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.

In this case, it’s not about numbers

The most recent [public] world record play piercing attempt that I know of was 2,507 needles, so this scene with 2,235 25ga piercings is actually just below the “officially recognized” record. That said, in my opinion, the “real” world record still sits inside the SM world, probably with the Berkeley 5000. I’d love to see that one broken, and well documented…

Anyway, this particular set of very impressive megapiercings (two more photos: one, two) was done by Mistress Laura in Melbourne, Australia.

Comments

12 responses to “In this case, it’s not about numbers”

  1. wlcm2t3hmachine Avatar

    Those needles dont look like theyre going through much skin…

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    They’re not — the theory is that this type of placement is to some extent intended to make the process more intense because more nerve endings are directly stimulated.

  3. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    (ie. because it’s shallow, not because it’s short)

  4. Terran Avatar

    i see a lot of extra skin there for the piercing! she could have fit at least another 100 lol.

  5. beans Avatar

    Good old Abode nightclub 🙂

  6. filthee Avatar

    #4 high five! 😀

  7. anthony Avatar

    check out the catheter! looks like fun

  8. MarmeladeFlesh Avatar

    she’s hardcore!

  9. Ant Avatar

    I’m always amazed by this kind of play/ritual. The Berkeley 5k in particular leaves me asking so many questions….

    But mainly, how many other supposed “world records” have been crushed through s&m, edgeplay, and general “underground” behaviour.

    I’ve googled, but that only lead me back to bme. If anyone knows any site(s) or generally has any interesting facts regarding the more recordbreaking side of the s&m scene, feel free to share.

    I should really buy a BME:hard membership….

  10. Veronica Avatar
    Veronica

    wow… I definitely thought those were keloids at first and I was like “Oh dear lord sweet baby jesus.”
    Regardless, those are incredibly fantastic. =)

  11. fuus Avatar
    fuus

    Anyone else bothered by her wearing a sanitary towel underneath see-through lace knickers? Not really very dignified.

    Other than that, pretty awesome. Much respect.

  12. SHAWN BAYVIEW tatz & mods AFRICA Avatar
    SHAWN BAYVIEW tatz & mods AFRICA

    hi shannon larratt could u mail me some info on the world record attempts as we are in the prosses of working on breaking the world record but not just the regognized ones.we wanna push the limmits and c what we are able to do to our body and mind..much thanks….. shawn bayview/ africa.[email protected]

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