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.

Home piercing

Hey, before you comment on the lack of gloves, how do you know that they’re not fluid partners? Anyway, everyone know it’s always more thrilling when you do it bareback, right?

Comments

22 responses to “Home piercing”

  1. moddoctor Avatar
    moddoctor

    The risk to the piercer is fairly low regardless of fluid bonding status, however, gloves are always a good idea from a sanitation standpoint for the fresh piercing.

  2. penski Avatar

    I think that’s really sweet…Even if I am spacking at the lack of gloves.

    *n

  3. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Hey, I was trying to remember when gloves became standard practise in surgery — where historically does that lie?

  4. sinophile Avatar
    sinophile

    Cool, I was admiring this photo just today on the piercer’s page.

  5. Doldrums Avatar
    Doldrums

    hey shannon, i’ve seen pictures of, well, lobotomies from the 50′s and 60′s that they didn’t have gloves on. From a surgical standpoint, I believe it was about then that gloves were mandated.

  6. Em Avatar
    Em

    Lister… we think… protecting his nurse’s delicate hands!
    I’ll admit that my “fluid partner” has pierced me gloveless…

  7. Aquarian234 Avatar
    Aquarian234

    I’m the one laying down there. Thanks for the support guys… and yes, we ARE fluid partners. That’s the only reason my beautiful piercer-in-training wasn’t wearing gloves 😉

  8. moddoctor Avatar
    moddoctor

    Shannon, gloves became standard practice in surgery right around the turn of the last century. Lister among others found that it reduced the risk of post operative infection. The historical glove was rubber sterilized with carbonic acid. Surgeries of the period even misted the operating theater with carbonic acid which wreaked havoc on the lungs of all involved.

    Ah, the days of dripping ether for anesthesia…

  9. pih Avatar
    pih

    I want a piercer like her …

  10. CJT Avatar
    CJT

    Pah, I can remember having a dentist fiddle in my mouth many times sans gloves. In fact, when he started wearing them I complained. They totally taste gross. When, exactly, did dentists start wearing them? My guess is the early 80′s. At least in good ol’ Canadia.

  11. Mikhail Avatar

    I think that if precausions are taken, and both know the risk it is really their choice. Im glad to see that they made this a “personal” experience.

  12. James Avatar
    James

    This picture is beautiful.
    Not to mention the girls:)

  13. Kim Avatar

    Hmm… didnt lister have a big movement about handwashing? I dont think Ive seen anything on gloves… but then again… I didnt read too much in depth either

  14. belle Avatar
    belle

    beautiful.
    she can pierce me anyday.

  15. chadam Avatar

    i dont use gloves and i clean my piercings with hydrogen peroxide. wha’eva i do wha i wan.

  16. tilde Avatar
    tilde

    sexy picture. I like

  17. Halo Miles Avatar
    Halo Miles

    How does that feel while it’s healing? Is it itchy, uncomfortable? I’m just curious, but I think it looks great.

  18. Max Avatar

    i don’t think she is doing a piercing……just changing jewelry…..

  19. Alita Avatar
    Alita

    It’s quite beautiful…
    without gloves it’s more intimate… i’ve done the same about a week ago, so i know :love:

  20. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    I think that photo’s from ‘Florence Nightingale’ – the student years Exhibition isn’t it? : )

  21. [email protected] Avatar

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