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.

Russian Punch*

Zhilenkov has his septum punched (at 8mm/0ga) by Vlad, somewhere in Russia.

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*Not to be confused with a Glasgow kiss.

Comments

76 responses to “Russian Punch*”

  1. supajb Avatar
    supajb

    he took that so well, my eyes water up every time i stretch my septum.

  2. supajb Avatar
    supajb

    he took that so well, my eyes water up every time i stretch my septum.

  3. Sneezy Avatar
    Sneezy

    wow is all i can say that dude must have been super drugged up or something

  4. Sneezy Avatar
    Sneezy

    wow is all i can say that dude must have been super drugged up or something

  5. filthee Avatar

    no tears? wonderful

  6. filthee Avatar

    no tears? wonderful

  7. me Avatar
    me

    I love the smile at the end 🙂

  8. me Avatar
    me

    I love the smile at the end 🙂

  9. Leon Avatar

    labret scalpel too???
    or am i just imagining it without my glasses?

  10. Leon Avatar

    labret scalpel too???
    or am i just imagining it without my glasses?

  11. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Leon – It certainly looks that way 🙂

  12. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Leon – It certainly looks that way 🙂

  13. Christa Avatar
    Christa

    He makes it look so easy !!

  14. Christa Avatar
    Christa

    He makes it look so easy !!

  15. Vespere Avatar

    Such a handsome boy! Why would he do such a thing to himself?
    *kidding* I wish my Husband had such an easy time with his septum, it was pierced crooked first time because of his deviated septum (we didn’t know!) and he had to let it heal and do it again. Well worth it though, he’s managed to keep it even at work. Hell, it’s almost a form of ID for him in our small town. 🙂

  16. Vespere Avatar

    Such a handsome boy! Why would he do such a thing to himself?
    *kidding* I wish my Husband had such an easy time with his septum, it was pierced crooked first time because of his deviated septum (we didn’t know!) and he had to let it heal and do it again. Well worth it though, he’s managed to keep it even at work. Hell, it’s almost a form of ID for him in our small town. 🙂

  17. Aaron Avatar
    Aaron

    He didn’t even wince!!

    Good for him.

    Having my septum punched at that size was the worst experience ever for me.

  18. Aaron Avatar
    Aaron

    He didn’t even wince!!

    Good for him.

    Having my septum punched at that size was the worst experience ever for me.

  19. thepiercedbird Avatar
    thepiercedbird

    Holy shit, he didn’t even flinch… hardcore. 🙂

  20. thepiercedbird Avatar
    thepiercedbird

    Holy shit, he didn’t even flinch… hardcore. 🙂

  21. helcat Avatar
    helcat

    hot.

  22. helcat Avatar
    helcat

    hot.

  23. haha Avatar

    jesus he took that like a man

  24. haha Avatar

    jesus he took that like a man

  25. Christian Tearanny "Sinnfulsky" on iam Avatar

    My eyes watered like crazy when I got mine punched… Like getting punched in the nose, he took it without so much as a flinch… (impressive)

  26. Christian Tearanny "Sinnfulsky" on iam Avatar

    My eyes watered like crazy when I got mine punched… Like getting punched in the nose, he took it without so much as a flinch… (impressive)

  27. DeadTomato Avatar

    Aww, he looked so happy!

  28. DeadTomato Avatar

    Aww, he looked so happy!

  29. tim Avatar

    Nicely done!

    Somehow looked less painful than stretching mine to 8mm!!

  30. tim Avatar

    Nicely done!

    Somehow looked less painful than stretching mine to 8mm!!

  31. Southern Belle Avatar

    That dude is muthafuckin’ zen. Seriously.

  32. Southern Belle Avatar

    That dude is muthafuckin’ zen. Seriously.

  33. ChrisFromFrance Avatar
    ChrisFromFrance

    I love the music on the background !!!

  34. ChrisFromFrance Avatar
    ChrisFromFrance

    I love the music on the background !!!

  35. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Ouch! I would be bawling my eyes out if that was me.

  36. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Ouch! I would be bawling my eyes out if that was me.

  37. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    I love putting music on the background!

  38. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    I love putting music on the background!

  39. ChillyMama Avatar

    First thought: “Wow, he is HOT!” Second thought: “Whoa, he didn’t even flinch!” Nice. 🙂

  40. ChillyMama Avatar

    First thought: “Wow, he is HOT!” Second thought: “Whoa, he didn’t even flinch!” Nice. 🙂

  41. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    Tougher ‘en whale shit. I’m impressed. I would be crying my eyes out.

  42. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    Tougher ‘en whale shit. I’m impressed. I would be crying my eyes out.

  43. Sara Avatar

    Wow, got to agree with all those who are impressed how he reacted (or didn’t, I guess). I’ve heard so many horror stories about unbelievable pain with septums, and he just looks so…chill. Nice.

  44. Sara Avatar

    Wow, got to agree with all those who are impressed how he reacted (or didn’t, I guess). I’ve heard so many horror stories about unbelievable pain with septums, and he just looks so…chill. Nice.

  45. Nikkins Avatar

    It looked like it didn’t even hurt him! He must have some iron balls or something.

    Also… he’s really hot.

  46. Nikkins Avatar

    It looked like it didn’t even hurt him! He must have some iron balls or something.

    Also… he’s really hot.

  47. Toni Avatar
    Toni

    I want his eyelashes! Great video.

  48. Toni Avatar
    Toni

    I want his eyelashes! Great video.

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