Going swimming | Tips for FTM, non-binary, tomboy

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  • @TheartistArson
    @TheartistArson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3707

    "you're not really supposed to exercise in a binder in the first place"
    Me: *Well Shi-*

    • @orangesubstance4yt886
      @orangesubstance4yt886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      OOF mood

    • @asharrighi565
      @asharrighi565 5 ปีที่แล้ว +126

      I think GC2B has stated that you can exercise in their binders if you go a size up :)

    • @ferngrove153
      @ferngrove153 5 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      !Also! I've heard wearing a binder could be dangerous if you're swimming underwater, and especially on an airplane! The air pressure expands your lungs or something like that, I wish I had saved the video talking about it..

    • @asharrighi565
      @asharrighi565 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      @@ferngrove153 I'm not too sure about the airplane one, but GC2B binders are safe to swim in as long as you go a size up

    • @Leo-ki5cf
      @Leo-ki5cf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Oh you can totally work out/ swim / rake an airplane If the binder is a size up

  • @ambeet_20
    @ambeet_20 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3868

    Lol
    “No one wants to look at something as disgraceful as crocs.”
    He speaks the truth
    Also how has no one commented on this

    • @jameslocke6207
      @jameslocke6207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Commebt boop

    • @snail2738
      @snail2738 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Awwwwwwwwww BuT I love Crocs
      ;-;

    • @lookhowlittleiamimalittleg8546
      @lookhowlittleiamimalittleg8546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      yee crocs r disgraceful if u don't wear them with accessories

    • @welostthewishlist
      @welostthewishlist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      KIRASHIMA WEARS CROCS JUST LOOK IT UP

    • @snail2738
      @snail2738 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Random Smol Bean
      YEAH CROCS ARE MANLY

  • @elenifentress8489
    @elenifentress8489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4900

    I'm literally watching this for my best friend who is ftm
    who is coming to my house for a pool party with other ppl and I want him to be comfortable

    • @cryatdeh1478
      @cryatdeh1478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +551

      Omg ur so kind, my friends always just pushed it away and said, 'just ignore it! Its only for a day!'. I wish I had u as a friend...

    • @elenifentress8489
      @elenifentress8489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +125

      @@cryatdeh1478 aww thx

    • @ryuuboii5416
      @ryuuboii5416 5 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      Omg your so nice

    • @beesaregreatittheyprns2875
      @beesaregreatittheyprns2875 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Thats sweet

    • @forestree4479
      @forestree4479 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      dude that is so sweet im gonna cry

  • @des-astre
    @des-astre 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6942

    In French, tomboy is "garçon manqué" : "failed guy" and I hate that. It is so sexist.

    • @melanielambrecht6530
      @melanielambrecht6530 5 ปีที่แล้ว +339

      Des-astre idk I think it’s funny but to each their own

    • @jordyn1158
      @jordyn1158 5 ปีที่แล้ว +294

      @EJ M i'm taking French at school, and i was wondering about that since every noun has a gendered article (un/une, le/la). instead of being referred to as il/elle, would one refer to a nonbinary person as 'on'?

    • @nemo7438
      @nemo7438 5 ปีที่แล้ว +335

      @@jordyn1158 in french for a non-binary person we would use "iel" instead of il/elle

    • @julietteduran1023
      @julietteduran1023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +195

      @EJ M in spanish it is even worse. It's so hard to adress people in a gender neutral way.

    • @ihavenoideaforaname7353
      @ihavenoideaforaname7353 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Omg!! That's so disrespectful 🤦‍♂️

  • @JCLikesMCYT
    @JCLikesMCYT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3569

    Wow, you were blessed with a very small chest
    Edit: Omg it's been a year and I just saw the likes on this wth. TYSM! I'll be responding to tons of reply now so sorry if my replys are very late.

    • @noabinnendijk361
      @noabinnendijk361 5 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      He's probably on testosterone, which decreases chest size

    • @caitline1965
      @caitline1965 5 ปีที่แล้ว +257

      @@noabinnendijk361 T doesn't work like that

    • @rylieturman
      @rylieturman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +125

      I started binding at a very young age so I have a pretty small chest. ‘v’

    • @sans-sational8654
      @sans-sational8654 5 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      It only decreases it a little bit, but even on T, you still need to bind.

    • @rylieturman
      @rylieturman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Twitch Sulkyyy, can’t remember, lmao.

  • @bloodybarbiez
    @bloodybarbiez 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4021

    I love how you include everyone, (non-binary people [im non-binary :)] tomboys, etc.) you really are my favorite person

    • @3mers0n
      @3mers0n 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      same person
      (i was bout to say boi but ur not a boy so.

    • @gnsworld-9667
      @gnsworld-9667 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      he forgot gender fluid tho.. I wanna look masc. sometimes too

    • @zoebabineau-julien3552
      @zoebabineau-julien3552 5 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      G&Ns World *-* it’s literally the same thing either way. Non-binary is an umbrella term meaning people who don’t fall under the gender-binary construct. If he added everyone, the title would win a world record for the longest video title xD

    • @hithere9980
      @hithere9980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      *I like that you used brackets in the right context*

    • @moth.biites1926
      @moth.biites1926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree he is very inclusive and equal to everybody! I am non binary and omnisexual.

  • @bubsmybeloved
    @bubsmybeloved 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2726

    im a girl and not even trans but i still watch a load of your videos

    • @beaumaureen8366
      @beaumaureen8366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +152

      Tøp P!atd Mcr Same! I'm a cis girl, but I love to watch videos for/about trans people, because it helps me learn how to help and accept others

    • @A-_-A.
      @A-_-A. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Isabel Maureen that is a great way to go about it! We need more people like you in this world! :)

    • @beaumaureen8366
      @beaumaureen8366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Anissa Lingley I feel like it's the least I can do, but thanks :)

    • @hogesnelheidstrein
      @hogesnelheidstrein 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tøp P!atd Mcr same

    • @Ratt_stick
      @Ratt_stick 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tøp P!atd Mcr same an i love tøp too😄

  • @pk.18
    @pk.18 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5411

    I can’t swim
    Why am I watching this
    And I’m not trans
    I’m just an ultra masc tomboy
    And I’m gay
    So that’s fun
    update: i made this comment almost a year ago and came to the realisation that i’m actually enby (and yes i turned off auto caps alskskpdofjfj)
    update #2: my name's laces (yes like shoelaces)

  • @cyisnotokay469
    @cyisnotokay469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2798

    40% of these comments are actually trans people who are thanking Kovu for the tips
    The other 60%...
    iM nOt TrAnS bUt...

    • @cyisnotokay469
      @cyisnotokay469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Ronnie I was literally joking

    • @cyisnotokay469
      @cyisnotokay469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Ronnie I wasn't making fun of anyone. I think it's awesome that cis straight people or just cis people are trying to educate themselves. I was making a joke because I noticed half of the comments were saying that they weren't trans.

    • @Arwen_XIV
      @Arwen_XIV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @Ronnie I mean, there was no harm in saying what they originally commented ^^
      They might have written their comment just to do this stating joke all over youtube. You know the "99% saying... while 1% are..." ^^

    • @melaniegarcia3158
      @melaniegarcia3158 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      so true lol

    • @kennithstoker5183
      @kennithstoker5183 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      i MEan-- This is false, it's more like 40% "I'm not trans bUT-" the 60% are mainly "You have a small chest. lucky,,"

  • @ratboycore
    @ratboycore 6 ปีที่แล้ว +880

    okay your hair looks really fluffy for some reason
    edit: wtf how did this get a hundred likes im so confused

    • @LivLaughGrace
      @LivLaughGrace 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love Crutchie Morris I’m screaming over your profile picture

    • @effy.3990
      @effy.3990 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love Crutchie Morris I too am screaming over the profile picture

    • @iamsimplythebest7440
      @iamsimplythebest7440 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      AAAAAAAAAAAH MICHAEL MY CHILD I SEE HIM I SEE HIM!!!!!

    • @callaswanson
      @callaswanson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YOUR PROFILE!

    • @DylanWright-q2l
      @DylanWright-q2l 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love Crutchie Morris 337

  • @alfiebelkada4831
    @alfiebelkada4831 6 ปีที่แล้ว +977

    Most Ftm trans TH-camrs: *have small breasts anyway* “oh yeah just wear like a sport bra or using tape can help”
    Me: *has big breasts* “well damn....”

    • @Kovukingsrod
      @Kovukingsrod  6 ปีที่แล้ว +159

      TheGayTrickster I’m sorry ): I realise not all of the tips work for everyone, but I hope I included some that can help (I tried to).

    • @indrid5338
      @indrid5338 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      mood

    • @alfiebelkada4831
      @alfiebelkada4831 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Kovu is a unicorn it’s totally fine :) I liked the video anyway :D

    • @anarchydf8754
      @anarchydf8754 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I love your profile picture

    • @alfiebelkada4831
      @alfiebelkada4831 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Anarchy Df mine? Cuz if so THANKS ITS SABRIEL AND ITS MY OTP

  • @cassiemiller9453
    @cassiemiller9453 5 ปีที่แล้ว +650

    People call me trans but I’m over here like “I’m a tomboy there’s a difference” but I prefer to look more masculine especially in the chest area

    • @m4rsival
      @m4rsival 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Ya might be trans buddy

    • @justjello7599
      @justjello7599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      @@m4rsival dude dont say that only a license therapist should help people find that out, big daddy if you're really concerned go to a therapist to help find out

    • @localphrog8799
      @localphrog8799 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      justotto being trans isn't a diagnosis, it's not something that you have to go to the therapist for

    • @Ghoul_18
      @Ghoul_18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      @@localphrog8799 I think they meant they shouldn't assume or smth

    • @Vampy_Bat_
      @Vampy_Bat_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      I have some friend who sometimes make fun of me and be like "u sure you're not a boy?" "I guess she would rather be a boy, am I right?" and I'm like no bro, I'M JUST A GAY TOMBOY

  • @dracodevilchildmalfoy366
    @dracodevilchildmalfoy366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1441

    I’m physically a girl but I don’t really feel like a girl or boy. So I’ve been begging my mum for ages to buy me a swim shirt and I’ll just wear a bikini under it.

    • @dracodevilchildmalfoy366
      @dracodevilchildmalfoy366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +118

      Ugh I feel so awkward talking about this.

    • @finnevitable
      @finnevitable 6 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      @@dracodevilchildmalfoy366 you don't have to. Feel free to share your story with Kovu's lovely community

    • @dracodevilchildmalfoy366
      @dracodevilchildmalfoy366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      chinchilla thanks. I just feel a bit scared sharing this stuff because last time I did someone shot me down and I ended up deleting the comment. It’s hard when some people just listen long enough to judge. 😔

    • @finnevitable
      @finnevitable 6 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      @@dracodevilchildmalfoy366 I know it's hard to ignore those assholes but they don't even deserve your attention. They shouldn't even dare waisting your time.
      Best wishes for the future (in reallife and on the internet) and be who you wanna be ❤️

    • @dracodevilchildmalfoy366
      @dracodevilchildmalfoy366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      chinchilla thank you 😊

  • @questbendy1237
    @questbendy1237 6 ปีที่แล้ว +750

    I'm a hardcore tomboy and I hate it whenever my friends who are girls and I are talking about puberty for girls I can't help but cringe so hard cause I hate being a girl honestly.

    • @soundarya.k7315
      @soundarya.k7315 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Same!!!

    • @jordynstories4449
      @jordynstories4449 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Ya. Relating so hard.

    • @nadinea2980
      @nadinea2980 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Meeeee toooooooo

    • @beesquestionmark
      @beesquestionmark 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Maybe you’re not a girl then?

    • @Grace-yd1mx
      @Grace-yd1mx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      same here, but i would never transgender. im sticking with how i was born. i suggest the same for most people, as life when your 12-16 will suck, boy or girl.

  • @someguy9344
    @someguy9344 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1622

    I thought you were cis and I wondered why a cis guy was making these videos for trans people 😂
    Edit: me being a trans guy I would appreciate being seen as a cis guy :p it was a compliment I love dis guy

    • @saylorskidds9538
      @saylorskidds9538 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Some Guy, never assume.. never, ever assume..

    • @NewtNoot
      @NewtNoot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      Rachel Skidds
      Never assume someone is trans/gay ect but if you think there cis most trans people like it

    • @migsmoo
      @migsmoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Ik assuming is bad but I see this comment more as a compliment like if someone assumed I was cis I would be pretty happy ^w^

    • @minimayhem7739
      @minimayhem7739 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What is cis?

    • @nathanr5737
      @nathanr5737 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ash May born the gender eg a cis male was born male

  • @nikoburrows5332
    @nikoburrows5332 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1236

    I used to wear a Binder and a swimming Tshirt over it, because I had quite a huge chest. Wearing a bodysuit and swimming Trunks over it also worked for me. Thank god I had Top surgery recently and I'm going swimming shirtless for the first time this week \0/

  • @LeviAckerman-vz6ls
    @LeviAckerman-vz6ls 5 ปีที่แล้ว +795

    I’m just sitting here like. All y’all have tiny.. and I have to be stuck with these.. biggish things. I hate it. *cries in gay*

    • @alexdoorn234
      @alexdoorn234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@cory1712 that actually helped thanks.

    • @hahno9106
      @hahno9106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same😔

    • @justsomeone3703
      @justsomeone3703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know your struggle friend

    • @calummoment8530
      @calummoment8530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I can relate. I'm nb, but was born female and have a large chest and I get super dysphoria about it and it sucks.

    • @sprout_05
      @sprout_05 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same 😖

  • @cielinthebuilding227
    @cielinthebuilding227 5 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    I just realize you are the one who made "100 ways to come out"
    I was like
    "Boi I'm so stupid"
    And
    I think this vid will help me a lot soon 😭

    • @raftheconfusedbean5010
      @raftheconfusedbean5010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah I just texted my mum saying I'm a boy.

    • @PEAK__
      @PEAK__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly the same lmaooo

  • @volpinisofia.1040
    @volpinisofia.1040 5 ปีที่แล้ว +808

    I am not binary but I feel more comfortable having the appearance of a "boy" and this helped me a lot when I go swimming or so, I feel more satisfied with me. Thanks, I love u

    • @ambie7437
      @ambie7437 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Okay same! I want to keep my uh chest and I want it to shrink a little and I'm fine with keeping female genitalia and I cut my hair to a pixie

    • @leopedder9528
      @leopedder9528 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Same!! Only im gender fluid 😊😜

    • @teemingwithasininitea
      @teemingwithasininitea 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I’m bigender, but I prefer to present as masculine.

    • @apollo-du9gs
      @apollo-du9gs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same :>

    • @castielrobson6741
      @castielrobson6741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That’s so valid. Expression is also super important and can be different to your identity, whatever makes you feel best xx

  • @theeggman7967
    @theeggman7967 5 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    Bruh I’m so jealous of your natural chest I wish mine was that small so binding was easier 😓

  • @mitsuwu69
    @mitsuwu69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +585

    I'm not trans or non-binary or even an tomboy, I am just curious and now I understand more about trans people, I love you guys :3

    • @radrat8314
      @radrat8314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Aw that's sweet ♡

    • @PEAK__
      @PEAK__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Aww thanks ❤️

    • @burntbeansoup
      @burntbeansoup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Aww we need more people like you 💕💕

    • @page6379
      @page6379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      awww you’re so sweet

    • @Ray-fv8lt
      @Ray-fv8lt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      More people like you need to exist😭

  • @Oh_Kay_
    @Oh_Kay_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1023

    Honestly every video I see you in you just get more handsome! ahhhhhhhh

    • @Kovukingsrod
      @Kovukingsrod  6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      -The Sunny Kat - oh my, thank you so much! :)

    • @shalacarter6658
      @shalacarter6658 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You do.

    • @laurathemomfriend
      @laurathemomfriend 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      -The Sunny Kat - YES I fancy Kovu SO MUCH 😍😍❤

    • @Oh_Kay_
      @Oh_Kay_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Bonidee Lee ??? I'm confused. But he is transgender. He was female at birth, but he feels in his heart that he is a man. So he prefers that pronoun.

    • @Oh_Kay_
      @Oh_Kay_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Bonidee Lee First, what gender do you think I am? Im a girl. And no I am not. If you have any other rude or demeaning comments about this topic please take it else where thank you.

  • @canvasism
    @canvasism 5 ปีที่แล้ว +604

    This helped thank you
    I'm a young grasshopper hiding in the closet
    My mom is the only one that knows
    Help🙃

    • @binklebonkle5767
      @binklebonkle5767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Same here. But I'm still working out how I feel, I've just started figuring out which of my bras and stuff make my chest smaller, but I haven't told anyone about it yet. 🙃

    • @echo4677
      @echo4677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Wow your mum supports you? You're so lucky, only my cousin who's gay and some kids in my class support me :/

    • @finder_
      @finder_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      same here,, not a single person knows tho 😔

    • @ST4rryEy3d7
      @ST4rryEy3d7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Only my sis and cuz knows... im scared to tell my mom.....

    • @fancyoil216
      @fancyoil216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No one knows for me. I *hate* going to the pool, lake, and (as of next week) the ocean. It really sucks because I can’t explain why I hate it without seeing like a spoiled brat or coming out so I’m forced to just try to try and act like a straight/cis girl :\ (I honestly don’t know what I am yet, but I know I hate looking feminine).

  • @lutchable
    @lutchable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    Tips -
    When pulling off tape , wet it of with baby oil (cotton balls) , before pulling off it helps to soften or grease the sticky elastic thingy from tape won't leave your skin (rush)

    • @kristyanrichtr8959
      @kristyanrichtr8959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Also, let it sit for a bit, so the oil soaks and loosens the tape better

    • @creaturenamedalistair
      @creaturenamedalistair ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I appreciate both of you very much

  • @alliewaltz3034
    @alliewaltz3034 6 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    My mans is trans and he just wears boys swimshorts and his binder with a tank-top. You're definitely doing a good job and I love your channel, because it helps understand my mans. I really appreciate you for helping me undersatand and keeping me out of those awkward conversations!😂❤️

  • @itsnotaphasemom2536
    @itsnotaphasemom2536 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1330

    My summer vacation is over by now, but I want to thank you anyways. This summer I reached my highest levels of dysphoria and it was hard to even look down at myself. This video gave me a lot of motivation to try out new things without anyone noticing (I'm in the closet and I'll have to stay there for a few more years). So yeah, thank you for this video, you're amazing.

    • @shalacarter6658
      @shalacarter6658 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Before you come out; you can be filling your mental/spiritual closet with lovely things!

    • @lenatheunicorn8192
      @lenatheunicorn8192 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bonidee Lee is that an actual statistic?

    • @itsnotaphasemom2536
      @itsnotaphasemom2536 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Lena The Unicorn even so, I'm pretty sure they were just trying to make me feel even more like shit. Spoiler: I couldn't care less.

    • @lenatheunicorn8192
      @lenatheunicorn8192 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      it's not a phase mom yeah I know, I'm sorry. I hope you'll feel better soon.

    • @lenatheunicorn8192
      @lenatheunicorn8192 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Bonidee Lee are you sure? Cause on youtube for example there are tons of videos on transition, but very few on detransition. Also I know a few trans people, and some that already transitioned and although they werent sure at the start they are happy now

  • @imojenius
    @imojenius 4 ปีที่แล้ว +382

    You shouldnt be exercising in a binder anyway but....
    Me: **extremely fricken disphoric and refusing to wear a bra in gym class** Well shit-

    • @loserghost356
      @loserghost356 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      same, especially when gym is half way through the day and i didnt even bring a bra :/

    • @loserghost356
      @loserghost356 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That Person haha yeah! the one and only!

    • @echowings0
      @echowings0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was trying to get tape because I exercise a lot but I can’t buy it :’) I did manage to order a binder tho

    • @publicqrt
      @publicqrt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      sports bras actually make your chest somewhat flatter

    • @edsweet2858
      @edsweet2858 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha jokes on everyone I don’t have to take gym class this year because I did it over summer

  • @samanthaanderson3351
    @samanthaanderson3351 5 ปีที่แล้ว +524

    I'm bi but I can't stop watching trans videos. I wish everyone in the trans community the best of luck!

    • @wilson505
      @wilson505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      thanks homie 😎

    • @lanadavis4908
      @lanadavis4908 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I feel the exact same way

    • @kennithstoker5183
      @kennithstoker5183 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I hope you the best of luck too with everything in life you amazing person, keep being yourself glorious being

    • @rylieturman
      @rylieturman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m not completely trans, I’m non-binary, but thanks! ‘w’

    • @shimmerlight_
      @shimmerlight_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!

  • @EmilySinclair
    @EmilySinclair 6 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    I'm not trans, or anything like that but I still found this interesting

  • @thatonemoonboy
    @thatonemoonboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    My mom literally has the biggest chest I've ever seen (without plastic surgery), I think I'll get the same size because my chest is already pretty big, I hate genes

    • @yian95954
      @yian95954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Cheers up bro, maybe using flat chest subliminals? Because if you chop them off in the future, their will have a ugly scar... But remember to drink water while listening to it

    • @cricketuhm
      @cricketuhm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@yian95954 yesss subs have helped me alot

    • @yian95954
      @yian95954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Av-mu3dz Well than find a good clinic to undergo surgery. I think nowadays technically can let you recover with a barely seen scar. So do what you want to reach your goals ☺️

    • @maybe.yellow
      @maybe.yellow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@yian95954 What's a flat chest subliminal? I'm still confused even after looking it up... does it work?

    • @np-cos4065
      @np-cos4065 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Same, I even tried layering 3 sports bras. Didn't help, unfortunately.

  • @hannahlacount7235
    @hannahlacount7235 6 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    Wow call out my croc wearing small feet self Kovu

  • @emputii
    @emputii 6 ปีที่แล้ว +436

    As a genderfluid person who feels masculine most of the time, I really needed this!! Thank you so much Kovu!! You're one of my favorite youtubers!!!

    • @aidenoliver1681
      @aidenoliver1681 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeet same

    • @DylanWright-q2l
      @DylanWright-q2l 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      emputii I’m genderfluid and I’m usually feeling non binary

    • @thatshortone2859
      @thatshortone2859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@DylanWright-q2l Im guessing you mean Androgynous? And I'm Genderfluid too👌 I tend to feel Masculine or Andro💙💚

    • @DylanWright-q2l
      @DylanWright-q2l 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Burning Ash Art ....explain

    • @thatshortone2859
      @thatshortone2859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@DylanWright-q2l I was just saying that BC Androgynous means being in the middle of feminine or masculine so like a mix or neither. Non-binary is a gender or a section of the gender spectrum

  • @Have-You-Ever-Wondered228
    @Have-You-Ever-Wondered228 5 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Does anyone else get the really exciting feeling in your stomach when you think about your trans future? Idk, I just get really excited seeing a binder, or wearing boys shoes for the first time in my life. (Mom said I would regret them, they are the best decision I have ever made.) Does this just happen to me? Halp.
    Also it's like 3am and I literally have to stop watching this particular video, because of excitement.

    • @elenaaaaa3761
      @elenaaaaa3761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      DUDE SAMEEEEE

    • @awsinger1
      @awsinger1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That’s gender euphoria dude!!

    • @floofyfroggy6914
      @floofyfroggy6914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ALL THE TIMEEE

    • @spoons7649
      @spoons7649 ปีที่แล้ว

      I get hopeful but then think about how hard it will be to get there, if I will even possibly get there, and if I will even be able to afford it.

    • @kenzgitz9884
      @kenzgitz9884 ปีที่แล้ว

      I fit in children's shoes and will buy boys shoes because they last longer

  • @Account-zr2xe
    @Account-zr2xe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    So I’m not FTM trans but I am MTF trans and I literally hate myself for not saying anything when I was younger I always felt like a girl and I would always want to go to the girls restroom and I always hated having something down there ( if you know what I mean) and I always wondered why I couldn’t go into the girls restroom and I once asked my mom and she told me that it’s because I’m a “boy” and I just said ok but I wanted to cry so bad for the fact that I was a “boy”. Now I have so much dysphoria because of my body and literally everyday I get more suicidal and I have to calm myself down with videos from you ( the best one ) and some other creators but yeah you mostly make me feel like I can be who I want to be so one thing that I want to do is say thank you kovu for giving me confidence and knowing that I can do what I want again thank you Kovu.

    • @Arwen_XIV
      @Arwen_XIV 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Hey, it's going to be good :) get to a special psychologist (for that subject) to talk about it because I feel like you might need this a lot ^^ I do the same and i'm a ftm who didn't started anything yet. Don't harm yourself please ;-; I feel exactly what you feel but if you hurt yourself (or even die from it) then it'll be way harder in the future. If you keep your head up you'll see that it will come sooner or later but one day you'll be finally who you want to be outside. If you want to talk we're here :) please be happy, even if sometimes it's too hard. I feel you

    • @non-verbalking9652
      @non-verbalking9652 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’ll trade you

    • @Ryan-dq6bv
      @Ryan-dq6bv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I feel for ya. I'm FtM but I still get the dysphoric bit. As an adult, the best site to help with bottom issues and dysphoric is Adam and Eve. Even though they have general sex toys and stuff, they have a lot of stuff for trans people, whether it's bottom binding or fake breasts/packing, so that may help you a bit.
      Also, for general clothing dysphoria, Old Navy is a general clothing store that my MtF friend found was quite useful for her body shape, and flattered her better than most clothes.
      And if those are too expensive (I understand), Wish is a great website for discounted items of both prospects. I hope this helps, and I hope you reach happiness and being happy with yourself. Cheers!

    • @galaxymcdragon704
      @galaxymcdragon704 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SWAPSIES

    • @pecklespeckle1
      @pecklespeckle1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good luck, ladies.

  • @casualgner9178
    @casualgner9178 6 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    literally every trans guy ive meet/seen can bind super easily and look super flat and has a super small chest while even when i bind i still look like i have a chest 😞

    • @kindanerdy9617
      @kindanerdy9617 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      CasualGøner
      Have you thought about maybe getting a slightly smaller binder? Obviously one that allows you to breathe..
      I bought a binder that was slightly too big and made me look like I still had a chest so I got a slightly smaller one and it flattened easily. Hoping this was helpful.

    • @emopieceofgarbage3144
      @emopieceofgarbage3144 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love your profile picture and your name |-/ 🖤🖤🖤

    • @jordyn1158
      @jordyn1158 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      if you're heavy set ftm and you still have a chest, don't worry about it! heavy set cis males have some chest sticking out too. it'd be weird to see a completely flat chest and round hips/stomach.

    • @PandaGirlEllie
      @PandaGirlEllie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know right. I’m 15 and ftm but I have quite a large chest, not massive but big enough for binding to be almost impossible without a binder which I can’t get because I’m not out to anyone.

    • @YOUVVITCH
      @YOUVVITCH 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trust me, that is just your dysphoria talking.

  • @plateoffrogs4709
    @plateoffrogs4709 5 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    Me at 5:
    I'm a girl
    Me at 8:
    I'm a boy
    Me a week ago:
    I'm agender
    Me earlier today:
    I'm fluid between feminine and agender (I don't know what that's called)
    Me now:
    I have absolutely no idea
    edit: updates. I changed my name and pronouns to they/them about a year ago but I didn't really like it so I changed back to she/they. Now I'm pretty sure I'm straight up a trans guy and I want to go by he/him but I'm worried it will change again and I have to go back. Being referred to as a girl makes me really uncomfy and I always have to remind myself that I'm a girl because in my head I'm a boy? Weird.
    edit.2: so. i told my family i was a transguy. but now im really not sure again. its like as soon as people actually start calling me he/him i dont like it? i dont know. because the thing is, i like being a girl? i want to feel like a girl. but i dont. except i do sometimes. i think it depends on who im around? like i want to be perceived by strangers and cis men as a boy but i dont want to be perceived as anything in particular by my close friends and other trans people, but i would like to be seen as more feminine leaning by my girlfriend if i ever have one? im so confused.
    edit 3: 2 years later and I'm still struggling to figure myself out. I think I'm genderfluid and that is what I've been identifying myself with. I think I also heard once about something called mirrorgender? which is like when it changes depending on who you're interacting with? I think mine might be something like that but also encompassing how I'm feeling and like everything about me, I don't know how to describe it. I think I do experience dysphoria. And my pronouns are he/she!! I didnt know you could do both without including they/them! wow!

    • @amberrose5919
      @amberrose5919 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dont tell me you're an SJW smh

    • @theduckyninja1086
      @theduckyninja1086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Genderfluid would be changing between female to agender, you may be genderflux (girlflux) if its just feminine to agender, i suggest looking up a few other genderfluid terms aswell

    • @plateoffrogs4709
      @plateoffrogs4709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      wow this was a year ago? woah. i went by a different name for a bit and now im pretty sure im a girl though. thanks for your suggestions though :)

    • @littlebluechick
      @littlebluechick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh my gosh MOOD

    • @Wolfoe1238
      @Wolfoe1238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Same tbh. Biologically I'm a female, and I don't mind being refered to as a male, but at the same time I don't really fit in any of the gender boxes. None of the agender/genderfluid/non-binary/etc. labels feel right so I'm just sorta vibing (งツ)ง

  • @leaf9537
    @leaf9537 6 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    i actually realised i was ftm trans when i was in spain literally AT THE POOL while i was in a bikini. i didnt go swimming for the rest of the holiday but looking back on it now its kinda funny because swimming has now become one of the things im most self conscious about so this video really helped me a lot thank you

  • @coyotedomino
    @coyotedomino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    ~Casual photoshoot with a dead fish~

  • @lostforever773
    @lostforever773 5 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    I'm a gay androgynous woman
    Informative and interesting
    You've got a nice voice

  • @corvus6779
    @corvus6779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +372

    I'm actually very comfortable with my body, but i do feel alot of dysphoria with my breasts. I just recently found your channel and i'm so thankful because of all the things you've described in your videos are incredibly helpful for me.

    • @aestinwaestin6268
      @aestinwaestin6268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same! I like my body allot but i feel so uncomfortable with my breasts
      Yes im aware this is very late

    • @corvus6779
      @corvus6779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@aestinwaestin6268 haha no worries :)
      Glad someone's out there who feels the same :D

    • @oops-a-davey
      @oops-a-davey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I, too, am generally happy with my body. But the top dysphoria. It's awful.
      I'm glad my parents want to help me out though, trying to use the right pronouns, trying to stay away from accidentally saying my dead name... My mom even researched for binders near our area so I could feel less gender dysphoric. She's fine with buying multiple binders for me... Love my mom and dad... :')

    • @neoncolored6307
      @neoncolored6307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm not sure if it's dysphoria or dysmorphia for me. My breats just look so out of place and wrong there and I despise them, but I dislike the rest of my body just as much, so I really have no idea.

    • @lalala7944
      @lalala7944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      im enby and i’m ok with my body and my breasts, but sometimes i feel dysphoric with them, y’know? makes me wish these things were detachable, like velcro lol

  • @koutashinji
    @koutashinji 6 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    I don't know if they meant it to be pronounced this way, but heroine is an English word being the female version of 'hero'. Whether the word hero needs to be gendered in the first place is another question entirely. 😅 The English word is pronounced hair-oh-in like the drug.

    • @Kovukingsrod
      @Kovukingsrod  6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      koutashinji that’s what I thought too, but they’re from Taiwan and told me that’s how it’s pronounced there 😅

    • @koutashinji
      @koutashinji 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Kovu is a unicorn whaaa, so is it just a coincidence they're spelled the same, then? 😵
      Edit: or are they doing that thing where they take an English word and then pronounce it wrong, lol.

    • @rachelduncan9170
      @rachelduncan9170 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lived in the UK all my life, yet I've never realised that.

    • @mavischandler2244
      @mavischandler2244 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was just thinking that

    • @A-n42
      @A-n42 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ezekiel5537 same

  • @katiemundine7830
    @katiemundine7830 5 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    My moms against lgbtq+ sadly
    I'm trans I havnt got a transition or anything my mom always wants me to be a proper girl I have gotten complements about my chest multiple times and it's like yeah if I could give it to you I would the only person that knows is my one friend he is gay

    • @laughingdragon3567
      @laughingdragon3567 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Hey! You can do this. You are valid and dont give up. Your amazing and don't worry about being "proper" because you are already perfect! I've gone through the same thing and hopefully it gets better for you. Have a good day man!

    • @tomato7825
      @tomato7825 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You can do this. I have the same problem but I hope you can do it.

    • @littlebluechick
      @littlebluechick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You have got this, stay with it. It will get better, I promise. A good way to get through it is to stay closeted until you move out. That way, your parents don't have control over you, and you can transition and come out to your friends. I have seen many people do that, and it worked very well with them. I promise it gets better, and keep your chin up. Keep chugging through life, even if it is really hard. 😘❤

    • @pobblebonkk
      @pobblebonkk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey, I’m not sure if you’re ftm or mtf but if you need a binder (and are able to afford one) Gc2b makes binders with razorbacks that look like sports bras! (In case you need one but you’re worried about your mom) I’m not sure if that’s helpful but just letting you know😁

    • @sp0rkb018
      @sp0rkb018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      aww dude your valid

  • @skyspeartv
    @skyspeartv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    offtopic:
    I just saw your Linkin Park T-Shirt
    marry me.
    just marry me.

    • @εε_εεε
      @εε_εεε 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      SkySpearTV oml I saw that and thought the same thing.

    • @namitsuparkour2991
      @namitsuparkour2991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      SAME !

    • @ST4rryEy3d7
      @ST4rryEy3d7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      OMG I LOVE LINKIN PARK!!!!! WHATS YOUR FAVORATE SONG?? MINEZ FAINT

    • @acekash2521
      @acekash2521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Korrie-Corbean- Omg yes!!! Mine is When They Come For Me

    • @somber-solace
      @somber-solace 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      PLS I LITERALLY SAID THAT 😭 I CANT LMFAO-

  • @ashginsberg7472
    @ashginsberg7472 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I just watched an older video of yours and your voice is like
    Harry Potter year one vs. Harry Potter year two.
    I love you

  • @Gamejean
    @Gamejean 5 ปีที่แล้ว +425

    “Some guys have Man boobs.”
    Me:
    “Bakugo.”
    😂😂😂😂😂

    • @dectdeliciae
      @dectdeliciae 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Emily Christine
      He has the same waist size as Ochaco

    • @bonksyplays5381
      @bonksyplays5381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      yES

    • @unknownuser7063
      @unknownuser7063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      He hAs thE sAmE cUp sIZe aS mT.LaDY

    • @Eraseak
      @Eraseak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      HE DOES WHAT ?!!! 😲

    • @liptonicedtea2256
      @liptonicedtea2256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me

  • @alexbandeira
    @alexbandeira 6 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    i haven't gone swimming since i was 14 because of my dysphoria, but i'll definitely take notes from this if i ever want to give swimming a go again.

  • @drowning4924
    @drowning4924 6 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    I swear if you did a collab with Miles Chronicles I would flip out (and possibly cry)

    • @greetingsgayboy5967
      @greetingsgayboy5967 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @OfTheDeadAndWicked aw thanks :3

    • @nadinea2980
      @nadinea2980 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yasss

    • @jamerothy
      @jamerothy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@greetingsgayboy5967 Lmao, *names popular people* sOrrY i Am so WeIRd

    • @orangesubstance4yt886
      @orangesubstance4yt886 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @lunarchenle3089
      @lunarchenle3089 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      maybe crankthatfrank? jessie paege? brendon urie? eva?

  • @belle6624
    @belle6624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    watching this for my ftm friend, he's really nervous that he'll never be able to swim again and just wanna cheer him up :)

    • @creaturenamedalistair
      @creaturenamedalistair ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey I know this was a few years ago but as a trans boy people like you are really some of the only things keeping us going.
      supporting friends are some of the only people that have kept me a float (no pun intended) in really rough times.
      Thank you so much for being kind to us

  • @katrinaj.7348
    @katrinaj.7348 6 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    Thank you, Kovu! This is interesting because I am not trans but instead I am a cis girl... but I feel very uncomfy swimming in normal "girl" swimsuits. Some ideas in this video will help me as well, though, because I do not like showing my chest or tummy or hips or butt... Thanks :)

    • @winterwolf1111
      @winterwolf1111 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Katrina J. I am the exact same! I went to spain this summer and I am insecure about showing my tummy, chest, hips, thighs and back and so i got a teen's swimming costume and then put long swimming shorts and a rash guard over it so my chest didn't show. I am thinking about getting a binder that I can swim in but I think it might have a similar effect to the swimming costume under the rash guard - not sure if I should spend more money haha. Anyway lol that was a ramble xD glad to find someone who has the same struggles :))

    • @katrinaj.7348
      @katrinaj.7348 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      winterwolf111 1 thank for the reply! good luck in all your endeavors 😊

    • @that_cat21
      @that_cat21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      When I went waterskiing I was always either covering my upper body with a towel or a life jacket over my wetsuit (which made stuff flatter), because of how insecure I am about my chest, stomach, butt and hips...

    • @katrinaj.7348
      @katrinaj.7348 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That_cat21 I can definitely relate

    • @stevenspalding1780
      @stevenspalding1780 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @NeuroArrow
    @NeuroArrow 6 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    Your chest is so damn flat thoo
    Most ppl will not pass at all shirtless or without a binder under a shirt

    • @Arwen_XIV
      @Arwen_XIV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know... I know... :c
      A battle, naturally lost in time

    • @bellbiegoodridge7830
      @bellbiegoodridge7830 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what I thought

    • @rylieturman
      @rylieturman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I started binding at a young age so my chest is super flat, so if I cut my hair I could pass as a boy, and pass shirtless. ‘v’ I was a smart kiddo.

    • @nena246
      @nena246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rylieturman what age?

    • @rylieturman
      @rylieturman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Moonluvs Bwue, heck I really don’t know. 😂

  • @burntbeansoup
    @burntbeansoup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I feel like I need to mention this;
    You don't need dysphoria to be trans and/or non-binary, just euphoria. You may not be uncomfortable with your current perceived gender, but may be more comfortable presenting as another.

    • @eliotoole4534
      @eliotoole4534 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Heck you don’t even need euphoria, I have neither but just feel no connection to gender at all.
      (Any/all)

  • @adelecosterg973
    @adelecosterg973 6 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    I love your voice

    • @neonope696
      @neonope696 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adèle Costerg hey dude do u remember me ? ;)

    • @adelecosterg973
      @adelecosterg973 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      mae nope I remember ;)

    • @laylad1955
      @laylad1955 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is emotional...;-;

  • @kaleb8551
    @kaleb8551 6 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I have a swimming binder from 8ttube. If you look it up on Google you will get to the website. I have a binder and the swimming binder from there and they're amazing. The binder was 10 dollars and the swimming binder 15 dollars and it's totally worth it!

    • @demon_rat
      @demon_rat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kaleb I'll look thanks

  • @froggie5046
    @froggie5046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    But I'm also very skinny, like "count my ribs when I'm bored" skinny no matter how much I eat so it accentuates my hips even more. Someone should invent a binder specifically for hips, or something. That would be awesome.

    • @yian95954
      @yian95954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Binder underwear?

    • @leohereezz3434
      @leohereezz3434 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same

    • @Laken9595
      @Laken9595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@yian95954 But when you have bottom growth(which is caused by testosterone) the money is wasted?

    • @sarahtaylor6081
      @sarahtaylor6081 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Same I have extremely fast metabolism and I legit cannot grow fat, muscle, or anything. My friends are like "oh you're so hot the guys are looking at you" and that MAKES ME EVEN MORE DYSPHORIC AND SELF CONSCIOUS.

    • @Soundwave._
      @Soundwave._ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@sarahtaylor6081 Agh when will people realise that's not a compliment?! No I do not want to be a model my twig arms are nothing to be proud of :/

  • @ripmarinaa
    @ripmarinaa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    Αwww he wears a linkin park shirt

    • @majaw3671
      @majaw3671 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      fangirl was just about to comment that ❤️

    • @maximiliannorris3104
      @maximiliannorris3104 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Legit my favorite band and that made me happy

    • @jillianespejel8834
      @jillianespejel8834 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      fangirl r.ip. Chester mmmmmmmmmm don't cry

    • @ripmarinaa
      @ripmarinaa 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maximilian Norris same here

    • @victoriajolly7646
      @victoriajolly7646 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I 💙 linkin park

  • @lcl4578
    @lcl4578 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Thank you so, so much Kovu!!!
    On a side note, yesterday I went back to school shopping. Once I got home I was trying my clothes on to take pictures and I had this wonderful moment where I looked in the mirror and finally saw who I was. That was probably the best moment of my life because I could see me passing.

    • @shalacarter6658
      @shalacarter6658 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That gives me warm fuzzies.

    • @litl6141
      @litl6141 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s amazing.. That’s the feeling i’m looking for..’

  • @cyphersantiago5377
    @cyphersantiago5377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Timestamps :)
    1:35 - Trunks
    2:28 - Packing
    3:48 - Binding
    5:25 - Tops
    10:14 - Cool swim top I might get

  • @Half-bloodprince-tr8bm
    @Half-bloodprince-tr8bm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Me: Wants to have a pool party Transfriend: I’m not gonna swim until i’ve gotten top surgery. Me:LET’S GET RESEARCHIIIIING-

  • @StaleSlack
    @StaleSlack 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Thanks. Our school does swimming and I just want to get prepared.

  • @reve2712
    @reve2712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I feel like I might be nb but every time I question my gender I cry because I don't want to disappoint my parents-

    • @kaijendrey4894
      @kaijendrey4894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That's rough. I'm enby and I've spent lots of time crying in the shower because dysphoria and transphobic parents. Hope you figure it out and that your parents accept you unlike mine.

  • @elijahtorres5177
    @elijahtorres5177 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I love that you are helping those who need this. I love you Kovu!
    P.S. I love the shade you threw at crocks. 😂

  • @blockkids
    @blockkids 6 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Thank you for this!
    I have a really hard time figuring out what to do in the summer, I haven’t gone swimming in 3 yrs because of it.
    Good content 👌

    • @yian95954
      @yian95954 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought a binder recently, so I'm happy I can finally swim with my swimsuits now (the last time I'm in the swimming pool is about two years ago lol)

  • @LegendaryMuffinn
    @LegendaryMuffinn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I’m jealous you have a pretty flat chest. Mine is D sized. IM CURSED!

    • @Tadpole_Plyrr2
      @Tadpole_Plyrr2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      God gave all the trans dudes big chests and all the cis girls who want chests small chests
      We definitely got screwed over XD

    • @Jay-ue5ke
      @Jay-ue5ke 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tadpole_Plyrr2 nah cuz fr

    • @-Ca1y3b_Iz_Ind3ciziv3-
      @-Ca1y3b_Iz_Ind3ciziv3- 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tadpole_Plyrr2 *fr doe-*
      👌👌👌

  • @kaymbreeczychowski5760
    @kaymbreeczychowski5760 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I ALMOST DIED BECAUSE I HAVENT WATCHED YOU IN FOREVER, YOU SOUND SO DIFFERENT NOW HOLY FU-

  • @e.l.b2640
    @e.l.b2640 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    6:59
    Pause.
    That kid in the back tho XD

    • @littlebluechick
      @littlebluechick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bro he be staring... Rude lol 😂😅

    • @alexdawn3169
      @alexdawn3169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@littlebluechick it was probably because of the camera

  • @kimberlysharkey8164
    @kimberlysharkey8164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "Your most likely fine because when your laying down it's like--" *smacks chest* "--that anyway"
    _I love you for this you just got a new subcriber_

  • @jealouslilyt
    @jealouslilyt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Kovu, You've come so far and I'm so proud of you. Such a beautiful soul

    • @Kovukingsrod
      @Kovukingsrod  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Michael's Magnolia thank you so so much ❤️

  • @lenaanna4789
    @lenaanna4789 6 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I was just watching one of your first videos and now this one...your voice😱

    • @dorime3011
      @dorime3011 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      LazyPotato ;-; Same O.o Kovu has come so far TTT-TTT

    • @lenaanna4789
      @lenaanna4789 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Luca õwõ Yees😊 I'm so happy for him

  • @wndblumes
    @wndblumes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    as a genderfluid person I'm kinda glad this appeared on my recommended, it could help for when I come out and feel more masculine and if I go to the beach or pool

  • @catboy7395
    @catboy7395 6 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    thank you for this! once i come out i might by one of the heroine swimming binders, but for now ill just stay indoors haha.
    -- more stuff below if you care
    bleh,,,, kovu your amazing. idrk what else to say. im really bad with words but thought i'd let you know that you mean so much to me. i hope this doesn't sound weird.

    • @Kovukingsrod
      @Kovukingsrod  6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      just add water that doesn’t sound weird at all! It’s so nice of you. Thank you so much. And also for when/if you do come out - best of luck, I hope it goes well

    • @dimmoonlight4960
      @dimmoonlight4960 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      just add water
      Do you like cavetown? :3

    • @thatoneepicenealex7432
      @thatoneepicenealex7432 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      did you buy one of the swim binders? i looked at the site and it said it was $2,000????

    • @catboy7395
      @catboy7395 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dim Moonlight i do!!

    • @catboy7395
      @catboy7395 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      34 exceptional lamps i didnt, and holy shit!! thats expensive!!

  • @bbrattzzz
    @bbrattzzz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    You’re the guy who made the “How to Come Out to Your Parents”! Omg

  • @emokaeya8845
    @emokaeya8845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I'm non-binary..... And my mom hasn't accepted me yet 🙃

    • @sorinsantos6802
      @sorinsantos6802 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I'm your new parent. I'm proud that you're discovering yourself and I hope that you accept yourself even when others aren't. You are perfect the way you are child, no matter the circumstances.

    • @emokaeya8845
      @emokaeya8845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sorinsantos6802 thank you :)

    • @marillaz4582
      @marillaz4582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@emokaeya8845 and I’m your new non-binary Auntle/Auntie. You are fabulous and worthy of respect, and I love you for who you are! Keep loving yourself, hold your standards high, and hold your head higher. 🖤 You’ve got this!

    • @emokaeya8845
      @emokaeya8845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marillaz4582 aw :)

  • @ixcapncrunchxi492
    @ixcapncrunchxi492 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I love how ftm youtubers have A or B cups and I'm a 48C -dies inside- 2 sports bras dont do anything

    • @charliecooper5594
      @charliecooper5594 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LMAO FELT THAT- 48dd cups and im only 14

    • @MizzyMoo1
      @MizzyMoo1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@charliecooper5594 48DD gang

    • @radicalcreasy9877
      @radicalcreasy9877 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a 32J so I feel you, you don't need to be flat to look masc! Love you

    • @spyderleota4228
      @spyderleota4228 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel ya, I’m a 36DDD and haven’t come out yet. None of the tricks work for my chest

  • @Ryan-ci6ni
    @Ryan-ci6ni 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I just got back from holiday and I used a swim/surf shirt and it worked really well. The bottom was elastic and helped keep my swim shorts from falling down and hid my more feminine hips. I was also binding and my chest looked more like pecs and the way the sleeves shaped around my biceps made them look bigger which made my whole top area look more masc.

  • @sadmashedpotatoes
    @sadmashedpotatoes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I'm non binary, and my parent won't let me use trunks ._., but hey, the tape tip helped, thank you :,)
    (Tape tip, try saying that 10x faster)
    Edit: yeah, I aslo don't have a binder, so yeah , I'm thriving

  • @brokebentsubliminals
    @brokebentsubliminals 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    *Like five times throughout the vid I thought you made a pun when you didn’t.*
    *Btw your voice is deeper than the ocean lol*

  • @johanna44
    @johanna44 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm not trans*, but I hate my body so much, that I almost never go swimming (even though I love it)...so this was kinda helpful :)

  • @fireshakti777
    @fireshakti777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Sweetest doctor ever 🥰😂 and yes, it works, my “boobs” are practically inexistent, so I don’t bind and don’t wear shirts and nobody has ever said something to me 😝

    • @saylorskidds9538
      @saylorskidds9538 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👏👏👏👏

    • @maia2257
      @maia2257 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Luckyyyyy!

    • @saturnjupiter1507
      @saturnjupiter1507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You're lucky

    • @fireshakti777
      @fireshakti777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kinda, yeah. The few times I’ve done it it’s been great, mostly at the beach and being with trustworthy people, for example my eldest sister, but at home I haven’t done it, except when I’m alone. Having conservative parents sucks and I fear they might take my nieces/nephews away from me if they don’t like how I am because they still think I’m 100% woman when I’m not. But hopefully that’ll change for better in the future, people need to normalize chest exposure, no matter what your gender is, as long as it is your choice. Big hugs to you all!!!! ❤️🥰💋

  • @alexandroid4703
    @alexandroid4703 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I love your voice and personality kovu

  • @warriorspeace_kat4099
    @warriorspeace_kat4099 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    My mom finally bought me a one piece swimsuit that has wider shoulder straps and covers far more skin than the regular girl swim suits. The special thing about this is that she got me one that comes with swim shorts to go with it. YAY. At the same time, she doesn't like how I don't wear more feminine colors and stuff so... ye.
    I wish I had a small chest T^T

  • @orangecattreeanimations3885
    @orangecattreeanimations3885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    im nonbinary and this really helped me!

  • @itsjordanboy6185
    @itsjordanboy6185 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Thanks dude, im taking my little sister swimming soon

    • @Kovukingsrod
      @Kovukingsrod  6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Its Jordan Boy I hope you have fun!

    • @itsjordanboy6185
      @itsjordanboy6185 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kovu is a unicorn will do, thank you ❤

  • @Ghostkid-777
    @Ghostkid-777 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love your Linkin Park shirt!
    (Great vid btw)

  • @arsonhycan
    @arsonhycan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Me, crying in dysphoria: **sees this video** oh gods please yes help I miss swimming without dying inside

  • @probablyjulian5908
    @probablyjulian5908 6 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    (genderfluid teen rolls into this joint) yazzz hunny

    • @juliannaterrell4913
      @juliannaterrell4913 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ice Rabbit yes I'm genderfluid and bi

    • @probablyjulian5908
      @probablyjulian5908 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Julianna Terrell (yeets way over to you and high fives you) suP my LGBTQ+ fam

    • @juliannaterrell4913
      @juliannaterrell4913 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ice Rabbit Thanks!!! I'm supported

    • @Oh_Kay_
      @Oh_Kay_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      *me runs into scene* MY GAYDAR HAS PICKED UP SOME READINGS HERE!! And I need more LGBTQ+ friends... so hi, I'm bi!

    • @Oh_Kay_
      @Oh_Kay_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ice Rabbit YES *uses magical gay power*

  • @aylamiller5752
    @aylamiller5752 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I haven't watched him in a few and I heard his voice and was like....DAM HE'S ON T YAY FOR HIM. 👋👋👋

  • @dekutodoroki8148
    @dekutodoroki8148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    "Cause that can lead to UTI and that is not.. Great"
    Me: *has had UTI more than like 10 times in my life* "agreed"

  • @almundfingur2383
    @almundfingur2383 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I haven’t watched in a while... oh god, that voice.

    • @Ryan-dq6bv
      @Ryan-dq6bv 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      *SPITS OUT MY COFFEE* HELLO THERE NICE PROFILE PIC

  • @raineedmunds514
    @raineedmunds514 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    See this is tips for small chested boys. I could never get away with these

  • @Kim-fo2py
    @Kim-fo2py 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    i'm a "girly" cis girl watchin' this and i'm questioning myself why

    • @bobaqueen4603
      @bobaqueen4603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Kim me too qwq

    • @beauleary580
      @beauleary580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Sometimes boobs just suck and it's not dysphoria. Sometimes it's nice to just learn things that don't necessarily have use for you. It's interesting stuff

    • @Soundwave._
      @Soundwave._ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm fairly feminine for a nonbinary person. I would suggest playing around, maybe try a sports bra and see if a flatter chest feels more "right", create characters in games with different genders/pronouns and see how you like them. Trans guys can be femboys/like drag. Nonbinary people don't have to be completely androgynous. See what suits you :)

    • @millieunderwood3755
      @millieunderwood3755 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      how’s that going for ya

    • @Kim-fo2py
      @Kim-fo2py 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@millieunderwood3755 I'm not cis neither a girl lol

  • @manuel-dp5qs
    @manuel-dp5qs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I feel like you're getting more comfortable with the topic of being trans in public, I don't know when but you said you're unsure about talking about being trans in one video, since then you seem to be more comfortablein every trans related video.
    I don't have time to watch more of your last videos.. but you're a awesome and handsome boy and I just wanted you to know that you are damn good looking, I feel like spreading love rn♡

  • @Janon48
    @Janon48 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m just watching this as a cis fat guy who’s really self conscious about my man boobs. Much respect to my trans brothers.

  • @y4wnu
    @y4wnu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Aww I remember watching this when I was a trans male, named Ash:) here I am now nonbinary and I'm very comfortable with myself now.

  • @transmenbg9614
    @transmenbg9614 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    you are a life saver Kovu, thank you.

  • @Ozpex
    @Ozpex 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I am non-binary trash and I wear some spicy board shorts and a swim shirt to regularly swim. Got any tips for possibly wanting to swim in a merperson tail and possibly looking more masculine like a merman?

    • @sweetboyollie9749
      @sweetboyollie9749 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha! Same situation for me, I have a tail but am kindof hesitant to use it...

    • @danielpackard4708
      @danielpackard4708 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Open chest binding and like make or buy a merman vest. They look really nice.

    • @SageShadows
      @SageShadows 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      shapeshifters make a mermaidscale binder!

    • @Momo-bu3le
      @Momo-bu3le 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kai Is a Trash Can But be careful if you’re using those commercially bought mermaid fins, as people get stuck them and little kids have drowned in them

    • @Ozpex
      @Ozpex 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Llyre, I did quite a bit of research before buying my tail. Don't worry, it does not use a commercially advertised fin and I'm pretty sure I'm old enough to know how to not drown and how to get out of the tail if there were to be an emergency. Thanks for the advice though.

  • @lucydear2150
    @lucydear2150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am a cis girl but I have always felt uncomfortable with my chest and other feminine things. Going swimming has always been an issue for me, so thank you so much for this video to help not only me, but many others!

  • @fcklife6232
    @fcklife6232 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    GASP I JUST WATCHED A 2016 VIDEO (pre-t) YOUR VOICE GOT SO DEEP JFSKSOJSJAOXKSLALLA

  • @devinpierce2784
    @devinpierce2784 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Linkin park is amazing!! Nice shirt!

  • @Starrystorm6
    @Starrystorm6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I literally started crying - I rarely cry. Thank you and congrats! Enjoy the beach for me.

  • @babs_the_bat
    @babs_the_bat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I'm cis female, but this is so interesting to watch! 😅😂