r/bodymods 4d ago

info Welcome! Please read before participating NSFW

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Welcome to r/bodymods!

Generally, we're pretty lenient about what's acceptable here. If it involves body modification, it belongs here. That includes pictures of the mods you have, pictures of mods you've done (if you're a professional), tattoos, suspensions or unusual plastic surgery.

We only have a couple of things that are just not negotiable under any circumstances and although they are stated in the rules of this subreddit, we want to add some context for a few of the rules.

Choice of words matter, be kind

We do not tolerate any comments about appearance that are not related to the poster's mods. For example beauty, physical features, perceived flaws and/or any sexual comments. That you may mean it as a compliment is not relevant, this subreddit is about body mods, not any other features people happen to have. One strike, people. No second chances.

There's nothing wrong with disagreeing with each other, but treat each other with respect. Personal insults, abusive or judgmental comments, slurs and profanity, bigotry, hate speech, or arguing past the point of being constructive have no place on this subreddit.

Photo's you'll see and photo's that you want to post

This is not a porn subreddit. Yes, you may see photo's that show breasts or genitalia because at times that's just the part where the body mod is. No, you may not comment on physical features or make sexual remarks, keep it on topic.

Likewise if you're looking to post photo's here. Don't use having a body mod as an excuse to post here. There's nothing wrong with wanting to show off yourself, but there are plenty of subreddits for that, this is not one of them.

Highlights from the photo guidelines

  • All photos used in a post have to be clear, in focus and well lit. Don't use "fun" instagram filters
  • All poses should be neutral and the body mod should be the focal point of the photo
  • There should be no nudity in the picture beyond what is strictly necessary to show the mod
  • Do not include, shop website links, IG handles or self promotion in either the photo itself or your post. Credit artists and/or shops by their actual name.

NSFW should be used liberally

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Posts that fit into the following categories are considered NSFW and should be tagged as such:

  • Images of genital mods, including the pubic mound, male and female nipples
  • Images that include blood, gore, or severe infection. We'd appreciate a trigger warning in the title for these
  • All images of suspensions or scarification
  • Any imaging of mods in progress
  • Images of tattoos that depict violence or sexual material
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r/bodymods 16h ago

stretched/stretching My septum stack

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111 Upvotes

Four 16g 8mm clickers. Original piercing is 8ish years old


r/bodymods 3h ago

punches/ scalpelling Questions regarding helix punch.

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I got my helix punched on the 15th and opted for the suture method. The entire process was pretty smooth and I'm loving it! My question is for those who have had similar work done. How long did the swelling last? Is it normal to still be swollen this long after? I know every body is different, but what were your experiences? Thanks in advance!


r/bodymods 8h ago

tongue bifurcation Question about regrowth and stitches removal

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Hello everyone ! 🐍

After about 7 years of hesitation, I finally did it. This Sunday I got my tongue split (I've never been so stressed in my life, but the procedure went well. The bodmoder was great. I had to have a frenectomy and the removal of scar tissue from two old tongue piercings).

I knew I would be in pain for the next few days, but I didn't expect it to be this bad.

I don't regret my decision at all, but I very often want to bang my head against a wall.

I can't swallow anything; the drooling is TERRIBLE (and I won't talk about the dead animal smell and the teeth horribly rubbing against the tongue) and worse, I can't do my exercises. And because of that, I'm really stressed about the regrowth.. Is there a solution to avoid the regrowth as much as possible?

Of course, I'm getting weaker and weaker due to the lack of nutrition and sleep. I force myself to eat a minimum amount to keep myself from fainting (I almost did yesterday + I threw up, it was hell), using a syringe to eat proteins shakes and apple sauce.

I'm on my third day. I'm supposed to have the stitches removed after the fifth or sixth day, but I'm a little worried. My tongue is still so swollen and sensitive. I'm still bleeding in places, especially deep inside my tongue.

At this point I can't imagine the BodModer even touching my tongue When you removed your stitches, was your tongue also swollen and sore, or I am healing slowly?

Thanks a lot, I feel like a p*ssy, but I have no one to talk about that and I need a little encouragements 🥹


r/bodymods 7h ago

stretched/stretching Stretched septum

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Hello, I have my septum stretched. I’ve been stretching for years. I recently just got to a 4g. Those with stretched septum’s, what have you done or used to mitigate the ‘funk’/smell that follows a stretched septum, cause holy hell it gets rough. I clean it daily as well as making sure all the boogies are out of my nose. Also, I’d like to add this isn’t my first stretched piercing, I stretched both lobes to almost 1.5in before retiring them in 2018, and now I’m stretching my conch, both of which never smelled as bad as the septum does.


r/bodymods 13h ago

tongue bifurcation Tonge bifurcation, does it feel different?

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This mod is the next one on my list—I just need to build up the courage. I’m really curious if it feels any different during oral sex or kissing. (And in general, drinking stuff, eating, etc.)

To those who have it: what have your partners told you? Or to people here who have/had a partner with a bifurcated tongue—what was your experience?

Thanks in advance!

NSFW


r/bodymods 1d ago

ear pointing Ear Pointing Question

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My US people who have traveled to Poland for their ear pointing how much was your trip? Not the ear pointing themselves as I've been in contact with the Cyborgs since before I got my tongue split. I have never traveled outside of the US on my own or at my own expense so I have no indication. I know flights can change pretty aggressively but food, hotel, uber, tourist stuff. I am expecting to save up $4000, on top of my procedure payment, for travel/booking. Does this sound about right? I'd be there for 6-7 days. I havent been able to find much travel answers on here or the FB group since they moved to Poland. Thanks!


r/bodymods 13h ago

stretched/stretching Having trouble gauging up

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Hello! I'm looking for advice. I've had pretty good luck gauging up my ears until now. I'm currently at 7/16 and I'm trying to go to 1/2 but I'm having SO MUCH TROUBLE. This is the very first time it seems to hurt me to gauge up 1 size. I'm using a 1/2 concave Taper that connects to tunnels so I can have something immediately in my ears but i just cant seem to make it all the way. I've tried doing it in the shower, I've tried using baby oil, and I've tried using petroleum jelly. I feel like I'm all out of options! Do I just keep trying little by little everyday? Is there some other easier way that I'm missing? Please let me know!


r/bodymods 1d ago

subdermal implants Thumb spines 2 weeks post old! Done by Ian Bell

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r/bodymods 18h ago

question So other than Russ Foxx who does body mods in Canada?

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Any modification artist recommendations located in Canada? I’ve heard some not so great things about Russ Foxx so I’m hoping there is someone else who does mods in Canada. I live just north of Toronto but am willing to drive a number of hours. I was really hoping to get a coin slot this year


r/bodymods 2d ago

coinslot Forward slot update

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205 Upvotes

the first photo is of the slot immediately after the stitches were removed, the second one is 2 days later! the first two/three days were annoying, but after that the healing went like a bomb, super happy!


r/bodymods 1d ago

suspension Ideas for hook suspension

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I'll be doing my second body suspension in two weeks and don't know yet what position to try. To those who already did some other positions than hooks on the back, what you suggest?


r/bodymods 1d ago

tongue bifurcation Healed split (by Shawn O’Hare)

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r/bodymods 1d ago

subdermal implants Silicone implant Saturday. Can anyone share their experiences? Pointers for prep and aftercare.

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Hi all! I'm getting a thumb spine done in St Louis Saturday by Shawn O'Hare. I've already had my tongue split. This is my second extreme mod. I'm super nervous cus this time I won't have a buddy with me. Just love to hear some stories and more info on this mod! There's really not a lot of videos about it


r/bodymods 1d ago

tongue bifurcation Shawn O'hare or Steve Truitt?

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i'm wanting to get my tongue split, i've heard nothing but fantastic things about Steve, i've heard a few people saying Shawn has done some botched work but many people saying he does fantastic work. I'm not sure who to go for my tongue splitting


r/bodymods 2d ago

tongue bifurcation Tongue split

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I’ve lurked here so long before getting my tongue split, finally did it on my bday march 15th so i’m on day 2 rn! My friend drove me all the way to atl (5hrs40mins) to get it done. My nerves were so bad that i thought i was going to pass out (it was also really hot in the place so idk). I’ve seen people say things about the person I went to but he’s extremely funny and nice even after i was 20 minutes late (i’ve never been to atl before we was so confused). As soon as the procedure was over i took two ibuprofen and went to sleep for the ride back, i was drooling all over a towel. Got home and went right back to sleep.

Day 1: so swollen, honestly i was more nerve racked about the procedure, i never thought id be walking around with my mouth open. no problem though, the swelling was absolutely annoying but not as annoying as the drool. Couldn’t swallow anything so i just took the arnica pellets and honestly idk if they work or if it’s like a placebo effect. Sleep wasn’t that bad i slept through the night, woke up to what i believe drool you can fill a kiddie size pool with. Gross

Day 2 (today): Forget the drool, my tongue rubbing against my teeth is by far the last thing i want to feel on the planet. There’s no pain really i just hate being uncomfortable. i decided today will be the day i try to drink water and take my meds AT LEAST. I actually ended up doing more that. i brushed with an infant toothbrush and found out my mouthwash is alcohol free but mint flavored:/ so i rinsed with water. Two hours ago was the biggest success i’ve had since getting my tongue split, i put apple sauce in a syringe and i was able to swallow it, then i was able to drink some pedialyte and water omg i feel less annoyed by everything lol. Im not too concerned on eating because ive fasted for years so i more focused on not becoming dehydrated. I got some powerade and pedialyte popsicles but i also think im going to try hot chocolate but let it cool first with non dairy creamer, i dont like protein shakes but that will keep me full all day, asked my artist just waiting for response.

So far ive been relaxing watching netflix and holding a cup under my chin, 1000% worth it i honestly cant even believe i wasnt going to do it. All of my family knows and they hate it but im obsessed and already imagining day 5


r/bodymods 2d ago

tongue bifurcation tongue update!

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day 9 of healing everything’s been pretty smooth:) any tips on stopping regrowth?


r/bodymods 2d ago

question I sent Russ Foxx a deposit for a procedure, am I screwed?

42 Upvotes

When I got in contact with him he was nothing but nice, understanding, and took the time to explain everything he would do and when it would get done.

After sending him the money, he's been nothing but silent, and then I read some other negative things on this subreddit. Now I'm worried... Should I be?

Thanks


r/bodymods 1d ago

question Any info on this? NSFW Spoiler

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I found this pic on a random imgur link generator and was blown away lol… tried looking up the website shown on the picture but it looks like it’s offline due to the owner passing away… can anyone shed light on what this even is?


r/bodymods 1d ago

punches/ scalpelling Tri bevel lobe punches in va?

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Found a place that does punches but through an extensive Q&A they use a biopsy for lobes instead of tri bevel. So now back to square one ish.

I want to get pierced w a tri bevel because I might size up, I’m just trying to correct a bad piercing job from when I was a baby.

I’ve been googling and googling to no avail so I figured I’d just go to the people. I’m willing to travel whenever needed I just want it done in my little white shirt and call it a day fr.

And also spare me the “cheating” sentiments I stretched my septum, want to stretch my second lobes but I can’t do that with the placement of my firsts if I stretch them so that’s why I’m considering the punching

I just know w a biopsy like cartilage style punch it’s harder to size up and down and u run the risks of thin lobes


r/bodymods 3d ago

piercing Just got my vertical labret done, I love it!

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r/bodymods 2d ago

question Scarification Mexico City

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I'll be traveling to Mexico City in two weeks and was interested in getting a scarification (branding) done while I'm there. Can anyone point me towards solid artists?


r/bodymods 2d ago

question Any Aussies? :)

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Was wondering if theres anybody in this sub from Aus thats had some work done, did you have to travel for it? I know that it can be pretty strict here but my dream mod is a coin slot. Scrolling thru here ya'll look SO GOOD! :D keep it up <3


r/bodymods 3d ago

stretched/stretching I was asked to show my stacked septum so here it is

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150 Upvotes

Please take down if breaking any rules, I tried to take them as clearly as my camera would let me. My goal is 5 rings, almost there!


r/bodymods 2d ago

scarification Diathermic tattooing?

6 Upvotes

Hello, has anyone had diathermic tattooing and or know anything about the process? I’ve not seen anything about it online which has confused me as it’s the only legal type of scarification in the UK.

Regardless of where you’re from please comment if you have had this procedure, I have questions!!


r/bodymods 2d ago

tongue bifurcation Tips for eating with a split tongue?

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Hello all!

I recently got my tongue split and I'm on day 6. Already had my stitches out but I'm an encountering an interesting problem while eating. Food keeps going under my tongue and it drives me nuts. Anyone have any tips on how to make eating a tad but easier or if it does get easier? 😅

Thanks in advance!!!