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.

Transverse Helix

If you don’t know why I’ve posted a picture of Nicola‘s ear, you’re not looking close enough!

Comments

188 responses to “Transverse Helix”

  1. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    If it heals she should stretch it…..(j/k)

  2. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    If it heals she should stretch it…..(j/k)

  3. redneckzombi Avatar

    Meh, I could see this healing… but why bother?

  4. redneckzombi Avatar

    Meh, I could see this healing… but why bother?

  5. redneckzombi Avatar

    Meh, I could see this healing… but why bother?

  6. redneckzombi Avatar

    Meh, I could see this healing… but why bother?

  7. deadlypoison Avatar

    that looks cool!

    from the looks of it, its PTFE/bioplast (whatever)
    would be interesting to see how it heels

    xx

  8. deadlypoison Avatar

    that looks cool!

    from the looks of it, its PTFE/bioplast (whatever)
    would be interesting to see how it heels

    xx

  9. deadlypoison Avatar

    that looks cool!

    from the looks of it, its PTFE/bioplast (whatever)
    would be interesting to see how it heels

    xx

  10. deadlypoison Avatar

    that looks cool!

    from the looks of it, its PTFE/bioplast (whatever)
    would be interesting to see how it heels

    xx

  11. Warren Avatar

    thinking about it overnight, you’re right Shannon, it wouldn’t last long term via Microdermals.

  12. Warren Avatar

    thinking about it overnight, you’re right Shannon, it wouldn’t last long term via Microdermals.

  13. Warren Avatar

    thinking about it overnight, you’re right Shannon, it wouldn’t last long term via Microdermals.

  14. Warren Avatar

    thinking about it overnight, you’re right Shannon, it wouldn’t last long term via Microdermals.

  15. Invisshadow Avatar
    Invisshadow

    Man, it never gets old watching all the modified people make fun of each other and say how dumb we are for doing what we do.

  16. Invisshadow Avatar
    Invisshadow

    Man, it never gets old watching all the modified people make fun of each other and say how dumb we are for doing what we do.

  17. Invisshadow Avatar
    Invisshadow

    Man, it never gets old watching all the modified people make fun of each other and say how dumb we are for doing what we do.

  18. Invisshadow Avatar
    Invisshadow

    Man, it never gets old watching all the modified people make fun of each other and say how dumb we are for doing what we do.

  19. stabbyLOVE Avatar

    Interesting but there’s no way in hell I’d have enough patience/bother to heal that. My industrials were bad enough for the first few days and they’re a breeze to heal.

  20. stabbyLOVE Avatar

    Interesting but there’s no way in hell I’d have enough patience/bother to heal that. My industrials were bad enough for the first few days and they’re a breeze to heal.

  21. stabbyLOVE Avatar

    Interesting but there’s no way in hell I’d have enough patience/bother to heal that. My industrials were bad enough for the first few days and they’re a breeze to heal.

  22. stabbyLOVE Avatar

    Interesting but there’s no way in hell I’d have enough patience/bother to heal that. My industrials were bad enough for the first few days and they’re a breeze to heal.

  23. Psyx Avatar

    Christ. My industrial gave me a fear of sleeping on it that I now wake up instantly if i start turning over in my sleep, I can’t imagine what this felt like!

  24. Psyx Avatar

    Christ. My industrial gave me a fear of sleeping on it that I now wake up instantly if i start turning over in my sleep, I can’t imagine what this felt like!

  25. Psyx Avatar

    Christ. My industrial gave me a fear of sleeping on it that I now wake up instantly if i start turning over in my sleep, I can’t imagine what this felt like!

  26. Psyx Avatar

    Christ. My industrial gave me a fear of sleeping on it that I now wake up instantly if i start turning over in my sleep, I can’t imagine what this felt like!

  27. eternalsunshine Avatar

    I like it. Though it’s quite subtle, I don’t agree with people saying there are other ways to get the same result. In my opinion you’ll always be able to “feel” (just by looking at it) that this is special.

  28. eternalsunshine Avatar

    I like it. Though it’s quite subtle, I don’t agree with people saying there are other ways to get the same result. In my opinion you’ll always be able to “feel” (just by looking at it) that this is special.

  29. eternalsunshine Avatar

    I like it. Though it’s quite subtle, I don’t agree with people saying there are other ways to get the same result. In my opinion you’ll always be able to “feel” (just by looking at it) that this is special.

  30. eternalsunshine Avatar

    I like it. Though it’s quite subtle, I don’t agree with people saying there are other ways to get the same result. In my opinion you’ll always be able to “feel” (just by looking at it) that this is special.

  31. BlueStar Avatar

    It looks decent now but I really can’t see that working out in the long run… unfortunately. Too much pressure on surrounding tissue, even with the flexible jewellery. It’d be a huge bitch to heal.
    I’d like to see a follow up though.. Some people can heal anything! (remember that article showing the person with the 10 or so year old madison with a circular barbell?)

  32. BlueStar Avatar

    It looks decent now but I really can’t see that working out in the long run… unfortunately. Too much pressure on surrounding tissue, even with the flexible jewellery. It’d be a huge bitch to heal.
    I’d like to see a follow up though.. Some people can heal anything! (remember that article showing the person with the 10 or so year old madison with a circular barbell?)

  33. BlueStar Avatar

    It looks decent now but I really can’t see that working out in the long run… unfortunately. Too much pressure on surrounding tissue, even with the flexible jewellery. It’d be a huge bitch to heal.
    I’d like to see a follow up though.. Some people can heal anything! (remember that article showing the person with the 10 or so year old madison with a circular barbell?)

  34. BlueStar Avatar

    It looks decent now but I really can’t see that working out in the long run… unfortunately. Too much pressure on surrounding tissue, even with the flexible jewellery. It’d be a huge bitch to heal.
    I’d like to see a follow up though.. Some people can heal anything! (remember that article showing the person with the 10 or so year old madison with a circular barbell?)

  35. angelicfruitcake Avatar

    I would have thought that drainage could be a problem due to the sheer length of it. Still, hope she manages to heal it, some pics a few months down the line would be good as well.

  36. angelicfruitcake Avatar

    I would have thought that drainage could be a problem due to the sheer length of it. Still, hope she manages to heal it, some pics a few months down the line would be good as well.

  37. angelicfruitcake Avatar

    I would have thought that drainage could be a problem due to the sheer length of it. Still, hope she manages to heal it, some pics a few months down the line would be good as well.

  38. angelicfruitcake Avatar

    I would have thought that drainage could be a problem due to the sheer length of it. Still, hope she manages to heal it, some pics a few months down the line would be good as well.

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