Honestly it’s really great to see this from another perspective and they should really put the little metal bins up in the men’s room too. You never know who may need it.
The pants are the only way I can deal with my period since pads, tampons, and period cups all give me dysphoria on top of the dysphoria I get towards my period anyway. But it is really great to see a period product video from the POV of a trans guy.
I’m glad you were able to find something that helps!! I wish more people were aware of these alternatives. It can seriously help one’s mental stability when on their period
@@Herowebcomics reading your other replies on other comments, you absolutely do need to do your research. it's not a fear, it's dysphoria. there's a difference
I just got rid of my period with birth control, since my period always made me mentally unwell, like my period made me hate myself so much, which happened ever since I got a period, I would get so happy when I thought my period wouldn’t come as a child when it was late, only to be disappointed later, since for some reason I thought that periods could stop for a few years then turn back on, I was always so nervous to term it as dysphoria because I dont think of myself as being trans therefore I cannot what dysphoria is, but now that I saw your comment I now know im not the only one
a couple tips for trans people with periods: use overnight pads to avoid changing them as often, most natural pad/tampon brands have more gender neutral packaging, and a good place to put products is a pencil pouch so people wont question whats in it
Sometimes using overnight pads all the time can be risky because if you don’t change pads often enough bacteria can gather and give you some nasty infections - not to say don’t use them, but be careful with that thought Stay safe friends!
I have a reusable overnight pad, and it works really well. I definitely suggest reusable pads or underwear, especially Aisle's boxer briefs. But I also use applicator free tampons, and Seventh Generation has been so quiet to open, and it's literally just clear plastic around it with a solid coloured line to pull it open from. They're only about the size of a chapstick tube, but shorter, so they can be hidden in any pocket. Just wash your hands before and after using an applicator free tampon, as you don't want to get an infection. Bringing a baby wipe with you into the stall can help with that so you don't see anything left on your finger when you leave the stall.
I probably wouldn't recommend using an overnight pad to change it less often. It's still recommended to only use it for 4h (aside from when you are sleeping of course) What I _would_ recommend is opening, and closing, the pads that you bring with you at home already witch means it will make less sound when opening it again :)
My dad heard the words ‘dnd dice bag’ and because he plays dnd immediately wanted to know what I was watching so I had to quickly skip over to a dingo doodles vid lmao
This is actually really interesting I haven’t thought about a trans man’s perspective with periods that much. Especially about how there wouldn’t be any boxes in the men’s bathroom, or opening a pad, or approaching the feminine hygiene section. :)
Yes, yes, and yes haha! Especially the boxes is really cumbersome when in a male public bathroom. Thank you so much for watching and listening to my perspective on things!
when approaching the feminine hygiene section, if anyone asked, saying that you’re getting something for your gf/sister/female friend ect. is a good plan too
@@PhoenixAnimations I was really distracted by this sanitary 'box' you mentioned. I'm from the UK and we have the thin grey bins that sit beside the toilet. Are these boxes basically bins attached to the wall? Why does that sound so weird to me, especially when having a box at eye-level seems a lot more convenient than contorting your entire body so you can reach a bin
Thought I was alone in the men's bathroom and opened up a pad. Dude in the stall next to me hears the wrapper and goes "holy shit, I feel bad for you, how big that dump you're taking gotta be for you to bring snacks? Good luck, bro." I remember it vividly and this experience will never ever leave my consciousness for the rest of my life
For me personally, it worked a while and then worsened the dysphoria by a lot. I don't know exactly why, I think it's because the blood is much more 'in your face' with these cups. Now I don't touch that thing with a ten foot pole and stick to period boxer briefs But as you said, it's different for everyone and I'm glad it's working out for you! :)
I can see where you’re coming from. I’m honestly a bit surprised I’m as okay with the blood as I am. I think my wallet just really likes that I’m not buying monthly products haha. Thanks for sharing! I’ve been very curious about period boxers in the past. I just haven’t gotten around to actually buying a set.
@@konniekon525 I'm sorry u got insulted before. Anyways there's actually science behind being trans, a study showed that trans people have brains that are more similar to that of their preferred gender. Also, gender and sex isn't the same thing. Sex is what you're born with, aka your genitals. i believe gender is what you identify as.
Aw I’m glad. Bringing a smile to someone’s face is always my first goal in a conversation. I hope you are doing okay with everything going on. Stay strong and stay safe.
“Y’know it would be great if I could confuse everyone and they would have to feel awkward about asking for my gender. That’s what I want!” *literally everything feminine exists* “.......crap.”
One time I was trying to change my pad in a public restroom, I felt super awkward until the girl in the next stall changed hers too. Then I realized we are all human and finished up what I was doing. We had a laugh about it and the girl turned out to be one of my friends. 🤷♂️
My fear is just having anything within me. Like I can stand that thought about it. I plan to have surgery done to just get rid of it all together one day. It’ll be cheaper, and better for myself.
Not sure why I get these recommended bc I’m a cis female but they’re pretty rad! Glad there are youtubers like you to help people who can’t really find good education other wise to learn from someone with experience
Welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for listening and for your support. I hope that my videos can be helpful/educational for cis people too. It's great to have you here and I hope you have a nice rest of your day/night
Maybe YT noticed you're inclusive LOL and once you saw one, the algorithm will keep throwing trans content at us AND I love that. I love to learn more about all sorts of experiences that are outside of mine. And as a neurodivergent bean, it's relatable in many ways, anyway. The whole part about feeling how inflexible societies still tend to be etc. We may have our own sets of struggles, but I dare say all people have experienced discrimination of some sort within their life and do absolutely have a basis to start off, when relating to the topic .... that is, so long as ppl do not end up/choose to let their self-protective brain functions get the best of them. And go as far as attacking others and their ways of live, just to avoid touching their own frail sense of safety in the world. It's a topic of human experience, suitable for all people (or living things, cause hey, transitioning is very much a thing in the rest of animal n plant kingdom XD)
Bruh, I'm not even trans and I feel like throwing the whole uterus and all in the garbage when bleeding starts. Definitely feels like a curse with the pain. Don't wish this on anyone.
I am cis and have pmdd and once I have my next kid I am quite literally just throwing my whole uterus away lol the ONLY good thing I get out of this damn thing is my kid, the rest of the time I only get 1.5 weeks of sanity before the demon returns and I am a different person. It's kind of like bipolar in that your mood changes drastically and cyclically, but it's not random and it's based on my cycle, I can literally pinpoint the switch down to the day in my cycle which is what makes it pmdd. Every symptom of regular pms is maginified and even some extra ones added in. I can't imagine being trans AND having pmdd because I am cis and have it, and I wish I didn't have to go through this just to have my son because I would have thrown this thing away years ago lol
Pleeeease get evaluated if the pain is that bad. As an endometriosis patient who got rid of her uterus at the start of this year after over two decades with that darn pain, that started when I was 11-ish and quite a fear of unwanted pregnancy, I really wished I had gotten diagnosed earlier. Some conditions - such as mentioned endometriosis - pose risks of spreading and causing organ damages as time goes by, if you have a higher stage of it. Being in chronic pain affects the nervous system on the long run and the overall inflammation levels of the body. You do not want to go for years over years in pain when you could have had medical help. Periods can be uncomfortable and come with light cramps. But anything that has you struggle with your daily chores etc. is a "take your uterus to a gynaecologist"-case. And also a "consult another one if they cannot be bothered and suggest, that period pains are 'normal' and generally dismissible without further diagnose!"
Just discovered this nifty new cup. Definitely more expensive compared to the 2 for $10 one I bought, but it has a convenient tab to break the seal and make it easier to take out! This is especially nice if you’re more uncomfortable with reaching in. The tab makes it very similar to pulling out a tampon. Maybe I’ll get one and review it for you all: flexfits.com/products/flexcup (this is not paid promotion, just a neat find)
Phoenix Animations Cool! I’ll Hafta Check It Out. Transitioning To Maaaybe NB (#Genderexplorationinquarantinecheck) And Feel Really Uncomfortable With The Thought That I Might Get My Period Soon. (Ima Late Bloomer 🙃)
I use the flex cup 10/10 would recommend. Also I’m cis so idk exactly how it’d make others who aren’t feel but I’d say it is pretty gender neutral in packaging and pouch and stuff
@@acehasaface948 Me too. I also identify as nonbinary. A cup was massively helpful for me, as well as period underwear (I got mine from knix) it makes me feel less feminine because I don't have to use the flowery tampons or go through checkout with them. Cups also can help with cramping so it will reduce the amount of time you need to spend actively focusing on your cycle. And, for me at least, using one forced me to become more comfortable with my body and helped reduce some of my bottom dysphoria. I would absolutely recommend.
(Also mentioned in the description box). Here are the super cheap and still-working-great-after-2-years cups that I use for reference: www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMF2H4V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_om.9Eb6NABVGA
Yes! These are awesome and the one I got came in a black bag. They also have these flex discs which are pretty cool if you don't want to switch as often but want to use something disposable.
"I tolerate you" is such a mood 😂. I'm nonbinary. I use pads, but my periods have gotten way lighter since I got my tubes tied, which is a huge relief. I feel a lot less dysphoria about it. I've considering using the cup but I can't even handle tampons because the feeling of them inside me is very uncomfortable, so that might not be a great option.
My dysphoria worsened with menstrual cups. I remember wearing the small-size cup in public for the first time, but I didn't know that my cervix was higher up, so the cup started leaking. I went to the bathroom to re-insert it, but when I was folding the (still slightly bloody) cup to re-insert it, it slipped and the fold POPPED out, which then SPEWED a bunch of blood splatters all over the stall walls. I cleaned the walls up as best as I could, and I re-inserted the cup, which, of course, leaked again later. Got on continuous oral contraceptives to stop myself from ever bleeding again, and I refuse to go back.
@@milchi5122 wtf does this have to do with anything. Also it's in the word, dude. 'A surgically reconstructed nose is not a nose' Yes, tf it is. Nobody's saying neo vaginas grow on people.
The first time I tried inserting a menstrual cup I think it was a diva cup this happened to me too! Fortunately I was at home and had a medium light day so it wasn’t a murder scene but still I never wore it again. I’ve heard since we have different shaped or I guess higher or lower cervixes the shape of these cups can be a factor as well.
Omg, I want one so badly. I'm agender and i just hate how every month i get reminded im female. I like very girly things, like makeup and flowers and dresses, but periods are the one thing that give me dysphoria.
@@rinaushiromiya this is a comment from a year ago, i grew up in the South so alot of things were hard wired into me but I wouldn't say girly anymore, I'd say feminine. I was still figuring out myself and hadn't properly sorted out my language yet. Besides, i was agender and still thought of myself as a girl internally. Stereotypes are bullshit, and they weren't strong back then and they aren't now.
i think i’ll stick to pads 😂 not only does it make me extremely uncomfortable and self-conscious, but i don’t want anything to go (even a little bit) into me. i don’t care how it goes in, i don’t want to put anything “up there”. but maybe it’s just because i’m asexual, i dunno
I don't think that is necessairly an asexual thing, because nothing is sexual about inserting hygene products. But a lot of people feel only comftable after they had penetrative sex because of the stretch. But that is why we have pads and period underwear, so people can choose what is best for them.
Nah, I don’t think it’s because you’re asexual. As an asexual myself I actually prefer tampons. They are more comfortable for me (on heavy flow days) since I don’t feel the blood flowing out. Also like the person above me stated: There’s nothing sexual about tampons or any other hygene products😊
@@Mika_76 i completely forgot about this comment hahahah- yes, i agree now, hygiene products do not revolve anything sexual. i think it might just be because i’m dysphoric - after all, a biological man wouldn’t wear one hahah... maybe someday i’ll try it!
Same! I’m sticking with pads, I get that I have a heavy flow and tampons are easier (from what I’ve heard) but nah, I don’t want to be reminded I don’t have a lump of meat sticking out there. That’s hella dysphoric, tampon companies! (Please read this in an old man voice, then add something about kids being on my lawn. It makes it funny)
am girl, can confirm. I have (or at least had, before getting medication for it) severe periods that required two overnight pads end to end, even for just regular bleeding in the daytime. I also had a traumatic experience inserting tampons for the first time which made using them painful and uncomfortable ever since. The cup worked miracles for me. I don’t know if I can fully express why inserting the cup is so much different from tampons for me.. maybe because it’s soft? It conforms to my body rather than being a horrible dry jabbing thing that keeps reminding me it’s there. Idk either way 10/10 would recommend
God I’m so happy Testosterone has stopped my period, but it’s good to see stuff about periods from a trans guy’s perspective because you don’t see that a lot.
As someone still questioning their gender and how I feel in my own body: I just want to get rid of menstruation altogether! I have no interest in reproducing and I'm asexual.
This is a mood. It's unfortunate how annoyed others get when people talk about getting their uterus removed. I've been told many times "Well you may want kids in the future" or "Won't you regret it?"
@@PhoenixAnimations I've sadly heard that too, especially by a toxic former friend that I've cut the connection with. People just don't understand that it's a choice, it's my life and not an offense to their lifestyle! Also, life is made of regrets so even if I do regret it I won't miss the menstruation. And apparently, adoption doesn't exist in their eyes because "you'll want a child that is yours", however, to me the child will be my own no matter the means to get them.
If you can take the pill well, you can use it without skipping a week to not get any periods. It has no different side effects than the pill regulary has, so if you take the pill well, that would be a good solution. The uterus has actually more to do in your body than just for reproduction, so it has side effects to remove it aside from being sterile, which a good doctor should tell you about. With hormon therapy a lot can be done though, no matter if testosterone or estrogene, because most side effects are related to early on menopause.
i like how i'm a girl with periods and i don't even really know what a menstrual cup is i never bothered to google it when we were young lmao yea i only use pads cuz i'm too scared to shove anything in my hoo-ha
omg same 😂 when I used to have periods I would only use pads because I was scared to put inside my you know what. Now I'm taking birth control pills and the ones I'm taking made me stop having periods and I've never felt so better 😂 I wonder if you need a reason other than being sexually active to take them because it would be perfect for trans men who don't want periods anymore.
Not trans and due to problems my periods have been medically reduced to only once every 3-4 months, but been thinking about cups lately. The only reason I haven't is because I'm nervous about the cleaning process lol
Hey there! Cleaning process is pretty self-explanatory. This is what I do, but I recommend checking online too: Wash and clean with soap that isn’t packed full of chemicals if you are emptying it. Boil the cup once your cycle is over.
"So I just cleared our an old DnD dice bag" dude, that's the most nerdy thing ever and I'm here for it 🤣 if I ever get one of those cups I will make sure to get it a comfy bag of holding as a home
I'm Non Binary just got my Period for the first time today and it sucks so far thank you for this video! I'm 15 I was hoping I could just skip over it but alas I have not
sending you a hug ! i was very afraid to get my period, since i did not like the connotations of "becoming a woman" that people associate with it. i eventually got mine when i was 16. like you, i thought that since it didn't start until so late, maybe it would never come at all, but sadly not. it has been 5 years now and still very irregular (sometimes it disappears for 6 months, sometimes i get 3 in one month, idk it's completely sporadic). but i am in a much better place mentally surrounding my period and my body in general. i am now much more comfortable with my body just doing the natural thing it does. i use reusable pads (i'm scared of anything going up there lol) so they are good for the environment (they can just be washed and used again). also they are fabric so they don't make any noise to open in public etc. anyway i just wanted to share this in case it helped you feel better about getting your period and i hope you are doing well :)
You're a girl, and I hope you learn to accept yourself. These people want you to label yourself to fit a certain stereotype. You don't have to. Just be who are you, you're OK and you don't need hormones or surgery.
@@freedomishealthy1086 Being Trans isn't a choice or something I can change it took years of doubt and denial before getting to this point th-cam.com/video/uLcIbjgnGlQ/w-d-xo.html
RandomPerson I have read a lot of studies that say going through puberty can help with confusion an anxiety around gender identity. So you never know, maybe getting your period will help you embrace your women powers rather than make you feel the opposite. Either way, welcome to the club 🤗
This is genuinely so interesting even though I’m not trans, sorry for being extremely ignorant but i literally never thought that trans man had periods until this videos
As a nonbinary person, I can say that period cups are so much more convenient! Especially since you don't have to change as frequently. I also hate the feeling of the damp blood on pads so I used to use tampons and sometimes the cotton would feel really scratchy. Period cups are smooth, last much longer, and I don't have to worry about a pad that doesn't catch all the blood (like leaking off the edge and onto the side of your underwear) or the consistent damp feeling.
I'm transmasc too and menstrual cups have been a lifesaver! Other period products were always such an uncomfortable reminder, but thankfully I've never had that issue with cups. Definitely helps that you don't have to change them out as much
Ive never thought about how trans men might have to deal with periods and how challenging, strange and triggering it might be so I'm really glad that a menstrual cup works well for you and hopeful by seeing your video, can help other trans people too.
I'm non-binary and use they/them/he/him pronouns and i m more masculine than feminine (I was born female) and I've always had problems with my period. I always hated it and I felt it wasn't something I needed cuz I'm not a girl. It makes me really uncomfortable. So thank you for this and I hope your doing well! Forever & always remember You are valid. You are loved. You are amazing. Go eat some water and drink some food. We'll get through this Love you all!
Instead of period I say "Monthly fever" Because like- I like being poetic and also on the inside I'm a effeminate Victorian boy who drowned in a river after getting tuberculosis
Yes- I completely understand the dysphoria aspect of period products, and as someone who uses a cup, it really does make you feel better about yourself.
Omg I love the menstrual cup! I’m a female but I can honestly just forget about my period. Depending on flow I only have to change it two to three times a day and can leave it in all night! The first few times it’s uncomfy but afterward you don’t even realize your using it!
I’m very happy to see videos like this on TH-cam, I’m a huge fan of trans-inclusive menstrual education and try to convince all of my vagina-owning friends to get a cup because I love them for all the reasons you stated. Best of luck on TH-cam and beyond!
Absolutely agree!! I hope to do more videos in this sort of education for those in the lgbtqia+ community especially. Not like most schools do even a good job for cisgender people anyway, let along gender queer people. Appreciate your support in watching!
I've been using a menstrual cup for about a year now and I can't recommend it enough. The other pros this video didn't mention is that you can't feel it inside (if it fits well) and you can't feel the sploshing of blood and pieces exiting your cervix (thing that I personally find extremely bothersome and horror inducing)
I finally decided to buy one 2 months ago because, aside from the reasons you stated, it's very uncomfortable wearing a pad on male undies. It's super hygienic and comfy once you get used to it.
Thank you so much for this video. I recently had an IUD insertion go horribly wrong, and after 5 glorious years of having no cycles they’re back and extremely heavy and painful. I was considering menstrual cups but wasn’t entirely sure about them. But you brought up literally every issue I have with menstrual cycle products relating to my dysphoria and provided a solution for them. I’m going to go out and shuffle down a “feminine” products isle tomorrow to get one for myself. Again, thank you for being a helpful voice for people like me!
Just remember when you’re buying stuff this: if it’s cheap it’s either underpriced or it’s nO BLOODY GOOD- Sorry, I’m just remembering my experience with cheap stuff.
Haha bloody good, very appropriate wording See I would definitely agree in most situations, but I am still to this day using those two cups I got for $10 and they have been working wonderfully. No leaks, no smell, no issues. Granted, I tell people never to buy cheap binders or other stuff since those can be dangerous. Thank you for making this point! I think the menstrual cup industry may be slightly different with the pink tax and it was more of a new thing only a few years ago. Since so few companies sold them, so they were able to price them higher? Not sure, but again, thank you for making this point!! Better safe than sorry
I have an arm implant and no period! Do not have to think about it for 3 years. I don’t know if there is an equivalent to it that doesn’t interfere with hormones (I heard something about a pill?) but if ur pre-hormones and won’t have access for a while, this may be the move! It was free with my healthcare.
1:05 I'm a cis female and I related to this statement SO MUCH!! I always had sooo much dread and hatred during my period because I hated dealing with it and HATED spending money on something half the population never has to worry about spending their money on. BUT after I started using period cups a d reusable cloth pads I felt SO MUCH FREEDOM afterwards and stopped dreading my period so much. It's so much more quiet and easy to deal with than traditional pads and tampons. Plus the lack of spending money on my period for the last 4 hears has really given me lots of mental relief! Long story short, I totally related to this feeling and I'm so happy you found something that you like and helps you in the way you need! 🥰
I didn't know I needed a trans guy POV to convince me to buy and try a cup I have been cautious of them but you made so many good points I have to try it out, thanks!
Aww I'm so glad the video helped out! I wish you all the luck in trying one. Feel free to comment here or on my other videos if you have any questions!
it works for this enby too! like you, i also got mine to be more eco friendly, but it really does help alleviate the stresses of getting my period. I always keep a (relatively discreet) pencil bag on me with my cup (or just the pouch if I'm using it, or have yet to boil it), a spare pair of underwear, and a plastic bag (for bloody underwear). it's so much more discreet, and I only needed to buy it once (i know i should replace it in a few years, but its not a bimonthly purchase). Helping the planet, and my wallet! For my cycle it lasts me from morning until i get home from school, and then again until bed for the first 2 days, and then I practically don't have to empty it until the week is up, so that's super convenient for me personally. Not to mention pads never really work for me for some reason, i can't even pull up my pants without it sliding out of place, even with wings, and since my mom and sister don't use tampons, it just made sense to switch over, and give the rest of my tampons to my friends who pretty much only use them.
I'm a trans guy and have used a shark week cup for a little over two years now. Like you said much less anxiety, stress and depression from shark week. There is the 'ugh' feeling when changing it but it's a lot less frequently than tampons or pads. Plus I hardly feel it when I'm wearing, to the extent where I wear pretty much all the time just because it's convenient as I seem to have a lot of discharge down there. (rip iron man boxers..). As you said, toxic shock likelihood is reduced by a lot and the shape of the cup actually helps with cramps as well. the best part: you can pack on your period and swim without a single f*ck needing to be given. i love it!
I always thought you could still have a chance of having a period even if you were on hormones? I'm very glad you havent though!! They're the most dysphoric thing ever.
@@fancydeer yea that's true, there is a chance! tho after a few months of missed periods and no pregnancy symptoms, it's pretty safe to say there won't be any more periods any time soon! :) also, thank you! they really were dysphoric, and i honestly didn't even manage them well even before i came out as trans so it's nice to not have to worry about them anymore! :)
part of the reason menstrual cups help with my dysphoria is that i used to be able to physically feel myself bleeding (espppp when you sneeze or stand up after sitting for ages) but with the cup/disc you never have that issue. you're so right that i have to think about my period so much less now
I was able to get some pills that *finally* worked for me. Just take 2 every day and don't get a period. I have horrible, horrible dysphoria related to periods. I tried pads and tampons, then a menstural cup. Ended up crying on the bathroom floor. Luckily my doctor understood that I can't really live with it, and that T is a long, long time away (waiting list for just being accepted into the place is 1,5 year minimum. Other places have waiting times of 2+ years). So he got me on these.
I recently got a menstrual cup, and it helps SO MUCH with my dysphoria. Like, I didn't even realize just how much my period bothered me until I was able to go 12 hours without having to think about it. That and you don't feel the blood collecting anywhere like with pads. I thought I was able to tolerate my cycle before, but now I actually feel like MYSELF even while I'm on my period. Best decision I've ever made.
For trans men, when they take hormones it usually stops their menstrual cycle until you stop taking it or switch to another method of introducing testosterone into the body, so I would imagine it isn't really a thought that comes to their head, but then again I'm not trans
If you choose to get bottom surgery, often times that includes hysterectomy. I do want that eventually myself, in part because my post pregnancy body looks pregnant whenever I've eaten anything. But not all guys choose to have it. Also as far as I know going on t does eventually stop your period. I'm pre everything though D:
personally, as a transguy, i would get a hysterectomy when i have bottom surgery not only to stop having periods, but also never having to get pregnant. if i got pregnant on accident, well... let’s just say my mental health would go up in a fiery demise
not an answer to your question, but I also have to wonder how many gynos deny trans people hysterectomies for the same reasons they deny women? Like, is a doctor more likely to accept that you have no interest in bearing children if you’re trans? Or less?
I have massive depressive episodes when my period comes around, like I mean 10 days before my period starts, the 5 days during my period and 5-7 days after my period. Thats a lot of time wasted in a depressive state so I'm hoping a menstrual cup helps slightly and you have just solidified my decision, thank you.
Watching this on my period (it's the beginning and I'm in pain). I was researching cups but I'm afraid-ish of trying them out since I'm only used to pads. Anyhow this was a lovely video, really mind opening on how trans men handle periods and such. Also the way you talk about it like its not a huge hindrance on your life, you have periods and that's that, having it doesn't make you any less of a man. Love the art aswell ^^.
A very well rounded comment right here haha! I love how you describe how I talk about periods though - very accurate! I made this video for the main reason that it is a rather taboo subject people avoid. If I were to talk about it like it were awkward or something, it may give off a different tone. Periods happen though and I want everyone to be as comfortable as possible during them. I hope yours settles down soon! Mine are always the WORST on the second day...
I'm a menstruating enby, and menstrual cups fecking changed my life. They're everything I ever wanted, and I don't see myself using anything else, ever.
As another trans guy who uses menstrual cups, i love them I also picked mine up because i was tired of paying for pads and tampons and just wanted something i didn't have to worry about replenishing. It helps relieve any dysphoria for the same reasons as you and it actually makes my cycle far more bearable every month. I don't have to worry about anything popping out or overflowing or being visible through my clothes. I did buy a sterilizing thing for them (because you need to either boil or steam them after washing to sterilize) and I held on to some of my old tampon packaging to store them all together (it's a nicely made plastic container with a metal lid, plus i can store other menstrual products alongside them. I do still have tampons on hand because, personally, i have the moments where i either can't deal with a cup or don't want to, so i have a backup plan if something goes awry.
As a woman, I absolutely despise my period and has ever since I got it for the first time. I cannot fathom how awful it must feel to be a trans-man and have periods! You'd think the testosterone would put an end to it.
I never watch trans vids, ironic since I’m trans myself, and I JUST bought a menstrual cup. I hate ad tracking, but I’m glad it led me to this video, very entertaining and educational!
For a woman that plays D&D it really made me laugh when you said that you used the dice bag to put your cup in. Is a handy trick though. Cups are amazing and what's best about it is that it can really be handy for trans men.
wish i had found this video back when i still had a period, lol! im glad this video's here in general though, i can totally see it being helpful for so many people
1:38 DUUUUUUUUUUDDDEEE People with vaginas relate 😳 btw I'm a cis woman and find a cup paired with period underwear to be the most comfortable option if I'm living at home with a bathroom I can be alone in and a washing machine. The underwear are the BEST at night. Seriously. So comfy as opposed to how I used to literally stain my PJs EVERY MONTH when I used a pad at night. Not to mention having to try to sleep on my side so that it wouldn't leak out the front or back, but it literally ALWAYS WOULD ANYWAY.
If you were looking for a little more pricey option the SAALT soft cups are amazing, I literally forget they are there and the grey is a really nice colour
dude i never thought thered be another trans guy that got the exact same feel abt them like me but even cis women or people with periods in general should really appreciate how good the menstrual cup is if you're comfortable with it, it’s by far the most comfortable product to use and like you showed, they dont make it uncomfortably loud just to use-
When I used to clean bathrooms at work it always bothered me that there's no garbage bins in men's stalls. There's so dang many reasons for those to be in every stall! So in the main garbage in the men's room I'd often see catheters, adult diapers, menstrual products, you name it. As someone who uses the women's room I've never understood why only women get this luxury. Thank you for sharing this! It's so important
I gotta say this thing is life-changing. I only 16 and got my period when I was 14 I used pads for only a few months and was ALREADY DONE. Used the cup and now it's great
I relate to this and I ain’t even trans. I’m a gal with short hair, and I dress boyish but I still identify as female. But one time a transphobe old lady showed me out of the ladies period stuff aisle, because if I wanted to pretend to be a man then I could suffer through the bleeding. Frick
!!!! What in the world! Woooooow, that’s just...hm, wow. Well that’s definitely a new one to hear haha. I’m glad that’s never happened to me. That sucks regardless if you’re cis or not. Lots of people have periods and need the basic resources. No one should be shunned/exiled for getting them.
Phoenix Animations yeah I guess the older generations aren’t as forgiving. I feel like you would get a lot of weird looks or something and that’s not ok. People need to be respectful.
It doesn’t even matter what you identify as, if you have a period then we can all agree that the products have the loudest wrappers ever.
the sound is like someone taking an empty chip bag and then crunching it into a ball the loudest you possibly can
That's why I sometimes pre chrinkle them at home so they don't have to get new stress marks and can just follow along the older quieter ones
Changing a pad at night is awful! So noisy 😫
I always get the feeling that any moment now my whole neighborhood will suddenly wake up from the noise
i always rip off the sides so i can open it, and even then its *still* really fucking loud. why do they make them like this. do they want us to suffer
This may be a completely stupid questing, but
How do transgender work?
Honestly it’s really great to see this from another perspective and they should really put the little metal bins up in the men’s room too. You never know who may need it.
So true! That bin would be extremely helpful
Men would start to eat more chips in the stools😂
Even without taking trans guys into account, cis guys who use incontinence pads would benefit from it.
One use; cleaning out pockets while on the toilet
Herowebcomics Get them in trouble for what exactly?
If, according to commercials, pads are supposed to be unnoticeable, why are they so LOUD to open?!
my thoughts exactly! false advertising!
@@tanyasobsessions2131 our lives are just a lie ☠️
"Ohh you have periods ok. TAKE THIS SHIR THAT SOUNDS LIKE A BAG OF CHIPS "
@@badmic8606 ikr 🤣
AND THEN IF YOU HAVE A HEAVY FLOW YOU HAVE TO USE THE SUPER THICK ONES THAT ARE SO OBVIOUS WHEN YOU'RE WEARING THEM AAAAAAAAA
The pants are the only way I can deal with my period since pads, tampons, and period cups all give me dysphoria on top of the dysphoria I get towards my period anyway. But it is really great to see a period product video from the POV of a trans guy.
I’m glad you were able to find something that helps!! I wish more people were aware of these alternatives. It can seriously help one’s mental stability when on their period
@@Herowebcomics reading your other replies on other comments, you absolutely do need to do your research. it's not a fear, it's dysphoria. there's a difference
I just got rid of my period with birth control, since my period always made me mentally unwell, like my period made me hate myself so much, which happened ever since I got a period, I would get so happy when I thought my period wouldn’t come as a child when it was late, only to be disappointed later, since for some reason I thought that periods could stop for a few years then turn back on, I was always so nervous to term it as dysphoria because I dont think of myself as being trans therefore I cannot what dysphoria is, but now that I saw your comment I now know im not the only one
I want to try a cup because it's ecofriendly but anything going in there freaks me out so much
Birth control can stop your period.
I’m way too concerned as to where the dice are now.
The bag the cup came with
Especially the D6..
Probably in the frilly bag originally for the cup.
In a plastic bag or idk in the drawer
:I
I’m sorry but your pfp made me read that in doof’s voice
a couple tips for trans people with periods: use overnight pads to avoid changing them as often, most natural pad/tampon brands have more gender neutral packaging, and a good place to put products is a pencil pouch so people wont question whats in it
Ahh yes, I love the pencil pouch trick. Works like a charm. Thank you so much for sharing all these tips!
I've got this massive chunky wallet that I can fit a couple of them into lol. Works like a charm
Sometimes using overnight pads all the time can be risky because if you don’t change pads often enough bacteria can gather and give you some nasty infections - not to say don’t use them, but be careful with that thought
Stay safe friends!
I have a reusable overnight pad, and it works really well. I definitely suggest reusable pads or underwear, especially Aisle's boxer briefs. But I also use applicator free tampons, and Seventh Generation has been so quiet to open, and it's literally just clear plastic around it with a solid coloured line to pull it open from. They're only about the size of a chapstick tube, but shorter, so they can be hidden in any pocket. Just wash your hands before and after using an applicator free tampon, as you don't want to get an infection. Bringing a baby wipe with you into the stall can help with that so you don't see anything left on your finger when you leave the stall.
I probably wouldn't recommend using an overnight pad to change it less often. It's still recommended to only use it for 4h (aside from when you are sleeping of course) What I _would_ recommend is opening, and closing, the pads that you bring with you at home already witch means it will make less sound when opening it again :)
My dad heard the words ‘dnd dice bag’ and because he plays dnd immediately wanted to know what I was watching so I had to quickly skip over to a dingo doodles vid lmao
I'm sorry but your dad likes dnd ? That's cool as hell
Jackson Sanders yeah he does! He’s the one that actually introduced me to it and taught me how to play. We are in a party together
『latte hatte』 that sounds really sweet
It’s like a trigger word lol
Lmao mine does too and plays with my older brother although i rather like online roleplay better
I’m a cis guy I don’t know what I’m doing here but you’re pretty funny, dude.
I like this one
I'm a cis girl lmao
@@bearof4000 me too
Lol
I don't know why I'm here either. I would never put anything up there with these because of gender dysphoria, and well I don't get periods anyway
This is actually really interesting I haven’t thought about a trans man’s perspective with periods that much. Especially about how there wouldn’t be any boxes in the men’s bathroom, or opening a pad, or approaching the feminine hygiene section. :)
Yes, yes, and yes haha! Especially the boxes is really cumbersome when in a male public bathroom. Thank you so much for watching and listening to my perspective on things!
when approaching the feminine hygiene section, if anyone asked, saying that you’re getting something for your gf/sister/female friend ect. is a good plan too
@@PhoenixAnimations I Like your Drawing styles.
@maplekingstar why thank you! My style has changed a bit since publishing this video haha, but I appreciate the kind words :)
@@PhoenixAnimations I was really distracted by this sanitary 'box' you mentioned. I'm from the UK and we have the thin grey bins that sit beside the toilet. Are these boxes basically bins attached to the wall? Why does that sound so weird to me, especially when having a box at eye-level seems a lot more convenient than contorting your entire body so you can reach a bin
Thought I was alone in the men's bathroom and opened up a pad. Dude in the stall next to me hears the wrapper and goes "holy shit, I feel bad for you, how big that dump you're taking gotta be for you to bring snacks? Good luck, bro." I remember it vividly and this experience will never ever leave my consciousness for the rest of my life
GOD 💀
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Ngl I've heard this somewhere before
hahah!
isn't this some well known joke? u just copied it!
For me personally, it worked a while and then worsened the dysphoria by a lot. I don't know exactly why, I think it's because the blood is much more 'in your face' with these cups. Now I don't touch that thing with a ten foot pole and stick to period boxer briefs
But as you said, it's different for everyone and I'm glad it's working out for you! :)
I can see where you’re coming from. I’m honestly a bit surprised I’m as okay with the blood as I am. I think my wallet just really likes that I’m not buying monthly products haha. Thanks for sharing! I’ve been very curious about period boxers in the past. I just haven’t gotten around to actually buying a set.
I suppose also the invasive aspect of insertion. That's the thing for me, is the horrors of having to insert something inside myself
@@normalblogtm8038 agree with this 100%. Blood is fine but I sure as hell am not putting anything inside me
period boxer briefs? (he/him pronouns and i go by Leo)
@@carolnuckols8933 they're basically just boxers that soak up the blood
😂😂😂 The bag of chips! LOL
They really need to do something about that haha
I too, bring chips to the toilet
I’m a cis female and I’m embarrassed by it I’ve never even thought about it for a trans dude fuck
Ikr first time I watched this video (I was just showing it to friend) it made me laugh so hard.
LOL, i had a feeling something like that would happen (because of a post I once saw) 😆
Good to see no transphobic peeps
Right! Hopefully it stays that way... some of the other videos aren’t so lucky...
There was one but I reported their comment and all of their replies for hate speech and bullying :)
my perants are transphobic and I'm just some undercover trans dude : /
Thank goodness.
@@konniekon525 I'm sorry u got insulted before. Anyways there's actually science behind being trans, a study showed that trans people have brains that are more similar to that of their preferred gender.
Also, gender and sex isn't the same thing. Sex is what you're born with, aka your genitals. i believe gender is what you identify as.
bro whenever i get mine i want to just kinda curl up and die
Don't we all?
I'm not even trans and feel the same... I wish it could just stop and never appear again
@@marianaamoedo5942 ye
@@deborah2763 same :(
same ;-;
The beginning made me laugh, thank you. I’m trans and thirteen and it sucks
Aw I’m glad. Bringing a smile to someone’s face is always my first goal in a conversation. I hope you are doing okay with everything going on. Stay strong and stay safe.
Hey we're both trans and 13
Shuño hey, we’re all trans and 13 👉🏼😎👉🏼 sup, my dude?
@@owen.o.z._5283 and both of us have white cat pfps
Aye man trans and 13 club yippie
The chip bag thing is a mood, like bruh I don’t need everyone on the block to have a detailed record of my biological clock.
Exactly!
Being none binary is like:
"I don't want people to know what gender I am!" *sees a single skirt* "But I mean..."
“Y’know it would be great if I could confuse everyone and they would have to feel awkward about asking for my gender. That’s what I want!”
*literally everything feminine exists*
“.......crap.”
That basically explains my life
Same lol.
RIGHT?!?!
Alison Brown
Worse when you go to school and you HAVE TO WEAR A UNIFORM..
Our country loves uniforms..
Yes I’m a trans guy and I personally love menstrual cups and I like looking at blood so I’m pretty happy when my menstrual cup
Aren’t they the best?! Ugh they’re so convenient
Galaxy Waffles I’m a gore freak 😅
Galaxy Waffles I like looking at any blood. You know, as long as I’m not concerned for someone’s life.
I call it my blood chalice
Lol i like you guys 😁
One time I was trying to change my pad in a public restroom, I felt super awkward until the girl in the next stall changed hers too. Then I realized we are all human and finished up what I was doing. We had a laugh about it and the girl turned out to be one of my friends. 🤷♂️
My fear is just having anything within me. Like I can stand that thought about it. I plan to have surgery done to just get rid of it all together one day. It’ll be cheaper, and better for myself.
That's a good plan! Surgery will probably be my go-to (at some point in the hopefully near future). Best of luck and Happy Pride month!
mood. surgery is almost definitely a must for me
Not sure why I get these recommended bc I’m a cis female but they’re pretty rad! Glad there are youtubers like you to help people who can’t really find good education other wise to learn from someone with experience
Welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for listening and for your support. I hope that my videos can be helpful/educational for cis people too. It's great to have you here and I hope you have a nice rest of your day/night
Maybe YT noticed you're inclusive LOL and once you saw one, the algorithm will keep throwing trans content at us AND I love that. I love to learn more about all sorts of experiences that are outside of mine. And as a neurodivergent bean, it's relatable in many ways, anyway. The whole part about feeling how inflexible societies still tend to be etc.
We may have our own sets of struggles, but I dare say all people have experienced discrimination of some sort within their life and do absolutely have a basis to start off, when relating to the topic .... that is, so long as ppl do not end up/choose to let their self-protective brain functions get the best of them. And go as far as attacking others and their ways of live, just to avoid touching their own frail sense of safety in the world.
It's a topic of human experience, suitable for all people (or living things, cause hey, transitioning is very much a thing in the rest of animal n plant kingdom XD)
Bruh, I'm not even trans and I feel like throwing the whole uterus and all in the garbage when bleeding starts. Definitely feels like a curse with the pain. Don't wish this on anyone.
10000% agreed. Just take the uterus and PUSH it somewhere else
Just throw the whole uterus away
I am cis and have pmdd and once I have my next kid I am quite literally just throwing my whole uterus away lol the ONLY good thing I get out of this damn thing is my kid, the rest of the time I only get 1.5 weeks of sanity before the demon returns and I am a different person. It's kind of like bipolar in that your mood changes drastically and cyclically, but it's not random and it's based on my cycle, I can literally pinpoint the switch down to the day in my cycle which is what makes it pmdd. Every symptom of regular pms is maginified and even some extra ones added in. I can't imagine being trans AND having pmdd because I am cis and have it, and I wish I didn't have to go through this just to have my son because I would have thrown this thing away years ago lol
Pleeeease get evaluated if the pain is that bad. As an endometriosis patient who got rid of her uterus at the start of this year after over two decades with that darn pain, that started when I was 11-ish and quite a fear of unwanted pregnancy, I really wished I had gotten diagnosed earlier. Some conditions - such as mentioned endometriosis - pose risks of spreading and causing organ damages as time goes by, if you have a higher stage of it. Being in chronic pain affects the nervous system on the long run and the overall inflammation levels of the body.
You do not want to go for years over years in pain when you could have had medical help.
Periods can be uncomfortable and come with light cramps. But anything that has you struggle with your daily chores etc. is a "take your uterus to a gynaecologist"-case. And also a "consult another one if they cannot be bothered and suggest, that period pains are 'normal' and generally dismissible without further diagnose!"
So lovely.
Thank you :)
Yes
Just discovered this nifty new cup. Definitely more expensive compared to the 2 for $10 one I bought, but it has a convenient tab to break the seal and make it easier to take out! This is especially nice if you’re more uncomfortable with reaching in. The tab makes it very similar to pulling out a tampon. Maybe I’ll get one and review it for you all: flexfits.com/products/flexcup (this is not paid promotion, just a neat find)
Phoenix Animations Cool! I’ll Hafta Check It Out. Transitioning To Maaaybe NB (#Genderexplorationinquarantinecheck) And Feel Really Uncomfortable With The Thought That I Might Get My Period Soon. (Ima Late Bloomer 🙃)
I use the flex cup 10/10 would recommend. Also I’m cis so idk exactly how it’d make others who aren’t feel but I’d say it is pretty gender neutral in packaging and pouch and stuff
@@acehasaface948 Me too. I also identify as nonbinary. A cup was massively helpful for me, as well as period underwear (I got mine from knix) it makes me feel less feminine because I don't have to use the flowery tampons or go through checkout with them. Cups also can help with cramping so it will reduce the amount of time you need to spend actively focusing on your cycle. And, for me at least, using one forced me to become more comfortable with my body and helped reduce some of my bottom dysphoria. I would absolutely recommend.
(Also mentioned in the description box). Here are the super cheap and still-working-great-after-2-years cups that I use for reference: www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMF2H4V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_om.9Eb6NABVGA
Yes! These are awesome and the one I got came in a black bag. They also have these flex discs which are pretty cool if you don't want to switch as often but want to use something disposable.
Good bless genes that prevent me from having a period yet
You and me both. Hang in there!
I don’t even like guys........
So what’s the point?
what is this black magic and how do i learn it
It’s called : Luck in the genetic rellut
Haha yes
I feel like my youtube recommendations knew I was on my period... Weird
👀 they know 👀
OMG SAME
Same o____O
JulietaJuly03 same -w-
Honestly I'm on my way to fully to get passed mine so kinda same. Also I hate it it's worthless for me I want to like never birth a baby.
"I tolerate you" is such a mood 😂. I'm nonbinary. I use pads, but my periods have gotten way lighter since I got my tubes tied, which is a huge relief. I feel a lot less dysphoria about it. I've considering using the cup but I can't even handle tampons because the feeling of them inside me is very uncomfortable, so that might not be a great option.
I actually don't feel my cup whatsoever once it's in :) It's VERY different compared to the desert-dry cotton of a tampon.
@@PhoenixAnimations oh really! I might give it a try then. Thank you!
My dysphoria worsened with menstrual cups. I remember wearing the small-size cup in public for the first time, but I didn't know that my cervix was higher up, so the cup started leaking. I went to the bathroom to re-insert it, but when I was folding the (still slightly bloody) cup to re-insert it, it slipped and the fold POPPED out, which then SPEWED a bunch of blood splatters all over the stall walls. I cleaned the walls up as best as I could, and I re-inserted the cup, which, of course, leaked again later.
Got on continuous oral contraceptives to stop myself from ever bleeding again, and I refuse to go back.
Oof that’s a chaotic situation...I’m glad you were able to find an alternative that works for you best though!
A neo vagina is not a vagina
@@milchi5122 wtf does this have to do with anything. Also it's in the word, dude. 'A surgically reconstructed nose is not a nose'
Yes, tf it is. Nobody's saying neo vaginas grow on people.
oh no this is one of my biggest fears. i totally feel this
The first time I tried inserting a menstrual cup I think it was a diva cup this happened to me too! Fortunately I was at home and had a medium light day so it wasn’t a murder scene but still I never wore it again. I’ve heard since we have different shaped or I guess higher or lower cervixes the shape of these cups can be a factor as well.
Omg, I want one so badly. I'm agender and i just hate how every month i get reminded im female. I like very girly things, like makeup and flowers and dresses, but periods are the one thing that give me dysphoria.
11/10 would recommend haha
'girly things' your gender stereotypes are strong and it shows
@@rinaushiromiya this is a comment from a year ago, i grew up in the South so alot of things were hard wired into me but I wouldn't say girly anymore, I'd say feminine. I was still figuring out myself and hadn't properly sorted out my language yet. Besides, i was agender and still thought of myself as a girl internally. Stereotypes are bullshit, and they weren't strong back then and they aren't now.
Same. I’m a trans man and I’m still comfortable with dresses because they’re pretty as hell.
This is beautiful. As a teen cis girl, it's nice to see all the pros of menstrual cups set up in front of me. Thank you
Aw thank you. I’m glad you could find it helpful :)
So I'm actually genderfluid omg, I completely forgot I left this comment 😂😂😂😬😅
i think i’ll stick to pads 😂
not only does it make me extremely uncomfortable and self-conscious, but i don’t want anything to go (even a little bit) into me. i don’t care how it goes in, i don’t want to put anything “up there”.
but maybe it’s just because i’m asexual, i dunno
I don't think that is necessairly an asexual thing, because nothing is sexual about inserting hygene products. But a lot of people feel only comftable after they had penetrative sex because of the stretch. But that is why we have pads and period underwear, so people can choose what is best for them.
Nah, I don’t think it’s because you’re asexual. As an asexual myself I actually prefer tampons. They are more comfortable for me (on heavy flow days) since I don’t feel the blood flowing out.
Also like the person above me stated: There’s nothing sexual about tampons or any other hygene products😊
@@Mika_76 i completely forgot about this comment hahahah-
yes, i agree now, hygiene products do not revolve anything sexual. i think it might just be because i’m dysphoric - after all, a biological man wouldn’t wear one hahah...
maybe someday i’ll try it!
yea im not even asexual, it just. scares me. what if it gets stuck up there! what if i get toxic shock syndrome! aaaaaa-
Same! I’m sticking with pads, I get that I have a heavy flow and tampons are easier (from what I’ve heard) but nah, I don’t want to be reminded I don’t have a lump of meat sticking out there. That’s hella dysphoric, tampon companies!
(Please read this in an old man voice, then add something about kids being on my lawn. It makes it funny)
_hm. i'm a girl- only here cause i was curious- but i might ask my mom if i can try menstrual cups! they sound so convenient!_
am girl, can confirm. I have (or at least had, before getting medication for it) severe periods that required two overnight pads end to end, even for just regular bleeding in the daytime. I also had a traumatic experience inserting tampons for the first time which made using them painful and uncomfortable ever since. The cup worked miracles for me. I don’t know if I can fully express why inserting the cup is so much different from tampons for me.. maybe because it’s soft? It conforms to my body rather than being a horrible dry jabbing thing that keeps reminding me it’s there. Idk either way 10/10 would recommend
God I’m so happy Testosterone has stopped my period, but it’s good to see stuff about periods from a trans guy’s perspective because you don’t see that a lot.
Yeah! I definitely want to get a hysterectomy at some point in the future for that exact reason though
Phoenix Animations I probably will too eventually but top and bottom surgery Are both my main priorities first lol
As someone still questioning their gender and how I feel in my own body: I just want to get rid of menstruation altogether! I have no interest in reproducing and I'm asexual.
This is a mood. It's unfortunate how annoyed others get when people talk about getting their uterus removed. I've been told many times "Well you may want kids in the future" or "Won't you regret it?"
@@PhoenixAnimations I've sadly heard that too, especially by a toxic former friend that I've cut the connection with. People just don't understand that it's a choice, it's my life and not an offense to their lifestyle! Also, life is made of regrets so even if I do regret it I won't miss the menstruation. And apparently, adoption doesn't exist in their eyes because "you'll want a child that is yours", however, to me the child will be my own no matter the means to get them.
If you can take the pill well, you can use it without skipping a week to not get any periods. It has no different side effects than the pill regulary has, so if you take the pill well, that would be a good solution.
The uterus has actually more to do in your body than just for reproduction, so it has side effects to remove it aside from being sterile, which a good doctor should tell you about. With hormon therapy a lot can be done though, no matter if testosterone or estrogene, because most side effects are related to early on menopause.
i like how i'm a girl with periods and i don't even really know what a menstrual cup is
i never bothered to google it when we were young lmao
yea i only use pads cuz i'm too scared to shove anything in my hoo-ha
It's okay to not feel comfortable using one! That's why it's so great we have so many different options to use.
Re-usable pads are the best choice then! Eco friendly
@@robotchips6982 I didn't know that's a thing!! Thanks for commenting this
@@edendvor you can even learn how to make them yourself if u have old towels and cotton :)
omg same 😂 when I used to have periods I would only use pads because I was scared to put inside my you know what. Now I'm taking birth control pills and the ones I'm taking made me stop having periods and I've never felt so better 😂 I wonder if you need a reason other than being sexually active to take them because it would be perfect for trans men who don't want periods anymore.
Not trans and due to problems my periods have been medically reduced to only once every 3-4 months, but been thinking about cups lately. The only reason I haven't is because I'm nervous about the cleaning process lol
Hey there! Cleaning process is pretty self-explanatory. This is what I do, but I recommend checking online too: Wash and clean with soap that isn’t packed full of chemicals if you are emptying it. Boil the cup once your cycle is over.
@@PhoenixAnimations aw heck thank you so much!
“Basically, a thing to collect all my period blood, into a nice convenient cup for my vampire friends.”
LMFAOOOOO YOU HAD ME DYING
"So I just cleared our an old DnD dice bag" dude, that's the most nerdy thing ever and I'm here for it 🤣 if I ever get one of those cups I will make sure to get it a comfy bag of holding as a home
I'm Non Binary just got my Period for the first time today and it sucks so far thank you for this video! I'm 15 I was hoping I could just skip over it but alas I have not
Someone just liked this thank you first of all second of all its been a month and now I cri and wait for demise once again
sending you a hug ! i was very afraid to get my period, since i did not like the connotations of "becoming a woman" that people associate with it. i eventually got mine when i was 16. like you, i thought that since it didn't start until so late, maybe it would never come at all, but sadly not. it has been 5 years now and still very irregular (sometimes it disappears for 6 months, sometimes i get 3 in one month, idk it's completely sporadic). but i am in a much better place mentally surrounding my period and my body in general. i am now much more comfortable with my body just doing the natural thing it does. i use reusable pads (i'm scared of anything going up there lol) so they are good for the environment (they can just be washed and used again). also they are fabric so they don't make any noise to open in public etc. anyway i just wanted to share this in case it helped you feel better about getting your period and i hope you are doing well :)
You're a girl, and I hope you learn to accept yourself.
These people want you to label yourself to fit a certain stereotype.
You don't have to.
Just be who are you, you're OK and you don't need hormones or surgery.
@@freedomishealthy1086 Being Trans isn't a choice or something I can change it took years of doubt and denial before getting to this point
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RandomPerson I have read a lot of studies that say going through puberty can help with confusion an anxiety around gender identity. So you never know, maybe getting your period will help you embrace your women powers rather than make you feel the opposite. Either way, welcome to the club 🤗
This is genuinely so interesting even though I’m not trans, sorry for being extremely ignorant but i literally never thought that trans man had periods until this videos
Haha we wish we didn’t. Thank you so much for watching and listening :) it really is much appreciated. I hope you have a great rest of your day/night!
Please forgive me for giggling a bit at your comment
How come I discovered this channel just now???!! Im loving your channel lol.
Awwwwww thank you!! I really appreciate that. Two new videos coming out soon 👀 hope to see you there! Welcome to the channel and Happy Pride month!
@@PhoenixAnimations I subscribed, and I'm really looking forward to watching more of your videos! And happy pride month to you, too!
As a nonbinary person, I can say that period cups are so much more convenient! Especially since you don't have to change as frequently. I also hate the feeling of the damp blood on pads so I used to use tampons and sometimes the cotton would feel really scratchy. Period cups are smooth, last much longer, and I don't have to worry about a pad that doesn't catch all the blood (like leaking off the edge and onto the side of your underwear) or the consistent damp feeling.
I'm transmasc too and menstrual cups have been a lifesaver! Other period products were always such an uncomfortable reminder, but thankfully I've never had that issue with cups. Definitely helps that you don't have to change them out as much
Ive never thought about how trans men might have to deal with periods and how challenging, strange and triggering it might be so I'm really glad that a menstrual cup works well for you and hopeful by seeing your video, can help other trans people too.
I'm non-binary and use they/them/he/him pronouns and i m more masculine than feminine (I was born female) and I've always had problems with my period. I always hated it and I felt it wasn't something I needed cuz I'm not a girl. It makes me really uncomfortable.
So thank you for this and I hope your doing well!
Forever & always remember
You are valid. You are loved. You are amazing.
Go eat some water and drink some food.
We'll get through this
Love you all!
unrelated but he/they or they/he is a way to shorten ur pronouns easier and shorter
@@cad3s33 that's so cool so do I! :D
You born as girl. You girl.
@@pandy__ Then why is it called MENstruation?
Jokes aside fuck right off.
I feel like no matter what you identify as, your body is doing amazing things when you have your period and you should embrace how amazing it is.
Trans support!!!
Yeah!
Instead of period I say
"Monthly fever"
Because like-
I like being poetic and also on the inside I'm a effeminate Victorian boy who drowned in a river after getting tuberculosis
Your channel really helps me (a bisexual teen) understand what life as a trans guy is like
Yo, it’s great to have you here! Thank you for taking the time to hear my perspective as a trans guy :)
Yes- I completely understand the dysphoria aspect of period products, and as someone who uses a cup, it really does make you feel better about yourself.
Omg I love the menstrual cup! I’m a female but I can honestly just forget about my period. Depending on flow I only have to change it two to three times a day and can leave it in all night! The first few times it’s uncomfy but afterward you don’t even realize your using it!
Yesss, they're the best
I’m very happy to see videos like this on TH-cam, I’m a huge fan of trans-inclusive menstrual education and try to convince all of my vagina-owning friends to get a cup because I love them for all the reasons you stated. Best of luck on TH-cam and beyond!
Absolutely agree!! I hope to do more videos in this sort of education for those in the lgbtqia+ community especially. Not like most schools do even a good job for cisgender people anyway, let along gender queer people. Appreciate your support in watching!
I've been using a menstrual cup for about a year now and I can't recommend it enough.
The other pros this video didn't mention is that you can't feel it inside (if it fits well) and you can't feel the sploshing of blood and pieces exiting your cervix (thing that I personally find extremely bothersome and horror inducing)
I finally decided to buy one 2 months ago because, aside from the reasons you stated, it's very uncomfortable wearing a pad on male undies. It's super hygienic and comfy once you get used to it.
Yo that's so good to hear it's working well for you!! They definitely do take an adjustment haha. Thank you for sharing your experience!
@@PhoenixAnimations Thank you for sharing your content with us!!
Thank you so much for this video. I recently had an IUD insertion go horribly wrong, and after 5 glorious years of having no cycles they’re back and extremely heavy and painful. I was considering menstrual cups but wasn’t entirely sure about them. But you brought up literally every issue I have with menstrual cycle products relating to my dysphoria and provided a solution for them. I’m going to go out and shuffle down a “feminine” products isle tomorrow to get one for myself. Again, thank you for being a helpful voice for people like me!
My mom told me back when she was a student, she would only change her pads during class time. Cuz the toilets are just less crowded
Smart!! Thank you for passing along that tip :)
Just remember when you’re buying stuff this: if it’s cheap it’s either underpriced or it’s nO BLOODY GOOD-
Sorry, I’m just remembering my experience with cheap stuff.
Haha bloody good, very appropriate wording
See I would definitely agree in most situations, but I am still to this day using those two cups I got for $10 and they have been working wonderfully. No leaks, no smell, no issues. Granted, I tell people never to buy cheap binders or other stuff since those can be dangerous. Thank you for making this point! I think the menstrual cup industry may be slightly different with the pink tax and it was more of a new thing only a few years ago. Since so few companies sold them, so they were able to price them higher? Not sure, but again, thank you for making this point!! Better safe than sorry
I have an arm implant and no period! Do not have to think about it for 3 years. I don’t know if there is an equivalent to it that doesn’t interfere with hormones (I heard something about a pill?) but if ur pre-hormones and won’t have access for a while, this may be the move! It was free with my healthcare.
1:05 I'm a cis female and I related to this statement SO MUCH!! I always had sooo much dread and hatred during my period because I hated dealing with it and HATED spending money on something half the population never has to worry about spending their money on. BUT after I started using period cups a d reusable cloth pads I felt SO MUCH FREEDOM afterwards and stopped dreading my period so much. It's so much more quiet and easy to deal with than traditional pads and tampons. Plus the lack of spending money on my period for the last 4 hears has really given me lots of mental relief!
Long story short, I totally related to this feeling and I'm so happy you found something that you like and helps you in the way you need! 🥰
I didn't know I needed a trans guy POV to convince me to buy and try a cup
I have been cautious of them but you made so many good points I have to try it out, thanks!
Aww I'm so glad the video helped out! I wish you all the luck in trying one. Feel free to comment here or on my other videos if you have any questions!
it works for this enby too! like you, i also got mine to be more eco friendly, but it really does help alleviate the stresses of getting my period. I always keep a (relatively discreet) pencil bag on me with my cup (or just the pouch if I'm using it, or have yet to boil it), a spare pair of underwear, and a plastic bag (for bloody underwear).
it's so much more discreet, and I only needed to buy it once (i know i should replace it in a few years, but its not a bimonthly purchase). Helping the planet, and my wallet!
For my cycle it lasts me from morning until i get home from school, and then again until bed for the first 2 days, and then I practically don't have to empty it until the week is up, so that's super convenient for me personally.
Not to mention pads never really work for me for some reason, i can't even pull up my pants without it sliding out of place, even with wings, and since my mom and sister don't use tampons, it just made sense to switch over, and give the rest of my tampons to my friends who pretty much only use them.
I like how it comes friendly and all That I just like Shoving somthing UP THERE all week XD
I'm a trans guy and have used a shark week cup for a little over two years now. Like you said much less anxiety, stress and depression from shark week. There is the 'ugh' feeling when changing it but it's a lot less frequently than tampons or pads. Plus I hardly feel it when I'm wearing, to the extent where I wear pretty much all the time just because it's convenient as I seem to have a lot of discharge down there. (rip iron man boxers..). As you said, toxic shock likelihood is reduced by a lot and the shape of the cup actually helps with cramps as well. the best part: you can pack on your period and swim without a single f*ck needing to be given. i love it!
as a trans guy i'm personally very glad to be on hormones bc it means no periods :3
I always thought you could still have a chance of having a period even if you were on hormones? I'm very glad you havent though!! They're the most dysphoric thing ever.
@@fancydeer yea that's true, there is a chance! tho after a few months of missed periods and no pregnancy symptoms, it's pretty safe to say there won't be any more periods any time soon! :)
also, thank you! they really were dysphoric, and i honestly didn't even manage them well even before i came out as trans so it's nice to not have to worry about them anymore! :)
part of the reason menstrual cups help with my dysphoria is that i used to be able to physically feel myself bleeding (espppp when you sneeze or stand up after sitting for ages) but with the cup/disc you never have that issue. you're so right that i have to think about my period so much less now
I was able to get some pills that *finally* worked for me. Just take 2 every day and don't get a period. I have horrible, horrible dysphoria related to periods. I tried pads and tampons, then a menstural cup. Ended up crying on the bathroom floor.
Luckily my doctor understood that I can't really live with it, and that T is a long, long time away (waiting list for just being accepted into the place is 1,5 year minimum. Other places have waiting times of 2+ years). So he got me on these.
Love your videos dude!
I like how you took a subject that a lot of people find taboo or icky and made it really funny and educational!
As a Non-binary person the cup works so good. I can forget I have my period from morning to evening and just don't worry. For me it's just great
Awww this warms my heart. I’m so happy to hear you’ve found using one so helpful! Thank you for sharing that
I recently got a menstrual cup, and it helps SO MUCH with my dysphoria. Like, I didn't even realize just how much my period bothered me until I was able to go 12 hours without having to think about it. That and you don't feel the blood collecting anywhere like with pads. I thought I was able to tolerate my cycle before, but now I actually feel like MYSELF even while I'm on my period. Best decision I've ever made.
YESSS, so happy to hear how well the cups are working for you. This warms my heart. Thank you for sharing your experience with them!
How often do trans people consider hysterectomy as an option? Honest question, just curious
There's also a drug called lupron that will stop your period. I'm on it right now for endo/pcos treatment. Haven't bled in several months
For trans men, when they take hormones it usually stops their menstrual cycle until you stop taking it or switch to another method of introducing testosterone into the body, so I would imagine it isn't really a thought that comes to their head, but then again I'm not trans
If you choose to get bottom surgery, often times that includes hysterectomy. I do want that eventually myself, in part because my post pregnancy body looks pregnant whenever I've eaten anything. But not all guys choose to have it. Also as far as I know going on t does eventually stop your period. I'm pre everything though D:
personally, as a transguy, i would get a hysterectomy when i have bottom surgery not only to stop having periods, but also never having to get pregnant. if i got pregnant on accident, well... let’s just say my mental health would go up in a fiery demise
not an answer to your question, but I also have to wonder how many gynos deny trans people hysterectomies for the same reasons they deny women? Like, is a doctor more likely to accept that you have no interest in bearing children if you’re trans? Or less?
I have massive depressive episodes when my period comes around, like I mean 10 days before my period starts, the 5 days during my period and 5-7 days after my period. Thats a lot of time wasted in a depressive state so I'm hoping a menstrual cup helps slightly and you have just solidified my decision, thank you.
"oh, sick! is that a dnd dice bag?! can i see your set?!!"
"no. it's a cursed object. it's a cup that collects blood and drains it when necessary."
This is perfect, thank you
Cups are the only product that doesn't make me feel dysphoric. I'm really grateful that I started using them from an early age.
almost two years after this got posted and it makes me feel better and much stronger about my icky poo poo bleeding. thanks man.
I'm a cis lesbian who has used a menstrual cup for years. Passing this on, thank you . 🏳️⚧️
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So glad it’s been working for you! They can be really life changing :) 🏳️🌈
Watching this on my period (it's the beginning and I'm in pain). I was researching cups but I'm afraid-ish of trying them out since I'm only used to pads. Anyhow this was a lovely video, really mind opening on how trans men handle periods and such. Also the way you talk about it like its not a huge hindrance on your life, you have periods and that's that, having it doesn't make you any less of a man. Love the art aswell ^^.
A very well rounded comment right here haha! I love how you describe how I talk about periods though - very accurate! I made this video for the main reason that it is a rather taboo subject people avoid. If I were to talk about it like it were awkward or something, it may give off a different tone. Periods happen though and I want everyone to be as comfortable as possible during them. I hope yours settles down soon! Mine are always the WORST on the second day...
I'm a menstruating enby, and menstrual cups fecking changed my life. They're everything I ever wanted, and I don't see myself using anything else, ever.
As another trans guy who uses menstrual cups, i love them
I also picked mine up because i was tired of paying for pads and tampons and just wanted something i didn't have to worry about replenishing. It helps relieve any dysphoria for the same reasons as you and it actually makes my cycle far more bearable every month. I don't have to worry about anything popping out or overflowing or being visible through my clothes.
I did buy a sterilizing thing for them (because you need to either boil or steam them after washing to sterilize) and I held on to some of my old tampon packaging to store them all together (it's a nicely made plastic container with a metal lid, plus i can store other menstrual products alongside them.
I do still have tampons on hand because, personally, i have the moments where i either can't deal with a cup or don't want to, so i have a backup plan if something goes awry.
Normalize bringing bags of chips in bathrooms to confuse everyone
I'll bring my Doritos
As a woman, I absolutely despise my period and has ever since I got it for the first time. I cannot fathom how awful it must feel to be a trans-man and have periods! You'd think the testosterone would put an end to it.
I never watch trans vids, ironic since I’m trans myself, and I JUST bought a menstrual cup. I hate ad tracking, but I’m glad it led me to this video, very entertaining and educational!
Yo glad to have you here :) and welcome to the menstrual cup club haha. Remember it may take an adjustment "period" to get used to
For a woman that plays D&D it really made me laugh when you said that you used the dice bag to put your cup in. Is a handy trick though. Cups are amazing and what's best about it is that it can really be handy for trans men.
"I cleaned out an old dnd dice bag and put my menstrual cup in there" is honestly the most legend thing I've heard so one say
It’s cool to see this from your perspective! Also, props to you for replying to so many comments
I try my best haha, thank you for the kind comment :)
wish i had found this video back when i still had a period, lol! im glad this video's here in general though, i can totally see it being helpful for so many people
So glad you are rid of it now (if that was your goal of course)!
@@PhoenixAnimations oh yeah, it was definitely the goal, thank you!
1:38 DUUUUUUUUUUDDDEEE
People with vaginas relate 😳
btw I'm a cis woman and find a cup paired with period underwear to be the most comfortable option if I'm living at home with a bathroom I can be alone in and a washing machine. The underwear are the BEST at night. Seriously. So comfy as opposed to how I used to literally stain my PJs EVERY MONTH when I used a pad at night. Not to mention having to try to sleep on my side so that it wouldn't leak out the front or back, but it literally ALWAYS WOULD ANYWAY.
I love my menstrual cup, I honestly wish I had it from the very beginning. It's so convenient, and soooo underrated imo.
Yesss! I’m going to offer my future kids the option of using one :)
omg THE SOUND yes, i'm always waiting for a big noise to take it off
As a trans guy who still gets his period bc I can’t take the pills that stop the periods this video is very informative
Ay glad it was helpful! 💙💖🤍💖💙
i’m not trans, yet i understand completely . being said un genderfluid . and saying i’m a male most of the time,
If you were looking for a little more pricey option the SAALT soft cups are amazing, I literally forget they are there and the grey is a really nice colour
Oooo sounds interesting. May have to try it out! Thanks for the suggestion
Phoenix Animations no problem, love your channel
dude i never thought thered be another trans guy that got the exact same feel abt them like me but even cis women or people with periods in general should really appreciate how good the menstrual cup is if you're comfortable with it, it’s by far the most comfortable product to use and like you showed, they dont make it uncomfortably loud just to use-
Ok good advice!
And you are a good man for doing the eco friendly thing, I apriciate you.
Always! Really trying to reduce my footprint.
@@PhoenixAnimations :D
NB here who also uses these cups- i LOVE them, couldn't relate more to everything you said. Thanks for the vid!
Ayyy glad I'm not the only one who is obsessed with using them haha! That's awesome you've found them so helpful 💛🤍💜🖤
Finally i'm getting some relatable stuff in my recommended
Yessss welcome to the channel!!
When I used to clean bathrooms at work it always bothered me that there's no garbage bins in men's stalls. There's so dang many reasons for those to be in every stall! So in the main garbage in the men's room I'd often see catheters, adult diapers, menstrual products, you name it. As someone who uses the women's room I've never understood why only women get this luxury.
Thank you for sharing this! It's so important
pad wrapper: yOu gO gIrL!!1 #likeagirl
me: *crying*
At that point, I just eat them 😭
love cups as a trans person! i change it when i wake up and when i go to sleep- so much freaking easier, safer, and cheaper.
after 7 months of testosterone I dont get periods anymore it's fucking dope as fuck
YESSS nice!! Congratulations :)
@@PhoenixAnimations tysm i have a disgusting lil baby mustache its great
I gotta say this thing is life-changing.
I only 16 and got my period when I was 14
I used pads for only a few months and was ALREADY DONE. Used the cup and now it's great
I relate to this and I ain’t even trans. I’m a gal with short hair, and I dress boyish but I still identify as female. But one time a transphobe old lady showed me out of the ladies period stuff aisle, because if I wanted to pretend to be a man then I could suffer through the bleeding. Frick
!!!! What in the world! Woooooow, that’s just...hm, wow. Well that’s definitely a new one to hear haha. I’m glad that’s never happened to me. That sucks regardless if you’re cis or not. Lots of people have periods and need the basic resources. No one should be shunned/exiled for getting them.
Phoenix Animations yeah I guess the older generations aren’t as forgiving. I feel like you would get a lot of weird looks or something and that’s not ok. People need to be respectful.