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.

Did you make any New Years Resolutions to give up something this year?

Lots of people make resolutions to give up something for New Years. Smoking, drugs, drinking, eating bad; these are all common examples of things people resolve to give up year after year. The problem is, most people never follow through with these resolutions. Most people go back to their previous lifestyle, simply because they have that as an option.

BME members are generally a little less afraid of commitment. For instance, tattoos and large stretched piercings and other mod work are generally considered permanent. Sure you can have Chuck zap off your tattoos with that fancy laser beam of his, or you can have your stretched piercings sewn closed, but for the most part these mods are (and should be) considered permanent.

Then there is the more “extreme” side of our community. The guys (and gals) who do modifications that there is NO changing their mind on and going back to “normal” later. Take for instance this BME HARD contributor who has made the ultimate commitment.

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If you want to see the uncensored picture of this 5 year old penectomy submitted by Katukisuguru, go ahead and click on through.

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Comments

235 responses to “Did you make any New Years Resolutions to give up something this year?”

  1. HJP Avatar
    HJP

    Sean – Not to say some don’t exist, but it isn’t common to do this surgery/mod as part of a MTF transition. It’s more likly someone would do an orchi because the skin is usually needed if further surgery is desired.

    The mod here is well done, and has a good appearance to it. I would be curious as to what the person doing this desired in the procedure, he seems happy with the outcome.

  2. HJP Avatar
    HJP

    Sean – Not to say some don’t exist, but it isn’t common to do this surgery/mod as part of a MTF transition. It’s more likly someone would do an orchi because the skin is usually needed if further surgery is desired.

    The mod here is well done, and has a good appearance to it. I would be curious as to what the person doing this desired in the procedure, he seems happy with the outcome.

  3. HJP Avatar
    HJP

    Sean – Not to say some don’t exist, but it isn’t common to do this surgery/mod as part of a MTF transition. It’s more likly someone would do an orchi because the skin is usually needed if further surgery is desired.

    The mod here is well done, and has a good appearance to it. I would be curious as to what the person doing this desired in the procedure, he seems happy with the outcome.

  4. HJP Avatar
    HJP

    Sean – Not to say some don’t exist, but it isn’t common to do this surgery/mod as part of a MTF transition. It’s more likly someone would do an orchi because the skin is usually needed if further surgery is desired.

    The mod here is well done, and has a good appearance to it. I would be curious as to what the person doing this desired in the procedure, he seems happy with the outcome.

  5. HJP Avatar
    HJP

    Sean – Not to say some don’t exist, but it isn’t common to do this surgery/mod as part of a MTF transition. It’s more likly someone would do an orchi because the skin is usually needed if further surgery is desired.

    The mod here is well done, and has a good appearance to it. I would be curious as to what the person doing this desired in the procedure, he seems happy with the outcome.

  6. jenn Avatar
    jenn

    even if this is something someone wants very badly, i still can’t see it as a good idea. it’s just such a big part of your entire life, your growth, your sexual pleasure, your spirituality and your human existence that how could you ever stand being without it? i’ll never understand it but if it makes him happy…

  7. jenn Avatar
    jenn

    even if this is something someone wants very badly, i still can’t see it as a good idea. it’s just such a big part of your entire life, your growth, your sexual pleasure, your spirituality and your human existence that how could you ever stand being without it? i’ll never understand it but if it makes him happy…

  8. jenn Avatar
    jenn

    even if this is something someone wants very badly, i still can’t see it as a good idea. it’s just such a big part of your entire life, your growth, your sexual pleasure, your spirituality and your human existence that how could you ever stand being without it? i’ll never understand it but if it makes him happy…

  9. jenn Avatar
    jenn

    even if this is something someone wants very badly, i still can’t see it as a good idea. it’s just such a big part of your entire life, your growth, your sexual pleasure, your spirituality and your human existence that how could you ever stand being without it? i’ll never understand it but if it makes him happy…

  10. jenn Avatar
    jenn

    even if this is something someone wants very badly, i still can’t see it as a good idea. it’s just such a big part of your entire life, your growth, your sexual pleasure, your spirituality and your human existence that how could you ever stand being without it? i’ll never understand it but if it makes him happy…

  11. schmelen Avatar
    schmelen

    I worry about the people who make the decision to have this done, I hope they really really know they want it. Because the reasons for doing it, though good reasons, I guess, seem like they might not last forever.

  12. schmelen Avatar
    schmelen

    I worry about the people who make the decision to have this done, I hope they really really know they want it. Because the reasons for doing it, though good reasons, I guess, seem like they might not last forever.

  13. schmelen Avatar
    schmelen

    I worry about the people who make the decision to have this done, I hope they really really know they want it. Because the reasons for doing it, though good reasons, I guess, seem like they might not last forever.

  14. schmelen Avatar
    schmelen

    I worry about the people who make the decision to have this done, I hope they really really know they want it. Because the reasons for doing it, though good reasons, I guess, seem like they might not last forever.

  15. schmelen Avatar
    schmelen

    I worry about the people who make the decision to have this done, I hope they really really know they want it. Because the reasons for doing it, though good reasons, I guess, seem like they might not last forever.

  16. Galfurion Avatar
    Galfurion

    And all that could have being solved if his mother paid more attention to him throughout childhood! When I see stuff like that I think, “Oh, the humanity!”.

    Where’s evolution?! Are we all still wild dogs chasing after some (fe)male on heat? Why!? WHYYYY?!

    I wonder if he has the same commitment to its own oral health! Does he keep his house uber clean and always rid of unusefull stuff?! I bet the last year’s xmas pullover given by his old aunt is still there in the closet! Why?! He may not use it all the time but, might come in handy sometime!

    Geez, I’m shocked! Dunno if its out of his stupidity or if it’s out of other people endorsing his decision like its a natural unusual thing like, buying a Prius!

  17. Galfurion Avatar
    Galfurion

    And all that could have being solved if his mother paid more attention to him throughout childhood! When I see stuff like that I think, “Oh, the humanity!”.

    Where’s evolution?! Are we all still wild dogs chasing after some (fe)male on heat? Why!? WHYYYY?!

    I wonder if he has the same commitment to its own oral health! Does he keep his house uber clean and always rid of unusefull stuff?! I bet the last year’s xmas pullover given by his old aunt is still there in the closet! Why?! He may not use it all the time but, might come in handy sometime!

    Geez, I’m shocked! Dunno if its out of his stupidity or if it’s out of other people endorsing his decision like its a natural unusual thing like, buying a Prius!

  18. Galfurion Avatar
    Galfurion

    And all that could have being solved if his mother paid more attention to him throughout childhood! When I see stuff like that I think, “Oh, the humanity!”.

    Where’s evolution?! Are we all still wild dogs chasing after some (fe)male on heat? Why!? WHYYYY?!

    I wonder if he has the same commitment to its own oral health! Does he keep his house uber clean and always rid of unusefull stuff?! I bet the last year’s xmas pullover given by his old aunt is still there in the closet! Why?! He may not use it all the time but, might come in handy sometime!

    Geez, I’m shocked! Dunno if its out of his stupidity or if it’s out of other people endorsing his decision like its a natural unusual thing like, buying a Prius!

  19. Galfurion Avatar
    Galfurion

    And all that could have being solved if his mother paid more attention to him throughout childhood! When I see stuff like that I think, “Oh, the humanity!”.

    Where’s evolution?! Are we all still wild dogs chasing after some (fe)male on heat? Why!? WHYYYY?!

    I wonder if he has the same commitment to its own oral health! Does he keep his house uber clean and always rid of unusefull stuff?! I bet the last year’s xmas pullover given by his old aunt is still there in the closet! Why?! He may not use it all the time but, might come in handy sometime!

    Geez, I’m shocked! Dunno if its out of his stupidity or if it’s out of other people endorsing his decision like its a natural unusual thing like, buying a Prius!

  20. Galfurion Avatar
    Galfurion

    And all that could have being solved if his mother paid more attention to him throughout childhood! When I see stuff like that I think, “Oh, the humanity!”.

    Where’s evolution?! Are we all still wild dogs chasing after some (fe)male on heat? Why!? WHYYYY?!

    I wonder if he has the same commitment to its own oral health! Does he keep his house uber clean and always rid of unusefull stuff?! I bet the last year’s xmas pullover given by his old aunt is still there in the closet! Why?! He may not use it all the time but, might come in handy sometime!

    Geez, I’m shocked! Dunno if its out of his stupidity or if it’s out of other people endorsing his decision like its a natural unusual thing like, buying a Prius!

  21. Evan Avatar
    Evan

    What happens when he has an orgasm?

  22. Evan Avatar
    Evan

    What happens when he has an orgasm?

  23. Evan Avatar
    Evan

    What happens when he has an orgasm?

  24. Evan Avatar
    Evan

    What happens when he has an orgasm?

  25. Evan Avatar
    Evan

    What happens when he has an orgasm?

  26. Hattioats Avatar
    Hattioats

    #34, having a penectomy doesn’t mean he’s foolish, rash or that he was neglected as a child. If you think things like this are ‘wrong’, maybe you shouldn’t be on this website.
    Besides, the way stem cell research is going, people will probably be able to get replacement penises soon!

  27. Hattioats Avatar
    Hattioats

    #34, having a penectomy doesn’t mean he’s foolish, rash or that he was neglected as a child. If you think things like this are ‘wrong’, maybe you shouldn’t be on this website.
    Besides, the way stem cell research is going, people will probably be able to get replacement penises soon!

  28. Hattioats Avatar
    Hattioats

    #34, having a penectomy doesn’t mean he’s foolish, rash or that he was neglected as a child. If you think things like this are ‘wrong’, maybe you shouldn’t be on this website.
    Besides, the way stem cell research is going, people will probably be able to get replacement penises soon!

  29. Hattioats Avatar
    Hattioats

    #34, having a penectomy doesn’t mean he’s foolish, rash or that he was neglected as a child. If you think things like this are ‘wrong’, maybe you shouldn’t be on this website.
    Besides, the way stem cell research is going, people will probably be able to get replacement penises soon!

  30. Hattioats Avatar
    Hattioats

    #34, having a penectomy doesn’t mean he’s foolish, rash or that he was neglected as a child. If you think things like this are ‘wrong’, maybe you shouldn’t be on this website.
    Besides, the way stem cell research is going, people will probably be able to get replacement penises soon!

  31. Adrian Avatar
    Adrian

    It’s pretty cute; and I’m saying this as someone who almost slavishly loves “teh cawk”; but it’s kind of an interesting, streamlined effect.

    And heck, even if he ever wanted/needed a penis again, he can always strap one on. Thousands of transmen can’t be wrong! [though if the eminent stem-cell-robo-clone dongs are on the way, sure sure.]

    What will the world be like when we can just grow replacement parts? Would mods like these cease being on the upper-crust of “extreme”? Fads for going blind or armless?

    Anyway; I’m really into these photos of healed genital mods! Often you see them fresh and for some people it’s hard to think of it bloodless and “happy”. So this little “series” gives the whole heavy genital mod thing some fresh eyes.

  32. Adrian Avatar
    Adrian

    It’s pretty cute; and I’m saying this as someone who almost slavishly loves “teh cawk”; but it’s kind of an interesting, streamlined effect.

    And heck, even if he ever wanted/needed a penis again, he can always strap one on. Thousands of transmen can’t be wrong! [though if the eminent stem-cell-robo-clone dongs are on the way, sure sure.]

    What will the world be like when we can just grow replacement parts? Would mods like these cease being on the upper-crust of “extreme”? Fads for going blind or armless?

    Anyway; I’m really into these photos of healed genital mods! Often you see them fresh and for some people it’s hard to think of it bloodless and “happy”. So this little “series” gives the whole heavy genital mod thing some fresh eyes.

  33. Adrian Avatar
    Adrian

    It’s pretty cute; and I’m saying this as someone who almost slavishly loves “teh cawk”; but it’s kind of an interesting, streamlined effect.

    And heck, even if he ever wanted/needed a penis again, he can always strap one on. Thousands of transmen can’t be wrong! [though if the eminent stem-cell-robo-clone dongs are on the way, sure sure.]

    What will the world be like when we can just grow replacement parts? Would mods like these cease being on the upper-crust of “extreme”? Fads for going blind or armless?

    Anyway; I’m really into these photos of healed genital mods! Often you see them fresh and for some people it’s hard to think of it bloodless and “happy”. So this little “series” gives the whole heavy genital mod thing some fresh eyes.

  34. Adrian Avatar
    Adrian

    It’s pretty cute; and I’m saying this as someone who almost slavishly loves “teh cawk”; but it’s kind of an interesting, streamlined effect.

    And heck, even if he ever wanted/needed a penis again, he can always strap one on. Thousands of transmen can’t be wrong! [though if the eminent stem-cell-robo-clone dongs are on the way, sure sure.]

    What will the world be like when we can just grow replacement parts? Would mods like these cease being on the upper-crust of “extreme”? Fads for going blind or armless?

    Anyway; I’m really into these photos of healed genital mods! Often you see them fresh and for some people it’s hard to think of it bloodless and “happy”. So this little “series” gives the whole heavy genital mod thing some fresh eyes.

  35. Adrian Avatar
    Adrian

    It’s pretty cute; and I’m saying this as someone who almost slavishly loves “teh cawk”; but it’s kind of an interesting, streamlined effect.

    And heck, even if he ever wanted/needed a penis again, he can always strap one on. Thousands of transmen can’t be wrong! [though if the eminent stem-cell-robo-clone dongs are on the way, sure sure.]

    What will the world be like when we can just grow replacement parts? Would mods like these cease being on the upper-crust of “extreme”? Fads for going blind or armless?

    Anyway; I’m really into these photos of healed genital mods! Often you see them fresh and for some people it’s hard to think of it bloodless and “happy”. So this little “series” gives the whole heavy genital mod thing some fresh eyes.

  36. devildog Avatar
    devildog

    Some men have no choice in this due to injury. Their are several options for urination. Remember masculinity or feminity is by far a mental function. Sexual pleasure is always possible and often more thrilling!

  37. devildog Avatar
    devildog

    Some men have no choice in this due to injury. Their are several options for urination. Remember masculinity or feminity is by far a mental function. Sexual pleasure is always possible and often more thrilling!

  38. devildog Avatar
    devildog

    Some men have no choice in this due to injury. Their are several options for urination. Remember masculinity or feminity is by far a mental function. Sexual pleasure is always possible and often more thrilling!

  39. devildog Avatar
    devildog

    Some men have no choice in this due to injury. Their are several options for urination. Remember masculinity or feminity is by far a mental function. Sexual pleasure is always possible and often more thrilling!

  40. devildog Avatar
    devildog

    Some men have no choice in this due to injury. Their are several options for urination. Remember masculinity or feminity is by far a mental function. Sexual pleasure is always possible and often more thrilling!

  41. Chilly Avatar
    Chilly

    Adrian @ 38: People cut off fingers, hands, toes, arms & legs when/if they can due to body dysmorphic disorder – I doubt those folks would seek replacement parts. It’s an intriguing idea, though, that one could lop off limbs as a body mod fad and then get new ones. Hmmmm.

    Oh, and Sean? The word is THEIR. THEIR other parts. THEIR life. “I’m going over THERE to look at THEIR dog.” Just sayin’.

  42. Chilly Avatar
    Chilly

    Adrian @ 38: People cut off fingers, hands, toes, arms & legs when/if they can due to body dysmorphic disorder – I doubt those folks would seek replacement parts. It’s an intriguing idea, though, that one could lop off limbs as a body mod fad and then get new ones. Hmmmm.

    Oh, and Sean? The word is THEIR. THEIR other parts. THEIR life. “I’m going over THERE to look at THEIR dog.” Just sayin’.

  43. Chilly Avatar
    Chilly

    Adrian @ 38: People cut off fingers, hands, toes, arms & legs when/if they can due to body dysmorphic disorder – I doubt those folks would seek replacement parts. It’s an intriguing idea, though, that one could lop off limbs as a body mod fad and then get new ones. Hmmmm.

    Oh, and Sean? The word is THEIR. THEIR other parts. THEIR life. “I’m going over THERE to look at THEIR dog.” Just sayin’.

  44. Chilly Avatar
    Chilly

    Adrian @ 38: People cut off fingers, hands, toes, arms & legs when/if they can due to body dysmorphic disorder – I doubt those folks would seek replacement parts. It’s an intriguing idea, though, that one could lop off limbs as a body mod fad and then get new ones. Hmmmm.

    Oh, and Sean? The word is THEIR. THEIR other parts. THEIR life. “I’m going over THERE to look at THEIR dog.” Just sayin’.

  45. Chilly Avatar
    Chilly

    Adrian @ 38: People cut off fingers, hands, toes, arms & legs when/if they can due to body dysmorphic disorder – I doubt those folks would seek replacement parts. It’s an intriguing idea, though, that one could lop off limbs as a body mod fad and then get new ones. Hmmmm.

    Oh, and Sean? The word is THEIR. THEIR other parts. THEIR life. “I’m going over THERE to look at THEIR dog.” Just sayin’.

  46. keith Avatar

    beautifull
    would love some fun with you.

  47. keith Avatar

    beautifull
    would love some fun with you.

  48. keith Avatar

    beautifull
    would love some fun with you.

  49. keith Avatar

    beautifull
    would love some fun with you.

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    beautifull
    would love some fun with you.

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