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.

An often overlooked form of body modification

Wow, it would appear as if corsetry hasn’t been featured on Modblog since WAY back in 2006! I bet a lot of current readers don’t even realize the semi-permanent and permanent changes to one’s body that can be created using something that is now often considered just a fashion accessory. These pictures were in the November 2009, BME  corsetry & binding galleries and I am quite pleased to be able to feature them now.

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The guy in these photos is IAM: Fish Japan, for  2 more pics of the impressive commitment to corsetry, keep reading.

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If you are interested in the body modification of corsetry, be sure to check out the BME Encylopedia entry on it.

Comments

52 responses to “An often overlooked form of body modification”

  1. blackroses Avatar

    WOW!

    i do wonder how breathing and such is affected?

  2. blackroses Avatar

    WOW!

    i do wonder how breathing and such is affected?

  3. Mirs Avatar
    Mirs

    I am so jealous! One day my waist will be this small.

    It’s sad to see that I’m not the only one who has to lace themself up though. 😛

  4. Mirs Avatar
    Mirs

    I am so jealous! One day my waist will be this small.

    It’s sad to see that I’m not the only one who has to lace themself up though. 😛

  5. Mirs Avatar
    Mirs

    I am so jealous! One day my waist will be this small.

    It’s sad to see that I’m not the only one who has to lace themself up though. 😛

  6. Mirs Avatar
    Mirs

    I am so jealous! One day my waist will be this small.

    It’s sad to see that I’m not the only one who has to lace themself up though. 😛

  7. Mirs Avatar
    Mirs

    I am so jealous! One day my waist will be this small.

    It’s sad to see that I’m not the only one who has to lace themself up though. 😛

  8. Mirs Avatar
    Mirs

    I am so jealous! One day my waist will be this small.

    It’s sad to see that I’m not the only one who has to lace themself up though. 😛

  9. h3cknot3kno Avatar
    h3cknot3kno

    I’ve always wondered what it looks like without the corset.
    Never found any pictures of it though.
    At least not from a long term corset wearer.

  10. h3cknot3kno Avatar
    h3cknot3kno

    I’ve always wondered what it looks like without the corset.
    Never found any pictures of it though.
    At least not from a long term corset wearer.

  11. OurLadyMyzNecessary Avatar
    OurLadyMyzNecessary

    He has a photo on his page without the corset~

  12. OurLadyMyzNecessary Avatar
    OurLadyMyzNecessary

    He has a photo on his page without the corset~

  13. Ru Avatar

    Not everyone can view the photo of him without a corset on.
    Anyway… it’s not very drastic. He looks quite normal in his photos without a corset.
    I’m sure no one would ever know.

  14. Ru Avatar

    Not everyone can view the photo of him without a corset on.
    Anyway… it’s not very drastic. He looks quite normal in his photos without a corset.
    I’m sure no one would ever know.

  15. Ru Avatar

    Not saying that his insides aren’t drastically different! But the visual aspect.

  16. Ru Avatar

    Not saying that his insides aren’t drastically different! But the visual aspect.

  17. Daniela Avatar

    I’m in love with corsetry, though I have only one corset… 🙁

  18. Daniela Avatar

    I’m in love with corsetry, though I have only one corset… 🙁

  19. Gurthanthaclops Avatar
    Gurthanthaclops

    I wonder how much damage he is doing to his organs and such. Wonder what the permanent effects are from wearing corsets for extended periods of time.

  20. Gurthanthaclops Avatar
    Gurthanthaclops

    I wonder how much damage he is doing to his organs and such. Wonder what the permanent effects are from wearing corsets for extended periods of time.

  21. BabyObscene Avatar
    BabyObscene

    MOAR MOAR MOAR MOAR MOAR!!!

    i start tightlacing again within the next few weeks/whenever i can pick my new corset up. and this is GREAT inspiraion and motivation.

    please sir, can we have some more?

  22. BabyObscene Avatar
    BabyObscene

    MOAR MOAR MOAR MOAR MOAR!!!

    i start tightlacing again within the next few weeks/whenever i can pick my new corset up. and this is GREAT inspiraion and motivation.

    please sir, can we have some more?

  23. padawan Avatar

    so beautiful, I can’t wait to start corseting!

  24. padawan Avatar

    so beautiful, I can’t wait to start corseting!

  25. SugarBelle Avatar
    SugarBelle

    Looks Good!

    For those interested and for more info on the medical aspect of corsetry might I direct you here http://www.staylace.com/

    Ooodles of articles, including ones written by a doctor. Also some galleries, and I’m sure there are uncorseted photos of tightlacers somewhere in there.

  26. SugarBelle Avatar
    SugarBelle

    Looks Good!

    For those interested and for more info on the medical aspect of corsetry might I direct you here http://www.staylace.com/

    Ooodles of articles, including ones written by a doctor. Also some galleries, and I’m sure there are uncorseted photos of tightlacers somewhere in there.

  27. Shana Avatar

    Very beautiful, I absolutely adore boys in corsets! <3<3<3

  28. Shana Avatar

    Very beautiful, I absolutely adore boys in corsets! <3<3<3

  29. Gurthanthaclops Avatar
    Gurthanthaclops

    @ SugarBelle
    Thanks for the link, definitely going to check that out!

  30. Gurthanthaclops Avatar
    Gurthanthaclops

    @ SugarBelle
    Thanks for the link, definitely going to check that out!

  31. Gurthanthaclops Avatar
    Gurthanthaclops

    @ SugarBelle

    Thanks for the link. Definitely going to check that one out!

  32. Gurthanthaclops Avatar
    Gurthanthaclops

    @ SugarBelle

    Thanks for the link. Definitely going to check that one out!

  33. Don Avatar

    Always great to see featured photos of another guy in a corset – but you’ve made me feel VERY guilty for getting out of the habit of wearing mine.

  34. Don Avatar

    Always great to see featured photos of another guy in a corset – but you’ve made me feel VERY guilty for getting out of the habit of wearing mine.

  35. zip Avatar

    good find!

  36. zip Avatar

    good find!

  37. Kyrs Avatar
    Kyrs

    I love seeing tight lacing.
    It’s gorgeous and takes a long time to get down to a waist that small.

  38. Kyrs Avatar
    Kyrs

    I love seeing tight lacing.
    It’s gorgeous and takes a long time to get down to a waist that small.

  39. tristessa Avatar
    tristessa

    This, to me is just beautiful.
    Unfortunately, the bme encylopaedia entry that is linked to this really holds no useful information!
    Thanks for the extra link, please help update the bme wiki!

  40. tristessa Avatar
    tristessa

    This, to me is just beautiful.
    Unfortunately, the bme encylopaedia entry that is linked to this really holds no useful information!
    Thanks for the extra link, please help update the bme wiki!

  41. Mischief Avatar
    Mischief

    my gods, that’s sexy! such dedication! i love it!

  42. Mischief Avatar
    Mischief

    my gods, that’s sexy! such dedication! i love it!

  43. Lilly Avatar
    Lilly

    Amazing. I’ve considered trying corsets. It’s a very beautiful art.

  44. Lilly Avatar
    Lilly

    Amazing. I’ve considered trying corsets. It’s a very beautiful art.

  45. Tranque Avatar
    Tranque

    I prefer a much more subtle corseting. He’s got great determination, but I just don’t like it.

  46. Tranque Avatar
    Tranque

    I prefer a much more subtle corseting. He’s got great determination, but I just don’t like it.

  47. Meredith/Etoile Avatar

    I used to be a tightlacer before I had to stop for health reasons – a disease I have, not related to corsetry! I sure miss those days. Props to Fish for the impressive reduction, it’s not easy on men! Unfortunately he is in the very bad habit of wrapping his extra laces around the corset, which destroys the fabric over time. Not a big deal on a simple piece like this, but if you do that with brocade or some nice fabric, it will ruin it. Good for him for wearing a liner though! So essential for tightlacing.

  48. Meredith/Etoile Avatar

    I used to be a tightlacer before I had to stop for health reasons – a disease I have, not related to corsetry! I sure miss those days. Props to Fish for the impressive reduction, it’s not easy on men! Unfortunately he is in the very bad habit of wrapping his extra laces around the corset, which destroys the fabric over time. Not a big deal on a simple piece like this, but if you do that with brocade or some nice fabric, it will ruin it. Good for him for wearing a liner though! So essential for tightlacing.

  49. jyllfluenza Avatar
    jyllfluenza

    Wow, Im totally jealous! He has an amazing waistline! I’ve been trying to train mine, but not much luck so far as my job requires me to do a lot of bending, lifting and cannot wear my nice corsets.

  50. jyllfluenza Avatar
    jyllfluenza

    Wow, Im totally jealous! He has an amazing waistline! I’ve been trying to train mine, but not much luck so far as my job requires me to do a lot of bending, lifting and cannot wear my nice corsets.

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