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.
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216 responses to “Mirin Dajo II”
I am amazed….something I could never do…..this man is brave in a way I can’t explain…you have huge cajones my German Friend.
I am amazed….something I could never do…..this man is brave in a way I can’t explain…you have huge cajones my German Friend.
Good post starspring! I find these pics way beyond my comfort level. Whilst I’d love to say “great” to everything I see on here, this just goes beyond my comprehension.
Not that I’m criticising anyone here or the guy in the photos, but personally this is just too, too much.
Good post starspring! I find these pics way beyond my comfort level. Whilst I’d love to say “great” to everything I see on here, this just goes beyond my comprehension.
Not that I’m criticising anyone here or the guy in the photos, but personally this is just too, too much.
ok so here’s my question
unless im missing something
im wondering how he gets the rod under his skin
does he make an incision with a scalpel first?
or a large gauge blade needle?
its nothing short of amazing thats for sure
pushing the limits of the human body once again shattering whatever we thought couldnt or shouldnt be done
ok so here’s my question
unless im missing something
im wondering how he gets the rod under his skin
does he make an incision with a scalpel first?
or a large gauge blade needle?
its nothing short of amazing thats for sure
pushing the limits of the human body once again shattering whatever we thought couldnt or shouldnt be done
Ouchhhh
Ouchhhh
Leon – I believe there’s a scalpel incision first.
Leon – I believe there’s a scalpel incision first.
Yay for everyone who seems to be more accepting now than you were with the more controvertial posts of the past few months. good for you!
Yay for everyone who seems to be more accepting now than you were with the more controvertial posts of the past few months. good for you!
this completely squicks me out but fascinates me at the same time.
it does make me think of how some people who do something similar would be considered mentally ill but i guess it all comes down to motivation. improving/exploring a body or mutilating it.
as long as he has good reasons, damn, that’s cool!
this completely squicks me out but fascinates me at the same time.
it does make me think of how some people who do something similar would be considered mentally ill but i guess it all comes down to motivation. improving/exploring a body or mutilating it.
as long as he has good reasons, damn, that’s cool!
i agree with #26
i agree with #26
and, yes, this is exactly the type of thing i’d like to see more of on modblog.
and, yes, this is exactly the type of thing i’d like to see more of on modblog.
I was expecting something more graphic from the tone of the disclaimer but it’s really not all that bad.
It reminds me of this idea I had for what would be an impossible piercing. Basically it would be a giant off centered barbell passing through the body just under the rib cage.
Does he ever have a “Oh shit i just poked something important” moment?
I was expecting something more graphic from the tone of the disclaimer but it’s really not all that bad.
It reminds me of this idea I had for what would be an impossible piercing. Basically it would be a giant off centered barbell passing through the body just under the rib cage.
Does he ever have a “Oh shit i just poked something important” moment?
thanks for that shannon, that was my guess by the looks of things i just didnt know for sure
thanks for that shannon, that was my guess by the looks of things i just didnt know for sure
Not to downplay this guy, but I feel like I got more of a spiritual awe from seeing photos of Mirin Dajo, because there were no noticable marks on his body, it just seemed much more outside of what I’m used to seeing.
Not to downplay this guy, but I feel like I got more of a spiritual awe from seeing photos of Mirin Dajo, because there were no noticable marks on his body, it just seemed much more outside of what I’m used to seeing.
first off i’d like to say that im not posting with the intention of offending anyone or starting shit.
i guess i just don’t get this kind of stuff. i like to see it because i like seeing fucked up shit, but other than that it doesn’t impress me or make me feel anything.
first off i’d like to say that im not posting with the intention of offending anyone or starting shit.
i guess i just don’t get this kind of stuff. i like to see it because i like seeing fucked up shit, but other than that it doesn’t impress me or make me feel anything.
How much preparation does this sort of thing take? (I mean like theoretical stuff like anatomy so you don’t pierce something vital- Though I do understand it probably takes quite a bit of mental and physcial preparation as well.)
How much preparation does this sort of thing take? (I mean like theoretical stuff like anatomy so you don’t pierce something vital- Though I do understand it probably takes quite a bit of mental and physcial preparation as well.)
That’s OK, no-one’s holding you down and skewering you 😀
Thanks for not being rude (I’ve taken to thanking people who aren’t rude, there’s so few of them!)
Hugs and xs
That’s OK, no-one’s holding you down and skewering you 😀
Thanks for not being rude (I’ve taken to thanking people who aren’t rude, there’s so few of them!)
Hugs and xs
~ (number 87) – Theres loads of marks all over Mirin Dajo’s body.
~ (number 87) – Theres loads of marks all over Mirin Dajo’s body.
#27
It still astounds me how people can come in here and judge on a BODY MODIFICATION BLOG. If all people are going to do is make comments about how people are “ill and need help, not encouragement”, why bother coming here in the first place? Obviously this is beyond you. It really sickens me that Shannon has to put disclaimers on posts because of unaccepting, judgemental people that couldn’t even begin to understand a person’s personal decisions to modify and push their limits with their own body. I personally think this is really fascinating and although I would never do it myself, I can respect another person’s decision to live their own life they way they see fit.
#27
It still astounds me how people can come in here and judge on a BODY MODIFICATION BLOG. If all people are going to do is make comments about how people are “ill and need help, not encouragement”, why bother coming here in the first place? Obviously this is beyond you. It really sickens me that Shannon has to put disclaimers on posts because of unaccepting, judgemental people that couldn’t even begin to understand a person’s personal decisions to modify and push their limits with their own body. I personally think this is really fascinating and although I would never do it myself, I can respect another person’s decision to live their own life they way they see fit.
/runs to investigate
/runs to investigate
This is awesome. I showed it to my sisters and they screamed.
I hate when people like teenagerfrommars get all crybaby about other’s criticism. This is not a perfect world and NOBODY is accepting of everything. Plus the main reason Al Gore created the internet was so that people all over the world could talk shit to each other. If you’re so insecure that you can’t handle ONLINE insults, then wipe the tears off your face and go back to fantasy land.
This is awesome. I showed it to my sisters and they screamed.
I hate when people like teenagerfrommars get all crybaby about other’s criticism. This is not a perfect world and NOBODY is accepting of everything. Plus the main reason Al Gore created the internet was so that people all over the world could talk shit to each other. If you’re so insecure that you can’t handle ONLINE insults, then wipe the tears off your face and go back to fantasy land.
Yes, rudeness exists. But why become desensitised to it when you could be doing something, however small, about it?
Being kind and polite is good.
Yes, rudeness exists. But why become desensitised to it when you could be doing something, however small, about it?
Being kind and polite is good.
Being kind and polite is good.
Posted by Em
Update Posted on this day By the allnew Em who would like to be called from now on Me …who is not polite or good to say the least so all u motherfuckers plz pay up b4 u attempt 2 cross this bridge in life ~_0 what is payment if ur a chick used panties and if ur a dude ur liver…+_*
Being kind and polite is good.
Posted by Em
Update Posted on this day By the allnew Em who would like to be called from now on Me …who is not polite or good to say the least so all u motherfuckers plz pay up b4 u attempt 2 cross this bridge in life ~_0 what is payment if ur a chick used panties and if ur a dude ur liver…+_*
I have no idea what you are saying!!
I have no idea what you are saying!!
Em u dont understand becuase ur not really Me…~_0
Em u dont understand becuase ur not really Me…~_0
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If people think something is gross or someone “needs help” because the person making the insults doesn’t understand, WHY look and then make asshole comments about it? It wasn’t even about criticism, it was someone being an idiot. I can understand criticism, I do not appreciate comments that are made without one ounce of understanding behind them. It’s not me, so why the hell would *I* have to deal with online insults? I was simply supporting the guy who chose to modify HIS body to HIS liking. If you can’t appreciate people giving this guy appreciation for being so open about his apparent controvercial body mods, why are you here?
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If people think something is gross or someone “needs help” because the person making the insults doesn’t understand, WHY look and then make asshole comments about it? It wasn’t even about criticism, it was someone being an idiot. I can understand criticism, I do not appreciate comments that are made without one ounce of understanding behind them. It’s not me, so why the hell would *I* have to deal with online insults? I was simply supporting the guy who chose to modify HIS body to HIS liking. If you can’t appreciate people giving this guy appreciation for being so open about his apparent controvercial body mods, why are you here?
Tons of people are assholes and in my opinion, the vast majority of people are stupid. As a result, I’m extremely apathetic towards what others have to say, most especially if they’re just talking shit on the internet.
Tons of people are assholes and in my opinion, the vast majority of people are stupid. As a result, I’m extremely apathetic towards what others have to say, most especially if they’re just talking shit on the internet.