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.

The Body Must Be Free (Habakuk Interview)

I highly recommend this interview in which we talk about scrotal suspension, nudism, growing up in New Guinea and living in Africa, and more… I enjoyed this one a lot!

Comments

61 responses to “The Body Must Be Free (Habakuk Interview)”

  1. arco Avatar

    great interview, have been working on a full scrotal suspension since I was 14 and still have not achieved it. I admire the guts of this guy, gives me strength to continue, thanks

  2. IAM: CrimsonCherub Avatar
    IAM: CrimsonCherub

    SUCH a phenomenal article.

    this was beautiful, thank you for posting it shannon!

  3. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    This was just an interesting article (I believe that the reason the women in Papua cut off their digits is that they did it when a close male family member died in battle?)… but just such an interesting interview

  4. Zigzzagz Avatar
    Zigzzagz

    Wow. Just bloody wow. My balls ache just reading about what he does. I did nail my sack to a stump one time though.

  5. indica Avatar
    indica

    ending of the interview made me kinda sad

  6. Hq3k4:3 Avatar
    Hq3k4:3

    Enjoy the silence, bleed the freaks. see all of yours in NY)
    peace!

  7. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    “It is too late to find a partner with similar ideas” hhhmm u thik someone might B open minded and talks about how things are shut down here and how things are so free there when it’s all up hiar ~_+

  8. mark Avatar
    mark

    It was good to see someone so open about, I have always had these thoughts but never went to the extremes.
    Thanks for being open

  9. Manfred Avatar
    Manfred

    Very erotic!

    The scrotal suspensions really appeals to those of us that have similar deep cravings and other deep cravings for genital extreme enjoyment. This man is certainly the master.

    The writing and insight contained therein was wonderful though those who have never experience such needs and the pleasure it can bring, especially with a skilled partner, might have a little difficulty understanding.

  10. TW Avatar
    TW

    I’m attempting scrotal suspension using a simple rope with insulation, but it doesn’t distribute the weight evenly; it’s biased towards one side.
    Any suggestions about how to do it comfortably with even weight distribution or a simple way to make something?

  11. jim atherton Avatar
    jim atherton

    Great article. As a stretcher and sometimes ball hanger myself, it is great to find such a ball suspension master. And the photos give insight into how to attach the balls to the rope/chain, a critical step.

    Thanks for the encouragement.

    Does anyone know how Habakuk is doing since? “Hang time” achieved? Stretch length?

    As a somewhat heavier ball hanger (250 lbs), I know it requires careful preparation and just the right day to achieve a full hang. Never had the nerve to hang 5 or more feet above the ground, with no quick release device.

    Jim
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