BRO! YOU'RE SO MASC | FT. RAYMOND BRAUN

[@raymondbraun]

Love and appreciate you! xoxo (P.S. NEVER thought I'd be in a video titled "Bro! You're So Masc!")

[@wegotthish269]

Hi Raymond thanks for the support and information that you bring to the gay community and supporters such as myself I have learned so much and still learning.

[@KyleKrieger]

+Raymond Braun love you more!

[@wegotthish269]

Kyle honey how do u suppose we would act or respond when you and other's that feel this way want give a person a chance to get to know the real you because if you don't love and have acceptance for yourself how do you think we going to treat you

[@J.l.r49]

+Raymond Braun great video guys! Raymond, I always enjoy your insight. And you were great last night at the millennial event!

[@elliotoppenheim8858]

Awesome video, I probably have the most feminine interests ever out of any not girl.

[@BradMondo]

I definitely look up to you in the way you are so open and do not seem to care much about what people think of you. I care way too much about what people think of me and hearing you talk about your issues with being insecure makes me think more about my insecurities and how pathetic they are. I've definitely grown to care much less now. So thank you. :)

[@daddyvr6858]

Brad Mondo OMG Brad Surprised to see you in the comments

[@TigerPrawn_]

Femininity is looked down upon so much (thanks patriarchal world) but femininity (an inadequate word in itself) is precious and necessary in such a masculinly dominated world.

[@trayg210]

Once again you're putting so much honesty, positivity and love out into the universe. Thanks for the consistent inspiration.

[@KyleKrieger]

Thanks!

[@eatcarpet]

His hair is super saiyan.

[@roberside1211]

Kyle's hair is making question gravity

[@MrLemur2u]

That hair! Kept waiting for Kyle to break out the Yu-Gi-Oh card deck. Love it.

[@SyronJAG]

That is some straight up Goku, Dragonball Z right there...

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

As gay men we have had so many painfully vulnerable moments in our lives that we can armor up in way that keeps our hearts buried. Thank you for stepping into the light with your vulnerability and sharing it with the rest of us. It's that kind of grace that will help to soften and heal our collective heart and allow us to share our unique gifts with a world that needs us more than we know.

[@carmivanronk275]

that was beautiful ♡ it makes me happy when people find strength through vulnerability

[@chillypho]

The way Raymond looks at Kyle is me. He's so in awe of Kyle :)

[@fezmel]

Your voice is one of your sexiest qualities.

[@marksaid6587]

+fezmel, I cannot agree more! :D

[@milandon74]

Totally

[@MY-yp3bo]

fezmel so true

[@TateBredenkamp]

Kyle, I love that you always look the people you're having a conversation with in the eye. It's so intimate, genuine, and lovely. It's refreshing to see a KZbinr who cares more about the relationship right in front of them than the show.

[@KyleKrieger]

Awe thanks Tate. That's a very kind comment and it means a lot to me that you pointed something like that out.

[@seanpaints]

I came to the realization that gay guys (or maybe just me) love pop queens because they are a symbol of powerful femininity, which is really hard to come by in our society.

[@jjayguy23]

I think you're on to something Sean.

[@Rubaontiful]

+Sean H This is true! I wish gay guys would feel the same way about other flamboyant gay men.

[@pikachuiswatchingyou]

Sean Paints : I actually don't like any pop queens. However, I understand how they embody power and be role models.

[@CHUCKDZ6]

Love that you addressed this topic! Great dialogue between you and Raymond about something that is a 'problem' within our gay community. Thank you Kyle :)

[@geoffreymartin7150]

Hi Kyle! Thanks so much for this video. I have been effeminate most of my life and have constantly been made to feel insecure about not being masculine or hard enough by people within and outside of the gay community. I appreciate your willingness to be open and supportive to guys like myself who feel as though they don't measure up to society's ideas of what it takes to be a man. I appreciate and love the video and your ablility to share.

[@s_till]

this is a really good discussion thanks kyle

[@shebermibin]

I just have to say... The thing i love the most about you Kyle is someone like you (who i see as so beautiful the outside and in) can have the same insecurities that i have. Its so hard to understand someone else insecurities when you don't see them. we can be so hard on ourselves and beat ourselves up for nothing because the things that we thing people are going to judge us for, they don't even see! So thank you for being such an inspiration. love love love you!

[@pppmanly]

Great message in this video. Thank you two for making it!

[@smilesam]

Kyle I love your voice! I understand that you feel might feel insecure since its not like Incredibly deep or anything, but I love it because its so full of energy. When you're telling a story you have such a range of intonations that it makes it exciting. Plus, whenever you are having a heart to heart with someone else or just us, the viewers, there is a lot of care and feeling that comes through. You should check out "Do I sound Gay?" I don't think it deals exactly with the insecurities you have, but it shows a rich history of gay men and their voices and ends on a positive and affirming note.

[@ethansguide]

After hours of watching countless of your videos, I am positive of my Kyle-obsession. I LOVE watching your videos. You are such a ray of sunshine!

[@edcampbell2419]

You both need to go to Netflix and watch "Do I Sound Gay?" - awesome documentary on this subject - some of us even seek voice and diction lessons to "correct" our super gay individuality! WATCH IT!!!

[@anthonyboarman3833]

Yeah I know that people when they hear my voice know I'm gay..I use to just camp it up to tell people to fuck off if you don't like it.

[@manuelcollado1771]

I relate to this so strongly. I learned so much about not only you Kyle, but myself. You are such a sweet and genuine honest person and I admire you so much for that.

[@jeffreybdraper6966]

6:50----"let go of the fear".... best quote ever... The Vegas picture is amazing... YOU are amazing... YOU do YOU because there are people out there who love it! Me included!

[@mrtimdlee]

I appreciate you both! Keep making uplifting content Kyle & Raymond! xo

[@KyleKrieger]

Thanks tim!

[@nathanlusk8899]

Such a fan of your videos Kyle. I too often have felt shame from being too feminine or for my "valley girlish" voice lol. On most occasions I can put up a front that I'm strong and no longer in fear of those things. But often when I'm alone without the security of a friend I find my old high school self come out who once lived in fear and shame. I was bullied for these things relentlessly in school and to this day still can suffer from people's judgments of me. So strange how even at 24 you can still tap into that scared teenager you once were. BUT Thank you for always encouraging people to be who they are and not be ashamed of silly things. It really is a very nice reminder to us who sometimes forget. After all my voice is my voice and I should never feel ashamed of it. Perhaps it doesn't fall into this "masc" category that society can sometimes pressure me to fit into but I should be proud of it. I think your speaking voice has most resonated with me from you videos because mine is quite similar. If I've learned anything from you its that shouldn't let fear of the way my voice sounds keep me from expressing positivity and light. AND it's sooo crazy to think you may have not even started this channel because of fear of what people might say about the way your voice sounds. Yet here I am every week smiling at my phone when I hear that intro (with that wonderful lisp) "hey guys Kyle Kreiger here" :) lol. So thank you for not letting fear hold you back because I so look forward to hearing what you have to say. I think you are a wonderful inspiration to anyone hiding behind shame and a big success story as to why we shouldn't. Love your channel and positive energy. That's all. Had no idea I was going to write this much. Yikes lol.

[@JuaniManzo]

OMG It's CRAZY how everything you said is exactly what I felt and feel. Love to watch videos like this that encourage me to share my experience too and finally find my own voice. "She say like all the time!" lol , literally everything I have said in my life. Thanks for this! Ps. Labels suck.

[@joseaod15]

Why would Kyle even think that there's something wrong with him? He's one of the most amazingly beautiful human beings inside and out, he's kind, positive, and he brightens a lot of people's days.

[@jjayguy23]

He's insecure about his voice. Or was.

[@howell1998]

I love you Kyle don't ever stop being you! If people don't like you or make rude comments to hell with them. You inspire a lot of people and make their days better. Big hugs 💕

[@morganharbin1]

You're so great, Kyle! Thanks for posting. xo

[@soccerbopper124]

I love and admire you for being so open, thanks for being you and sharing it with us xoxo

[@desyray01]

I've become more obsessed with you and your videos over the last few months and you continue to inspire me you're such a unique and humble person much love💗 xx

[@alexculshaw9549]

Kyle; please stay grounded. You put out so much positivity, and fun and life! Personally, I find you such an impact and inspiration on our (global) community...Just by being yourself. Stay young, stay foolish, stay happy!! L.V from the U.K kiss-kiss

[@marksaid6587]

One question... Aren't we all human beings children of a man and a woman? The answer... Yes, we are, so, there is a bit of masculinity and femininity in every single one of us! It was nice to see Ray on this channel once again. Thanks for the video, Kyle. Love you loads as always.

[@Zenniel64]

that's water is always say! there is a perfect balance in feminine men, and masculine women !

[@Zenniel64]

+jose ng what I *

[@erickelley1680]

Another amazing video. Seems like you're going for the super saiyan hair. Glad that you are both just being yourselves. Something everyone should strive for.

[@johndickinson9874]

YOU DO YOU! You're both beautiful people! Thank you for making this statement!

[@jcancer2011]

This was def a conversation that needed to be heard thanks for having it,idk if this is too much but i think kyle and Raymond look good together ijs but there friends

[@oymojo1981]

I actually watched your first youtube post just before this and I do hear a difference in your voice. I love this video.

[@Boumic]

Best video and really on point! Thanks guys for posting this, I laughed when Raymond talked about him removing songs off his iPod, because I fine I still tend to hide my "show tunes" music on my phone. I enjoy these videos a lot because it helps make me feel that I am not the only one that feels this way :)

[@gamma39]

Omg. I related so much with living your life for other people and being worried about what other people think. Thank u so much.

[@FelipeAassis]

The way you sound is one of the things that make you so sweet. The contrast between our "masculinity" and "femininity" in different levels just makes our personalities richer and more interesting .

[@corey5058]

such a good message guys! we need to support and love each other! it is what it is and it aint what it is!

[@biancatulowitzki6000]

I kinda have the same problem that Kyle used to have, except that I'm an extremely masculine girl. I watch sports, play video games, and dress like a boy so much that people often mistake me for a boy. Recently I've been trying to change the way that I act/dress etc. because I've felt so self conscious about my appearance and the way I act. This video made me realize that as long as I'm myself, I should be happy, and I shouldn't have to change who I am based off of what other people think. You guys truly are inspirational and I love you so much ❤️

[@LifeasDem]

That hair doeeee!!!! Love it!

[@jessegeluz1072]

I love watching your videos Kyle, since day one. You just have this beautiful energy and joy that shows through every video. I have re-watched certain videos when ever I was down, and always feel so much better. You are truly a blessing and beautiful person. Always do you.. #KyleFanAlways #PositiveOutcomesOnly

[@KyleKrieger]

Thanks Jesse!

[@jessegeluz1072]

Your so welcome Kyle. You are a true inspiration. Your Ted talk was very moving. Never be afraid to do you, and your voice is great. Looking forward to seeing your next video as always. Have a good night :)

[@shlomisindel]

I am still new to your channel , but I am defiantly love the amount of "true self "that you put in your videos, keep it up and have a nice day !

[@quintonjones2065]

That eye contact doe , I can barely look my mom in the eye when we are sitting across the room! Lol

[@peter0211]

I love watching your videos and this one is quite interesting. Yes, the discussion about masc vs. fem is very controversial, however what stands out to me that two extremely handsome guys like you also have their insecurities. I would have never thought that a hot guy that has over 100,000 followers on KZbin would feel nervous about sharing a photo and then care how it's perceived by the masses. Thanks for sharing your feelings!

[@emilyyauger8836]

Kyle! Your voice is so sincere and sweet, never hide it or be shameful of it 💛

[@salvadortorrez4376]

I came out of the closet earlier this year and my two closest gay friends, Edgar and Harold, have been the most understanding, uplifting, and loving as they help me accept this part of my identity that I've always suppressed. They are such a blessing!

[@ballopazzo]

I love your voice Kyle, it's yours and no one else's...all the flaws I've always hated myself for are what I now consider my best features...we just need time to get to know ourselves...acceptance 💙💙

[@ItsMeLearyB]

Please know that I am so in love with who you authentically are! I had those same fears that ppl would see me one way and that would totally change once I opened my mouth. I'm kind of over that now cause I know the issue is their own judgments & fear. Love you boo! keep being you 😘😘

[@peterwebb3599]

Aw Kyle

[@nxdal]

Loved this video, one of my favorites.

[@ChangJacklyMihon]

I wish there are more people like you both here in my country. Well yeah, you're so inspiring! Thanks for the positivity. And I miss Benny to be in your video...haha

[@TheJojo01902]

Thank you for this affirmation, guys. I love you.

[@wmercer3]

Authentic and beautiful!!! This was great!

[@andrewtadiarcadrewtads]

OMG. STARING SO HARD. Your such a great listener Kyle.

[@dinachan898]

I absolutely love your videos Kyle, they're so hilarious and informative. You're incredible!!!

[@DavidBrowningBYD]

You both seem so beautiful and confident and sure of who you are. I wish I'd had that in my 20s and early 30s. It was a gradual process for me, but turning 50 was definitely a milestone in feeling entitled to show the world who I am. To those around me there might not have even been a perceptible change--I've always been outwardly pretty brave and acknowledged how effeminate I was--but the inward change was tremendous. I hope guys of your generation don't have to wait so long.

[@dreeagles2793]

i just wanna say thank you and live you ti my best friend Shawn D. Hes a bartender at a gay bar called funhog ranch in las vegas. Tganks fir listening to all my bs and making me feel so much better with i leave. u dont know how many times you have helped me out. ur amazing

[@TienPhan-rm1jy]

Kyle and Raymond, I can really relate to you guys. Thanks for making me feel like I'm normal :)

[@jameslama283]

This shows great insight into the mind of someone in today's society, I look at people like Mark, crazy good looking, great hair, amazing teeth, toned body... And think that they don't worry about what they look like at all, but it's everyone, everyone feels vulnerable at times.

[@AndrewLauJunyong]

Masc for mascara

[@TheRattyB]

Congrats on slaying the comments section babe x

[@TheEmeraldboi]

So much love here!! love you guys from Montréal (canada)!

[@timviado]

Really needed this message thanks guys

[@MrCrimzo]

I really appreciate my best friend P. he has been supportive for me in some of my most vulnerable time while i was finding myself and remains one of the few people i can live with. Thank you P xx

[@meor18]

Oh hi Kyle, My name is Naim. Im from Malaysia. Been watching ur channel about a year ago. Find it so interesting coz u share about real stuff to the table like travelling, hair cutiing, makibng frenz and etc. I hope we can be frenz here. xoxo

[@TaiTaiSACSL]

I really appreciate one of my teachers! She's amazing. I can't say enough to good things about her!

[@thyjuanc8728]

I understand u when it comes to the picture. People still tell me that I am too fem .. U just need to love urself and do not care what other people think.. People will always find something to make you feel bad about urself. I love the pic.. Keep up the great work. U seem like an amazing guy.. I am glad that I have great friends that love me no matter what..

[@davidireton8682]

Great ideas, we all deal with our own insecurities and fears. Great vid.

[@AngelMarss]

LITERALLY EVERY SINGLE TIME BRAUN LOOKS A KYLE HE NODS HAHAHAHA why is it so funny

[@AllThatFrank]

I feel you on the voice thing... I get confused for a lady on the phone or a drive through ALL THE TIME!!

[@haeriepyo]

wow i really enjoyed this! raymond is so cute and so insightful! :)

[@EstevanQuintero]

*This just makes my heart so so so incredibly happy* 😊❤️😊

[@suvariboy]

+Estevan Quintero -- I have the same feeling when I look at your avatar.

[@EstevanQuintero]

I see what you did there 😉

[@JBr1ght]

You made my heart sing with your found confidence in your skin. X

[@cristinasujoy]

You are sooo worthy! Never doubt that. I'd be honored to be your mom and would be very proud of you!

[@Lawlerboyful]

You're THE Queen ! Keep doing you.

[@kylemason01]

From british kyle, this video resonated me with deeply. Thanks for discussing this issue. Also awesome hair.

[@Eonstar890]

Dang all this talk about voice insecurity but you have like the best voice ever. I could listen to you talk all day

[@muhammadfathinaufalziqri5958]

Thank god for Kyle's adorable voice 😇🙆😇

[@rikthomson9758]

I love you Kyle and always find you so insightful. There is an book that relates to today's topic "The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World by Alan Downs". Great video, and really helpful book

[@CorbyShafer]

My best friend, she is going through self doubt and self hate. Because of the norms and social behavior. She is a strong individual, but even the most strong minded people struggle with self doubt and the norms of society. I support and love her in everything she does. I believe strongly that people should practice self love. She is working on it on her own and with me. Love is a strong thing. Also being you is the strongest thing you can do in this world. your one in a million.

[@maddiecampo3345]

Always entertaining!!! Love you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joym2266]

Please don’t be anything other than yourself. Of course it’s easy for me to say as a middle age white straight married woman but I’m a huge supporter of people being who they are. Love yourself. You are special and strong and amazing. I have always welcomed anyone into my life who is “different” and is strong enough as a person to live their truth and no one else’s. Forget what looks masculine: what do YOU feel about yourself when you look at that picture?

[@PlayOnCarrie]

Legit texted my friend and said that I love him no matter what. This video was so warming. (:

[@greghill428]

I totally relate. Thanks so much for you honesty. Two fabulous gay men.

[@jadencasarezwattpad]

I really needed this video and appreciate all of it in its entirety, because I've always been shy because of my voice. Naturally I'm high pitched especially when I'm nervous , and my family has always talked about it and talking on the phone I get called mam' pretty much all the time. But, I don't think I am as flamboyant as to call myself a fem. But, I feel that here anyway is what I have been labeled. But, people don't tale enough time to know me anyway or make me feel comfortable enough that my voice shifts to being really high to a decent decibel level and I can have a pretty low voice to (I think I just have a large range to sing with and that because I've been such a quiet person and haven't had voice lessons that high pitch is natural) but for me I've felt like less of a boy. I dunno I really connected with this video so...thank you.

[@erkanfatih48]

Yess exactly I am went aaand am going through the same things, my voice is high pitched without me wanting to talk like that and people dont understand that they think i am talking like that on purpose it drives me crazy when people mock the way i talk and everything but I think this is what we will go through our life and will never be able to change 😫😫😫

[@erkanfatih48]

+Fatih Akay I went*

[@jadencasarezwattpad]

+Fatih Akay well at least we are twinning. ^_^

[@willb8110]

How dare you two warm my frosty heart... well done

[@RealJakeAaron]

I love this video so much!!! i hope you have a nice weekend Kyle!! : )

[@teacherdilo]

Raymond Braun is so into you Kyle and I think you're into him too. I could see the sparks in your eyes... Totally shipping you two... You'd make a beautiful couple!!! LOVE THE VIDEO!!!

[@alec5621]

Kyle your "okay" was so cute I cry

[@williamhwl]

When two flawless queens met! Love you two♥♥

[@becknielsen2]

Kyle's voice makes me so happy ☺️❤️

[@williamobrien7924]

I've said this too so many videos but I'll say it again. your awesome kyle😄 LOVE YOU

[@richardchurchill3681]

Hey absolutely love this video, i'm still in the closet and not feminine but still love the theme your message and hopefully it helps people out there; BTW where did Raymond get his blue jacket, so much love for it and really want it? Thanks for all you do!

[@ianmusicc]

Kyle, I love you...I don't think I've ever told you! I really do, thank you for being amazing ❤️

[@komickommentator]

all so very, very true. so, question: is the whole tat fad an example of over-compensating for the femininity shaming issue and attempting to look more masc?

[@mcjamdonald]

Kyle's intense "I'm listening to you" stare is... intense, haha.

[@readmebook]

crying at this at the end!

[@ccm800]

I feel like this conversation is SUPER important. Are black folk practicing self-racism when they portray themselves as Anglo as possible? Are gays homophobic when shaming each other or themselves into a certain masculine model? I loathe the hangup on social constructs Even trans folk who only work to "pass?" Maybe as a culture we are a little more sophisticated than that now. Some of us?

[@TravisTylerLindsey]

I felt the exact same way when putting up my first video a couple months ago. And someone anonymously definitely pointed it out on tumblr that I sound "so gay and white."