| Jul 2003 | ||
Defining moments...... my first flesh pull by Raevyn (F/21) in Ottawa, ON   | ||
600% more than last year. With the suspension to boot! by lilfunky1 (F/20) by Iwascured, Ihung, Tsd, Ritesofpassage, Hangin' Betty (Ect) at Suscon.Can.o3 in Toronto, Canada  | ||
| Evolution by micehell (F/40) | ||
| BMEfest: Behind the Scenes by Shannon Larratt (M/29) in Tweed | ||
| Jun 2003 | ||
| Stretching myself to new levels. by Freddy Knockout (M/21) by IAM:Vegan Jonny and IAM:Badur at IAM:Cured Tour 2003 in Calgary, Alberta, in IAM:Liz's garage. | ||
| I can. by Kat (F/23) in Vancouver BC | ||
| How IAM Changed My Life by Dawn (F/31) | ||
| Play piercing virgin no more! by fragilesense (M/21) | ||
½é¤á¤Æ¤Î¥µ¥¹¥Ú¥ó¥·¥ç¥ó¡¡My first suspension by nobu (M/50) in Fukuoka  | ||
| Biography of the Body Art Daredevils by Dan Stampfly (M/30) by Body Art Daredevils at Quest Tattoo and Body Piercing in Nashville, Tn | ||
| Organizing a small BME/IAM event 101. by Pierre. (M/24) | ||
| Knee suspension by Matt (M/18) by Vampy/Sarge/The Metal Fatigue Collective at Metal Fatigue Suscon 2 in Norwich | ||
| Solidification of Self by Vanishing Man (formerly solipsist666) (M/24) in Phoenix, Arizona | ||
| ¤Ï¤¸¤á¤Æ¤Î¥×¥ì¥¤¥Ô¥¢¥Ã¥·¥ó¥°Âθ³ (M/50) | ||
| ¥µ¥¹¥Ú¥ó¥·¥ç¥ó2²óÌÜ¡ª - My second suspension by dita (F/26) in Fukuoka | ||
| May 2003 | ||
| the worm gets his wings-my first suspension by Wormy (M/21) in Norwich | ||
| Second suspension-surely it can't get any better?! by net (F/26) by Courtesy Of Metal Fatigue Collective at MFC Suscon in Norwich, UK | ||
| First suspension - 4 point Suicide by Kel (F/24) in Glen Burnie, MD | ||
| I Swung...but not for long by Jess (F/22) in Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| first time flesh pull by ty (M/20) in Yellow Springs, Ohio | ||
| Pulling myself together: a corset play-piercing by Titanium Angel (F/24) | ||
| Piercing Ritual? What a load of crap! Or is it? by Vodin (M/34) by Seth at Fakir's Intensives in San Fran | ||
| vampy's cheek skewering by vampy (F/24) by Vampy at Metal Fatigue in Bournemouth, Uk | ||
| Transcending through knee suspension by Samantha (F/19) in Brooklyn, New York | ||
| Torture Garden Fetish Ball by Allen Falkner (M/34) by TSD at Obscurities in Dallas, Texas | ||
| Short but Sweet by Karma380 (F/27) in Whitehall, Ohio | ||
| Hooked at Auscon by Luke (M/18) in Gold Coast, Australia | ||
| Apr 2003 | ||
| Realization of Self by solipsist666 (M/24) in Phoenix, Az | ||
| Pulling, Transforming, and Shedding My Fear by M. Eve (F/26) | ||
| Mixed emotions about play piercing by Jane66 (F/39) | ||
| First Piercing Ritual- Winnipeg, Canada by far2canadian (M/21) by Brent Moffat at Metamorphosis in Winnipeg, Canada | ||
Rite initiatique au Sénégal by whesh (M/32) by Djeli Bakari Dembo Danfakha at Sacred Forest of Wakn'gouna in Senegal (West Africa)  | ||
| Play Piercing Story by Paranoia (M/18) | ||
| Picture Perfect Knee Suspension by Blake Watson (M/21) by Marty, Dan and I at Dan's Cottage in Stoney Lake | ||
| Nightime Of Elevated Bliss by Blake Watson (M/21) by Marty and I at Gwen's Cottage in Peterborough, Ontario | ||
| My First Pull Under an Equinox Moon by SavageChild (F/31) in Makua Beach, Island of O'ahu, Hawai'i | ||
| You by Shamus Greenman (M/35) | ||
| Revelations by Stitch Faced Angel (M/23) by Stainless And Masteralva at Needle Fetish in Jacksonville FL, USA | ||
| Piercing Ritual in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada by Vodin (M/34) by Brent Moffatt/Diane Matt/Nadine Mitchell at Metamorphasis Custom Tattoo and Body Piercing in Winnipeg Manitoba | ||
| Mar 2003 | ||
| Six Point Vertical Suspension by firfette (F/20) by Kevin at Body Piercing Unlimited in Fairbanks, AK | ||
| My First Play Piercing by oji (M/33) in St. Albert | ||
| I scream you scream...we all scream for piercing. by Benenenen (M/20) in Orange, California | ||
| Beautiful artwork on my back. by Megan (F/17) by Atom at Ritual Body Arts in Cedar Falls, Iowa | ||
| 702 Needles in 7 hours is a World Record by Vodin (M/34) by Brent Moffatt at Metamorphasis Custom Tattoo and Body Piercing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| My First Flesh Hook Pull by Chandra (F/37) | ||
| I was up and then I was down by femgoddess69 (F/28) in Suscon | ||
| Corset: Tie the laces and open the mind... (F/20) in Portland, OR | ||
| Feb 2003 | ||
| Me and My Bright Ideas! A Providence Suscon Experience Part 1 by Paul (M/46) by Various at Rights of Passage Suscon Convention in Providence RI | ||
| I owe this moment to Daphna by Derek (make yourself) (M/20) in Buffalo, NY | ||
| First Suspension: 2 Point Chest. by Choronzon (M/21) in Olneyville. A section of Providence, RI. | ||
| My first suspension ½é¤á¤Æ¤Î¥µ¥¹¥Ú¥ó¥·¥ç¥ó by dita (F/26) in Tokyo | ||
| Needle Play by Kojack (M/20) by Grazer at Townhome in Kettering, OH | ||
| Lips Caged in Vain by Jessica Crowe (F/17) in Saskatoon, sk, canada | ||
| Jan 2003 | ||
| Two hooks and a cock ring - my first pull by Samantha (F/19) in Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Finding something out about myself, story of my first suspension. by BullGod2481/Aaron (M/18) in Windsor, Ontario | ||
| Tao of Shamus by Shamus (M/34) | ||
| Beadwork Applique: Tattoos in Braille by Najalaise (F/19) | ||
| My experience-lips stitched by Break-My-Heart (F/18) by Jake at Bushido in Calgary, Alberta Canada | ||
| How I got here, and why I stay. by Jason VanDerveer (M/24) | ||
| Circumcision Paper (M/22) | ||
| Dec 2002 | ||
| suspended in time.. by head (M/27) by Dustin & Jesse at Blue Boutique in Salt Lake City | ||
| A union of souls by ellie (F/21) in Oswego, Ny | ||
| i've created a monster by ellen (F/23) by Some Friends at Warehouse in Indianapolis, In | ||
| Nov 2002 | ||
| Soaring Down My Path! With Hooks In My Back! by Vex Hecubus (M/22) by IWasCured at June 30th Suscon in Toronto | ||
Meine Erfahrungen mit dem Schmerz (F/22) by Selbst at Zu Hause in Wo Das Studio Wird Gefunden  | ||
| First play piercings, a fantasy in the making. by blithespirit (F/20) in New Hampshire | ||
| Exploring my Body through the prick of a needle: a story of Play Piercing by maggit (F/25) in Scotland | ||
| Crucified by Karma380 (F/27) in Medora, IL | ||
| Oct 2002 | ||
| My First Flight by p7tms (M/31) by I Was Cured Crew at Private Suspension event Dec 31, 2001 in Toronto, Canada | ||
| prying open my third eye by Rob Stearns (M/21) in Windsor, Ontario | ||
| flying on wings of desire by vampy (F/24) by Ginge at Precious Piercing At Wings Of Desire in Oslo | ||
| First suspension:walking on air by David (M/32) by Emrys at Ritesofpassage in MA | ||
| DMT, Forehead Pulls, And Friendship Show The True Nature Of The Universe by 2hvde (M/29) in Canada | ||
| All Sewn Up (A Chastity Experiment) by Snow Man (M/35) in Boston | ||
| Lover's Cross (M/27) in Toronto | ||
| I'm Flying High! by Badur (M/29) in Massachusetts | ||
| "Hanging" Out With Friends by suture (M/21) in Enon, OH | ||
| First superman suspension (F/28) by Nick and Rachel at Seventh Circle Bodypiercing Studio in Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
| Sep 2002 | ||
| My First Pull by Vargr (M/31) by Steve Haworth at Hell City Tattoo Festival in Columbus, OH | ||
| This is about my apprenticeship 3 years ago and my will to learn! by RAFAEL PONCE (M/30) by Chris Kane at Body Rites of Austin in Austin Texas | ||
| My first suspension by shyboy (M/25) in South Norwood, (SE London) | ||
| Aug 2002 | ||
| It is Not about the Pig by Erin (F/23) in June Alley, BME BBQ Dallas, Tx | ||
| Things that go poke in the night.. by PurplePants (F/21) by OpnHeartd at Private Location in Boston, MA | ||
| Whatever you do, DON'T TRIP!!! by Giina (F/29) in Winnipeg, MB | ||
| Jul 2002 | ||
| Things happen for a reason by Twiztidpink (F/26) in Jacksonville Florida | ||
| IAM shows the true meaning of "Community" by Nick Anderson a.k.a. mahakala (M/35) | ||
| Trance-formation by Midian2000 (M/36) by Eddie Castro and Bhava Das Shiva at INR.NRG in San Diego | ||
Rompiendo el sistema by Manuel (M/27) in España  | ||
| "Public" Ink by archangel11 (M/35) in East Coast U.S. | ||
| Venturing Down The Path! With Hooks In My Back! by Vex Hecubus (M/22) by The Great Orbax at IWasCured - Suscon in Toronto Ontario Canada | ||
| Jun 2002 | ||
| my own personal nirvana by lessthanzero (M/23) in St.Catharines, ON | ||
| My rite of passsage. by Talyn (M/29) | ||
| One left arm, six needles. by Den (M/18) in Brighton | ||
| My first suicide suspension, RitesOfPassage by frank_prov (M/31) by Emrys Yetz at Rites of Passage Suspension Group in Pittsfield, MA | ||
| My Cheek Spearing- Indeed, Profound AND Meaningful by Jackalgod (M/20) in Somewhere in NH | ||
| :: veritas vincent part II :: by hey_dippy (F/25) by Alva Richcreek at Needle Fetish in Jacksonville, FL | ||
| May 2002 | ||
| Trust in close friends by Jazzy (F/21) by Alex at Comes A Time in Fairfax, VA | ||
| Spur of the moment suspension by oliver (M/24) by Allen Falkner at TX suspension convention space in Dallas, TX | ||
| Apr 2002 | ||
| arse piercing in the garden!! by Cynicist Kris (F/22) | ||
| Suspension Going Away Party!! by PainPeddler (M/24) in Montreal | ||
| I tend to keep my promises by Twiztidpink (F/26) in Glenn Burnie | ||
| Suspensions: External Entertainment for an Internal Objective? by Long Toe Jon (M/25) by Gus at Paragon in Honolulu, HI | ||
| Suspension After-Thoughts (F/19) | ||
| Mar 2002 | ||
| IHUNG PULLING by Tanya/newborn baby blue (F/19) | ||
| shhhh (M/21) | ||
| I still bear your mark, Mistress by blithespirit (F/28) in Sydney, Australia | ||
| How I became part of TSD by Brion (M/28) in Dallas Texas | ||
| A truly spiritual experience.... by *marti* (F/17) in Toronto | ||
| Rock the Casbah like a hurricane(or, how ryan got it up in Windsor) by ryan (M/20) by IWASCURED at Amsterdam Lounge in Windsor, ON, Canada | ||
| my bed of nails -3 inch spacing!! with 350 lbs on top of me! by princess of pain (F/22) in Tempe AZ | ||
| In Her Hands... by Twiztidpink (F/26) by Alva Richcreek & Steve Truitt, Assisted by Jessica Black at Needle Fetish in Jacksonville Florida | ||
| Getting In To It by Roxtard (M/27) in TX | ||
| My first pull! by Alexis (Sybaritelexx) (F/18) | ||
| Feb 2002 | ||
| The feeling of something better than life by Brandon (M/18) by Jesus Christ at Quest Body Piercing and Tattoos in Nashville, TN | ||
| Piercings in the larger community. (F/20) | ||
| Myth vs Fact and Education by bikermom (F/27) | ||
| Find me Waiting in the Ashes by Darkened Star Mayhem (F/18) | ||
| Jan 2002 | ||
| Your soul is you. Your mind sees. Your body feels. by Oak (M/22) in Phoenix | ||
| No longer than a minute by LiquidBlueBaby (F/18) by Alva Richcreek at Needle Fetish in Jax, FL | ||
| Fate Intervenes by Joe Hopkins (M/22) in Pheonix | ||
| We do pulls in England as well. by Fungus (M/19) in Norwich, Norfolk, England | ||
| My Suspension (4 point "Suicide") (M/22) by Kevin and Scott at Body Rites in Columbia, SC | ||
| No Regrets, All Joy by Twiztidpink (F/26) by Chris Rosenberg, Tim, Steve Truitt at Needle Fetish in Jacksonville, Florida | ||
| Half a pint of blood by libertine (M/18) in Maine | ||
| How one word can mean so much more than it seems... by Kay (F/17) in Canada | ||
| new years eve fun by lori (F/22) by Iwascured at Private Rented Studio in Toronto | ||
| Hanging Around On New Years Eve by MoDvAyNe (M/27) in Toronto, ON | ||
| Finially, I got to suspend. by intrnal (M/19) in Jacksonville, Florida | ||
| The Mountain's High by Fourmi Audacieux (M/21) by Azl at ALIZE as part of the ETRE SUSPENDU event in Montreal, QC, Canada | ||
| Rites of passage for healing and growth. by Sinyche (M/23) in Modesto, Ca, USA | ||
| Hooks of Pleasure (M/18) by Jesse & Dustin at Blue Boutique in Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| ^erin^ going UP face DOWN by ^erin^ (F/20) by Techs: Mike, Dana, Jaysen, Lisa, Mason, Ime etc. at Itisness Studio in NE Killingsworth, PDX | ||
| 8 way energy pull by Ginge (M/36) by Piercers=Ginge, Alex, Paul, (Precious) Jesse (Cold steel)Lee at Precious in Norwich, East Anglia, UK | ||
| Nov 2001 | ||
| Inner pictures - Outer lives by fangrrl (F/29) | ||
| Oct 2001 | ||
| Leather chastity belts in Armenia by Lukas Björnson (M/24) | ||
| Jun 2001 | ||
| Body Modification in the Workplace by White Vampire (M/57) | ||
| The superficial psychology of body modification by skinnybones (M/19) | ||
| May 2001 | ||
| Infinite wisdom and compassion of humans by lokey (F/26) in Canada | ||
| The British Meet: IAM members in Brighton - May 5/6 2001 by Don (M/52) in Brighton, UK | ||
| Apr 2001 | ||
| Modern Primitives and Body Modification | ||
| Oriental Irezumi and Occidental Tattooing in Contemporary Japan | ||
| Mar 2001 | ||
| the coming of christianity (F/19) in Malaysia | ||
| May 1999 | ||
| Reading the Body | ||
| Oct 1997 | ||
| The Moko | ||
| Feb 1999 | ||
| Permanent Body Modification Among the Maya | ||
| A note about Hijras... | ||
| Nov 1998 | ||
| "In what ways, and for what reasons, do we inscribe our bodies?" | ||
| Slave Infibulation in Ancient Greece and Rome | ||
| Why XY Mod? Why XX Mod? | ||
| Dec 1997 | ||
| Body Adornment | ||
| Jan 1997 | ||
| The Shifting Urban Body: In the Culture of Recognition | ||
| My First Mhendi | ||
| EUNUCHS IN INDIA | ||
| A Brief Non-Linear Piercing History | ||
| My Second Mhendi | ||
| YOU WANT TO DO WHAT? WHERE? | ||
| Cross Cultural Body Decoration: A Literature Review | ||
| Dec 2001 | ||
| Why i cut myself by Another stupid kid (M/15) in USA | ||
| the cutting by elemental1ne (M/15) | ||
| My First Flesh Pull: Philly Septum Crew Hits Toronto by Jessica (F/19) in Toronto, Canada | ||
| Nov 2001 | ||
| piercings as relaxation by LoStGuRl (F/21) in Memphis | ||
| And all things sharp are my friends. by Darkncrazy (M/20) in Another :) | ||
| Pleasure in Play by darkncrazy (M/20) | ||
| my first suspension and the beauty i felt by Vegan Jonny (M/18) in Pittsfield, Mass | ||
| My "almost" suspension by Shannon (M/28) in Toronto, Canada | ||
| a note on suspensions by dustin (M/22) by The Cured Crew at Www.Iwascured.Com in Toronto, Ontario | ||
| suspend my heart...suspend my tears by <3 (M/19) in Pittsfield, MA | ||
| My frist flesh pull by BilBo (M/24) | ||
| My Flesh Hook Suspension by ALucidSilence (F/27) by Steve Hayworth AND John Gomes at Steve Hayworth HTC in Phoenix AZ | ||
| Oct 2001 | ||
| Suicide Suspension by Tristan Cole (F/20) in Toronto | ||
| Play piercing, what could be more fun? by San (F/17) in Canada | ||
| * one more addiction * by daughter of the sea (F/17) in Fort Lauderdale, Fl | ||
| Sep 2001 | ||
| My second 13g Play Piercing Session by Elizabeth Stackel (F/15) in Houston, Tx | ||
| 2" Bed of nails extreme! by Vegan Jonny (M/18) in Toronto, Ontario at Shannon's backyard | ||
| Tug-o-war loser by maXXX (M/19) in Toronto, ON | ||
| Just another normal Sunday? by KeLeY (F/17) in Toronto | ||
| Incredible Suicide Suspension: First Time by RenDi J. Young (M/20) by Whacks at Ink in the Valley 2001 in Ramada Inn Wilkes Barre Pa in the Square | ||
| The Ultimate Cure by wlfdrgn on IAM (M/35) in Toronto | ||
| O-Kee-Pa Suspension by Corey (M/18) in Toronto | ||
| Superman Suspension by Corey (M/18) in Toronto | ||
| Cured: The Spirit Within by MoDvAyNe (M/26) in Toronto | ||
| Pulling for the first time. by Jason VanDerveer (M/22) in Toronto Ontario | ||
| 2" extreme nail bed at the bbq by Jack Ghoul (M/20) in Toronto | ||
| :: veritas vincent :: by hey_dippy (F/24) in Jacksonville, Florida | ||
| Aug 2001 | ||
| PushPinBoy by TheNextGuy (M/21) in Closer then you think USA | ||
| A Taste of the Blade by Rowan (F/18) in Washington STATE | ||
| First suspension---summer '00 by Paul (M/44) by Allen Chris Pat and all of TSD at TSD in Somewhere in Texas | ||
| Hooked on Mal by Diosa (F/30) in Toronto | ||
| Suicide suspension by Bettie Page (F/17) in Albuquerque, New Mexico | ||
| Alligator Clip Fun by RaZe (M/15) in Ohio | ||
| metal through my flesh by Nobody (F/19) | ||
| sex scars by Izzy Dead (M/17) in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | ||
| Jul 2001 | ||
| IWasCured assisted suicide by freakshow54 (M/18) in Toronto, Ontario | ||
| Things that happen (F/17) in Westcoast canada | ||
| Anyone want to hook me up?? by p7tms (M/30) in Toronto, Canada | ||
| Am I still ALIVE? by Lost Soul (F/21) | ||
| The mind, The hooks, and The passion by |triBal| (M/23) in Toronto, Canada | ||
| true connections, true emotions, true friends by Brett (boy band on iam) (M/23) by Iwascured at Shannon'S Back-Yard in Toronto | ||
| Jun 2001 | ||
| Burn baby burn... by Rya (M/18) by Danna at Lines unlimited in Reading, Ohio | ||
| Blood And Lightning by RevXul (M/21) in Rutland, Vermont | ||
| my first suspension, why and how by piercedoff (M/27) by Jason at Divine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | ||
| May 2001 | ||
| The Rape and Reclamation of Becky by dookie_11 (M/18) in Virginia Suburbs Of Washington Dc | ||
| Nape Peircing - I Ritualistic Journey by L. Giesbrecht (M/23) by Jay at Experience the Beauty of Body Design in Winnipeg, MB, Canada | ||
| Apr 2001 | ||
| Blood and fun by starrymaiden (F/19) in Canada | ||
| play piercing fun by lou (F/20) in Arlington, Texas | ||
| The Pain Within by GhettoDuk (M/20) in Louisiana | ||
| Spring Break Play Piercing by dookie_11 (M/18) in Virgina | ||
| 7th-grade play piercing! (M/19) | ||
| Mar 2001 | ||
| Reclamation by Veal (M/30) in NYC | ||
| Pleasure Through Pain: 6 Years of Torture and Bliss by SpikeyAnnie (F/19) in Various Locations | ||
| The Diverse Use Of Sharp Objects by gEnOcYdEpIdEmIc (M/17) in Tennessee | ||
| Feb 2001 | ||
| Give me some more pain! by Becca D (F/20) by Brian Crum, Luis Garcia at Checkerd Past, Infinite Body Piercing in Harrisburg, PA, South Street, Phiadelphia, PA | ||
| "our bond" by ill_fated (M/20) in London, Ontario | ||
| My First Play Piercing by The Sesh Man (M/26) by Jay and two others, names I can't recall at Itisness Warehouse in Portland, OR | ||
| First suspension. by Nephelim (M/18) by Chad, Sarah, Mark, and Jason. at No studio. Just a Club. (Dissension) in FL/GA border. | ||
| fishing line cradle (a pseudo-suspensio) by John Schrader (M/019) in Milwaukee | ||
| The Satasfaction of pain (F/16) in Australia | ||
| Jan 2001 | ||
| Blood letting by Screaming Carcass (F/17) | ||
| Warrior Couple Ritual Scarification (M/20) in Birmingham, AL | ||
| BBQ fun by Kilean (M/20) in Toronto | ||
| Nov 2000 | ||
| Checking in to See if I am Getting Ripped Off by The Great Nippulini (M/26) in Philadelphia, Pa. | ||
| Oct 2000 | ||
| Truth-torn Flesh by Jashan (F/21) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | ||
| Shamanic Alchemy by Caat (F/24) by Friend Who Wishes To Remain Anonymous at Purgatory (a private club) in Vancouver, BC, Canada | ||
| Jun 2000 | ||
| Tebori and the art of meditation by Dee (F/25) in China | ||
| May 2000 | ||
| A ritual for reclaiming what you should never give away. by Kali (F/31) | ||
| Apr 2000 | ||
| Branding By Campfire (F/33) in Private | ||
| Feb 2000 | ||
| Hijra for nearly ten years (M/26) | ||
| My blood-drinking/cutting fetish by Akasha Caduceus (F/19) | ||
| Dec 1999 | ||
| First brand, self brand. by E_V_I_L in England (Midlands) | ||
| Aug 1999 | ||
| Why I Suspended (From a naked Asian girl's Point of View) | ||
| Jun 1999 | ||
| tension experience | ||
| May 1999 | ||
| Cleansing Via Bed O' Nails | ||
| Apr 1999 | ||
| Hook-pull experience | ||
| Nov 1997 | ||
| Soul Cleansing by Keith Alexander | ||
| Mar 1999 | ||
| Suspension Experiences | ||
| Jan 1999 | ||
| Bell Dance experience | ||
| May 1998 | ||
| TSD | ||
| MY FETISH ACT ALMOST CAUSED A RIOT | ||
| Jan 1997 | ||
| Woad Beta-FAQ | ||
| Various motivations for lip sewing: | ||
| Mehandi | ||
| Ritual Nipple Piercing experience | ||
| Nov 1997 | ||
| EDGE PLAY | ||
| Aug 1998 | ||
| Brian's Bell Dance | ||
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