BME: Body Modification Ezine

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.

Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News, Events, and Culture

The Great Gymnasium

Written by

Jordan Ginsberg


“Why?” asks the student. “Why ‘Needles’?”

“Because,” the swami answers, “that is his name.”

And then they danced.

(Really though, that’d be Needles, apprentice of Six at Toronto’s Exotix Studios, wearing a fine cutting of his own moniker.)

See more in “Skin Removal Scarification“ (Scarification)

Comments

22 responses to “The Great Gymnasium”

  1. qbaz Avatar
    qbaz

    no nipple there is

  2. qbaz Avatar
    qbaz

    no nipple there is

  3. Q Avatar
    Q

    Lovely!!

  4. Q Avatar
    Q

    Lovely!!

  5. Petezilla Avatar
    Petezilla

    Best commentary on a pic EvAr

  6. Petezilla Avatar
    Petezilla

    Best commentary on a pic EvAr

  7. wtwta Avatar
    wtwta

    Beautiful!!! or would u rather i used the word gorgeous!

  8. wtwta Avatar
    wtwta

    Beautiful!!! or would u rather i used the word gorgeous!

  9. Louise Avatar
    Louise

    Beautiful cutting, But why is the nipple gone?

  10. Louise Avatar
    Louise

    Beautiful cutting, But why is the nipple gone?

  11. Blinkiii Avatar
    Blinkiii

    Dudes, isn’t that beautiful cutting on a piece of shoulder? Love it!

  12. Blinkiii Avatar
    Blinkiii

    Dudes, isn’t that beautiful cutting on a piece of shoulder? Love it!

  13. katy prost Avatar
    katy prost

    This is tattoo form = bit dull

    This is scar form = far from dull

  14. katy prost Avatar
    katy prost

    This is tattoo form = bit dull

    This is scar form = far from dull

  15. nice job Avatar
    nice job

    sick! @[email protected]

  16. nice job Avatar
    nice job

    sick! @[email protected]

  17. snoogans Avatar
    snoogans

    like from Back to The Future 2?

  18. snoogans Avatar
    snoogans

    like from Back to The Future 2?

  19. cookie Avatar
    cookie

    gorgeous

  20. cookie Avatar
    cookie

    gorgeous

  21. MOOEY Avatar
    MOOEY

    Love it ay!

  22. MOOEY Avatar
    MOOEY

    Love it ay!

Latest Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News

  • Twelve Points to the Sky
    by Jonathon
    There’s a particular kind of magic that happens at your first big suspension gathering when you arrive with nerves, an open heart, and the quiet hope of flight. Guided by the encouragement of mentor Lynn Loheide and driven by the quiet confidence of belonging, Alex… Read more: Twelve Points to the Sky
  • Ontario SusCon 2025
    by Jonathon
    In March 2025, BME attended the Ontario Suspension Convention in Hamilton, hosted by the Kevin Donaghy and the Ontario Suspension Collective. We had the pleasure to take part and help document the event, but also run a booth to sell a bunch of old (but… Read more: Ontario SusCon 2025
  • Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
    by Nef
    Dear BME Community, We’ve been gone far too long, but BME is back to give people a voice, a space, a community. With time everything evolves, and BME may be different than you remember. Our goal is to stay true to Shannon and Rachel’s values… Read more: Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
  • BME Social Media
    by Nef
    Word of mouth has been our method of reuniting the community, and it has brought a substantial amount of us together. I am inspired by your loyalty and I want to remind more people of BME’s existence. In 2020 we gained control over @bmezine on… Read more: BME Social Media
  • BMEShop
    by Nef
    Despite the hurricanes in 2015 which destroyed almost all of what Rachel owned, she managed to save the original inventory from BME. We have relisted some of the stock on BMEShop.com with the hopes you may be interested.  Our first drop includes a selection of… Read more: BMEShop
  • Rachel Larratt 1980-2022
    by Jen Savage
    Unfortunately, when we lost some of the ModBlog content, it included the post about Rachel’s passing. (Original Post) Rachel passed away on June 22, 2022. She died in her sleep. Even now, it’s extremely difficult to write this post. Rachel meant so much to so… Read more: Rachel Larratt 1980-2022