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.

Hey Fellas, Got a Genital Piercing? Have Some Money [UPDATED]


UPDATE: Sorry everyone, the university has been overwhelmed with responses and needs a little while to sort them out! If they’re taking more applications, we’ll let you know.

No, really, it seems that easy:

The Department of Applied Health Science at Indiana University is conducting a research study designed to collect information on men’s sexual health and genital piercings. We are looking for men who have had their genitals pierced to participate in a phone interview that will be audio-recorded. The time commitment will be approximately 45 minutes and you will receive a $25 VISA gift card for completing the interview. In order to receive the gift card a name and mailing address is required.

To be eligible for this study, you must be at least 18 years of age, speak and understand English, and have had your genitals pierced.

If you are interested in participating please e-mail us with the following information at: xxxxxxxxx

– Your first name, or name you prefer.

– A phone number where you can be reached.

– Several times over the next 5 days when you are available to talk on the phone privately.

A member of the research team will call you to discuss the study.

For questions please contact xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

(Image at the top courtesy of the wonderful Kokomi.)

Comments

92 responses to “Hey Fellas, Got a Genital Piercing? Have Some Money [UPDATED]”

  1. Lunar Avatar

    No, you don’t get it : his penis can grow clementines.

  2. Lunar Avatar

    No, you don’t get it : his penis can grow clementines.

  3. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    Maybe he has muscular control like a dolphin.

  4. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    Maybe he has muscular control like a dolphin.

  5. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    Maybe he has muscular control like a dolphin.

  6. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    Maybe he has muscular control like a dolphin.

  7. gretchencore Avatar

    hmm, kinda looks like a plastic orange?

  8. gretchencore Avatar

    hmm, kinda looks like a plastic orange?

  9. gretchencore Avatar

    hmm, kinda looks like a plastic orange?

  10. gretchencore Avatar

    hmm, kinda looks like a plastic orange?

  11. terry Avatar
    terry

    that looks so…odd. i can’t figure it out. that looks like a really fat penis. each split looks like one penis by itself. so confusing!

  12. terry Avatar
    terry

    that looks so…odd. i can’t figure it out. that looks like a really fat penis. each split looks like one penis by itself. so confusing!

  13. terry Avatar
    terry

    that looks so…odd. i can’t figure it out. that looks like a really fat penis. each split looks like one penis by itself. so confusing!

  14. terry Avatar
    terry

    that looks so…odd. i can’t figure it out. that looks like a really fat penis. each split looks like one penis by itself. so confusing!

  15. Marea Avatar

    Thanks to all who have already submitted their info. I am working on this project and we really appreciate everyones input. This isn’t a sexist study. We need to narrow down our focus groups to start somewhere. In preliminary work, men were far more likely to contact us regarding genital piercings. As the study develops we will be including women. So keep an eye out and please help out!
    We have actually received SO many responses that we are asking ot remove this posting for the time being. But we will need more at later dates.
    Again Thank you!!

  16. Marea Avatar

    Thanks to all who have already submitted their info. I am working on this project and we really appreciate everyones input. This isn’t a sexist study. We need to narrow down our focus groups to start somewhere. In preliminary work, men were far more likely to contact us regarding genital piercings. As the study develops we will be including women. So keep an eye out and please help out!
    We have actually received SO many responses that we are asking ot remove this posting for the time being. But we will need more at later dates.
    Again Thank you!!

  17. Marea Avatar

    Thanks to all who have already submitted their info. I am working on this project and we really appreciate everyones input. This isn’t a sexist study. We need to narrow down our focus groups to start somewhere. In preliminary work, men were far more likely to contact us regarding genital piercings. As the study develops we will be including women. So keep an eye out and please help out!
    We have actually received SO many responses that we are asking ot remove this posting for the time being. But we will need more at later dates.
    Again Thank you!!

  18. Marea Avatar

    Thanks to all who have already submitted their info. I am working on this project and we really appreciate everyones input. This isn’t a sexist study. We need to narrow down our focus groups to start somewhere. In preliminary work, men were far more likely to contact us regarding genital piercings. As the study develops we will be including women. So keep an eye out and please help out!
    We have actually received SO many responses that we are asking ot remove this posting for the time being. But we will need more at later dates.
    Again Thank you!!

  19. Rachel Avatar

    We’re pulling the info about the study since they’ve gotten so many responses they need time to process them. It will be back up once they’ve got it under control! 🙂

    Thanks everyone!

  20. Rachel Avatar

    We’re pulling the info about the study since they’ve gotten so many responses they need time to process them. It will be back up once they’ve got it under control! 🙂

    Thanks everyone!

  21. Rachel Avatar

    We’re pulling the info about the study since they’ve gotten so many responses they need time to process them. It will be back up once they’ve got it under control! 🙂

    Thanks everyone!

  22. Rachel Avatar

    We’re pulling the info about the study since they’ve gotten so many responses they need time to process them. It will be back up once they’ve got it under control! 🙂

    Thanks everyone!

  23. Patrick Avatar

    I sent an e-mail, too. I got an automated response, though

    “Dear participant,
    Thank you for your interest in this study. We have received an overwhelming response to our ad and can’t possibly contact everyone at this time. We will definitely contact you to let you know if there is more room in the study.
    Dayna”

  24. Patrick Avatar

    I sent an e-mail, too. I got an automated response, though

    “Dear participant,
    Thank you for your interest in this study. We have received an overwhelming response to our ad and can’t possibly contact everyone at this time. We will definitely contact you to let you know if there is more room in the study.
    Dayna”

  25. Patrick Avatar

    I sent an e-mail, too. I got an automated response, though

    “Dear participant,
    Thank you for your interest in this study. We have received an overwhelming response to our ad and can’t possibly contact everyone at this time. We will definitely contact you to let you know if there is more room in the study.
    Dayna”

  26. Patrick Avatar

    I sent an e-mail, too. I got an automated response, though

    “Dear participant,
    Thank you for your interest in this study. We have received an overwhelming response to our ad and can’t possibly contact everyone at this time. We will definitely contact you to let you know if there is more room in the study.
    Dayna”

  27. Xenobiologista Avatar

    @Random:
    “Sexist bastards.
    What about women with their junk pierced?”

    There’s only so many variables that a scientific study can look at at one time. Sex is a variable. Having too many variables makes designing a study complicated and can make results muddy. In science, we have to learn to set up studies to answer questions CLEARLY as possible. In addition, in the USA any study involving humans – even if it’s only asking them questions – has to pass a committee called an Institutional Review Board (IRB).

    I wouldn’t be terribly surprised if there’s another ongoing study on women’s sexual health and piercings, or one planned for the future.

  28. Xenobiologista Avatar

    @Random:
    “Sexist bastards.
    What about women with their junk pierced?”

    There’s only so many variables that a scientific study can look at at one time. Sex is a variable. Having too many variables makes designing a study complicated and can make results muddy. In science, we have to learn to set up studies to answer questions CLEARLY as possible. In addition, in the USA any study involving humans – even if it’s only asking them questions – has to pass a committee called an Institutional Review Board (IRB).

    I wouldn’t be terribly surprised if there’s another ongoing study on women’s sexual health and piercings, or one planned for the future.

  29. Xenobiologista Avatar

    @Random:
    “Sexist bastards.
    What about women with their junk pierced?”

    There’s only so many variables that a scientific study can look at at one time. Sex is a variable. Having too many variables makes designing a study complicated and can make results muddy. In science, we have to learn to set up studies to answer questions CLEARLY as possible. In addition, in the USA any study involving humans – even if it’s only asking them questions – has to pass a committee called an Institutional Review Board (IRB).

    I wouldn’t be terribly surprised if there’s another ongoing study on women’s sexual health and piercings, or one planned for the future.

  30. Xenobiologista Avatar

    @Random:
    “Sexist bastards.
    What about women with their junk pierced?”

    There’s only so many variables that a scientific study can look at at one time. Sex is a variable. Having too many variables makes designing a study complicated and can make results muddy. In science, we have to learn to set up studies to answer questions CLEARLY as possible. In addition, in the USA any study involving humans – even if it’s only asking them questions – has to pass a committee called an Institutional Review Board (IRB).

    I wouldn’t be terribly surprised if there’s another ongoing study on women’s sexual health and piercings, or one planned for the future.

  31. tartedpunk Avatar
    tartedpunk

    so i just did my fone interview with the study and i should be getting my $25 soon. very nice lady. i was one of only 20 to be interviewed.

  32. tartedpunk Avatar
    tartedpunk

    so i just did my fone interview with the study and i should be getting my $25 soon. very nice lady. i was one of only 20 to be interviewed.

  33. tartedpunk Avatar
    tartedpunk

    so i just did my fone interview with the study and i should be getting my $25 soon. very nice lady. i was one of only 20 to be interviewed.

  34. tartedpunk Avatar
    tartedpunk

    so i just did my fone interview with the study and i should be getting my $25 soon. very nice lady. i was one of only 20 to be interviewed.

  35. DragoBloodlust Avatar
    DragoBloodlust

    Did my interview earlier today. I agree, the lady was very nice. Interesting questions too.
    Can’t wait to get my $25. Gonna put it towards a pair of earskins =)

  36. DragoBloodlust Avatar
    DragoBloodlust

    Did my interview earlier today. I agree, the lady was very nice. Interesting questions too.
    Can’t wait to get my $25. Gonna put it towards a pair of earskins =)

  37. DragoBloodlust Avatar
    DragoBloodlust

    Did my interview earlier today. I agree, the lady was very nice. Interesting questions too.
    Can’t wait to get my $25. Gonna put it towards a pair of earskins =)

  38. DragoBloodlust Avatar
    DragoBloodlust

    Did my interview earlier today. I agree, the lady was very nice. Interesting questions too.
    Can’t wait to get my $25. Gonna put it towards a pair of earskins =)

  39. Justin Routte Avatar

    a rather funny conversation, who knew i could talk about my penis for so long………

    and i’m with DragoBloodlust, i’m gonna use the money for a new jewelry… probably a labret piece from http://aestheticsbodymod.com/store/

  40. Justin Routte Avatar

    a rather funny conversation, who knew i could talk about my penis for so long………

    and i’m with DragoBloodlust, i’m gonna use the money for a new jewelry… probably a labret piece from http://aestheticsbodymod.com/store/

  41. Justin Routte Avatar

    a rather funny conversation, who knew i could talk about my penis for so long………

    and i’m with DragoBloodlust, i’m gonna use the money for a new jewelry… probably a labret piece from http://aestheticsbodymod.com/store/

  42. Justin Routte Avatar

    a rather funny conversation, who knew i could talk about my penis for so long………

    and i’m with DragoBloodlust, i’m gonna use the money for a new jewelry… probably a labret piece from http://aestheticsbodymod.com/store/

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