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.

Yowwwch!

Johnny got in a terrible dirt bike accident in Australia about three years ago, when this photo was snapped… I get a kick out of the “Taz ripping out of the skin” tattoo, perfectly placed by some psychic tattoo artist seven years earlier. He had to wear that intense fixture for two years by the way!

Comments

124 responses to “Yowwwch!”

  1. Rick James Avatar
    Rick James

    These things are brutal to wear! i had one aswell (thinner wires but all the way through to another frame on the other side) after a shattered femur. was the worst pain i have ever endured. Although its been three years this dudes leg is prob still aching like a bitch!

  2. Rick James Avatar
    Rick James

    These things are brutal to wear! i had one aswell (thinner wires but all the way through to another frame on the other side) after a shattered femur. was the worst pain i have ever endured. Although its been three years this dudes leg is prob still aching like a bitch!

  3. Rick James Avatar
    Rick James

    These things are brutal to wear! i had one aswell (thinner wires but all the way through to another frame on the other side) after a shattered femur. was the worst pain i have ever endured. Although its been three years this dudes leg is prob still aching like a bitch!

  4. Rick James Avatar
    Rick James

    These things are brutal to wear! i had one aswell (thinner wires but all the way through to another frame on the other side) after a shattered femur. was the worst pain i have ever endured. Although its been three years this dudes leg is prob still aching like a bitch!

  5. krylonblue Avatar
    krylonblue

    *cringe*

  6. krylonblue Avatar
    krylonblue

    *cringe*

  7. krylonblue Avatar
    krylonblue

    *cringe*

  8. krylonblue Avatar
    krylonblue

    *cringe*

  9. Rob in Australia Avatar
    Rob in Australia

    NICE transdermals!

  10. Rob in Australia Avatar
    Rob in Australia

    NICE transdermals!

  11. Rob in Australia Avatar
    Rob in Australia

    NICE transdermals!

  12. Rob in Australia Avatar
    Rob in Australia

    NICE transdermals!

  13. Em Avatar
    Em

    Wow, that poor guy.

    I’ve never seen one of those before… wouldn’t expect it to work! It looks like his leg would get so infected it’d fall off!

    People are surprised when piercings heal, if doctors can install one of those things and the patient can live??

  14. Em Avatar
    Em

    Wow, that poor guy.

    I’ve never seen one of those before… wouldn’t expect it to work! It looks like his leg would get so infected it’d fall off!

    People are surprised when piercings heal, if doctors can install one of those things and the patient can live??

  15. Em Avatar
    Em

    Wow, that poor guy.

    I’ve never seen one of those before… wouldn’t expect it to work! It looks like his leg would get so infected it’d fall off!

    People are surprised when piercings heal, if doctors can install one of those things and the patient can live??

  16. Em Avatar
    Em

    Wow, that poor guy.

    I’ve never seen one of those before… wouldn’t expect it to work! It looks like his leg would get so infected it’d fall off!

    People are surprised when piercings heal, if doctors can install one of those things and the patient can live??

  17. starless_dark Avatar

    Ohmychrist that looks painful! Poor guy.

  18. starless_dark Avatar

    Ohmychrist that looks painful! Poor guy.

  19. starless_dark Avatar

    Ohmychrist that looks painful! Poor guy.

  20. starless_dark Avatar

    Ohmychrist that looks painful! Poor guy.

  21. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    fuck. OW. I’ve had broken femurs before but um not to the point of needing that… ow. shit.

  22. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    fuck. OW. I’ve had broken femurs before but um not to the point of needing that… ow. shit.

  23. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    fuck. OW. I’ve had broken femurs before but um not to the point of needing that… ow. shit.

  24. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    fuck. OW. I’ve had broken femurs before but um not to the point of needing that… ow. shit.

  25. destroy Avatar

    Also had one for my femur too tho not nearly as many

    and when they take it out they dont even put you under! seriously

  26. destroy Avatar

    Also had one for my femur too tho not nearly as many

    and when they take it out they dont even put you under! seriously

  27. destroy Avatar

    Also had one for my femur too tho not nearly as many

    and when they take it out they dont even put you under! seriously

  28. destroy Avatar

    Also had one for my femur too tho not nearly as many

    and when they take it out they dont even put you under! seriously

  29. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Holy crap.

  30. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Holy crap.

  31. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Holy crap.

  32. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Holy crap.

  33. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    my leg’s hurting just thinking about that.i can’t imagine the pain he must’ve gone through.

  34. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    my leg’s hurting just thinking about that.i can’t imagine the pain he must’ve gone through.

  35. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    my leg’s hurting just thinking about that.i can’t imagine the pain he must’ve gone through.

  36. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    my leg’s hurting just thinking about that.i can’t imagine the pain he must’ve gone through.

  37. funkadelica Avatar
    funkadelica

    Now THAT’s a heavy mod. Ouch.

  38. funkadelica Avatar
    funkadelica

    Now THAT’s a heavy mod. Ouch.

  39. funkadelica Avatar
    funkadelica

    Now THAT’s a heavy mod. Ouch.

  40. funkadelica Avatar
    funkadelica

    Now THAT’s a heavy mod. Ouch.

  41. dana Avatar
    dana

    so.. he couldn’t wear pants for 2 years?

  42. dana Avatar
    dana

    so.. he couldn’t wear pants for 2 years?

  43. dana Avatar
    dana

    so.. he couldn’t wear pants for 2 years?

  44. dana Avatar
    dana

    so.. he couldn’t wear pants for 2 years?

  45. Lane Jensen Avatar

    Now that’s pain.

  46. Lane Jensen Avatar

    Now that’s pain.

Latest Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News

  • What Lifts the Body, Shifts the Soul
    First suspensions are rarely just about the body— they’re a meeting point between the physical and the deeply personal. Stepping into this experience isn’t simply about trying something new, but about stepping outside yourself to a version you had always sensed was waiting. I’ve had… Read more: What Lifts the Body, Shifts the Soul
  • Skin and Strings: The Art of Human Puppetry
    One of the most powerful things about being at a convention like OSC is the sheer concentration of experience, creativity, and capability in one place. When you’re surrounded by people who not only understand the technical complexities of suspension but are excited by the challenge… Read more: Skin and Strings: The Art of Human Puppetry
  • Twelve Points to the Sky
    There’s a particular kind of magic that happens at your first big suspension gathering when you arrive with nerves, an open heart, and the quiet hope of flight. Guided by the encouragement of mentor Lynn Loheide and driven by the quiet confidence of belonging, Alex… Read more: Twelve Points to the Sky
  • Ontario SusCon 2025
    In March 2025, BME attended the Ontario Suspension Convention in Hamilton, hosted by the Kevin Donaghy and the Ontario Suspension Collective. We had the pleasure to take part and help document the event, but also run a booth to sell a bunch of old (but… Read more: Ontario SusCon 2025
  • Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
    Dear BME Community, We’ve been gone far too long, but BME is back to give people a voice, a space, a community. With time everything evolves, and BME may be different than you remember. Our goal is to stay true to Shannon and Rachel’s values… Read more: Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
  • BME Social Media
    Word of mouth has been our method of reuniting the community, and it has brought a substantial amount of us together. I am inspired by your loyalty and I want to remind more people of BME’s existence. In 2020 we gained control over @bmezine on… Read more: BME Social Media