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.

Times They Are A Changin’

In a relatively short time, body modification seems to have not only grown, in terms of pushing boundaries but also in terms of mainstream attention, at least, that has been my observation.  I can’t imagine some of the more extreme body modifications being covered in mainstream media (other than a purely negative piece) when I first discovered BME (however many years ago that was, shh, not telling).

bme1

Gelding sent me a link to an interview he did with Gawker.  The interview itself is very professional and positive (I can’t speak for the comments).  It’s refreshing to see this sort of extreme modification getting positive coverage from a more mainstream outlet.

Click more NSFW image.

bme2

Nullo gallery on BME.

Comments

10 responses to “Times They Are A Changin’”

  1. johnblake Avatar
    johnblake

    Incredible.

  2. johnblake Avatar
    johnblake

    Incredible.

  3. zanyx Avatar
    zanyx

    great read, nice to see an interesting article on here 😀

    however, i’m surprised you haven’t posted anything on the Nose reshaping/removal by emilio gonzales… would be awesome to read an in-depth analysis of that whole, er, thing.

  4. zanyx Avatar
    zanyx

    great read, nice to see an interesting article on here 😀

    however, i’m surprised you haven’t posted anything on the Nose reshaping/removal by emilio gonzales… would be awesome to read an in-depth analysis of that whole, er, thing.

  5. gelding Avatar
    gelding

    I’m working to gain broader acceptance within the medical profession for those who do not fit comfortably within the possibly too narrow confines of “male” or “female”.
    Transgender is accepted, the change of one’s birth gender and genitals to the “opposite” sex. Typically, the medical profession assumes that transgender genital surgery is necessarily a part of transgender transformation that includes changing one’s social appearance and behavior to the “opposite” sex.
    But I’m a eunuch with no genitals now. I don’t fit well into the transgender medical profession cubbyhole.
    I happen to be gay and eunuch. I know of at least one straight eunuch.
    There’s a spectrum of sexuality, gender, social appearance and behavior, and I’m learning that we need to be free to choose what is best for each of us.
    Some medical professionals are discussing a Standard of Care for “male to eunuch” (MTE) – or NULLO.
    There are also males who wish to alter genitals to female vagina but to remain socially male in appearance and behavior – except in the privacy of intimate relations with sexual partners.
    Things evolve.

  6. gelding Avatar
    gelding

    I’m working to gain broader acceptance within the medical profession for those who do not fit comfortably within the possibly too narrow confines of “male” or “female”.
    Transgender is accepted, the change of one’s birth gender and genitals to the “opposite” sex. Typically, the medical profession assumes that transgender genital surgery is necessarily a part of transgender transformation that includes changing one’s social appearance and behavior to the “opposite” sex.
    But I’m a eunuch with no genitals now. I don’t fit well into the transgender medical profession cubbyhole.
    I happen to be gay and eunuch. I know of at least one straight eunuch.
    There’s a spectrum of sexuality, gender, social appearance and behavior, and I’m learning that we need to be free to choose what is best for each of us.
    Some medical professionals are discussing a Standard of Care for “male to eunuch” (MTE) – or NULLO.
    There are also males who wish to alter genitals to female vagina but to remain socially male in appearance and behavior – except in the privacy of intimate relations with sexual partners.
    Things evolve.

  7. On Avatar
    On

    zanyx –

    https://www.bme.com/tag/nasal-sculpting/

    Unless you mean something else?

  8. On Avatar
    On

    zanyx –

    https://www.bme.com/tag/nasal-sculpting/

    Unless you mean something else?

Latest Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News

  • Twelve Points to the Sky
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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