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.

Becoming an Hourglass

Possessed has currently cinched down to a 24″ corset, and is training down to a 22″ final size.

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732 responses to “Becoming an Hourglass”

  1. MrsSquid Avatar
    MrsSquid

    Why does every post with a picture of a woman become a critique of her weight and attractiveness?

  2. MrsSquid Avatar
    MrsSquid

    Why does every post with a picture of a woman become a critique of her weight and attractiveness?

  3. MrsSquid Avatar
    MrsSquid

    Why does every post with a picture of a woman become a critique of her weight and attractiveness?

  4. MrsSquid Avatar
    MrsSquid

    Why does every post with a picture of a woman become a critique of her weight and attractiveness?

  5. astrosnik Avatar

    I would agree with #6, but I’m guessing this isn’t the corset she’s wearing for daily waist-training, and instead as just being “worn?” Her breasts may be pulled out because of the nipple piercing; it’s difficult to get an overbust corset where the boning fits comfortabley around piercings. The amount of organ-constriction and permanence will vary greatly depending on the individual! For those who are worried; 2-6 inches is common for even fashion cinching, with not real impact. And whether or not you’re thin (which I too, am) doesn’t really effect the look/appeal or your possibilities. Some of us are just squishier! I recommend everyone to try wearing a corset at least once while being laced up by an expert; the difference is incredible.

  6. astrosnik Avatar

    I would agree with #6, but I’m guessing this isn’t the corset she’s wearing for daily waist-training, and instead as just being “worn?” Her breasts may be pulled out because of the nipple piercing; it’s difficult to get an overbust corset where the boning fits comfortabley around piercings. The amount of organ-constriction and permanence will vary greatly depending on the individual! For those who are worried; 2-6 inches is common for even fashion cinching, with not real impact. And whether or not you’re thin (which I too, am) doesn’t really effect the look/appeal or your possibilities. Some of us are just squishier! I recommend everyone to try wearing a corset at least once while being laced up by an expert; the difference is incredible.

  7. astrosnik Avatar

    I would agree with #6, but I’m guessing this isn’t the corset she’s wearing for daily waist-training, and instead as just being “worn?” Her breasts may be pulled out because of the nipple piercing; it’s difficult to get an overbust corset where the boning fits comfortabley around piercings. The amount of organ-constriction and permanence will vary greatly depending on the individual! For those who are worried; 2-6 inches is common for even fashion cinching, with not real impact. And whether or not you’re thin (which I too, am) doesn’t really effect the look/appeal or your possibilities. Some of us are just squishier! I recommend everyone to try wearing a corset at least once while being laced up by an expert; the difference is incredible.

  8. astrosnik Avatar

    I would agree with #6, but I’m guessing this isn’t the corset she’s wearing for daily waist-training, and instead as just being “worn?” Her breasts may be pulled out because of the nipple piercing; it’s difficult to get an overbust corset where the boning fits comfortabley around piercings. The amount of organ-constriction and permanence will vary greatly depending on the individual! For those who are worried; 2-6 inches is common for even fashion cinching, with not real impact. And whether or not you’re thin (which I too, am) doesn’t really effect the look/appeal or your possibilities. Some of us are just squishier! I recommend everyone to try wearing a corset at least once while being laced up by an expert; the difference is incredible.

  9. astrosnik Avatar

    I would agree with #6, but I’m guessing this isn’t the corset she’s wearing for daily waist-training, and instead as just being “worn?” Her breasts may be pulled out because of the nipple piercing; it’s difficult to get an overbust corset where the boning fits comfortabley around piercings. The amount of organ-constriction and permanence will vary greatly depending on the individual! For those who are worried; 2-6 inches is common for even fashion cinching, with not real impact. And whether or not you’re thin (which I too, am) doesn’t really effect the look/appeal or your possibilities. Some of us are just squishier! I recommend everyone to try wearing a corset at least once while being laced up by an expert; the difference is incredible.

  10. astrosnik Avatar

    I would agree with #6, but I’m guessing this isn’t the corset she’s wearing for daily waist-training, and instead as just being “worn?” Her breasts may be pulled out because of the nipple piercing; it’s difficult to get an overbust corset where the boning fits comfortabley around piercings. The amount of organ-constriction and permanence will vary greatly depending on the individual! For those who are worried; 2-6 inches is common for even fashion cinching, with not real impact. And whether or not you’re thin (which I too, am) doesn’t really effect the look/appeal or your possibilities. Some of us are just squishier! I recommend everyone to try wearing a corset at least once while being laced up by an expert; the difference is incredible.

  11. lindsey Avatar
    lindsey

    hey! i have that corset!

  12. lindsey Avatar
    lindsey

    hey! i have that corset!

  13. lindsey Avatar
    lindsey

    hey! i have that corset!

  14. lindsey Avatar
    lindsey

    hey! i have that corset!

  15. lindsey Avatar
    lindsey

    hey! i have that corset!

  16. lindsey Avatar
    lindsey

    hey! i have that corset!

  17. toast Avatar

    “What happened to natural beauty??

    Posted by Punkrock Princess on April 30th, 2007 at 7:21 am”

    It’s a modification site, we’re really not here for that sort of thing 😉

  18. toast Avatar

    “What happened to natural beauty??

    Posted by Punkrock Princess on April 30th, 2007 at 7:21 am”

    It’s a modification site, we’re really not here for that sort of thing 😉

  19. toast Avatar

    “What happened to natural beauty??

    Posted by Punkrock Princess on April 30th, 2007 at 7:21 am”

    It’s a modification site, we’re really not here for that sort of thing 😉

  20. toast Avatar

    “What happened to natural beauty??

    Posted by Punkrock Princess on April 30th, 2007 at 7:21 am”

    It’s a modification site, we’re really not here for that sort of thing 😉

  21. toast Avatar

    “What happened to natural beauty??

    Posted by Punkrock Princess on April 30th, 2007 at 7:21 am”

    It’s a modification site, we’re really not here for that sort of thing 😉

  22. toast Avatar

    “What happened to natural beauty??

    Posted by Punkrock Princess on April 30th, 2007 at 7:21 am”

    It’s a modification site, we’re really not here for that sort of thing 😉

  23. chris Avatar
    chris

    agreed with # 75 and other similar posts. I’m starting to feel a little inadequate with my lack of curves! I’ve always loved hourglass figures….but with my lack of hips, I suppose I’m not a “real” woman? that seems a little silly.

  24. chris Avatar
    chris

    agreed with # 75 and other similar posts. I’m starting to feel a little inadequate with my lack of curves! I’ve always loved hourglass figures….but with my lack of hips, I suppose I’m not a “real” woman? that seems a little silly.

  25. chris Avatar
    chris

    agreed with # 75 and other similar posts. I’m starting to feel a little inadequate with my lack of curves! I’ve always loved hourglass figures….but with my lack of hips, I suppose I’m not a “real” woman? that seems a little silly.

  26. chris Avatar
    chris

    agreed with # 75 and other similar posts. I’m starting to feel a little inadequate with my lack of curves! I’ve always loved hourglass figures….but with my lack of hips, I suppose I’m not a “real” woman? that seems a little silly.

  27. chris Avatar
    chris

    agreed with # 75 and other similar posts. I’m starting to feel a little inadequate with my lack of curves! I’ve always loved hourglass figures….but with my lack of hips, I suppose I’m not a “real” woman? that seems a little silly.

  28. chris Avatar
    chris

    agreed with # 75 and other similar posts. I’m starting to feel a little inadequate with my lack of curves! I’ve always loved hourglass figures….but with my lack of hips, I suppose I’m not a “real” woman? that seems a little silly.

  29. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Hahaha to toast! 🙂

    chris/75/etc. — I think that it’s very safe to say that there are LOTS of different sorts of “real women” (and “real men”). But if you want hips, a corset is a great way to accentuate them no matter what build you have.

  30. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Hahaha to toast! 🙂

    chris/75/etc. — I think that it’s very safe to say that there are LOTS of different sorts of “real women” (and “real men”). But if you want hips, a corset is a great way to accentuate them no matter what build you have.

  31. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Hahaha to toast! 🙂

    chris/75/etc. — I think that it’s very safe to say that there are LOTS of different sorts of “real women” (and “real men”). But if you want hips, a corset is a great way to accentuate them no matter what build you have.

  32. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Hahaha to toast! 🙂

    chris/75/etc. — I think that it’s very safe to say that there are LOTS of different sorts of “real women” (and “real men”). But if you want hips, a corset is a great way to accentuate them no matter what build you have.

  33. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Hahaha to toast! 🙂

    chris/75/etc. — I think that it’s very safe to say that there are LOTS of different sorts of “real women” (and “real men”). But if you want hips, a corset is a great way to accentuate them no matter what build you have.

  34. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Hahaha to toast! 🙂

    chris/75/etc. — I think that it’s very safe to say that there are LOTS of different sorts of “real women” (and “real men”). But if you want hips, a corset is a great way to accentuate them no matter what build you have.

  35. IAM:Psyx Avatar
    IAM:Psyx

    For all you lovely people in the UK in need of hand-made, made-to-measure corsets, I give you:

    http://www.ellecorsets.co.uk/

    Also, they will create a TOTALLY bespoke (ie – could be either larger or smaller waist sizes) corset for the same price. And to make sure it fits, they make up a cotton mock for only £20.

    Amazing service, and very fairly priced!

  36. IAM:Psyx Avatar
    IAM:Psyx

    For all you lovely people in the UK in need of hand-made, made-to-measure corsets, I give you:

    http://www.ellecorsets.co.uk/

    Also, they will create a TOTALLY bespoke (ie – could be either larger or smaller waist sizes) corset for the same price. And to make sure it fits, they make up a cotton mock for only £20.

    Amazing service, and very fairly priced!

  37. IAM:Psyx Avatar
    IAM:Psyx

    For all you lovely people in the UK in need of hand-made, made-to-measure corsets, I give you:

    http://www.ellecorsets.co.uk/

    Also, they will create a TOTALLY bespoke (ie – could be either larger or smaller waist sizes) corset for the same price. And to make sure it fits, they make up a cotton mock for only £20.

    Amazing service, and very fairly priced!

  38. IAM:Psyx Avatar
    IAM:Psyx

    For all you lovely people in the UK in need of hand-made, made-to-measure corsets, I give you:

    http://www.ellecorsets.co.uk/

    Also, they will create a TOTALLY bespoke (ie – could be either larger or smaller waist sizes) corset for the same price. And to make sure it fits, they make up a cotton mock for only £20.

    Amazing service, and very fairly priced!

  39. IAM:Psyx Avatar
    IAM:Psyx

    For all you lovely people in the UK in need of hand-made, made-to-measure corsets, I give you:

    http://www.ellecorsets.co.uk/

    Also, they will create a TOTALLY bespoke (ie – could be either larger or smaller waist sizes) corset for the same price. And to make sure it fits, they make up a cotton mock for only £20.

    Amazing service, and very fairly priced!

  40. IAM:Psyx Avatar
    IAM:Psyx

    For all you lovely people in the UK in need of hand-made, made-to-measure corsets, I give you:

    http://www.ellecorsets.co.uk/

    Also, they will create a TOTALLY bespoke (ie – could be either larger or smaller waist sizes) corset for the same price. And to make sure it fits, they make up a cotton mock for only £20.

    Amazing service, and very fairly priced!

  41. Caroline June Avatar

    Regardless of whatever everyone else has been rambling about, I think she looks gorgeous.

  42. Caroline June Avatar

    Regardless of whatever everyone else has been rambling about, I think she looks gorgeous.

  43. Caroline June Avatar

    Regardless of whatever everyone else has been rambling about, I think she looks gorgeous.

  44. Caroline June Avatar

    Regardless of whatever everyone else has been rambling about, I think she looks gorgeous.

  45. Caroline June Avatar

    Regardless of whatever everyone else has been rambling about, I think she looks gorgeous.

  46. Caroline June Avatar

    Regardless of whatever everyone else has been rambling about, I think she looks gorgeous.

  47. giles wallwork Avatar
    giles wallwork

    “Why does every post with a picture of a woman become a critique of her weight and attractiveness? ”

    Because we live in a flawed patriarchal society desperately in need of change.

  48. giles wallwork Avatar
    giles wallwork

    “Why does every post with a picture of a woman become a critique of her weight and attractiveness? ”

    Because we live in a flawed patriarchal society desperately in need of change.

  49. giles wallwork Avatar
    giles wallwork

    “Why does every post with a picture of a woman become a critique of her weight and attractiveness? ”

    Because we live in a flawed patriarchal society desperately in need of change.

  50. giles wallwork Avatar
    giles wallwork

    “Why does every post with a picture of a woman become a critique of her weight and attractiveness? ”

    Because we live in a flawed patriarchal society desperately in need of change.

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