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

[@TheartistArson]

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

[@orangesubstance4yt886]

OOF mood

[@asharrighi565]

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

[@ferngrove153]

!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]

@@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]

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

[@des-astre]

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

[@melanielambrecht6530]

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

[@jordyn1158]

@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]

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

[@julietteduran1023]

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

[@ihavenoideaforaname7353]

Omg!! That's so disrespectful 🤦‍♂️

[@elenifentress8489]

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]

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]

@@cryatdeh1478 aww thx

[@ryuuboii5416]

Omg your so nice

[@beesaregreatittheyprns2875]

Thats sweet

[@forestree4479]

dude that is so sweet im gonna cry

[@ambeet_20]

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]

Commebt boop

[@snail2738]

Awwwwwwwwww BuT I love Crocs ;-;

[@lookhowlittleiamimalittleg8546]

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

[@welostthewishlist]

KIRASHIMA WEARS CROCS JUST LOOK IT UP

[@snail2738]

Random Smol Bean YEAH CROCS ARE MANLY

[@bloodybarbiez]

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

[@3mers0n]

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

[@gnsworld-9667]

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

[@zoebabineau-julien3552]

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]

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

[@moth.biites1926]

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

[@pk.18]

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)

[@Leo-ki5cf]

And your profile is Jirou so you're awesome

[@عبودادفنجر]

The swim it's vare good

[@yugohjoseph6357]

Everything you just said same

[@davidriser6634]

Same

[@garfieldluvesu4898]

I'm pan and ultra masc Tomboy... 😂

[@bubsmybeloved]

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

[@beaumaureen8366]

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.]

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

[@beaumaureen8366]

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

[@hogesnelheidstrein]

Tøp P!atd Mcr same

[@Ratt_stick]

Tøp P!atd Mcr same an i love tøp too😄

[@alfiebelkada4831]

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

[@Kovukingsrod]

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]

mood

[@alfiebelkada4831]

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

[@anarchydf8754]

I love your profile picture

[@alfiebelkada4831]

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

[@cassiemiller9453]

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]

Ya might be trans buddy

[@justjello7599]

@@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]

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

[@Ghoul_18]

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

[@Vampy_Bat_]

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

[@JCLikesMCYT]

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]

He's probably on testosterone, which decreases chest size

[@caitline1965]

@@noabinnendijk361 T doesn't work like that

[@rylieturman]

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

[@sans-sational8654]

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

[@rylieturman]

Twitch Sulkyyy, can’t remember, lmao.

[@dracodevilchildmalfoy366]

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]

Ugh I feel so awkward talking about this.

[@finnevitable]

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

[@dracodevilchildmalfoy366]

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]

@@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]

chinchilla thank you 😊

[@cyisnotokay469]

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

[@cyisnotokay469]

Ronnie I was literally joking

[@cyisnotokay469]

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]

@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]

so true lol

[@kennithstoker5183]

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,,"

[@nikoburrows5332]

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/

[@shalacarter6658]

yay!

[@reziiie9090]

i’m happy for you!!

[@Tealule]

Yayyyyyyy!!!!!!!

[@lasolitude8931]

yASSS BOY

[@sharkboot]

Yaaayyy

[@someguy9344]

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]

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

[@NewtNoot]

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

[@migsmoo]

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]

What is cis?

[@nathanr5737]

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

[@mitsuwu69]

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]

Aw that's sweet ♡

[@PEAK__]

Aww thanks ❤️

[@burntbeansoup]

Aww we need more people like you 💕💕

[@page6379]

awww you’re so sweet

[@Ray-fv8lt]

More people like you need to exist😭

[@questbendy1237]

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]

Same!!!

[@jordynstories4449]

Ya. Relating so hard.

[@nadinea2980]

Meeeee toooooooo

[@beesquestionmark]

Maybe you’re not a girl then?

[@Grace-yd1mx]

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.

[@Oh_Kay_]

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

[@Kovukingsrod]

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

[@shalacarter6658]

You do.

[@laurathemomfriend]

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

[@Oh_Kay_]

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_]

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.

[@theeggman7967]

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

[@caspeepeepoopoo]

ikr :(

[@volpinisofia.1040]

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]

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]

Same!! Only im gender fluid 😊😜

[@teemingwithasininitea]

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

[@apollo-du9gs]

Same :>

[@castielrobson6741]

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

[@ratboycore]

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

[@LivLaughGrace]

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

[@effy.3990]

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

[@iamsimplythebest7440]

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

[@callaswanson]

YOUR PROFILE!

[@DylanWright-q2l]

I love Crutchie Morris 337

[@thatonemoonboy]

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]

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]

@@yian95954 yesss subs have helped me alot

[@yian95954]

@@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]

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

[@np-cos4065]

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

[@coyotedomino]

~Casual photoshoot with a dead fish~

[@imojenius]

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]

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

[@loserghost356]

That Person haha yeah! the one and only!

[@echowings0]

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]

sports bras actually make your chest somewhat flatter

[@edsweet2858]

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

[@LeviAckerman-vz6ls]

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]

@@cory1712 that actually helped thanks.

[@hahno9106]

Same😔

[@justsomeone3703]

I know your struggle friend

[@calummoment8530]

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]

Same 😖

[@hannahlacount7235]

Wow call out my croc wearing small feet self Kovu

[@sharkboot]

Lmao

[@EmilySinclair]

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

[@jellybean2947]

Emily Sinclair im not either but im confused and exploring. I've been watching kovu for a very long time tho

[@EmilySinclair]

Britney Martinez Same

[@marialvarez9274]

Me too

[@evamarit3888]

Mee too

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodst8632]

I'm curious.

[@cielinthebuilding227]

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]

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

[@PEAK__]

Exactly the same lmaooo

[@lutchable]

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]

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

[@creaturenamedalistair]

I appreciate both of you very much

[@katiemundine7830]

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]

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]

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

[@littlebluechick]

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]

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]

aww dude your valid

[@canvasism]

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

[@echo4677]

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

[@finder_]

same here,, not a single person knows tho 😔

[@ST4rryEy3d7]

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

[@fancyoil216]

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).

[@thatonemoonboy]

@@fancyoil216 I have the same situation, I have no idea either. Gender can be so difficult sometimes

[@casualgner9178]

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]

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]

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

[@jordyn1158]

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]

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]

Trust me, that is just your dysphoria talking.

[@Have-You-Ever-Wondered228]

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]

DUDE SAMEEEEE

[@awsinger1]

That’s gender euphoria dude!!

[@floofyfroggy6914]

ALL THE TIMEEE

[@spoons7649]

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]

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

[@belle6624]

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]

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

[@itsnotaphasemom2536]

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]

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

[@lenatheunicorn8192]

Bonidee Lee is that an actual statistic?

[@itsnotaphasemom2536]

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]

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

[@lenatheunicorn8192]

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

[@corvus6779]

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]

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

[@corvus6779]

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

[@oops-a-davey]

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]

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]

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

[@samanthaanderson3351]

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

[@wilson505]

thanks homie 😎

[@lanadavis4908]

I feel the exact same way

[@kennithstoker5183]

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

[@rylieturman]

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

[@shimmerlight_]

Same!

[@lostforever773]

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

[@katrinaj.7348]

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]

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]

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

[@that_cat21]

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]

That_cat21 I can definitely relate

[@stevenspalding1780]

Same

[@Half-bloodprince-tr8bm]

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

[@ashginsberg7472]

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

[@Account-zr2xe]

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]

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]

I’ll trade you

[@Ryan-dq6bv]

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]

SWAPSIES

[@pecklespeckle1]

Good luck, ladies.

[@cyphersantiago5377]

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

[@alexbandeira]

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.

[@leaf9537]

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

[@plateoffrogs4709]

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]

Dont tell me you're an SJW smh

[@theduckyninja1086]

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]

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]

Oh my gosh MOOD

[@Wolfoe1238]

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

[@kaleb8551]

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]

Kaleb I'll look thanks

[@emputii]

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]

Yeet same

[@DylanWright-q2l]

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

[@thatshortone2859]

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

[@DylanWright-q2l]

Burning Ash Art ....explain

[@thatshortone2859]

@@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

[@reve2712]

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]

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.

[@alliewaltz3034]

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!😂❤️

[@julietteduran1023]

This is so sweet

[@saylorskidds9538]

Good for you!

[@drowning4924]

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

[@greetingsgayboy5967]

@OfTheDeadAndWicked aw thanks :3

[@nadinea2980]

Yasss

[@jamerothy]

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

[@orangesubstance4yt886]

Same

[@lunarchenle3089]

maybe crankthatfrank? jessie paege? brendon urie? eva?

[@e.l.b2640]

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

[@littlebluechick]

Bro he be staring... Rude lol 😂😅

[@alexdawn3169]

@@littlebluechick it was probably because of the camera

[@skyspeartv]

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

[@εε_εεε]

SkySpearTV oml I saw that and thought the same thing.

[@namitsuparkour2991]

SAME !

[@ST4rryEy3d7]

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

[@acekash2521]

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

[@somber-solace]

PLS I LITERALLY SAID THAT 😭 I CANT LMFAO-

[@adelecosterg973]

I love your voice

[@neonope696]

Adèle Costerg hey dude do u remember me ? ;)

[@adelecosterg973]

mae nope I remember ;)

[@laylad1955]

This is emotional...;-;

[@Gamejean]

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

[@dectdeliciae]

Emily Christine He has the same waist size as Ochaco

[@bonksyplays5381]

yES

[@unknownuser7063]

He hAs thE sAmE cUp sIZe aS mT.LaDY

[@Eraseak]

HE DOES WHAT ?!!! 😲

[@liptonicedtea2256]

Me

[@StaleSlack]

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

[@NeuroArrow]

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

[@Arwen_XIV]

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

[@bellbiegoodridge7830]

That's what I thought

[@rylieturman]

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]

@@rylieturman what age?

[@rylieturman]

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

[@kimberlysharkey8164]

"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_

[@koutashinji]

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]

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

[@koutashinji]

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]

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

[@mavischandler2244]

I was just thinking that

[@A-n42]

@@ezekiel5537 same

[@lcl4578]

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]

That gives me warm fuzzies.

[@litl6141]

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

[@wndblumes]

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

[@ripmarinaa]

Αwww he wears a linkin park shirt

[@majaw3671]

fangirl was just about to comment that ❤️

[@maximiliannorris3104]

Legit my favorite band and that made me happy

[@jillianespejel8834]

fangirl r.ip. Chester mmmmmmmmmm don't cry

[@ripmarinaa]

Maximilian Norris same here

[@victoriajolly7646]

I 💙 linkin park

[@elijahtorres5177]

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

[@burntbeansoup]

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]

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

[@bbrattzzz]

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

[@kaymbreeczychowski5760]

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

[@froggie5046]

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]

Binder underwear?

[@leohereezz3434]

Same

[@Laken9595]

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

[@sarahtaylor6081]

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._]

@@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 :/

[@blockkids]

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]

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)

[@jealouslilyt]

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

[@Kovukingsrod]

Michael's Magnolia thank you so so much ❤️

[@arsonhycan]

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

[@catboy7395]

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]

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]

just add water Do you like cavetown? :3

[@thatoneepicenealex7432]

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

[@catboy7395]

Dim Moonlight i do!!

[@catboy7395]

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

[@lenaanna4789]

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

[@dorime3011]

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

[@lenaanna4789]

Luca õwõ Yees😊 I'm so happy for him

[@warriorspeace_kat4099]

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

[@Ryan-ci6ni]

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.

[@alexandroid4703]

I love your voice and personality kovu

[@emokaeya8845]

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

[@sorinsantos6802]

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]

@@sorinsantos6802 thank you :)

[@marillaz4582]

@@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]

@@marillaz4582 aw :)

[@itsjordanboy6185]

Thanks dude, im taking my little sister swimming soon

[@Kovukingsrod]

Its Jordan Boy I hope you have fun!

[@itsjordanboy6185]

Kovu is a unicorn will do, thank you ❤

[@sadmashedpotatoes]

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

[@LegendaryMuffinn]

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

[@Tadpole_Plyrr2]

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]

@@Tadpole_Plyrr2 nah cuz fr

[@-Ca1y3b_Iz_Ind3ciziv3-]

@@Tadpole_Plyrr2 *fr doe-* 👌👌👌

[@orangecattreeanimations3885]

im nonbinary and this really helped me!

[@johanna44]

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 :)

[@Janon48]

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.

[@Ghostkid-777]

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

[@brokebentsubliminals]

*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*

[@PixelGlow1]

I may be 4 years late but TYSM for posting this! I don’t have a binder (too expensive) and I’m going to Spain in 1 week and planning to go to water parks and stuff and didn’t know what to do about my chest. I have now got binding tape on order. TYSM!

[@janethevain7985]

How did you get your voice so deep???😍😍

[@torrinashley6076]

Testosterone

[@mrtomu2230]

Dem testo

[@Actually.autism]

@@mrtomu2230 😂😂😂love that

[@peridot4962]

Vitamin T

[@IdontKnow-rq7rf]

Testosterone mah dude

[@almundfingur2383]

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

[@Ryan-dq6bv]

*SPITS OUT MY COFFEE* HELLO THERE NICE PROFILE PIC

[@fireshakti777]

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]

👏👏👏👏

[@maia2257]

Luckyyyyy!

[@saturnjupiter1507]

You're lucky

[@fireshakti777]

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!!!! ❤️🥰💋

[@y4wnu]

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.

[@manuel-dp5qs]

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♡

[@professionalconcreteconsum2968]

Questioning whether I'm agender or genderfluid, and I get very stressed when I go swimming (because I'm 12 and don't have a binder) and for a very long time I used like 3 sports bras and it was hella noticeable, so this was helpful to know that there's tape I can use to make my chest flat. it's probably better for my body if I used tape too edit: lol so I'm 15 now and it turns out I'm neither genderfluid or agender, but just ftm. happy 2 say I bought myself a normal binder a few months ago that's fine to wear in water [from gc2b], so swimming is no longer a stresser for me :) . I hope everyone else who's still struggling can find an easy and compatible option [and just for reference, most binders are fine in water bc of the material they're mad of, but make sure to do ur own research b4 assuming anything lmao]

[@kaichantaniyom3308]

Yeah just make sure your binding safely one thing I can’t stress enough is don’t use duct tape or bandages/ace bandages. Those are gonna hurt and be damaging. Have fun swimming and try not to worry too much

[@Ozpex]

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]

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

[@danielpackard4708]

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

[@SageShadows]

shapeshifters make a mermaidscale binder!

[@Momo-bu3le]

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]

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.

[@ticcitoby9330]

Thanks , I'm non-binary and i never really been swimming in the past 6 years and this helped

[@raineedmunds514]

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

[@kismet875]

same

[@devinpierce2784]

Linkin park is amazing!! Nice shirt!

[@lucio7211]

Oh thank god I actually am transitioning right now from female to male. I needed this-

[@Starrystorm6]

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

[@FeastOnFlesh]

My dad walked in on me watching this,r.i.p my computer

[@aylamiller5752]

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

[@hu1chodi457]

I have an oldish bathing suit top and it literally flattens my chest PERFECTLY

[@sp0rkb018]

i did that before i got my binder it does flatten perfectly but binders are so much better

[@iamsimplythebest7440]

My gosh, Kovu, I am so envious of your chest. You’re so small, you don’t even need a big binder to look like a guy. I’m younger than you by a few years and my chest is already too big to bind enough to look flat (T-T) Does anyone have any tips on how to cover bigger chests? I want to swim without worrying.

[@Heroine]

Potato Child We have zipper swimsuit for bust 75-100cm (29-40 inches) AND buckle swimsuit for bust 75-126cm (29-50 inches) www.amazon.com/Heroine-Quick-Drying-Swimwear-Compression-XXXXX-Large/dp/B07CVWPR8T/ref=sr_1_11?m=A39FVI5OPLLSU7&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1532716404&sr=1-11

[@iamsimplythebest7440]

Oh wow. I was not expecting a reply from the company! I will definitely check that link, but I’m curious to know how flat it actually makes you look. Sorry, don’t mean to sound all snooty disbelieving, it’s just that I’ve never been able to bind my chest tight enough to look like a boy without suffocating, so this seems too good to be true. Thank you!

[@Heroine]

Your question is very valuable, "how to cover a big chest?" and "how flat it is?". I believe there are more people has the same question but didn't ask, therefore I'm really thank you for asking questions. We have many customers in Taiwan with the bigger chest and has feedback, they are satisfied with the result. I will upload more photos of before/after of our swimsuits. Could you add my WhatsApp [phone], I can send you some photo/video.

[@furiousmagician5912]

your pfp :)