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. Kaos One Avatar
    Kaos One

    FUCKING AWESOME! i bet he has to carry his big balls in a wheelbarrow. i want more

  2. Kaos One Avatar
    Kaos One

    FUCKING AWESOME! i bet he has to carry his big balls in a wheelbarrow. i want more

  3. Diablo Toro Avatar
    Diablo Toro

    He’s ill. He needs help, not encouragement. This isn’t body modification, it’s self abuse. He’s damaged, and all of you saying “cool” like it was nothing more than wearing a Green day t-shirt turn my stomach.

  4. Diablo Toro Avatar
    Diablo Toro

    He’s ill. He needs help, not encouragement. This isn’t body modification, it’s self abuse. He’s damaged, and all of you saying “cool” like it was nothing more than wearing a Green day t-shirt turn my stomach.

  5. bloodblossoms Avatar

    Oh my god. I’m fucking fascinated by this.

  6. bloodblossoms Avatar

    Oh my god. I’m fucking fascinated by this.

  7. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    why are his pants wet?

  8. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    why are his pants wet?

  9. christopher Avatar

    wow. that is absolutely incredible.
    this is the first time in recent memory that i’ve been at all stunned by modblog.
    i have nothing but the highest respect for this person.

  10. christopher Avatar

    wow. that is absolutely incredible.
    this is the first time in recent memory that i’ve been at all stunned by modblog.
    i have nothing but the highest respect for this person.

  11. Luxuria Avatar
    Luxuria

    it reminds me of watching a liposuction procedure. Bizarre.

  12. Luxuria Avatar
    Luxuria

    it reminds me of watching a liposuction procedure. Bizarre.

  13. Jayde Avatar
    Jayde

    i know i really really like scarifications and things but these scars to not appeal to me.. at all for some reason..

  14. Jayde Avatar
    Jayde

    i know i really really like scarifications and things but these scars to not appeal to me.. at all for some reason..

  15. paramount fidelity Avatar
    paramount fidelity

    Yeah that first photo is really intense. That’s great.
    And hahahaha @ #24. lol

  16. paramount fidelity Avatar
    paramount fidelity

    Yeah that first photo is really intense. That’s great.
    And hahahaha @ #24. lol

  17. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    Modblog never ceases to remind me how amazing the human body is. The fact that it can withstand things like this is inspiring. Cheers to him, the kind of guy you could seriously have a drink with.

  18. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    Modblog never ceases to remind me how amazing the human body is. The fact that it can withstand things like this is inspiring. Cheers to him, the kind of guy you could seriously have a drink with.

  19. choice Avatar
    choice

    i’m fascinated by his will to do this. nothing more! hah. looks painful.

  20. choice Avatar
    choice

    i’m fascinated by his will to do this. nothing more! hah. looks painful.

  21. J. Tithonus Pednaud Avatar

    Wow…by far the craziest thing I’ve ever seen. It’s just so aggressive and visceral.

    No pun intended…

  22. J. Tithonus Pednaud Avatar

    Wow…by far the craziest thing I’ve ever seen. It’s just so aggressive and visceral.

    No pun intended…

  23. starspring Avatar
    starspring

    Yet another example of someone who has pushed their bodies to a limit others would be floored by. The skewers and the distortion, the holes and the general idea don’t remotely bother me. It IS interesting how one almost never sees someone who is in reasonably good shape(by which I mean general fitness, muscle tone, etc) performing these intense body play feats. Is it just me or are there a lot of tremendously scarred folks out there into extreme play? Something that ‘comes with the territory? Curious to see what kind of scarring is going on inside. That would make for a fascinating book, the personal stories at least.

  24. starspring Avatar
    starspring

    Yet another example of someone who has pushed their bodies to a limit others would be floored by. The skewers and the distortion, the holes and the general idea don’t remotely bother me. It IS interesting how one almost never sees someone who is in reasonably good shape(by which I mean general fitness, muscle tone, etc) performing these intense body play feats. Is it just me or are there a lot of tremendously scarred folks out there into extreme play? Something that ‘comes with the territory? Curious to see what kind of scarring is going on inside. That would make for a fascinating book, the personal stories at least.

  25. dobels Avatar
    dobels

    absofuckinglutly infuckingcredeble

  26. dobels Avatar
    dobels

    absofuckinglutly infuckingcredeble

  27. Bejron Avatar
    Bejron

    I got to thinking when I saw these pics and combined with starsprings post

    (“It IS interesting how one almost never sees someone who is in reasonably good shape(by which I mean general fitness, muscle tone, etc)”)

    Isn’t really that reason you can do this ? Because you have minimal (as little as possible) contact with muscles, nerves and organs and mostly are going through fat tissue ?

  28. Bejron Avatar
    Bejron

    I got to thinking when I saw these pics and combined with starsprings post

    (“It IS interesting how one almost never sees someone who is in reasonably good shape(by which I mean general fitness, muscle tone, etc)”)

    Isn’t really that reason you can do this ? Because you have minimal (as little as possible) contact with muscles, nerves and organs and mostly are going through fat tissue ?

  29. b0lter Avatar
    b0lter

    doesnt that hurt him? =P really really intense…

  30. b0lter Avatar
    b0lter

    doesnt that hurt him? =P really really intense…

  31. funky Avatar

    why are his pants wet??

  32. funky Avatar

    why are his pants wet??

  33. tim Avatar
    tim

    fuck… there is no not enough info out about this… would love to learn more… So Intense… i complained about the pain of having my nipple pierced… never again

  34. tim Avatar
    tim

    fuck… there is no not enough info out about this… would love to learn more… So Intense… i complained about the pain of having my nipple pierced… never again

  35. pimheaad-jr Avatar
    pimheaad-jr

    wow wow wow wow wow wow did i say wow?wow its so cool and wow

  36. pimheaad-jr Avatar
    pimheaad-jr

    wow wow wow wow wow wow did i say wow?wow its so cool and wow

  37. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    re: more info
    The procedure, other than not being done under anesthetic, doesnt’ really involve more damage than you’d get from liposuction, breast implants (minus the implants), etc… anything where large areas of subcutaneous tissue are pierced/elevated. So assuming care has been taken to keep things as sterile as possible the risks are certainly managable.

    Anyone who’s had implants done sans anesthetic, or even had long surface piercings done, can tell you that it’s a unique and interesting sensation, and I can see how someone would get into it in and of itself.

  38. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    re: more info
    The procedure, other than not being done under anesthetic, doesnt’ really involve more damage than you’d get from liposuction, breast implants (minus the implants), etc… anything where large areas of subcutaneous tissue are pierced/elevated. So assuming care has been taken to keep things as sterile as possible the risks are certainly managable.

    Anyone who’s had implants done sans anesthetic, or even had long surface piercings done, can tell you that it’s a unique and interesting sensation, and I can see how someone would get into it in and of itself.

  39. San Avatar

    Wow, that’s fascinating. I’d love to see more of this.

  40. San Avatar

    Wow, that’s fascinating. I’d love to see more of this.

  41. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    Hmmm i would like a bme encylopidia seperate blogger’S forum….~_0 PLZ NOTE THAT IN THE APPROpRIATE FILE THANKS @_#

  42. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    Hmmm i would like a bme encylopidia seperate blogger’S forum….~_0 PLZ NOTE THAT IN THE APPROpRIATE FILE THANKS @_#

  43. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    O I c I must first submitt a photo then be accpeted and then i can log in2 the correct page..hmm sounds like dedication is really needed..O frick>>

  44. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    O I c I must first submitt a photo then be accpeted and then i can log in2 the correct page..hmm sounds like dedication is really needed..O frick>>

  45. Jonn t. NØTHING Avatar

    that’s really quite intense

    For some reason through the pixellation i see a transcrotal…

  46. Jonn t. NØTHING Avatar

    that’s really quite intense

    For some reason through the pixellation i see a transcrotal…

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