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.
  • Jawline Spikes

    I thought I’d never see transdermal implants again, what with the insane popularity of microdermals, but while Emilio Gonzalez (Mithos Tattoo, Venezuela) was working in Costa Rica this February he did this set of jawline spikes. Click through for a second photo.

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  • Y-Incision

    iam:eureeka‘s autopsy scar tattoo

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  • Identify the missing bit

    I think this one is pretty easy, although there’s a subtle nuance to it.

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    Before the comments start, I should add, as you can see from the left photo, that the individual had already done half, likes it, and is very aware of the consequences and issues involved. As a point of trivia, for most people, the “stump” is extremely sensitive, and erections are much harder afterwards, so in general terms even though this is a removal procedure it is most definitely also a sex-positive procedure.


  • Vincent and Penny

    I just realized that in the interview with Vincent Hocquet, I didn’t include a picture of him! This shot of him and Penny was taken by their friend Vinnie.

    EDIT: Ack! This is actually Benny and Jasmijn, two customers of Vincent’s! Sorry for the mistaken identity.

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  • Elaine Davidson, still getting pierced!

    Elaine Davidson, the Guinness World Record holder for the “most pierced person” stopped by Southside Body Piercing Studio in Glasgow, Scotland for some work, and Paula sent in a snap. Yes, before you ask, I agree, I’d love to do an interview with her!

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  • If you find yourself in 50 BCE Mexico

    Now you know how to ask to get tattooed — Jollywoe‘s tattoo, done at English Rose in Peterborough, means “and then he gets dyed” in Epi-Olmec script. The last pictogram is pretty obvious!

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  • Marionette Suspension

    January recently put on this marionette suspension show with Michelle as the marionette, costume and makeup by J-Chans Designs, rig by Mr. Chris at Pavlovia in Denver, and photography by Shawn Shell Photography.

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  • Leg Blackwork Portrait

    iam:Morbus
    Tattoo by Susan at Ink Tank in Zürich, Switzerland

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  • “Anal Hood” Piercing

    This piercing by Pat Tidwell at Slave to the Needle in Seattle, Washington reminds me of the most recent “guess what” entry, although the anatomy is more unusual. You can keep reading to get a better look at it, but he calls it the “anal hood piercing” — he describes the tissue as skin similar to labial tissue and says this is only the second time he’s seen anyone with this anatomy… Not sure what the cause of it is, but it’s definitely pierceable.

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  • Shiva His Timbers

    Zonho has one of his timbers Shiva’d by Paulo “Sheetos” Vitor of Caos Body Art, Barra Bonita, SP, Brazil.

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    DivX download link for BME members: Extreme2 or Full members

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