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. esmeray Avatar

    I’m pretty sure it just goes in one hole, then out the other, not actually under skin the whole way…

  2. esmeray Avatar

    I’m pretty sure it just goes in one hole, then out the other, not actually under skin the whole way…

  3. fghtffyrdmns Avatar
    fghtffyrdmns

    yeah i’m obviously an idiot because i don’t get it.

  4. fghtffyrdmns Avatar
    fghtffyrdmns

    yeah i’m obviously an idiot because i don’t get it.

  5. fghtffyrdmns Avatar
    fghtffyrdmns

    yeah i’m obviously an idiot because i don’t get it.

  6. fghtffyrdmns Avatar
    fghtffyrdmns

    yeah i’m obviously an idiot because i don’t get it.

  7. Ian Avatar

    from the swelling/shape of the ear there it looks like it goes all the way through…

  8. Ian Avatar

    from the swelling/shape of the ear there it looks like it goes all the way through…

  9. Ian Avatar

    from the swelling/shape of the ear there it looks like it goes all the way through…

  10. Ian Avatar

    from the swelling/shape of the ear there it looks like it goes all the way through…

  11. iamnickk Avatar

    keep us up to date

  12. iamnickk Avatar

    keep us up to date

  13. iamnickk Avatar

    keep us up to date

  14. iamnickk Avatar

    keep us up to date

  15. hellonightmare Avatar

    all I can imagine is abscess, but good luck to her!

  16. hellonightmare Avatar

    all I can imagine is abscess, but good luck to her!

  17. hellonightmare Avatar

    all I can imagine is abscess, but good luck to her!

  18. hellonightmare Avatar

    all I can imagine is abscess, but good luck to her!

  19. spookshow Avatar
    spookshow

    That is never going to heal. It’s possibly one of the dumbest piercings ever.
    (#13 – If it isn’t under the skin the whole way then it would be labelled a vertical scaffold/industrial, not a transverse helix.)

  20. spookshow Avatar
    spookshow

    That is never going to heal. It’s possibly one of the dumbest piercings ever.
    (#13 – If it isn’t under the skin the whole way then it would be labelled a vertical scaffold/industrial, not a transverse helix.)

  21. spookshow Avatar
    spookshow

    That is never going to heal. It’s possibly one of the dumbest piercings ever.
    (#13 – If it isn’t under the skin the whole way then it would be labelled a vertical scaffold/industrial, not a transverse helix.)

  22. spookshow Avatar
    spookshow

    That is never going to heal. It’s possibly one of the dumbest piercings ever.
    (#13 – If it isn’t under the skin the whole way then it would be labelled a vertical scaffold/industrial, not a transverse helix.)

  23. Caroline June Avatar

    I didn’t get that at all but then I decided to read it and then I noticed it… It’s an interesting idea but I’m not sure how well it’d heal and I’m pretty sure I’d prefer the original piercings. Eitherway, she’s trying something different and props to her

  24. Caroline June Avatar

    I didn’t get that at all but then I decided to read it and then I noticed it… It’s an interesting idea but I’m not sure how well it’d heal and I’m pretty sure I’d prefer the original piercings. Eitherway, she’s trying something different and props to her

  25. Caroline June Avatar

    I didn’t get that at all but then I decided to read it and then I noticed it… It’s an interesting idea but I’m not sure how well it’d heal and I’m pretty sure I’d prefer the original piercings. Eitherway, she’s trying something different and props to her

  26. Caroline June Avatar

    I didn’t get that at all but then I decided to read it and then I noticed it… It’s an interesting idea but I’m not sure how well it’d heal and I’m pretty sure I’d prefer the original piercings. Eitherway, she’s trying something different and props to her

  27. Alice White Avatar

    Damn, quick to condemn, eh? ^^

    Pretty cool looking. Whether it heals or not, awesome piercing idea.

  28. Alice White Avatar

    Damn, quick to condemn, eh? ^^

    Pretty cool looking. Whether it heals or not, awesome piercing idea.

  29. Alice White Avatar

    Damn, quick to condemn, eh? ^^

    Pretty cool looking. Whether it heals or not, awesome piercing idea.

  30. Alice White Avatar

    Damn, quick to condemn, eh? ^^

    Pretty cool looking. Whether it heals or not, awesome piercing idea.

  31. uuu Avatar
    uuu

    hope it heals!

  32. uuu Avatar
    uuu

    hope it heals!

  33. uuu Avatar
    uuu

    hope it heals!

  34. uuu Avatar
    uuu

    hope it heals!

  35. Pearly Avatar

    If it ever heals with all these negative vibes running around, it’d be interesting to see it unswollen.. and how unproportional it looks compared to her other 🙂

  36. Pearly Avatar

    If it ever heals with all these negative vibes running around, it’d be interesting to see it unswollen.. and how unproportional it looks compared to her other 🙂

  37. Pearly Avatar

    If it ever heals with all these negative vibes running around, it’d be interesting to see it unswollen.. and how unproportional it looks compared to her other 🙂

  38. Pearly Avatar

    If it ever heals with all these negative vibes running around, it’d be interesting to see it unswollen.. and how unproportional it looks compared to her other 🙂

  39. superbon Avatar
    superbon

    I don’t think I’m being “negative” as a piercer if I say that anatomically speaking, this is unlikely to heal. The barbell seems much too long, and an abscess is a very likely possibility. Piercings are always “cooler” if they are done with real expectations of healing, or are distinguished as “play” piercings from the start.

  40. superbon Avatar
    superbon

    I don’t think I’m being “negative” as a piercer if I say that anatomically speaking, this is unlikely to heal. The barbell seems much too long, and an abscess is a very likely possibility. Piercings are always “cooler” if they are done with real expectations of healing, or are distinguished as “play” piercings from the start.

  41. superbon Avatar
    superbon

    I don’t think I’m being “negative” as a piercer if I say that anatomically speaking, this is unlikely to heal. The barbell seems much too long, and an abscess is a very likely possibility. Piercings are always “cooler” if they are done with real expectations of healing, or are distinguished as “play” piercings from the start.

  42. superbon Avatar
    superbon

    I don’t think I’m being “negative” as a piercer if I say that anatomically speaking, this is unlikely to heal. The barbell seems much too long, and an abscess is a very likely possibility. Piercings are always “cooler” if they are done with real expectations of healing, or are distinguished as “play” piercings from the start.

  43. anonymoose Avatar
    anonymoose

    i would hate to sleep on that. S:

  44. anonymoose Avatar
    anonymoose

    i would hate to sleep on that. S:

  45. anonymoose Avatar
    anonymoose

    i would hate to sleep on that. S:

  46. anonymoose Avatar
    anonymoose

    i would hate to sleep on that. S:

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