I usually get a new piercing (or tattoo when I can afford it) this time of year, but because of covid travel restrictions, it'll have to wait. Not complaining, just a bit bummed I won't make my annual daytrip with some friends to [nearby big city] and get stabbed. Anyone else put their body mod plans on-hold for 2020?
Probably related: I'm thinking about stretching my ears bigger. They're 16mm right now, but I'm thinking I'd be happier with them closer to 19-20mm...
I really like tattoos but I have this bizarre mental block where I'm so scared I'll regret getting it if it's not just perfect that I can't bring myself to pull the trigger. It's dumb and I know it'll look cool but I just can't push past it for some reason.
Piercings on the other hand, super fun, got a few different ear spots, one for the septum, threw around the idea of getting a few more personal 👀 ones but Idk if that's me.
definitely go for the personal ones if you like them. i have quite a few piercings and my favorites are all hidden from plain sight 👍
Hehehe maybe I will. Once covid is over I'll look into a place that can get it done and see how I feel about it.
hell yeah, being able to feel magnetic fields sounds rad af honestly
second puberty = unironically braver than the troops o7 i have a friend who has to black market her hrt, but it made her feel a lot better about it to think about it like body mod - much more empowering mental state.
i want to be colorful and sparkly. no i do not have any money. yes i still want to be colorful and sparkly :blob-stabby:
Ah, I'm an anarchist, so I refuse to let gravity keep me down. You do you tho
I kind of like how intimate they can be. Like, a close friend or lover is holding you while gently and caringly hurting you over and over.
Love my hand pokes.
i'm buzzing my head so i really really want to pierce my ear and use something like this , it's so small but to me it makes a huge difference for people with very short hairstyles
i say that because i've shopped some to check, and it really surprised me how different i looked, it gave off an entirely different vibe
never had an idea for a tattoo nor have i thought it would add much to my appearance tbh
I feel the same way - every piercing adds something unique! And just bc others might think it's a small add, if it makes a big difference to you, then you should 100% go for it!
raises hand in ignorance
What's the difference in terminology between body modifications and general plastic surgery and/or gender reassignment surgery? Do they all fall under the same umbrella?
I guess in the sense of a well-intentioned yokel: "Ah, you're post-op? Fan-fucking-tastic! I have some body mods, too!" proceeds to show off finger magnets and permanent eyeliner
Have a few ear piercings and a shit ton of tattoos. Love the whole process of getting tattoos. The shops, the art, having to sit through it. It's great.
saaaaame, it's such a nice way to spend an afternoon: lying in a tattoo parlor, talking shit with cool people, looking at all the art on the walls, enjoying the endorphin rush. trying to save up money for a chest piece atm, but it'll be a while.
