BME: Body Modification Ezine

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.

Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News, Events, and Culture

  • Like Father, Like Son

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    I got this wonderful little parental tribute tattoo story from Jesse McPherson, tattooed by Eric at Tattoo Alley in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, who writes,

    "This is a tattoo I got a few days ago, and my fathers tattoo which it was based off of. The idea for this tat came when I got a call from my brother informing me that our father is in the hospital and has been diagnosed with Leukemia. So that night I though I wanted to get one of his tattoos, took a few pictures (with a camera phone) the next day when me and my bro went to visit him the next day and my brother drew something up and did the tattoo the next day."

  • On a downhill skier perhaps?

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    Yeah! White Powder!

    14 words:
    “We must secure the existence of our mountain and a future for skiing enthusiasts.”


    Photo by Bena

  • Tattoos around surgery scars

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    My Russian friend Babakhin sent me this Russian Army Tattoo. I’m afraid though that I don’t know the story behind it, but I’d say that whatever injury caused that scar taught a valuable lesson — getting your blood type and specifics tattooed on you might not be such a bad idea!

    IRASCIBLEVISION got this post-hospital tattoo around his surgery scar (look carefully if you don’t immediately see it; scars can be hard to photograph). It’s by Nate at Sacred Art Tattoo in Springfield, Missouri, and when it’s all done the banner will say “It’ll feel better when it quits hurting.”

    I just thought it was a nice example of using a tattoo to reclaim your body.

  • Play Pierced Pinups

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    Thanks to Tinyfoam for another tasteful yet sexy portrait.

  • Dude? Sweet!

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    My only question is how they decided who gets “OUCH” and who gets “SEXY” tattooed on their inner lip… Was it a test of wits? Of strength? Or did they just draw lots? Either way, more people should get tattoos with their friends. These are by Jim Tattoo at Black Ink Industry Tattoos in Sabah, Borneo. What, you thought they only did tribal tatties in Borneo?

  • Speaking of chest hooks

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    Here’s a slow hook insertion on France’s Slave Misty. If you want to see the equally devious rear half of this demented contraption, be sure to visit her bonus gallery in BME/HARD…

  • Animal Suspensions

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    “Good boy,” says IAM:hailshimmer as she uses a dog as a counter weight on a couple of chest flesh hooks… I wonder if this will generate as much hate-mail as BME‘s animal piercing and tattooing gallery? If not, let me make it worse by sharing this picture of Badgerfist and his friends eating pussy.

  • “I’m Sorry” Pubic Tattoo

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    Shannon Larratt

    I’m not sure what’s up with the staples, and to be honest I’m not exactly sure what’s up with the tattoo (by Chris at Lucky Boys in Silverdale, WA)… I don’t really want to get shot with Anarkhos‘s .50cal zip gun, so I’ll refrain from commenting that it’s a premature ejaculator’s tattoo.

  • “Tyson Was Here”

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    OK, it was just Muffe.


    Copenhagen Body Extremes, Denmark

  • Front-to-back Uvula

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    I really like this uvula placement by Josh Lobes at Sacred Tattoo in New York… I think a piercing like this would like wonderful with a nice gem setting, and it reminded me of an old quote from Jon Cobb (generally considered the inventor of this piercing) as well.

    I was driven to have the uvula [piercing] because it reflected the mind. When you put a pair of forceps on a uvula, it feels like you've grabbed the center of the mass of the inside of your head — If you cough up a piece of rice and it sits in the back of your sinus passage, you understand that spot. Psychologically it feels like you're getting the center of your head pierced. That is so live, so real, and the risk inherent only added to the psychological imperative, and I was just driven to have it. Again, not a rational action, but that's not the point. The technical aspects were just a necessity, and of course I tweaked and got into that. But it was never the motivation. It was never enough. Do you need it? Is it supposed to be there? Yes, then we're going for it.