Trans Guy: I Tried Period Pants

[@Jammidodger]

Hey everyone :D So awesome to see that this has been useful to some of you. The guys at Thinx have got in touch, and if you are a first time Thinx purchaser, use the code jamiepants at checkout to get $5 off your oder! Much love

[@readysetdraw2823]

Would this pants work in the water???.

[@snarf7431]

they did change the tag line to "for people with periods" as far I can tell

[@onefreebird1]

Jammidodger hopefully there's no "oder" lol

[@craftingmom]

ready set DRAW p E

[@Kempster_K]

ready set DRAW I would think no because they are cleaned by rinsing out in cool water? I know this is months later but hopefully you found what you needed!

[@Amanda-ex4sr]

I got the ad before this and they changed it to “For menstruating humans”!!! Also you are SUPER ATTRACTIVE!

[@SallyWaters24]

Amanda :D Yay!

[@sayuri_vibes]

Menstruating humans is horrible 😂

[@raefrater4172]

@@sayuri_vibes It's better than just saying women tho😂

[@teacupglitterinfested1525]

Amanda :D EEEWWW. But it’s still dysphoria inducing

[@FinestCat]

maybe it should've been mentruating people lol

[@discordwonderland1707]

“I have cramps” * Pouts * Mood though.

[@barbara8497]

I know!!! So adorable!!

[@thulium_3169]

ah yes it was so funny

[@brenda0406]

Forgets Jamie is trans,how the hell does he- ohhhhhh

[@robint8855]

Men with periods needs to be more normalised. I love how openly you talk about it!

[@1822romantic]

men don't get periods though..you need to have a uterus to have a menstrual cycle.

[@robint8855]

tyjø fløøfy and some men have a uterus...

[@kimorox813]

Yes im girl with a uterus but when periods are described as a woman thing it makes me feel very unconfortable and even sad because its basically saying than my person is linked to periods/my period is linked to my person, than I am a ''periodus person'' or also than my person is directed towards periods and its just not the case. Like just because im girl it doesn't mean I am more directed or linked to periods than a guy. Saying the opposite would be dehumanizing and mysogynistic. And if feeling female means that my brain reads periods as something it is directed towards then 1. I hate my gender 2. My brain has a problem.

[@1822romantic]

man=male. males do not have a uterus. woman=female, the W O in woman stems from womb and human, so a human with a womb. men/males do not have a womb therefore they cannot get a menstrual cycle. SCIENCE. however, that's not to say TRANS-men don't get periods bc they obviously do.

[@robint8855]

ASHLEY so then.... men get periods...if trans men get periods and trans men are men then men get periods... what's your point?

[@hahalove47]

"Underwear for the modern uterus."

[@zeecaptainz]

Francesca Hart Please see yourself out

[@liamradcliff5223]

This is great wthhhh

[@lucyannaschaeffer]

Francesca Hart OMG PREACH

[@tegs5756]

exactly what i was thinking!

[@lorascarangello164]

Ahahahaha

[@aokimika9249]

Guess who's back -back -back, back again -gain -gain.. my period. I have cramps. But the pants are doing their job. But I have cramps. Yes I'm still sitting in the same place, yes I still have cramps but ... ...I dont know how to virtually express how kinda happy those lines made me...

[@emmcdev]

This would definitely be cool for trans dudes in school

[@idunno2479]

Oh My God Yes 😂 It's awful at school (especially since I'm in the lovely thing called middle school and a lot of people don't know my trans ftm they just think I'm a cis guy so I have to go ninja mode into my locker to get stuff, it's terrible ;-;

[@domino-es8nt]

stealth 100

[@wearenotdoinggethelp1077]

That’s basically the reason I’m here. xD

[@girlingoldboots5273]

Or really any person... I was terribly shy in school and would make toilet paper tampons and pads rather than carry things or have the "terrible crinkles"... Also hid used pads under my bed because I didn't want anyone to know.... I've gotten over that, but if they'd had these in the late 90's I definitely would have either saved up for or begged my mom for them.

[@PunxHunna]

I'm so glad a trans guy is talking about periods like this. I'm pretty T so I still get it all the time and I feel shit about myself and you make me feel more comfortable. Thank You !

[@emilycrawford2794]

I'm bio man sorry you have periods what about a hysterectomy

[@PunxHunna]

john lemon I'm not allowed to start T . I highly doubt my parents would let me do that. I just have to suffer until I move out.

[@charleyburton5207]

Ask if you can go on birth control

[@charleyburton5207]

You can use a reason like irregular or heavy periods as justification

[@charleyburton5207]

And that should stop your period

[@darknesseker]

Feels kinda funny to watch videos like this one considering I'm a cis male. :P But it's still super interesting and I like to get informed (especially in case I ever date a trans guy)

[@showbizpizzafan66]

That's so sweet omg

[@edoppelle]

@@showbizpizzafan66 Yes :(

[@theabristlebroom4378]

A cis male considering future dating a trans guy.... that's the definition of open minded!!! 💗

[@darknesseker]

@@theabristlebroom4378 lol. Thanks. Fun coincidence, I might actually be going out with a trans guy in the near future...😝

[@triciaivers2572]

YOU WOULDN'T MIND DATING UD LOADS OF MLM CISMEN DONT EVEN CONSIDER US

[@livkari4501]

"not lovely" - my new favourite expression

[@johnlemus7921]

Every time you mentioned cramps, I just wanted to send you a big box of chocolates.

[@heather19515]

John Lemus we should all collectively send him some chocolate

[@johnlemus7921]

Yes, yes we should. In a box that looks like the T.A.R.D.I.S. Its just what The Doctor Ordered.

[@taintedmind6669]

John Lemus XD I know I’m super late but still it’s funny

[@johnlemus7921]

@@taintedmind6669 It's never too late for chocolate.

[@taintedmind6669]

John Lemus this is true

[@jacquelinewatson1431]

You constantly saying 'I still have cramps' is basically what I have been doing all day 😂

[@kateadams1990]

No leeks! 😁I love it. You're adorable Jamie. I'm not trans, but I still hope that companies continue to work at being trans-friendly (is that a term?) Everyone deserves to be comfortable.

[@domino-es8nt]

wow you seem really nice, can you adopt me? please?

[@kateadams1990]

@@domino-es8nt ❤

[@triciaivers2572]

trans friendly is a term yes

[@domg.1011]

This was really well made. He feels so natural talking about menstruation, & as another trans person, this conversation didn't make me dysphoric at all

[@tinaljungqvist8434]

I think it's so great of you to talk about these things. I know it's hard to be a trans guy and still have to deal with periods, cause it's usually considered so "feminine"... When you normalize it, you help so many people. Thank you

[@jenniferraab1831]

It felt normal :) I still have cramps ;( This is why I love you

[@elijahmcginity8455]

Yours Sylas same

[@ElijahCem]

Him saying that was so adorable

[@ItsJustKelli]

I'm not sure if you are still having periods, but I wonder if soft cups, or a period cup might be helpful to you! You can wear them all day without having to worry about changing anything :) Love that you made this video!

[@xloveandmayhemx]

I love soft cups!

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

What with a constructed penis?...🤣🤣🙄 wow you people really have no idea about basic biology....

[@tencolorpen]

@@tashaax1993xanimalloverx ?

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

@@tencolorpen what has confused u ....he has had a phalloplasty ....

[@tencolorpen]

@@tashaax1993xanimalloverx yeah but the comment is old, may have been before then, idk the date of jamies surgery, but the video was posted before then and the comment is only a year later. plus it was an unreasonably condescending reply especially with the emoji. all and all strange. why are you dunking on a three year old comment ?

[@augustg2377]

I'm trans ftm and when I get my period I wear girl's boxers so they have the little space for a pad. I'd rather have those but I'm broke. Idk if this is helpful but I just thought I'd mention it.

[@matthewdog188]

August what I do, is I have two different types of underwear. knickers and male boxers. whenever I'm on my period, I wear a pad with the knickers, and my boxers over them. and I wear a night time pad all day long as they're more absorbent and u won't leak :3

[@lavender.lemonade]

Matthew dog or i image a male brief style underwear would work. I'm a cis female but I would imagine the only possible problem is too wide of a gusset area ( i don't think male underwear have gussets but i hope you know what i mean) for a pad with wings too properly fit.

[@lucasgreenford5276]

Matthew dog I do the exact same thing

[@thewerewolfofwaggawagga8818]

Rach - Unfortunately that doesn't work well. The crotch sort of hangs down in the middle to make room for, well, you know, which makes them nice and airy but not the right shape for pads to stick.

[@MartynaPac]

I don't. I usually wear more tight boxers, you know, not like grandpas wear. And it fits, even better than to panties. It might be depense of the size (biger size = more space for the cock) or the style.

[@sundog_01]

Pyramid Seven has underwear very similar, but with trans people in mind! They're gender neutral underwear made of boxer brief-type material, but there's a little strip of (most likely cotton, or some sort of linen) fabric sewn into the crotch for pads and stuff! Because that kind of material in boxer briefs/trunks/etc doesn't stick to pads very well! They're pretty expensive for underwear, and I don't know if they do worldwide shipping, but it might be something to look into.

[@siginotmylastname3969]

The idea of the period pants is supposed to be that you don't need to use pads or anything, it's an environmentally friendly thing too. Apparently they've renamed it on the site so should be better.

[@corylusbluefox9482]

Does anybody want to talk about the fact that the boyshort ones are the most expensive pants in the entire range? :(

[@skywise8]

I'd rather not :( I really need those in my life though

[@corylusbluefox9482]

skywise8 Me too.

[@James-zw8wv]

More fabric, more money

[@aquoslover200]

More material, I wish it wasn't though :

[@msprincesss115]

More cloth more money, I would assume..

[@Hannah-hx5sp]

I use reusable pads,which are basically the same except they're not combined w/ pants. I freakin love them, sticky plastic pads are just rotten and irritate my skin. Even if I had a light cycle I would probably change over once a day, like maybe at 3-5pm ish (thus using 2 pairs a day) just because it feels much better.... i get that similar "wet" feeling you described too. The washing isn't the best fun in the world but im happy to sacrifice that con, for the many pros in return. And its good for the environment, yay!

[@lilactheruevet2424]

Hannah Linton :

[@chunk2689]

So much love for your use of "period-ing"!!! My family use that too and it made me smile!

[@WrenIsPhoenix]

Jamie, you are one brave dude to talk about this! In October, I'm releasing a fantasy series that heavily features a trans guy. Since you were one of the people who inspired me, getting your opinion would mean the world to me. If anyone else out there is curious about it, let me know!

[@SallyWaters24]

Wren Cool! I'm interested to know more about it. :) Definitely keep looking for access to a willing trans guy who can help you get it right but you can do a lot worse than learning from ftm vloggers. :)

[@simonlastname7180]

I want to know more ! :)

[@blobblub9424]

I want to know more too!

[@tencolorpen]

how's it going wren

[@thejackprojectmusic]

i wanna be kept up on how it's going - a trans guy

[@monsterpeen1356]

I need that. I'm on my Period. And my 'friend' Just triggered me today by saying "You act like a Guy, stop wearing Guy clothes". Now im hungry.

[@MartynaPac]

Creepy Clown Heh you should've said that pads better fits to boxers than girly panties ;)

[@Max_N]

Hey Creepy Clown! I just wanted to let you know that you are awesome! You are more of a man than your "friend" will ever be (unless you're not binary, then take back that statement) What they said to you probably hurt you and triggered a load of dysphoria. Try to do things that make you happy and distract yourself from these difficult times. You deserve better than to be treated like that. Always remember that. You are strong and brave. I wish you best of luck on your journey.

[@simplyvince1744]

Last week my best friend (who is female) was listing off the people she calls dad. I was on that list because I'm dad friend. A guy we are sort of friends with (who does know I'm trans, and who had been supportive so far) said, "But she doesn't have the right equipment for that" I'm not going to be speaking to him for awhile. And my other friends have had a few conversations on ways to murder him... I'm not just ranting, I'm trying to say that people can be dicks, but there will always be someone who will have your back. You may not have that sort of person in your life right now, but don't lose hope.

[@darknesseker]

Simply Vince You know it's true friendship when you start planning murders together.

[@kbd_ny8662]

If you already had come out to your friend as a trans male when they said this, then this was just plain mea and you should definitely just not talk to them unless they've given a decent apology (Even if it was just "I'm sorry I was in a really bad mood so I took it out on you and you didnt deserve that" - as long as they acknowledge they were wrong and show sorrow). However, if you haven't come out to your friend as a trans person - which is fine, do it when you're ready, or don't do it; That's your choice - it sounds like they may just be confused about why you are wearing the clothes of the other gender that they don't yet consider you to be. Of course they could've said it a lot nicer, I just mean that if you haven't taken the time to explain it to them yet, them saying this may have been stemmed from pure confusion, or frustration that stemmed from confusion. It could also be that she does care about you, but is worried that people may tease you or be mean to you, and the thought of that upsets her so much she tried to "scare" you into dressing in a different way. My point is that people have a lot of different, and not always healthy, ways of expressing their feelings. Especially feelings that make them feel scared, confused, or worried for someone they love. Again, it's your choice if you want to tell her about you being trans - *you don't owe anyone an explanation about why you are who you are* BUT at the same time, if you don't come out, but dress as a gender different from what was assigned at birth, you need to understand this may cause some people who've known you for a long while to feel confused. One more time though: If this person DID know full well that you like to be referred to as he/him, and that you feel most happy when you live as a male, then they are not a good friend and they owe you a deep apology. By the way, make sure that, if they do apologize and you accept it, you take the time to explain why you were so hurt by what was said, and what this person can change about their behavior in order to be a better, more supportive friend to you. I wish you well on your journey and I hope that you have a great life. Always try to remember that the majority of nastiness stems from someone being uneducated and ignorant, and not because they fully understand your situation and hate you. It's just fear of the unknown.

[@CardboardTriangle2]

I’m a cis girl but I still watch his videos bc he’s such a great inspiration and he’s very helpful

[@veroniquecastel9582]

Carboard Triangle very educational content. Every should view this channel

[@dankgirl4683]

Hey! Not trans but I just LOVE watching you!

[@u_1117]

Haha same

[@weird_kinda_human5138]

same

[@alexgasperin5141]

I thought the same thing, i was wrong

[@leannadavies7440]

Same here

[@pan_man69]

@@alexgasperin5141 same

[@hayleeschultz9387]

*" I have cramps "* pouty face My life.

[@lucyannaschaeffer]

Thank god this works well😩 my mom bought a pear for my poor little boy soul. I'm starting school and boys bathrooms don't have a place to dispose of 'stuff' so this makes me super, super happy. Thank you

[@Shadow77__]

I low-key think it's adorable that you and Shaba synced up. These are the quaility bonding momments you just can't get from cis/het couples. :P

[@SloppyxJoe]

i'm a nonbinary person who has been considering the possibility of being a trans man that has a really heavy flow, so this was a great review for me!! thank you so much for doing this!!!

[@Oops2007]

Heyyyyy 2 years on how you doin?

[@penrithholba3355]

@@Oops2007 3 yrs on

[@pharuam6942]

I love the way that you say "I still have cramps"

[@graveyardpansy]

"period pants for the modern person" is basically the same and trans inclusive. it's not that hard :/

[@thatoneflowerboi1620]

Hi

[@isaacisis5876]

Ashton Daniel It's also a nice alliteration and I think anyone's 6th grade English teacher would approve.

[@leerylifeform]

Only women have periods.

[@thatoneflowerboi1620]

Erin Wallace Actually transmen have periods too. I feel that this is quite obvious as you just watched a video about a trans male on his period. If it wasnt, well now you know so you can use the correct term. Unless you are just a bigot and will not use the correct terms. In that case fuck you, although i wouldnt do it. Im gay (:

[@lucyroebuck8500]

Liam Densmore literally loved that, congrats

[@whofan1212]

Period squad where you at???

[@matthewdog188]

Charlie Glover AY NICE SEEING U HERE XD

[@matthewdog188]

not on my period though XD

[@whofan1212]

Matthew dog YO MATTRAT WHATS UPPPP

[@EsraaNur07]

In two weeks waitt dhsh

[@chubbymonki]

Right here

[@Alarycia]

I’m a cis female, I’m a freakishly sterile and hygienic person and I have had debilitating cramps since I was 12, so I started the pill, I still take it 8 years later. I’m not trying to say I’m in the same boat, but I kinda relate more to a trans guys view on periods than most women. 😅 It doesn’t confuse me or make me mentally uncomfortable, but I just feel grimy and disgusting and like a walking red slime ball, my boyfriend literally doesn’t care so I’m not even pressured into thinking like that because of societal stuff. I totally forgot about my period once at my boyfriends, and was sitting on his couch and I was more mad and embarrassed than him by far that I left a small stain lol. I hate leaving the wrappers or opening them, the sound is just so UGHH that sometimes I will rip the pad open as I flush the toilet even in the women’s room just to combat that dreaded sound! Haha. I know it’s the most normal thing ever for any person that has female organs, cis or trans, but it just irks me so much for some reason. 😅 It just feels vile and embarrassing to deal with it in front of women instead of men actually, it may be because most cis men share the same connotations with periods. We usually both agree it’s nasty and annoying as fuck. But I found this video a lot more informative than most of the cis women reviewing these. Lots of them aren’t that honest about the gross-factor, for lack of a better word. 😄

[@iThitPoulsen]

I think, considering the amount of time they lasted before you got uncomfortable, these would probably be good for a workplace situation or school where it could otherwise be awkward to have to bring something with you to the bathroom and/or if you dread that loud ass pad packaging sound when you unwrap and similarly with tampons.

[@iThitPoulsen]

man, i wrote this before he brought it up in the video xD

[@salenebrom6476]

Thit Poulsen 👏🏻👏🏻

You are so together and open. I am very impressed. I hate my period and I can barely speak about it. So I can’t imagine having one as a man. It is very nice to hear your opinion on this item. Thank you.

[@noeinan]

They take forever to air dry, so I honestly put them in the dryer even though the instructions say not to. (I also throw them in the wash on cold water instead of washing them by hand, and honestly they are holding up fine.) I started with three pairs, and then bought several more so I can use them through my whole period by switching them out. I have a very, very heavy flow with endometriosis and whatnot and they hold everything in fine. On heavy days I'll just switch them every time I use the restroom (once or twice per day) but can wear them all day on lighter days. The damp feeling is uncomfortable but if you're fast you don't feel it. If you're at home you can also use a blow dryer to heat it up and then you won't feel the dampness because it's body temperature again.

[@olivertwisted5542]

You should look into estrogen blockers, sometimes you can still bleed every few months even when you're on T if your estrogen levels are too high since taking testosterone doesn't affect the estrogen your body still produces.

[@molono1451]

There's also birth control

[@eli1374]

Molono Birth control is usually made up of estrogen and progesterone. It just makes your levels higher

[@erickgoins9199]

I feel really confused and also hella privileged, I've been on T 4 months and haven't had one period symptom since the day I started. Hoping that continues

[@laurac6556]

I really liked this video. I use reusable pads, which are a pretty similar concept but cheaper and less hassle when it is time to change them. I do think reusables are the way forward for comfort, they work out cheaper over time and it saves chucking loads of stuff away. I really admire how you've managed to get to a point of being comfortable enough to talk about this. So many people will benefit from this video.

[@emo_nightmare1752]

“I have cramps” Me too Jammi, me too (Sorry if I spelled your name wrong!)

[@orla2604]

This is the very first video I have watched where I haven't seen all hate and I absolutely love it! I love how lovely people are being so lovely and how you haven't got complete hate!

[@finnthetrashyvirus3080]

I'm on my period rn ugh... it's the worst isn't it

[@bethgill4185]

Hey

[@chubbymonki]

Yeah. 2 days down 2 more to go

[@bethgill4185]

Caleb The Trashy Virus nice pic

[@evilpansy]

Yep

[@Dan.And.Phil.Trash11]

Caleb The Trashy Virus same

[@kayew5492]

I had 'period pants' back when I needed such things (I'm post-menopausal cis female). They were basically any old, previously stained or faded pants, I referred to them as 'one's knackered knickers'. So glad that's all over now (hugs to any who are still going through it).

[@xoxashleighxxox]

Thanks so much for doing this! Another KZbinr has tested these pants but she wore a pad with them and didn't test them on their own so this video was very informative :)

[@gracieperez4890]

Him open the pad brought back so many awkward memories in my high school restroom. But also so many silent sighs of relief when I would hear someone else opening up they're pad in the next stall. Also having the struggle of throwing the used one away! 😭

[@aceh9843]

Have you tried a menstrual cup? Because they're made of medical silicone, they will never give you toxic shock, can be left in for 12+ hours, and, at least for me, are really comfortable. If it doesn't make you too uncomfortable to wash it in the sink once or twice a day then I would highly recommend looking into them.

[@andybee1381]

I agree. I use the cup and I really like it. Much better than pads. However, I know a lot of trans guys don’t like tampons because they don’t like putting anything in that hole. But if a person doesn’t get dysphoria by putting something inside them, then I do recommend the cup.

[@teesmith3460]

I have one but I can't bloody get it in any help on how 2 get it in ????

[@minhozen2917]

Cup can give a toxic shock tho. As long as something is in contact with your parts, it has the possibility to give you a toxic shock.

[@Celyia]

Really want to jump in here and say that while menstrual cups are fantastic, you can get TSS from them. There have been cases and you can validate this comment by checking the US National Library of Medicine, which is a government database of medical articles you can search online. What happens is that if the surface isn't sterilized, the blood collects on the surface of the silicone and, with contact with air and fingers, it can encourage bacteria growth as you have a pool of very bacteria-friendly liquid sitting in the vagina for long amounts of time. Now, as far as I know, the TSS cases associated with menstrual cups so far have been due to either someone leaving their cup in for far too long (as in forgetting they were using one and having left it inside for days) or, in at least one case, a person who had accidentally scratched themselves internally while learning how to put the cup in and TSS developing from that. Cups are great. I use them. Just sterilize, make sure you don't keep them in for too long, and you're set. But the myth that you can't get TSS from them is one that needs to be stopped as it actively endangers the lives of the people who use them.

[@Isrjisoneavalable]

A downside to the cup is if you need to empty it in a public bathroom stall and you can’t rinse it and need to go out to wash the blood off your hands. Also the fear of dropping it!

[@beatsmoon]

you are such an adorable human being!! i recently bought my thinx underwear and wanted to see how others felt about them. i am so glad that since this video they have made more of an effort to be inclusive. anyway, thank you for this honest review! ♥️

[@rompernightcore5270]

I.LOVE.JAMIE.SO.MUCH let's appreciate this man for a minute please 🙏🏻

[@mustydusty1123]

Do you ever see a comment like this thats super old and just wonder how the person who made it is doing

[@killer_punk1605]

I love how (whats the word) “passionate” or “dedicated” Jamie is helping out the fellow trans community throughout their own experiences. Also how he explains everything to the non-trans/ cis people to help understand the trans community. Jamie is a great model of the trans community!! ❤️❤️

[@orangepizzaparty688]

As a young teenager who gets periods spontaneously (can be between a week somehow and 4 months), I personally use period pants the majority of the time because they're much easier and comfortable to use. When I go to school, I'll often put a pad on top but then take that off maybe halfway through the day (depending on how heavy it is) and spend the rest of it just wearing those. When my period's light, I can get away with wearing the pants for much longer, probably up to 12 hours. Bear in mind that these pants are much cheaper than the ones Jamie got (about £30 for 5 sets), I personally think they're worth it if you get it regularly. Just my opinion on period pants lol, probably didn't need to share this but here I am.

[@knightinthewoods3288]

Thank you for being here. This is my first time watching a man talk about his period, and it's a bit discombobulating, but super educational. So, thank you for your courage talking about it on youtube. Hugs.

[@Rachel-fi4sc]

Sit with that feeling of discombobulation! That is how we learn and grow and start to unlearn the problematic things that have become ingrained in us.

[@tarhun9977]

You are a good person

[@Dan.And.Phil.Trash11]

I'm a 14 year old trans boy and my period hasn't come this month so is my period understanding I'm a boy for once It came today 😣 Btw omg the likes and commets wow

[@SJUnkown]

Yooo I hardcore relate. I'm also anorexic so I thought my period stopped for a bit but was disappointed a few days after Hang in there, my dude!

[@kiwitartss]

I'm SOO sorry m8 I'm a 13 year old trans guy (almost 14) I know you can do this

[@alexanderramirez5072]

I'm 15 and don't get it from time to time, also if I'm in my period I don't have cramps, lol. I'm starting T in DEcember or so, I hope. Send you hugs from here♥

[@mickdick9577]

I'm sixteen and not out to my mom, but she put me on birth control (Sprintec) a few months ago. if I miss taking even one pill out of the month, sometimes my period just doesn't even come and it's a blessing!! (not sure if this will help, but I thought that I should tell you just in case!) you can make it through, I promise :)

[@lilyochoa9974]

abigail ugh thats sucks

[@clockworkhearts4085]

I'm glad you talk about the uncomfortable stuff, it's really refreshing and helpful to hear about different experiences

[@SophieJanePope]

It's cute that you both 'period' together so you can empathise/sympathise with one another :)

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

just dont argue over the chocolates. lol

[@finallyrob4231]

Use re-usable pads instead of store bought :) You won't feel that something is there and it is cheaper on the long term. I just made a vlog where I mentioned those actually. Though the period pants sound great actually. I might try that!

[@bravodevdas]

Awesome video 😂 much funnier then BuzzFeed girls who tried them.

[@u_1117]

Haha, you are right!

[@terezatrejtnarova9833]

I personally use these because I try to minimize my waste. Which is a plus Jamie didn’t mention but I think is important 😊 love the honesty in this vid 🙂

[@ShieniLicksOnLemons]

On my period as well, had to ask my mom to buy more pads for me on her way home so I don't have to wear night pads... Thanks to pills my periods aren't as heavy as they used to be so these pants would be suitable for me but I just wonder about possible health effects, since you're not supposed to wear the same pad for a whole 24 hours either I don't think. Also, pads shouldn't be scented, scented ones can irritate the pH balance of the vagina which then can cause irritation, dryness, increased risk of infections due to dryness and so forth.

[@Pr0fessorScience]

You definitely shouldn't use any one item for a whole 24 hours - pad, tampon, pants, whatever. Though the potential risks from having a pad or pants on for that long are nowhere near as serious as the risks from tampons. Mostly you'd have to be concerned with some skin irritation, or maybe a mild skin infection if it's really bad. Plus, you know, smells. I use Thinx and I'm very happy with them. They don't absorb as quickly as pads is the issue, so the moisture is against your skin for slightly longer. They do dry down pretty well as long as they're not close to capacity though, so basically just like pads. And they are SO much more comfortable.

[@Shrubbylemon07]

Tbh I didn't even know scented pads existed before this video

[@Melmaegwen]

It is soo nice to see a guy talk about a period product! Although you are a guy you feel the struggle of periods... and it should be a lot of help for other transmen to watch this video!!

[@lindenbergers]

Really honest review of these products. I've been curious about period panties, but it's so hard to leave my comfort zone without someone forging the trail for all us crampy human beans.

[@druwin3138]

Thank you so much for the detailed honest review! Throwing some love out to your cis female fans too ❤. From watching this video I learned that trans guys still struggle with periods (boo) and about a product I've been wondering about for a while. Much love ❤❤

[@Veronika-Zahradnickova]

Jamie, I can see you already have a great community but I have just discovered your videos and have to say that I am loving them. They are smart and informative and funny. Thank you so much for the conversation!!*** Good luck with everything ♥

[@shelfman1505]

Period Fact: When two people are close\constantly around each other, their cycles align. The fact that you and Shaaba's Periods happened around the same time is a weird kind of adorable. P.S.: Sorry about your period. They suck.

[@jaimeisa_kink_lord4483]

This guy is awesome.

[@hazelg6063]

I've seen a few adverts for these and have been wandering what they're like. As my husband and I are saving for a house at the moment they're not in my budget, and you're review has helped me know what they're like in real life.

[@emn7567]

this is so important! I have a pair of these and also as masculine presenting I feel real safe and comfortable and they really work for me! Great vid! :-)

[@eviesharp17]

Thankyou for making this!! I was curious as to how the website and general product was for trans people in regard to the wording. Don't think I'll be buying any but I've been reliably informed! Thankyou Jamie ❤️

[@liripot]

thank you for talking so openly about this, it's really great & much appreciated!

[@carbonated_salt9645]

When Jamie talks about cramps it makes me laugh and I don't know why

[@GothicTonic]

This is so helpful, thank you Jamie! I've always wondered how this product could improve my period experience and this has been extremely enlightening so thank you

[@eternalhappiness3660]

I got my period today too

[@jxstharry]

thank you so much for doing this! I found it super interesting and even though i don't get my period anymore there's always a chance it might come back and this was a super wholesome/informative/honest & helpful review. it's not always easy to talk about stuff like this & rly appreciate it man

[@thaiseathaydesantos]

I will completely understand if you don't feel comfortable with it, but menstrual cups make you forget you are in your period, you just need to change and clean twice a day, I can't feel anything using it, but you may not like the insertion.

[@Inamichan]

Thaise Athayde how do you wash it? And can you pee with it still in? Sorry about the weird questions

[@thaiseathaydesantos]

imanasaurus rex you boil it before and after the period, once you are using you just wash with water and soap and put it back in. Many videos help explain how to put and remove. I can pee with it because pee is from the urethra, a different hole, since the cup is in the vagina. You can do anything you wold do in a bathroom using it.

[@anassorbestiak]

Thaise Athayde i agree, the cup is amazingly comfortable! I suggest it to everyone.. But maybe a trans guy is so triggered by blood and by having to touch his vagina. It's worth a try though. I even know a girl who hates to touch her lady parts and was able to use the cup by using lattice gloves!

[@thaiseathaydesantos]

Anassor Bestiak I thought about it, I guess it depends on the guy. For me the pads make me look a lot more at blood than twice a day, and is way harder to wipe, but some man may not think the cup is a problem. I understand there are a lot of issues, just talked about menstrual cups because it's one of the options, and some man may be ok with it.

[@RoundSeal]

Transmasc enby here - I couldn't get through a month without my cup, I stg. Best 20 quid I ever spent on myself. Not to mention, literally all of my symptoms were reduced by at least half - less bleeding, usually no cramps now (I used to get the kind that would have me unable to move for at least a day), usually doesn't last longer than 72 hours. Once the body has had a bit of time to flush out some of the gnarly chemicals that must be in disposables, it seems like so much less of a monthly hassle. It still sucks though lol.

[@u_1117]

I love how you help other people and you are so nice!

[@MartinGiadrosich]

I would suggest the best of both worlds and go with cloth pads. Reusable, cheaper than one pair of thinx (around 5-10 per pad), there is no smell because disposable pads actually cause that "smell". You have to wash them the same way - soak and then toss in the washer, but I found it much easier to deal with than disposable. No sound as well, they use snaps. Plus they come in a variety of cool patterns - if there is a fabric that exists, you can usually get it with that. Etsy is a great place to get them.

[@rosastrohhut]

MartinGiadrosich I would say Luna cup, but I unterstand that some folks do not want to insert stuff and I agree that reusable pats are a good alternative. Even on amazon by now, German company bloodmilla does them as well. You will safe money in the long run. :)

[@monicawilliams4394]

Instead of rinsing them I just leave them in a bucket of soapy water overnight and the next day dump the whole bucket in the washing machine. I’m lazy so I also dry them in the dryer. I use a cheaper brand and I’ve been washing and drying them this way for a year with no issues. I LOVE them!

[@sips4296]

6:35 that face. That face is how my friends know I have cramps

[@salenebrom6476]

IvyBlu 7:18 tho

[@elizabethaustin5137]

I loved this video! I'm not trans but I enjoy watching all of Jamie's content. I also found this to be an good and honest review! Jamie seems like he is such a kind person!

[@Sweet.peach21]

I'm so glad that I stopped my period as soon as I started hormone blockers. I hope it never comes back.

[@Nhouah]

Thanks for doing this video, and break the stigma around trans people's period and give your trans perspective, it's really really great to have that kind of video

[@gh0stlyjack707]

"...but I have cramps" 😹

[@auditoryeden]

Thinx-user tips; if you buy them in multipacks from other retailers (such as zulily) you can pay like 25% as much although you have to pay attention to sales and stuff so ymmv I've never bothered with the pre-rinse ever and have no problems. I've also been using them for ~2 years and if there's no real issue with smell even after many uses. I have soaked them in vinegar like twice because of paranoia but I don't think it was necessary. If I actually followed the wash instructions it would be even less of an issue. They can and do leak if you have very heavy flow, so for the first few times you use them be prepared to change pants at around the six hour mark the way you would with a tampon until you know for sure how they hold up to your bleeding. I genuinely don't remember what it was like having to keep of if I had menstrual products, did I have them with me, were bathrooms going to have appropriate trash, etc. Reusable products are so much easier.

[@LivLaugh]

*Tip for people with dysphoria for periods:* if you are on birth control already, you could ask for progesterone only pills. 9 times out of 10 it stops periods completely. *HOWEVER* only take hormone altering medication with medical supervision! Especially if you're already on T. Just putting it out there for people who aren't aware this could be an option early on.

[@Karlzz279]

seeing this video makes me so happy. like it's (obviously) not common for guys to know how periods are. and seeing him talk about it and (obviously) totally understanding it, it makes me want every boy to have periods, but then again, I don't want anyone to have periods ugh

[@nalani_1805]

5:32 You have a cute background on your computer:)😍

[@odessawales]

Not really because they just look like me and my ex past relationship.

[@Isrjisoneavalable]

Cis female and I LOVE my thinx. Super comfy, never had a leak, even on my heaviest days (I’m a mid to heavy), super handy not having to change or empty anything all day! Also no smell of blood!

[@genievetaylor1042]

Watching this while on my period....I'm usually catching a Buzzfeed period video. It's a nice change of pace for once.

[@I_dont_know555]

I feel like everyone already kind of knows this but maybe some people are unaware, Cheaper period undies do not absorb blood particularly well, (sometimes not at all) however if you find a pair that has relatively comfy and you pair it with a tampon it REALLY helps you feel secure, plus if you run out of tampons you still got period undies on😊 Love to all period havers and especially people who don’t get periods it’s always good for people to be informed! Plus how could you not click on the video it’s got Jamieeeee!!!!!

[@missdanceypants]

I know you said a lot about the material - they have just launched their organic cotton range and that might be better

[@werekamali]

this is an old video so idk if anyone's going to see it, but I big time recommend Aisle underwear, especially the boxers - from what I've read they're made out of better materials than Thinx and my experience with their website and packaging has been super gender affirming - I switched over to them from pads a year and a half ago and they are SO comfortable, they feel completely secure, and as someone who bleeds heavily (I used to have to wear giant pads and I still had to deal with leaks) I have never once had a leak with these boxers, like honestly I'm mystified

[@princemomofairy2593]

im trans and pre-T, my periods usually last 3-4 weeks every other month and i have to use overnight on a regular basis and *still* change 4-5 times a day, i want to use period pants for when i pass more and can use mens rooms but i feel like im too heavy

[@Sentientmatter8]

"Feel like I was just going to 'Eeek' everywhere..." Preach brother! Greatest fear of the period.

[@TrueFreedom4kindness]

He is adorable and I just subscribed 😄

[@maryanne1367]

OMG - I love that you guys sync! ❤️

[@molono1451]

tell me why it was adorable when he was talking about his cramps

[@danilarsson8685]

Because Jamie is a cinnamon roll and exudes a need to comfort when he is feeling discomfort. Fortunately, he has Shaaba for that.

[@SkwithOv]

a happy medium between these and disposable pads are reusable pads! I've used them pretty much exclusively since 2015 and they're SO MUCH better, so comfortable, the ones I have are mainly cotton fabric so it just feels pretty much like undies I've got PCOS (I've bled for 2 months straight but also go 3 months with none) so I wear them all the time just in case because it's so irregular for me and it doesn't have that super uncomfortable diaper feel to where I would hate wearing them all the time I've got at least 50 now (my mom actually makes them, she makes them to donate to other countries for students who would otherwise have to stay home, that kind of thing) and I highly recommend making them yourself if possible (also I'm nonbinary)

[@Angi_Mathochist]

Don't know whether you've had any need for these more recently, but if so, or if you ever have a chance to make a recommendation: LUNAPANTIES. I have them and love them. 1. I'm non-binary, and though I appear rather femme-ish on the outside, since I wear long skirts whenever I go out, underneath I haven't worn women's underwear in many, many years. I don't want "boy shorts". I want actual boxer briefs. And Lunapanties makes real period boxer briefs. Nobody else seems to, that I can find, anywhere. 2. Full disclosure: a big part of my reason for needing boxer briefs is because I have Fibromyalgia and other sensory issues, and the seams and edges on other styles actually *hurt* me. But well-fitted boxer briefs are so, so comfy! The only downside is that they are difficult to attach the cloth pads I've used for decades to. Until Lunapanties! Lunapanties have loops built in to hold pads in place for when you want additional layers (or if you prefer to change just a smaller pad rather than your whole underwear, at least until it's *really* called for). They come with one small pad per pair, iirc, but will hold any pad(s) you like. 3. These are NOT silky. They feel like cotton with some stretch -- like typical boxer briefs, really. (I know there are also silky boxer briefs, but more typical is the more cotton-y feel, and that's what these are.) I haven't worn jeans in ages, so I wouldn't personally be affected by the silk making my jeans fall down (any time soon, anyway), but I'm VERY glad my Lunapanties are not silky, because of my aforementioned sensory issues, which make silly materials very unpleasant or even painful for me. 4. Again, full disclosure: I'm actually past menopause at this point. But I gave birth 4 times, and I'm aging, as do we all, and now my bladder control is suffering the consequences. So I've graduated to using my Lunapanties for bladder control, often using old diaper service style toddler diapers as pads inside. The loops hold even these larger improvised "pads" very well, and the Lunapanties manage leaks and even gushes great. I know some companies make separate products for periods and for bladder control, but I've always found that liquid is liquid. Lunapanties are the ONLY boxer briefs on the market with any kind of built-in protection made for female bodies that I can find anywhere, anyway. It's fortunate that they do work so well, since it's not like I have a lot of choice.

[@ashkatXO]

Thank you so much for filming this. I enjoyed your thorough review of the Thinx! I have always wondered if they work and if it is worth the investment. You video definitely helped answer a lot of my questions!

[@Jammidodger]

Hey, thank you, glad you enjoyed it! I was definitely impressed by them :)