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.

Mirin Dajo II

I recently posted a video of Mirin Dajo doing intense skewering (he’s unique though because of the depth to which he penetrates his inner body cavity and even organs). I wanted to share some photos of a friend in Germany who also does very intense (and also largely private) body rituals. I want to mention a few things about this set of pictures before people comment, because I spent a moment debating whether it was a good idea to post this publicly rather than just inside BME/HARD:

  • These pictures are quite intense. Don’t click them if you’re not OK with that.
  • He’s doing fine and has done this before.
  • The damage involved is in line with many surgical procedures (liposuction, procedures involving dermal elevation, etc.) and the risks are managable.
  • The fact that he’s OK doesn’t mean it’s safe or easy — don’t try this at home unless you absolutely understand the issues.
  • There are thousands of people who do this and while unusual, it is not at all unheard of.
  • Throughout history thousands more people have done these rituals both publicly and privately for a variety of reasons.
  • He’s doing this because he finds it a valuable and worthwhile experience. That’s a good enough reason for him, and it’s a good enough reason for me.

  

Comments

216 responses to “Mirin Dajo II”

  1. paramount fidelity Avatar
    paramount fidelity

    wow that’s amazing

  2. paramount fidelity Avatar
    paramount fidelity

    wow that’s amazing

  3. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I really like the first photo of the set a lot.

  4. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I really like the first photo of the set a lot.

  5. captain howdy Avatar

    awesome. love the side skewer.
    how long’s he been doing it?

  6. captain howdy Avatar

    awesome. love the side skewer.
    how long’s he been doing it?

  7. Malice Alice Avatar
    Malice Alice

    That’s so crazy-intense. I’m awed at the willpower that kind of thing must take.
    But it does make for really cool photos. Thanks for sharing this, German friend.

  8. Malice Alice Avatar
    Malice Alice

    That’s so crazy-intense. I’m awed at the willpower that kind of thing must take.
    But it does make for really cool photos. Thanks for sharing this, German friend.

  9. Masticate Avatar

    I really hate how you have to put a disclaimer for some people *sigh*…

    I lie the first photo… in the last photo you can se old scars which is pretty cool.. pretty intenso though

  10. Masticate Avatar

    I really hate how you have to put a disclaimer for some people *sigh*…

    I lie the first photo… in the last photo you can se old scars which is pretty cool.. pretty intenso though

  11. Leroy Avatar

    Ah wow, thats really amazing. Very intense.

    I guess a million or so links to this will crop up pretty quickly.

  12. Leroy Avatar

    Ah wow, thats really amazing. Very intense.

    I guess a million or so links to this will crop up pretty quickly.

  13. Wonderland Avatar

    Wow. Thats deep o_O
    I’ve seen skewering videos from the early 1900′s, fakir videos yknow..but not like that.
    I’m honestly suprised there isn’t more blood.
    Do you know if he follows places he’s gone before?

  14. Wonderland Avatar

    Wow. Thats deep o_O
    I’ve seen skewering videos from the early 1900′s, fakir videos yknow..but not like that.
    I’m honestly suprised there isn’t more blood.
    Do you know if he follows places he’s gone before?

  15. dia Avatar

    Amazing! So bloody intense. This is the content that I love to see on ModBlog.

  16. dia Avatar

    Amazing! So bloody intense. This is the content that I love to see on ModBlog.

  17. scrunnel Avatar
    scrunnel

    They are fascinating. I find it rather ironic that his genitals are pixillated.

  18. scrunnel Avatar
    scrunnel

    They are fascinating. I find it rather ironic that his genitals are pixillated.

  19. fuus Avatar
    fuus

    jesus fucking lord.

  20. fuus Avatar
    fuus

    jesus fucking lord.

  21. fuus Avatar
    fuus

    this is one of the more memorable modblog entries methinks.

  22. fuus Avatar
    fuus

    this is one of the more memorable modblog entries methinks.

  23. liminal Avatar

    I like his old scars.

  24. liminal Avatar

    I like his old scars.

  25. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    In high school I job shadowed a mortician, where I helped embalm a body. The first picture looks identical to the process by which the organs are emptied post mortem. Trippy.

  26. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    In high school I job shadowed a mortician, where I helped embalm a body. The first picture looks identical to the process by which the organs are emptied post mortem. Trippy.

  27. neek Avatar

    fair play to the guy:)

  28. neek Avatar

    fair play to the guy:)

  29. swirly king of kings Avatar

    holy jesus fuck thats incredible!

  30. swirly king of kings Avatar

    holy jesus fuck thats incredible!

  31. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Wow, I think the scars really show how intense this is (aside from the huge skewers that is). Most people don’t scar for things like play piercing, and this just shows how far beyond that this is.

  32. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Wow, I think the scars really show how intense this is (aside from the huge skewers that is). Most people don’t scar for things like play piercing, and this just shows how far beyond that this is.

  33. BigAL Avatar
    BigAL

    It´s hard to believe, that he hasn´t caught some terrible infection dispite these all but sterile surroundings…

    And how much pressure on the skewer in the first image.
    so effing intense!

  34. BigAL Avatar
    BigAL

    It´s hard to believe, that he hasn´t caught some terrible infection dispite these all but sterile surroundings…

    And how much pressure on the skewer in the first image.
    so effing intense!

  35. d o k k e Avatar
    d o k k e

    Why this reason is not enough good for me? “valuable and worthwhile experience”? I just can’t belive it… nope…

  36. d o k k e Avatar
    d o k k e

    Why this reason is not enough good for me? “valuable and worthwhile experience”? I just can’t belive it… nope…

  37. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    So im thinkin that I might enjoyand could therpedically use that last picture ..now how do i go about getting to that point …hmmm time to do sum research.. ~_0

  38. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    So im thinkin that I might enjoyand could therpedically use that last picture ..now how do i go about getting to that point …hmmm time to do sum research.. ~_0

  39. gato Avatar
    gato

    Sofa King In Tents… Heavens to Mergatroid… and holy skewered stomachs Bat-Man… i can’t imagine how painful this muist be and the ammount of concentration this takes… mega deep breathing techniques and meditation or some shite… but indeed, thanks for sharing these amazing photos… adios

  40. gato Avatar
    gato

    Sofa King In Tents… Heavens to Mergatroid… and holy skewered stomachs Bat-Man… i can’t imagine how painful this muist be and the ammount of concentration this takes… mega deep breathing techniques and meditation or some shite… but indeed, thanks for sharing these amazing photos… adios

  41. lowphat Avatar
    lowphat

    WoW!!!!!!!!

  42. lowphat Avatar
    lowphat

    WoW!!!!!!!!

  43. ammre Avatar

    That looks like it tickles.

  44. ammre Avatar

    That looks like it tickles.

  45. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    I agree with #12.

  46. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    I agree with #12.

  47. PiercedPirate Avatar

    Two words. Bad. Ass.

  48. PiercedPirate Avatar

    Two words. Bad. Ass.

  49. bla Avatar
    bla

    wow! how incredibly intense! i hope you can post more in depth information about this topic. its so fascinating and beautiful. looking forward to much more on this one!

  50. bla Avatar
    bla

    wow! how incredibly intense! i hope you can post more in depth information about this topic. its so fascinating and beautiful. looking forward to much more on this one!

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