Body Modification

More than tattoos and piercings

Is extreme body modification even legal?

I enjoy the pain of tattoos is that normal?

More than tattoos and piercings

Tattoos and piercings are the first things that spring to mind when most people think about body modification, but there are other forms as well. Branding, scarification, tightlacing and even (for some people) weight loss or gain are all essentially body mods. Permanent or long-term semi-permanent alterations people make to their physical bodies to better express on the outside who they feel like on the inside. Occasionally it can be rooted in low self-esteem or self-harming behaviours, but for most people who are passionate about body mods, it's more like a form of artistic expression - something to be indulged, enjoyed and explored.

What is body modification?

Anything that you do to your body for a decorative purpose is a body modification. This ranges from tattoos and piercing to more extreme practices like skin implants and branding.

Is extreme body modification even legal?

It is a legal grey area, it’s certainly worth researching your body modification before you have it. Make sure you go to a qualified and licensed professional for any tattoos, piercings, brandings or other mods as they are dangerous procedures that need to be done in sterile environments.

I enjoy the pain of tattoos is that normal?

Some people really love pain, some people love specific kinds of pain. Many people enjoy the feeling of getting tattooed. If you love the pain, then enjoy it. But be sure to go to a licensed premises and get your tattoos responsibly. Pain is good, infections are not!

Is it safe to be branded at home?

No, there is a high chance of infection from branding and you really need to visit a professional to have such an extreme body modification done. Don't let anyone convince you that it's okay to be branded by an amateur. It might sound sexy to let your master or mistress brand you forever, but it is very dangerous and it can easily go wrong.

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How does a tattoo fetish relate to BDSM and kink?

Tattoos are great, and they're increasingly common - but how do they relate to BDSM, kink and fetish? For some people, heavily tattooed partners are a turn-on in and of themselves. For others, getting a tattoo can be an erotic act - this is particularly true of some submissive people. There are also those who choose their tattoos as part of or to represent their kink; O-rings and handcuffs are common, as are certain words and names or perhaps a number from the online Slave Register. In whatever way your tattoos interact with your kink, make sure you don't rush into anything. It will be with you for life, so it's a good idea to make sure that the tattoo design it represents is too!

For all piercing fetishists

Piercings are a common feature of many looks and subcultures--but they're also a kink in their own right. Play piercing is a reasonably common fetish, generally involving the creation of temporary piercings in various sensitive locations on the body. It's important to make sure you're safe if you indulge in this kind of play; learn how to use the equipment properly before you begin, keep everything as sterile as you can, care for the punctures adequately as they heal and don't try to obtain a permanent piercing using this method. Otherwise, you could experiment with incorporating professional piercings with your kink; genital piercings and tongue piercings are particularly good for this, and can create some fascinating sensations!

Cinch that waist!

The corset has been around since at least the sixteenth century, and in that time it's changed a great deal. While once whale bones were all the rage, these days the best corset makers use sprung steel, which is both more effective and less dangerous! Most people don't find corsets suitable for everyday wear, but on special occasions, they can both look and feel fantastic. Bondage fans enjoy the sense of restriction, and plenty of people think they look fabulous as well. These days corsets are a common part of kink wear and fetish clothing as well as of the goth style, and used responsibly they're a fantastic way of jazzing up your outfit a bit.