What types of questions are commonly asked in popular 'question for all the men' threads on Reddit?

Based on popular “question for all the men” Reddit threads, several common question themes appear. The examples below come from the evidence, which includes actual thread topics and the kinds of questions posted inside them.

Questions asking men what they want to ask women – For example, “[Serious] Men of reddit: what would you want to ask women and get …” invites men to share the questions they would pose to women [1].

Questions from women about men’s personal experiences – Common examples include whether ball size affects a man’s confidence [2] and what kind of non-flirtatious compliments men appreciate without feeling uncomfortable [4].

Dating and relationship conversation strategies – Many threads focus on what to discuss on dates. They ask for questions that reveal values and lifestyle compatibility (e.g., “What does your ideal weekend look like?”) [3][15], the topics men like being asked (movies, music, hobbies, family) [16], or the typical conversations women bring up on early dates [5].

Recurring dating dilemmas – A compilation of popular Reddit dating questions shows men frequently asking: how to meet women during quarantine [6], whether dating a coworker is appropriate [7], how to heal after being cheated on [8], how long it takes to get over someone [9], virtual date ideas [10], why someone ghosted them [11], how to stop feeling jealous [12], texting frequency in relationships [13], and how to get out of the friend zone [14].

Self-analysis of questions asked by women – Some threads step back to examine the kinds of questions women post in r/AskMen, noting that many come from women who “generalise all men” due to personal dating frustrations [17].