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A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

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Never too young to start

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Rob

At a sprightly 72 years young, this lovely lady strolled into Courtney Jane Maxwell’s studio, TRX tattoos and piercing in St.Louis, MO, and got herself a brand new nostril piercing.

It’s good to remember that the modified community is probably the most diverse one on the planet.  People young and old are bound together by the desire to change themselves to who they feel they should be.  And while she didn’t get anything considered “extreme”, I’m sure for her this was a significant event in her long life.  If anything, it put a smile on her face.

Comments

6 responses to “Never too young to start”

  1. Adhara Avatar
    Adhara

    Awesome!!!!!

  2. MissCherry Avatar
    MissCherry

    courtney; you rule!

  3. Andrea Avatar
    Andrea

    haha awesome woman! glad she finally got to do what she wanted to her body!

  4. Cathal Avatar
    Cathal

    This story made me smile. Good for her!

  5. Courtney Jane Avatar
    Courtney Jane

    This lady was a riot! She waited until her husband died to get her nostril pierced because he didn’t want her to have one 🙂 And she wanted the biggest piece of jewelry we had!

  6. Rip Me Open Avatar
    Rip Me Open

    Look at the satisfaction on her face… makes this picture that much more enjoyable 🙂 Good for her!

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