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  • Wow, is it almost Valentine’s Day again?

    Written by

    Sean Philips

    Apparently it is, according to every commercial on tv and radio, not to mention annoying internet pop ups. So what to do for V-day? That is the big question on everyones mind. You could just stick with the classic romantic candlelit dinner for two, right?

    Well, this is BME you’re reading and BME people tend to bring a little bit of  body modification and body play into otherwise normal activities, so a classic romantic candlelit dinner may not be your style.

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    I am sure you can guess where this is going, so if you are on the tamer side of personalities, please keep scrolling down and look at the pretty flower tattoos posted below this. However, if you want to see a BME Hard version of a romantic candlelight dinner for two, keep on keeping on.

    Recipe for a BME Hard style perfect Valentines Day.

    Serve a fine meal, preferably something with meat so tender it only requires a fork.

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    Add in some romantic candle light to set the mood.

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    Renew the tie that binds you two together.

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    Then, when the evening couldn’t get any more perfect, go ahead and slip that perfect ring onto your lovers finger.

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    For more creative, romantic and adventurous ideas to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion please feel free to check out BME Hard.

  • Where have all the flowers gone?

    Written by

    Jen Savage

    I thought the perfect way to chase away the winter blues and remind myself (and you) that Spring is around the corner would be with a series of flower tattoos. Who knows, maybe this year will be the year I finally get that flower tattoo I’ve wanted for roughly 15 years.

    Tattoo by Chris Sosa, Tymeless Tattoo, Baldwinsville, New York

    Tattoo by Chris Sosa, Tymeless Tattoo, Baldwinsville, New York

    Submitted by Tymeless Tattoo.

    More after the jump.

    Tattoo by Anthony Orsatti, Lucky Devils, Barrie.

    Submitted by Stinkfist.

    Sleeve by Phil Freitag at Sabbath Tattoo/f-holes Majenta at Top Tattoo (Bellingham, WA)

    Sleeve by Phil Freitag at Sabbath Tattoo/f-holes Majenta at Top Tattoo (Bellingham, WA)

    Flowers by Marc, lettering by Tarlito, Swastika-Freakshop and One Love Tattoo

    Flowers by Marc, lettering by Tarlito, Swastika-Freakshop and One Love Tattoo

    Submitted by Auxo.

    Tattoo by Char Hall, Side Show Studios, Sacramento, Ca

    Tattoo by Char Hall, Side Show Studios, Sacramento, Ca

    Tattoo by Danny War, Classic Tattoos, Grass Valley, Ca

    Tattoo by Danny War, Classic Tattoos, Grass Valley, Ca

    Submitted by ShittyThings.

    See more in “Floral Tattoos“

  • From The Vault: The T-bar Piercing

    Written by

    Sean Philips

    The T-bar piercing was introduced to most of the piercing world by Tom Brazda,  a man who has always been on of the smartest and most innovative body piercers in the world. Since then several other piercers have experimented with and have had success with these as well. So how crazy is it that the most recent picture in the T-bar piercing gallery is from 2005? Sure for some piercings, you can get similar results with microdermals, like this one I posted not too long ago. However, it’s not the same, nor are the jewelry options.

    The two most common body parts to get T-bar piercings have always been the nipple and the tongue. Yet, that type of jewelry and piercing could be used for so much more as well. Obviously, the T-bar tongue, could prove extremely detrimental to a persons teeth, but the nipple T-bar is still a cool, technical and different piercing that is just as viable today. There is also ear lobes, genitals and other body parts that could have a whole range of different variations on standard piercings using this type of jewelry.

    So piercers of the world, get creative, I would love to see some new T-bar pictures added to this old gallery in 2010.

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    For a few more shots of T-bar piercings, keep on keeping on.

    The T-bar tongue with  monofilament hoop as healing jewelry.

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    The tools used for the T-bar piercing. Keep in mind these pics are probably close to , if not over 10 years old.

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    Are these key rings implant grade metal?  Doubtful.

    However it does show a different way to wear “jewelry” in a T-bar piercing.

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    Out of the pictures I posted this T-bar nipple seems to hold up the best by 2010 standards.

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    For a great interview with Tom shortly from back in the day that has a brief explanation of the tongue T-bar in this feature, go here.

  • Best username on IAM, bar none

    Written by

    Sean Philips

    The Wong Fucking Person

    Really in almost 10 years of being on IAM, never have I come across such a wonderfully clever user name.

    He sent me a picture of his septum sans jewelry to use as a “guess what” entry. Unfortunately, once I cropped it down it was just too small to post. So I will give you guys the full picture instead.

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    For a picture of Mr. Wong with a helluva “mustache” via his 15mm septum, keep on keeping on.

    I tell you what, it’s been a crap-tastic week for me and I hear we are expecting more snow, which makes it even worse. Luckily for me this picture of Michael Wong, along with that damn clever IAM name of his, can’t help but make me smile. I hope it has the same affect on you guys.

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  • BME BOYS Calendar 02/01/2010

    Written by

    Lexci Million

    I apologize for the lack of man meat last week, ladies and gents. Here is this week’s installment of BME Boys Calendar hopefuls!

    First up is atmosphericcaos. He sent me in a couple photos and I couldn’t deny us any of them. Bonus photos!

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    Click through for more!

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    Twylasue

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    Last but not least, IAM regnis!

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    Time to get your votes coming in! Remember that you MUST submit your vote by email – votes in the comment section will not be counted.   Don’t be shy, Boys! Keep submitting your photos!

    About being a featured boy: This event is open to all BME Boys age 18 and over. Boys of all shapes, sizes and race are encouraged to submit pictures. Contestants can be dressed or nude, but nothing too pornographic will be featured. Pictures need to be of decent quality, lest the readers condemn me to hell for posting webcam shots. Agreeing to be involved is consenting to be featured in the calendar, if you are selected for it. If you want to suggest someone, feel free to do so. I will contact them and see if they are interested, but no one will be featured without their explicit approval.

    About voting: Votes will be tallied by emailing [email protected], just make the subject “Vote (insert name of the guy you choose)” and your vote will be tallied.  Votes will be anonymous, there is no reason for anyone to know who voted for whom and how many votes each girl got. This isn’t about competition, it’s about a fun, interactive way to get the readers involved in the selection process.

    About Commenting: I am enforcing a strict ZERO TOLERANCE policy for negative comments about the boys. They are being kind enough to share themselves with us and to help BME make a calendar, they should not have to fear public ridicule. Negative comments will be deleted, if we have a repeat offender, all of their future modblog comments will be sent to moderation. This isn’t about censorship, it’s about common courtesy and respect.

    We’re looking forward to seeing BME’s most intriguing boys! Let’s see ya, fellas!

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