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.

Checking out her corset piercings in the mirror…

Temporary corset by Steve Truitt at Stay Gold Tattoo and Body Modification in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comments

76 responses to “Checking out her corset piercings in the mirror…”

  1. Zar Avatar
    Zar

    this is gorgeous. i wish i had the funds for a corset! well, and the time and determination to heal one. good on her for getting a temp, but i’d be reluctant to take it out!

  2. Zar Avatar
    Zar

    this is gorgeous. i wish i had the funds for a corset! well, and the time and determination to heal one. good on her for getting a temp, but i’d be reluctant to take it out!

  3. ammre Avatar

    Hah yes! Finally someone who laces their corset correctly!

  4. ammre Avatar

    Hah yes! Finally someone who laces their corset correctly!

  5. Marianna Avatar
    Marianna

    #2 – I would think that “tramp stamp” would not be an appropriate term in a body-mod community. As a woman, am I not allowed to get a tattoo there because of sexist prejudices? I thought this was a group of people who dug free expression.

  6. Marianna Avatar
    Marianna

    #2 – I would think that “tramp stamp” would not be an appropriate term in a body-mod community. As a woman, am I not allowed to get a tattoo there because of sexist prejudices? I thought this was a group of people who dug free expression.

  7. nope Avatar
    nope

    i love that she seems more concerned with her hair than the corset 🙂

  8. nope Avatar
    nope

    i love that she seems more concerned with her hair than the corset 🙂

  9. Pearl Avatar
    Pearl

    Marianna: I am categorically not against lower back tattoos! I am against ugly, samey tribal patterns, because to me it just doesn’t look good.

    However, I have to agree with you that “tramp stamp” is an ugly term. In fact, I much prefer “arse antlers” 😀

  10. Pearl Avatar
    Pearl

    Marianna: I am categorically not against lower back tattoos! I am against ugly, samey tribal patterns, because to me it just doesn’t look good.

    However, I have to agree with you that “tramp stamp” is an ugly term. In fact, I much prefer “arse antlers” 😀

  11. Joli Suicide Avatar

    iam: IME makes jewely for corsets…

  12. Joli Suicide Avatar

    iam: IME makes jewely for corsets…

  13. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    So. Awesome.

  14. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    So. Awesome.

  15. Mich Mash Avatar

    WANT! GIVE!

    Wait, the corset or the girl?

    Um, both please?

  16. Mich Mash Avatar

    WANT! GIVE!

    Wait, the corset or the girl?

    Um, both please?

  17. Campbell Avatar
    Campbell

    Gah, I keep coming back to this post, it looks really great 🙂

  18. Campbell Avatar
    Campbell

    Gah, I keep coming back to this post, it looks really great 🙂

  19. red_eyes Avatar
    red_eyes

    absolutly beutiful

  20. red_eyes Avatar
    red_eyes

    absolutly beutiful

  21. red_eyes Avatar
    red_eyes

    so addicting to look at i love the corset so much

  22. red_eyes Avatar
    red_eyes

    so addicting to look at i love the corset so much

  23. Lauren Schremser Avatar

    I’m going to get one….a permemant one….I just got to get the money

  24. Lauren Schremser Avatar

    I’m going to get one….a permemant one….I just got to get the money

  25. sexyG Avatar
    sexyG

    great corset!!!!!i want to get one done also to add to my piercing collection…about how much does it cost???

  26. sexyG Avatar
    sexyG

    great corset!!!!!i want to get one done also to add to my piercing collection…about how much does it cost???

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