathen_Jesus_
- u/PacemakerBasically
- u/bluntbangs
- u/delawen
- u/divider_of_0
- u/Express_Giraffe_7902
- u/-shrug-
- u/littleredhoodlum
- u/Sara_Renee14
- u/youre_a_cat
- u/treelessbark
- u/Ktrinh518
- u/Lonely-Field4503
- u/kabfay
- u/katm12981
- u/s5311t
- u/Clairifyed
- u/mylittlemy
- u/wisebloodfoolheart
- u/catastrophized
- u/I_Am_Thing2
- u/ana_conda
- u/chromatoes
- u/foibleShmoible
- u/mopballs
- u/200OK
- u/geeltulpen
- u/eDbiDangi
- u/EditRedditGeddit
- u/Weary_Tumbleweed8199
- u/statistress
- u/Imagimental
- u/bananaguard4
- u/PeanutTheFerret
- u/rashmallow
- u/satellite_fisherman
- u/snow_wheat
- u/pause566
- u/anti-pSTAT3
- u/SpicySavant
- u/CamelCaseToday
- u/energy_codes
- u/curlyhaircurlydog1
- u/Flawednessly
- u/accidentalelectrical
- u/sqwerewolf
- u/herroitshayree
- u/iatethemoon
- u/Cat-The-Nerd
- u/Haybar23
- u/swimmergirl007
- u/fullstack_newb
- u/user2401372
- u/LogicRaven_
- u/ktittythc
- u/AlmostChildfree
- u/megz0rz
- u/Newtonz5thLaw
- u/anananananana
- u/eta_carinae_311
- u/checktheneedle
- u/ChickenNoodle519
- u/underwhelmedcactus
- u/Professional_Owl_819
- u/GayDeciever
- u/SweetIndie
- u/TheDaughterOfFlynn
- u/PurpleCactusFlower
- u/Jarut
- u/lucky7355
- u/StillWeCarryOn
- u/magdausesreddit
- u/futurethreat
- u/Gembeany
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FAQ
r/xxstem — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/xxstem have?
r/xxstem has approximately 8,036 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/xxstem created?
r/xxstem was created on July 18, 2014 (12 years ago).
What is r/xxstem about?
This community is dedicated to women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). It serves as a platform for sharing experiences, challenges, and achievements, while fostering a supportive environment for women who are often underrepresented in these fields. The discussions often touch on issues like sexism, career advancement, and personal stories, m…
What subreddits are similar to r/xxstem?
Communities similar to r/xxstem include r/ladiesofscience, r/girlsgonewired, r/womenintech, r/femmethoughts.
Who are the most active posters on r/xxstem?
The most frequent posters on r/xxstem include u/Sidjoneya, u/[deleted], u/Lonely-Field4503.
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