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 Ladies, Got Genital Piercings? Have Some Money!


A couple months ago, we posted this offer from Indiana University for gentlemen to discuss their genital piercings in exchange for cold hard cash, but there was some concern that this study was maybe racist towards the women. Well, it’s your turn now, ladies!

NOTE: No more applicants are being accepted. Thanks for your input!

The Department of Applied Health Science at Indiana University is conducting a research study designed to collect information on women’s sexual health and genital piercings. We are looking for women 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, currently reside in the U.S. and have had your genitals pierced.

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

– Your first name, or name you prefer.
– A phone number where you can be reached.
– Several times when you are available to talk on the phone privately.

A member of the research team will call you to discuss the study. We are looking for 20 women and will call people in the order in which the e-mails were received.

For questions please contact Dayna Fischtein, Department of Applied Science, xxxxxxxxxxx

(Corsets at top by Headrick at Club Tattoo in Tempe, Arizona.)

Comments

57 responses to “Hey Ladies, Got Genital Piercings? Have Some Money!”

  1. Heretic138 Avatar
    Heretic138

    awesome! im really glad studies like this exsist.

    i guess i missed out on the potential racism thing, is there a link somewhere?
    btw, how can someone be a racist toward women?

    males of all kinds admitted, but only white women?
    heheh

  2. Heretic138 Avatar
    Heretic138

    awesome! im really glad studies like this exsist.

    i guess i missed out on the potential racism thing, is there a link somewhere?
    btw, how can someone be a racist toward women?

    males of all kinds admitted, but only white women?
    heheh

  3. Heretic138 Avatar
    Heretic138

    awesome! im really glad studies like this exsist.

    i guess i missed out on the potential racism thing, is there a link somewhere?
    btw, how can someone be a racist toward women?

    males of all kinds admitted, but only white women?
    heheh

  4. BendtheGlass Avatar

    Did you really say “racist towards the women?”

    Women aren’t a race–females are a sex.

  5. BendtheGlass Avatar

    Did you really say “racist towards the women?”

    Women aren’t a race–females are a sex.

  6. BendtheGlass Avatar

    Did you really say “racist towards the women?”

    Women aren’t a race–females are a sex.

  7. Dell Schanze Avatar
    Dell Schanze

    Oh great are the females pulling the race card now.

  8. Dell Schanze Avatar
    Dell Schanze

    Oh great are the females pulling the race card now.

  9. Dell Schanze Avatar
    Dell Schanze

    Oh great are the females pulling the race card now.

  10. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    Yeah, that was just a joke.

  11. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    Yeah, that was just a joke.

  12. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    Yeah, that was just a joke.

  13. GodForbid Avatar
    GodForbid

    Am I the only one curious as to who those beautiful women are in that picture??

  14. GodForbid Avatar
    GodForbid

    Am I the only one curious as to who those beautiful women are in that picture??

  15. GodForbid Avatar
    GodForbid

    Am I the only one curious as to who those beautiful women are in that picture??

  16. Faye Avatar
    Faye

    …I cannot believe I’m the only one who got that “racist towards the women” was a joke. *facepalm*

  17. Faye Avatar
    Faye

    …I cannot believe I’m the only one who got that “racist towards the women” was a joke. *facepalm*

  18. Faye Avatar
    Faye

    …I cannot believe I’m the only one who got that “racist towards the women” was a joke. *facepalm*

  19. BendtheGlass Avatar

    sexism ain’t no laughin matta, yo.

  20. BendtheGlass Avatar

    sexism ain’t no laughin matta, yo.

  21. BendtheGlass Avatar

    sexism ain’t no laughin matta, yo.

  22. GWBFC Avatar
    GWBFC

    Ya’ll are just being racist towards poor Jordon.

  23. GWBFC Avatar
    GWBFC

    Ya’ll are just being racist towards poor Jordon.

  24. GWBFC Avatar
    GWBFC

    Ya’ll are just being racist towards poor Jordon.

  25. Drobot Avatar
    Drobot

    Indiana represent! wish i knew of the male study, whenever that was. i live very close to IU 🙁

  26. Drobot Avatar
    Drobot

    Indiana represent! wish i knew of the male study, whenever that was. i live very close to IU 🙁

  27. Drobot Avatar
    Drobot

    Indiana represent! wish i knew of the male study, whenever that was. i live very close to IU 🙁

  28. Nate Avatar
    Nate

    Stop being racist towards people who make jokes you need a sense of irony to understand.

  29. Nate Avatar
    Nate

    Stop being racist towards people who make jokes you need a sense of irony to understand.

  30. Nate Avatar
    Nate

    Stop being racist towards people who make jokes you need a sense of irony to understand.

  31. Melody Avatar
    Melody

    I was totally about to write this email…..but the first 20 people…….they have probably had over 2, 000 by now.

  32. Melody Avatar
    Melody

    I was totally about to write this email…..but the first 20 people…….they have probably had over 2, 000 by now.

  33. Melody Avatar
    Melody

    I was totally about to write this email…..but the first 20 people…….they have probably had over 2, 000 by now.

  34. Tom V. Avatar
    Tom V.

    Modblog, I would love it if you could possibly keep track of the study. I would be really interested in reading the final article, from both genders point of view.

    Cheers!

  35. Tom V. Avatar
    Tom V.

    Modblog, I would love it if you could possibly keep track of the study. I would be really interested in reading the final article, from both genders point of view.

    Cheers!

  36. Tom V. Avatar
    Tom V.

    Modblog, I would love it if you could possibly keep track of the study. I would be really interested in reading the final article, from both genders point of view.

    Cheers!

  37. Marea Vedge Avatar

    We are really happy to have the the study progress to include women. There is a process when it comes to research and we have to narrow down one category at a time… There is only a handful of us conducting this research.
    Drobot: Since you are in the area, you can come our first presentation on this study at IU. I really hate public speaking but it’s for a good cause 🙂

  38. Marea Vedge Avatar

    We are really happy to have the the study progress to include women. There is a process when it comes to research and we have to narrow down one category at a time… There is only a handful of us conducting this research.
    Drobot: Since you are in the area, you can come our first presentation on this study at IU. I really hate public speaking but it’s for a good cause 🙂

  39. Marea Vedge Avatar

    We are really happy to have the the study progress to include women. There is a process when it comes to research and we have to narrow down one category at a time… There is only a handful of us conducting this research.
    Drobot: Since you are in the area, you can come our first presentation on this study at IU. I really hate public speaking but it’s for a good cause 🙂

  40. Marea Vedge Avatar

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    Indiana University
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  41. Marea Vedge Avatar

    Event:33-09 Rural AIDS
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    Indiana Memorial Union
    Indiana University
    Bloomington, Indiana

  42. Marea Vedge Avatar

    Event:33-09 Rural AIDS
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    Indiana Memorial Union
    Indiana University
    Bloomington, Indiana

  43. Marea Vedge Avatar

    I get the whole joke and that is cool…. but I do agree that sexism is a big problem, esp in this industry. For example, the photo chosen to represent this study…

  44. Marea Vedge Avatar

    I get the whole joke and that is cool…. but I do agree that sexism is a big problem, esp in this industry. For example, the photo chosen to represent this study…

  45. Marea Vedge Avatar

    I get the whole joke and that is cool…. but I do agree that sexism is a big problem, esp in this industry. For example, the photo chosen to represent this study…

  46. Candice Avatar
    Candice

    😀 i did the study. ’twas a good time!

  47. Candice Avatar
    Candice

    😀 i did the study. ’twas a good time!

  48. Candice Avatar
    Candice

    😀 i did the study. ’twas a good time!

  49. Amandagee Avatar

    Home State lovesss the Vag.

  50. Amandagee Avatar

    Home State lovesss the Vag.

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