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

  • “Only the best”

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    A while back I got this funny email from Jared —

    well, it starts off pretty normal… my judgment was a slight bit impaired one night so i asked my two buddies to give me a heart brand on my arm. it just basically went downhill from there. they got the great idea to just simply use a lighter and try to shape the skin. bad choice. what ended up happening is they held the flame on the lighter for about five or so minutes, then pressed it to my skin (which i didnt really notice at the time) and they held it for about a minute or two. when that was done the lighter was removed… with about half of my skin, leaving me with my third degree “heart”.

  • In case she forgets

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    Hellbomb sends in these “Right” and “Left” wrist tattoos that Bob Paulin at 123 Tattoo and Piercing in St. Catharines did on her — what’s weird to me is that they’re more a reminder to others, since they must look upside down to her!

  • Porcupine Quill Septum Tusk

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    iam:thenothing

  • Tattoos and Intimacy

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    This portrait was shot by Jayson Polansky (side tattoo by Jr at Flesh FX in Mentor/Ashtaula, OH).

  • Horns by Valnei (Recife/PE)

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    iam:bodytunning

  • Sunning her mods at the lagoon

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    Esmerelda‘s work is by Lukas Zpira at BOD e-ART in Avignon, France.

  • Water “Torture”

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    Noah suspending beside some gushing water.

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    DivX download link for BME members: Extreme2 or Full members

    Ten bonus scene points if you spot the Brian.

  • Kitty Kompany

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    Click through to discover Ze‘s secret (Tik Tak Ta2).

  • Pubic Treasure

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    86Balian had this skull and crossbones pubic tattoo done by Marc at Swastika Freakshop in Radolfzell, Germany.

  • Prehistoric Bling

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    Digger (“punk rock prehistorian” — check out his page to see his superb petroglyph tattoos and more pictures like this) sends in these photos of a Thai bronze age burial excavation (click through for a second photo), showing shell and marble bracelets as well as large shell ear tunnels.