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.

Elaine Davidson, still getting pierced!

Elaine Davidson, the Guinness World Record holder for the “most pierced person” stopped by Southside Body Piercing Studio in Glasgow, Scotland for some work, and Paula sent in a snap. Yes, before you ask, I agree, I’d love to do an interview with her!

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Comments

137 responses to “Elaine Davidson, still getting pierced!”

  1. bucket of bunnies Avatar
    bucket of bunnies

    her makeup is insane.
    amazing.

  2. Muddud Avatar

    i want to meet her someday! i guess when you come to think past what people think of you and focus mainly on how happy you are on yourself, you would always present a lovely demeanor. i mean, how could you not? youd be doing exactly what you’d want to, and life would be too damn awesome not to be nice to everybody.
    at least, that’s how i see it.

    my first thought was, how does she deal with the smell? or is she one of those people who don’t get the funkgunk piercings? i don’t except for stretched piercings, but still! having that many must make cleaning difficult yet VERY necessary…

  3. deadlypoison Avatar

    she is absolutely amazing!!

    how many piercings is she upto now?

  4. SpeedoApe Avatar
    SpeedoApe

    thats alot of metal….and i cant help but wonder if she stuck that much metal in her face what does the cooch look like? now THATS what i want to see!

  5. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    I wonder how the people that are saying how this is “ugly” (in their opinion of course) would feel if I came up to them and said “in my opinion, you are very ugly.” Just because its your opinion doesn’t mean its not a hurtful opinion. Its not always a bad thing to keep it to yourself. I’m not saying people aren’t allowed their opinion, because that should always be the case. But try not to be so judgmental of whats ugly and whats beautiful.

  6. mosesss Avatar
    mosesss

    her surface jewlery is tygon
    its flexible and more comfortable to wear than a surface bar.
    true story…. and as for the whole she’s ugly thing
    who cares, you get piercings for youself, because they make you feel better, and make you feel more beautiful
    nots not anyones place to judge.

    i enjoy body modifications because they make me feel more attractive and make me more confident
    same for most everyone i feel.

  7. mosesss Avatar
    mosesss

    her surface jewlery is tygon i think
    its flexible and more comfortable to wear than a surface bar.
    true story…. and as for the whole she’s ugly thing
    who cares, you get piercings for youself, because they make you feel better, and make you feel more beautiful
    nots not anyones place to judge.

    i enjoy body modifications because they make me feel more attractive and make me more confident
    same for most everyone i feel.

  8. mosesss Avatar
    mosesss

    her surface jewlery is tygon i think
    its flexible and more comfortable to wear than a surface bar.
    true story…. and as for the whole she’s ugly thing
    who cares, you get piercings for youself, because they make you feel better, and make you feel more beautiful
    thats not anyones place to judge.

    i enjoy body modifications because they make me feel more attractive and make me more confident
    same for most everyone i feel.

  9. mosesss Avatar
    mosesss

    her surface jewlery is tygon i think
    its flexible and more comfortable to wear than a surface bar.
    true story…. and as for the whole she’s ugly thing
    who cares, you get piercings for youself, because they make you feel better, and make you feel more beautiful
    thats not anyones place to judge.

    i enjoy body modifications because they make me feel more attractive and make me more confident
    same for most everyone i feel.

  10. mosesss Avatar
    mosesss

    her surface jewlery is tygon i think
    its flexible and more comfortable to wear than a surface bar.
    true story…. and as for the whole she’s ugly thing
    who cares, you get piercings for youself, because they make you feel better, and make you feel more beautiful
    thats not anyones place to judge.

    i enjoy body modifications because they make me feel more attractive and make me more confident
    same for most everyone i feel.

  11. WigBendy Avatar
    WigBendy

    There are many people in many places who would find my few piercings and tattoos unattractive, however normal they are here in Seattle. I always try to keep this in mind..some would say that my stretched lobes are revolting.

    I have always dug this lady, what ambition!

  12. hawkfeather Avatar
    hawkfeather

    if i wanted to be pretty for other people – i would bank the money i spend on modifications and head to Walmart- While I would hesitate to call another human ugly- i assume she not only knows people may hold this view- but her choice to alter herself to this degree may be a comment saying she doesn’t give two thoughts to what others think and it is about how she views herself.
    That is my mods. I’d say it is probably fairly easy to be pretty to the masses- I just can’t think it would be very fun.
    She is great- and i think she is *so red* cause she wears a lot of decorative face paint and makeup??
    as well i read online (how ever reliable that is) that she has something like over 500 genital piercings up to date.

  13. herekittykitty Avatar
    herekittykitty

    I don’t know what’s more amazing…the piercings, the makeup or the hair. She’s walking art and self-expression. And just like art itself, some people “get it” and some people don’t.

  14. Tom For Real Avatar
    Tom For Real

    We were in glasgow,absolutely slaughtered after a gig…and we went for a Dominos and she was outside having twos with some hippy guy…
    Yeah she ordered pepperoni…

  15. Tom For Real Avatar
    Tom For Real

    the piercer is fit too…quickly to glasgow!!!3 hours on a bus chyeah right!

  16. Robyn Avatar
    Robyn

    You know, it’s not the piercings that bother me at all. I actually admire them quite a bit.

    It’s the godawful makeup that gets to me.

  17. Cucuy Avatar
    Cucuy

    I just can’t help but wish she would trim the tygon in the wrist and arms and shorten her eyebrow barbells. There is a bit of extra length/diameter on almost everything she wears, which will lead/has led to scarring.

  18. CC Avatar
    CC

    Trying on clothes in a shop would be interesting with that many exposed piercings…

    I can just see the shop keeper now:
    “NO NOT THE LACE!! NOT THE LAAAACE!!!”

  19. Mememanci Avatar
    Mememanci

    is that makeup on her face?
    honestly I’m a big fan of piercings… but this is just redicilous.. it does not fit her… its way over done..the hair is nice though…

  20. bikuki Avatar
    bikuki

    I have a badge with her picture on it I got in Edinburgh 🙂 I see her whenever I’m out in the city and she seems so nice! She always chats to the tourists. <3

  21. angelicfruitcake Avatar
    angelicfruitcake

    Agreed with post 117! They’re sooo long :s

  22. Arawyn Avatar
    Arawyn

    Wow, I wonder how much it has cost… I wouldn’t do that, but if she wants to, it doesn’t interrupt my life. She seems happy, good enough for me.

  23. TheLexPest Avatar
    TheLexPest

    Awesome! Good luck to her! It’s not my personal style but she seems so happy – who cares if others don’t like it? She’s doing what she wants and thats the best thing ever. This made my day.

  24. SeanyBwoy Avatar

    i want to touch her face…i really love it!

  25. john Avatar

    I saw her late last year at the Scottish Bodyart Show in Perth. Quite a sight in real life.

  26. Sade Avatar

    Holy fuck! She’s the reason I started wanting to get pierced as a kid. I remember seeing her on Riply’s,or some other show, and thinkging, “wow, that’s horrifyingly sexy to me!”

  27. Tiix Avatar
    Tiix

    Thanks to her i dicovered BME… i was searcing her pictures on web.. but thats not what i wanted to say. I just love her look 🙂 hoottt.. 😛
    Hey, Shannon, i would be very happy if you ever get to interview her 🙂 I bet many would like to read it too ^^

  28. nique Avatar

    her piercings are cool, but i dont get here make up. looks a bit tacky with the red cheeks and glitter.

  29. lauren Avatar

    might look a bit better if her jewellery actualy fit the piercings..he eyebrow bars aggitate me there so long…
    must be annoying

  30. possessed Avatar

    Every time I see this woman around town, I wonder how she cleans all her piercings, and if she can get through airport security without taking them all out!

  31. Telyn Avatar
    Telyn

    Hey, wow – I used to see her practically every day when I lived in Edinburgh; she always made me smile. I was working up the courage to go up to her and say hi. Go her!

  32. Telyn Avatar
    Telyn

    & possessed > I was wondering if I’d get stopped going through airport security on my way into the US – not a beep going through the metal detector! I know I only have ten holes, but still. 🙂

  33. dark_gothik Avatar
    dark_gothik

    poor lady her face is just one big rejection scar already she needs to stop.

  34. vivienne Avatar

    I know her.
    She is a lovely person and has had most of these piercings for years, so rejection isn’t really a worry for her. She will just get them re-done.

  35. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    Interview, please!!!

  36. shanz. Avatar
    shanz.

    #74 I don’t think this is a flattering picture, everything looks jumbled, but in that video it looks like it suits her face. Pretty!

  37. cap stroke slaker Avatar
    cap stroke slaker

    Love that sunshine smile. 🙂

    Some of the comments had me double checking the site was BME not Town & Country.

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