#sex — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.1B total posts and 432.0K new posts daily, #sex is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 691 likes and 46 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #sex

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	432.0K	691	100	46
#hot	119.1M	6.4K	1.3K	100	61
#girl	433.9M	6.8K	972	100	43
#s	27.0M	4.5K	1.3K	100	59
#model	389.0M	28.0K	1.9K	100	64

Related Hashtags to #sex

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#lingerie	30.3M	2.8K	1.6K	100	74
#lesbians	3.1M	13	2.3K	35	56
#beautiful	856.4M	19.8K	1.7K	100	39
#sexeducationglobal	273.2K	238	1.4K	82	41
#vaginalsurgery	187.3K	2	32	6	1

Similar Hashtags to #sex

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#reelsexplore	5.5M	234	848	100	40
#essex	6.7M	1.2K	1.3K	100	44
#unisex	8.8M	1.2K	611	100	48
#bisexual	10.1M	446	1.7K	100	51
#sexywomen	1.9M	81	876	86	44

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #sex on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #sex has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #sex alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #sex with #lingerie, #lesbians, #beautiful for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #sex on Instagram?

#sex has 2.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 432.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #sex receives 691 likes and 46 comments.

Is #sex a good hashtag to use?

#sex has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 46/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #sex?

The best hashtags to use with #sex include: #lingerie, #lesbians, #beautiful, #sexeducationglobal, #vaginalsurgery. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-21. Learn about our editorial process →

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