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

  • Recognize the BME cover shot?

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    Shannon Larratt

    As I post this, a photo of this being done is the current BME cover shot. That healed scar in the middle is intense! I wonder how the new ones will heal. Hibiscus cutting done by by Brian of Pure (NYC) for Canadian television (photo by Atom Moore).

  • Brass Knuckle Implants / Anchors

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    Shannon Larratt

    No, not the drive-commentors-crazy sort of brass knuckle implants, but a series of dermal anchors across the knuckles by Johannes Skindeeplove at Chronic Tattoo in San Diego, CA.

  • Simple Flower Cutting

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    Shannon Larratt

    I like this photo of Carissa‘s (three-thirteen suspension) nice, simple flower scarification in progress by John Kid at Blue Lotus in Madison, WI.

  • Outer Labial Orbitals

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    Shannon Larratt

    I’m not convinced this isn’t going to be at least occasionally uncomfortable because of the jewelry twisting and crushing the clitoris, but then again, I don’t have outer labia or a clitoris. I’m only a fan, not an owner. This 12ga set of orbials (and the hood is 12ga also) are by Hailey at Strange City.

  • Well healed brandings

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    Shannon Larratt

    I love these DIY brandings by Vasiliy in Russia! No offense intended to people with complex scars, but my taste in this particular modification really lies in big, bold, and simple.

  • Countess’s Surface Piercings

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    By Jason at Exotic Body Piercing in Perth, Australia.

  • The trouble with taking out your labret is…

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    Let’s make today an all video day!

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  • First knee suspension (video)

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    Shannon Larratt

    My apologies to _zombiecore_ for taking so long (he sent me this back in the middle of June) to post this video he shot of _GEISHA_‘s first knee suspension.

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  • Scarification video clip

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    Shannon Larratt

    A little while ago I posted a photo of the Fleur-de-Lis scarification that Wild Skin had done — I forgot until today that he’d sent in video as well:

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  • Beat that, Cris Angel!

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    Shannon Larratt

    This is from one of the latest BMEvideo updates. A little bit of “easy” sounding (in a subincision) followed by sounding with a lit cigarette. Do you want me to tell you which end goes in first, would you rather watch the video and find out, or would it be best if you quickly scrolled on to the next entry? Adults only!

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