I like to describe my dysphoria as "I like my body, just not on me" which is kind of like saying "I like that shirt I just don't want it"

Hi there. I’m a nurse and recently cared for my first transgender patient. Casually watching your videos has really helped with educating me on what trans young people go through and think about. I’m happy to see that hospitals in the UK are making more efforts to educate their staff on what it means to be trans and the importance of pronouns. Your videos are massively helpful - it really helped me in looking after this young person and they were comfortable with me.

Didn't realize how much my eating disorder was tied to being trans. Was terrified to eat, because the fat would go to my chest and my hips - transitioning, I can actually enjoy food again.

I just started T today and I want to add something of my own: I did not realize how awful an idea it would be to take my first shot on an empty stomach. My body was not happy with me in the slightest and I ended up passing out. Moral of the story; eat something before you take your hormones.

What I was suprised about: How social norms are thrown out the window after you come out (People asking you about sex, surgeries and other personal stuff, often in family gatherings or other inapropriate places)

As a cis man who mostly hangs out with other cis men, my circle of friends rarely, if ever talks about our genitals. I am grateful for this.

You know its gonna be a good day when you hear "hey spuds"

I still keep saying "WhAt If I'm NoT tRaNs" and It has been Seven years Since The research

lol "I ate so much food, I kind of feel out of breath..."

I'm cis and I didn't know there were trans men that were feminine or trans women that were more masculine

I am a 56 you gay cis man in the southern bible belt of the USA and that gets tedious at times. I love you and have learned so much from you. You are a beautiful soul, and a cute guy too.

I didn't know you could be trans and not want to have surgery. I'm genderfluid, and I feel differently about my gender from day to day. I often feel like I'm not "trans enough", so your videos have been really encouraging. Thank you.

Hi! My child of 14 told me two weeks ago the he was a transgender ftm , I was not really surprised by it . I want to be the most supportive mom and I was wondering what are the most important things to help my teen transition? By the way, I love your videos, they are really helpful in understanding my child! Happy engagement by the way and your future wife is amazing!

My boyfriend just got on T today! He put the gel on like half an hour ago and he said it feels like hand sanitizer (that leaves way too much residue) too. It’s probably the happiest I’ve ever seen him be since the moment I met him.

"You, as a trans person, are lovable-" *listens on repeat 20 million times* *cries* You made my day 💗

In terms of being non-binary, i never really knew that i could have top surgery without going on t, but now i can‘t wait for it to happen

For me, how normal I felt after top surgery. It didn’t feel like the overwhelming joy i was expecting; I just no long had overwhelming suffering. Like is this why cis guys feel like? I love not thinking and noticing my chest constantly

About being trans and gay I’ve heard both: “If he was going to date guys then why didn’t he just stay a girl?”, and “you can like masculine stuff and like guys, that doesn’t mean you are one”

I just came out as FtM Transgender to my mom over the phone while she was at work. Yey?

I’m non binary, and I haven’t felt dysphoria since ... years ago. For a while I worried that maybe I wasn’t ‘proper’ non binary because I managed to be comfortable with myself -.- ... this is why we need more Pride.

I didn’t realize that I could still pursue a career in musicals and singing and acting even with taking T. Thank god I figured out I could.

The realization that coming out is not one occasion, but a process you will continue your whole life 🏳️‍🌈🥴

Maybe a bit negative but I didn't know that not everyone in the lgbt community will be accepting of trans people. :/ sucks to learn unfortunately

I am cis but love watching this channel because I have learned so much (and I love learning about the lives of people who are different from me!). This has been such an interesting video! It was particularly interesting to read the comments, too! Xx

I need to hear the “You don’t have to feel dysphoric every single second and everyone has different amounts of dysphoria” every day I swear. My dysphoria is not as bad as trans people in the media describe theirs as being and it’s really making me doubt myself because Idk what’s real

That as a FtM and growing up around make up and heels that it is okay to still like them and be Trans

Any trans guys out there that were surprised that they still felt really feminine around their close family even as you began to feel much more masculine around friends and strangers?

I didn't know how happy I would be about tummy hair. And how angry I would be about shoulder hair.

I didn't know that you could come OFF of T. Like, depending on technicalities and what I end up doing with my body, I don't want to be on T forever. I like being androgynous, but my voice dysphoria is very severe. Plus I'm too scared to be on T for a very long time due to poor genes and I don't want to end up bald before I'm 25 oof

can we talk more about the not needing to feel (constantly) dysphoric and hating your body to be a 'valid' trans person!!! that's is so important to know for everyone!! please! it's okay to be okay with the body you were born with and still be trans! i know it can be really difficult since so many trans people can experience severe discomfort about their bodies and it might feel like you have to as well but you dont! everyone has different experience and they are all valid

I also didn't expect that standing up for myself and getting people to use the right pronouns and name could be a great feeling. I thought it would all be a struggle but stepping over my shadow and actually doing it felt pretty great when I actually did it

You helped my brother so much when he was first coming out as trans. I wanted to thank you. He was very unhappy before and when he was researching on KZfaq, your videos showed up and he smiles again. He’s well into his transition now. So Jamie, I’m sure you have helped a lot more than my brother. Keep on being you.

the gosh ding dang pseudo-menopause symptoms you get at the very beginning of taking t. those hot flashes man

"That you can be happy as a trans person." Me- *tears up an smiles* There is hope!

Just hearing the words "As a trans person, you are lovable" made an impact. I needed that. Thank you.

I really like Jamie's videos. When I'm having a bad day, or even having a good day, I come to his videos!

Please do more of these! I’m ftm but pre-t and it’s nice to hear what might be in my future ❤️

Nothing could have prepared me for how you pronounce estrogen lmao it’s adorable

Gonna be on T tomorrow! And thanks, this helps

kudos to jamie for filming and editing in this weather

I didn't expect that it could feel amazingly validating to identify as a gay guy even though I'm pre transition and most people would probably roll their eyes at me if they knew that that's the label I choose for myself currently

i didn't know i'd get a sweaty butt crack lol. only lasted about a month or two, but drove me crazy.

I'm new here.. And I'm learning so much. I still don't understand a lot..and some things I'm still trying to wrap my head around but I guess that's why I'm here.. Thanks for these

Earlyyy. Jamie you are an inspiration and you help keep me going. I have doubts about my gender. My family is very religious. They tell me I'm just a very confused girl. The dysphoria is unbearable some days.

So true as a gay transgender man and it took awhile for me to accept it

I'm mtf but I just had my first therapy yesterday. I feel like it helped me accept myself a little more and I feel better now. I can't wait to get hormones and start transitioning. Btw I love your videos, Jamie!

I love the name spuds and all but.... I MISS BEING CALLED BUTTHOLES Lmao

Also TMI but I'm a girl and I have PCOS (a hormone imbalance, more testosterone than I can handle as a bio female) and I have bum fluff lol

I am a clinical child and adolescent psychologist in the American midwest. I love your channel - very informative and nonjudgemental about the process of transitioning, whether medical, social or emotional. To transition, there are so many options and each will fit differently for each individual - your open-mindedness is reassuring. As a society, we have much work to do about trans acceptance. I have work to do with families accepting their children, teens and young adults questioning and deciding options about transitioning. Much gratitude for your honesty about your journey. I hope one, a hundred, or a million can benefit from your wisdom. Thank you!

Once, I (cissy) didn't even know transmen were at thing, let alone all of what you mentioned. And now here I am, married to one.

Love your shirt dude

What I didn't know - that trans guys exist. Until I read an article in New Scientist about an advance in phalloplasty techniques. I instantly realised I could relate to the patients. Possibly the weirdest way of one's egg being cracked ever.

Id love to see more of this content! I've been struggling with being patient while waiting for t and top-surgery quite recently and this kind of content helps, thank you Jamie.

Just a message to say I think you rock! You're being your true, authentic self and it's amazing to see. Eddie, Essex.

i absolutely love informational videos like these! I've started coming out to a few people within the past year and your videos along with others have helped me a TON!!! I never knew about bottom growth until I started watching KZfaq videos

Really enjoyed this. Thanks! :D And yes, we need a part 2, and 3, and keep on doing them because it was actually pretty good :)

Watching this in hospital after top surgery 💙

I didn't realise how much patience I need to learn when it comes to transition. I also didn't realise how much dysphoria can mess around with my mental illnesses.

You can be intersex and trans as well.

OMG How is it that you are so charming?! Such a loving, accepting, open and warm personality you have with positivity shining through. As a simple cis woman with no outstanding challenges I struggle with the anger that comes from living life with omnipotent gender bias. I know I have no idea what you have been through and yet I appreciate your sharing such personal issues in an attempt to educate us all. Well done! And thank you!

6:05 I got goosebumps hearing that. It's ridiculously true, I never could have imagined just how amazing it feels after top surgery. 💜

Love watching your videos. You are such a great ambassador and speaks so well. You’re a lovely person.

Thank you for your videos - I learned how to understand my cousin more

That you can be trans and non-binary. That you can take hormone supplements, get top surgery, etc.- and be non-binary. Ash Hardell’s videos (especially the ABC’s of LGBT+ and top surgery ones) have helped me understand so much. Also, love your videos, very interesting to learn about FTM transitioning.

♥️♥️ I love you so much Jamie, I show my friends and family your videos to help them understand me better ♥️

I love your openness. You have made this world soooooo much better. Bless you a bazillion times. PS That is a lot!!

Please keep the vids coming. I love learning about all people and you my dear have been so open (yet mature) about all your experiences.

Getting mega hate from the people you thought you could trust when you come out.

I actually had the whole "transitioning the other way" thing happen to me. My new manager didnt realized til the other day that my chest is unfortunately real.

Thank you so much for making this video Jamie. Honestly thank you.

Jamie, you are an amazing inspiration to so many (trans and non trans) alike. Your ability to demonstrate who you are is, quite simply, educationally superior to other youtubers. To tell it how it is, is the best way to educate all about who we are as people. Having worked in LGBT groups to assist 'lost souls' as I put it, we sure could do with lovely guys like yourself (and Girls, too!) in improving our standing in society. As an m2f, it's great to see an f2m perspective. You're a joy to watch, SUPERMAN!

You really are an inspiration. Not only to trans but to everyone who has some sort of body dismorphia. Keep making the vids as you are truly wonderful.

I am watching this as I am watching over a friend that just had top surgery (and is snoring, you take your rest dude, you take your rest) while I had top surgery earlier this year and it’s like. Yes. Perfect timing. Hell yes on that feeling after top surgery (and also that it’ll take time to get used to your new chest!)

Your shirt in itself deserves a thumbs-up tbh. It's great and I want one and I want to wear it to work all the time.

Hi. Cis gay male here. Stumbled across your vids and just wanted to say that I think they’re excellent. To my shame I am pretty ignorant about the reality of being trans. I have only ever known one person who was trans, and we weren’t close - that’s what comes of living in Shropshire! You are absolutely right about ignorance and fear, so if you don’t happen to have trans people in your social group then how can you educate yourself? The answer is through vids like this. I am so happy that, just as being gay is so much more “accepted”, being trans is gaining general recognition and losing its stigma. There will always be tossers, bless them they can’t help it, but I think most people these days have a much better understanding and are willing to learn more. I’m so pleased that you have a positive story to share. And you’re also right that romantic love is not all about gender and body parts. One of the blessings of being gay is that you go through a difficult process of self discovery and come out the other side a stronger and more thoughtful human being (mostly), I imagine trans people have that writ large. Thanks for some thought provoking vids. X

I am not trans but have been following Jamie now for a few months. I have a friend who is experiencing transitioning as a trans woman....I really appreciate the positivity, self-acceptance and all of the general good vibes!

Thank you for helping me to understand this issue. I respect you and other trans people more as a result of your sharing.

Ahhhh! I love this video! Please make a part two. ☺️

Yea please do part to!!! Loved the video xoxo from Mexico

I almost died when I saw that my comment on your 'we're getting married'-video was highlighted!! :D

Thank you for describing how many choices there are for how far you want to go. I personally label as Non-Binary because I got to a point where I no longer experience Dysphoria on a regular basis, like as little as just a of couple of times a year, but I pass as a women and while that's not ideal it's okay. It's about finding a place where you are happy and feel good in your body.

I came out as trans male 6 months ago now after 35 years of being scared to tell anyone but I took the plunge 6 months ago & tbh, I should’ve done it years ago to come out as trans but I’m glad I’m trans now as I’m loving everything about being trans male really. & all your videos make sense and I’m nodding in agreement with you & laughing at some comments others say you read out cos I’m with you on what they say 😂😂 stay safe Jaime

Thank You Jamie!!!! Awsome stuff!!!! Yes Please More!!!👏👍😎😀Much Love!!!✌

I think this is the first video I've seen where Jamie isn't wearing glasses. I didn't recognize him until he started talking. 🤣 This channel is so amazing and uplifting. Much love to everyone. ❤️

I'm so glad that I found this video! My family is having a hard time with me being a trans man so just that I can send this to my family to help them see some of the things that are kind of happening to me is nice.

Thank you for making this video. I didn't know you had to be on hormones for good. Than you for clearing loads of them👌☺️

I loved that bit about not having to be dysphoric all the time because it's something I've only realised recently and for a long time I'd get so confused and scared that I wasn't really trans that I'd go out of my way to make myself dysphoric instead of enjoying the days that I felt comfortable in my body. I've also recently realised that I might not want top surgery and that that's okay.

Jamie I adore you, you're doing a grand job of trying to wheedle out misconceptions... As a trans woman, I've not been able to find any online dating apps that don't present trans women as anything other than a kink... If you haven't already could you explore the options for trans people when it comes to online dating. Tinder banned me lol... So many guys matched, read the bio and reported... Lmao x

Part 2 please loving these videos

Very enlightening and educational, thank you :)

I love how you and Noah are just casually mentioning each other in your videos.

Biggest surprises for me (transition at 52yo). The almost universal acceptance I got after coming out. The number of people who suspected/knew I was trans before i did. Dietary presences changed significantly. How quickly physical changes happened for me. Pains associated with physical changes. That I could love myself. Being able to define my sexuality - finally.

Your videos are a blessing tbh

I am loving your shirt. I'm listening to the video, but I can't stop staring at that shirttttt. Also, thanks for the video! As a cis person, it was very eye opening and I learned a lot. Thank you for your videos Jamie!

PART 2! I love learning about other people.

AWESOME video Jammie! One thing I found out, is looking at guys makes them uncomfortable I'm FTM but like guys [I'm gay after transitioning] and those guys who do roofing jobs? I LOVE to stare at those wonderful bodies, and now this summer I found out I can't do that because it makes them uncomfortable unless I say something about what a great job they're doing and it looks really good from the ground LOL! WOW! My second one was being scruffy looking because I was in a bit of a funk and didn't shave for a few weeks, and a gal walked into the woman's bathroom (I use whichever one is cleaner, no lower surgery yet) and the lady was scared that I was in there, I used my female voice and told her she was ok and in the right bathroom, I felt so bad that I scared her! I'm right in the middle of that passing/not passing zone of "are you FTM or MTF" phase! UGH.... My voice gives me away though, I transitioned later in life, female voice for ever, no Adams apple, no hormone/puberty blockers so the only thing was the lower growth and the back/bum hair issue! RATS!!! haha! Oh well, if I had any advice for anyone who wants to transition, look at both sides of your family, that will give you a good clue was to what to expect, even though it still can be different to a point because we are a combination of DNA from both of our parents! :)

I always doubted myself for feeling some days where I'm perfectly fine. I identified as gender fluid for a while because some days I felt feminine (my biological gender), some days I felt masculine. I never knew that there could be days where you're completely fine. I always thought you had to feel miserable, to hate your body, and such things. I have much more confidence in being trans now. thank you!

For me i never realised that my confidence would improve since coming out. The further I go in my transition the less anxious I am and more confident. I have found that the things that would of embarrassed me pre transition don't bother me at all now. I am even going out and socialising more.

i feel like i know a lot about trans issues, but i never knew that you have to stay on t for life! thank you for this video!

I love the one about ‘Trans people can be loved’ I’m a Christian and cis myself, but I have a good friend who is Trans and the reaction of a lot of people I know (non Christian as well as Christian) is so much judgement. I think a lot of people just don’t know how to react. My friend thought I would react badly when she told me, because of my beliefs, and was surprised when I just said ‘Look, this might take a while to get my head round it, but I will support you in any way I can because you’re a good friend and I love you’ As part of my beliefs I believe in simply loving people, and letting God show them who He wants them to be, so that’s what I do with everyone, not just Trans people. At the end of the day we’re all human beings and we all should be treated well, whoever we are and whatever we believe.