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For all things related to modifying the human body. Piercings, tattoos, scarification, implants, and even unusual plastic surgery - all are welcome topics!

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r/bodymods, for all things related to modifying the human body. Piercings, tattoos, branding, implants, and even unusual plastic surgery - all are welcome topics!


Welcome to the bodymods subreddit! Before participating, please read the rules of r/bodymods first by clicking here


Picture Submission Guidelines in short

  • Pictures should be clear, in focus, well lit, and only showcase the mod in question.
  • Poses should be neutral and designed to show off the mod, not other body parts.
  • There should be no nudity in the picture beyond what is necessary to show the mod.
  • Pictures should be close up to only show the mod in detail.
  • The artist and shop should be credited by name whenever possible.
  • There should be no (self)promotion links, social media handles or shop website links in the image or text.
  • Include the jewelry information if you have it.

Choice of words matter, be kind to one another. Abusive or judgmental comments will be removed immediately.

If you happend to stumble across this subreddit but aren't familiar with body mods, you're of course very welcome to take a look around. We know that bodymods are not for everyone, therefore we want to kindly remind you to treat all members of our community with respect even when you don't understand or like what you see. Genuine questions asked in kind are of course welcome

This is not a porn subreddit. Yes, you may see photo's that show breasts or genitalia because at times that's the bodypart where the body mod is. No, you may not comment on physical features people happen to be born with, keep it on topic.

We have a zero tolerance policy for all unsolicited comments about appearance that are unrelated to the poster's mod(s). This of course includes, but is not limited to, sexually suggestive or otherwise creepy comments. Likewise if you're looking to post photo's here. Don't post photos here because you would like people to comment on your body or face. Not that there's anything wrong with wanting that, but there are plenty of subreddits for that, this is not one of them.


You may NOT post the following:

  • Anything and everything involving DIY is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, anything advocating or instructing at-home mods. This is incredibly dangerous, for a number of reasons.
    If you’re looking for help with a DIY mod gone wrong, please go see your health care professional asap
  • Memes, low effort or image macros, instagrams, etc. are not allowed on this subreddit, the same goes for sales, advertising or (self) promotion.

Help keep our community and it’s members safe, if you see a post or comment that’s not in line with the rules, hit the report button to notify the moderators.
Not sure if your post would be allowed, or have any other questions about this subreddit? Send the mods a message


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

  • Images of genital modifications, including the pubic mound, male and female nipples.

  • Images of blood, gore, or severe infection. This includes fresh dermal punches.

  • Images or videos of modifications in progress (needle, scalpel, or dermal punch in flesh).

  • Any images that could be interpreted as suggestive.

  • All images of scarification - Imaging of mods in progress - Images of tattoos that depict violence or sexual material

  • Self posts discussing genital modifications, or containing in-text links to any of the aforementioned NSFW topics.

  • When in doubt, tag it NSFW. Tip!, can’t find the tag? Simply type NSFW in the title of your post and the tag will be added automatically.



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Permanent Fangs Questions

Australian here, was just wondering if anyone knew any specific dentists in Brisbane that are happy to do permanent fangs?

And if not, was just wanting advice on how to approach dentists about whether or not they’re happy to do so.

Lastly, was just wondering if it impacts your speech at all? I’m a tattoo artist, so I spend HOURS talking daily haha.

Thank you all so much for your help!

0 Comments
2024/11/01
02:36 UTC

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One ear keeps shrinking!

So I’ve had my ears at a little over an inch for 20 years or so. I have a few pieces that are for the days that my lobes feel a bit snug, which usually happens in the winter, but lately I can’t even get my smallest pieces of jewelry inserted into my left ear! I’ve used jojoba to lube and soothe, I’ve given it a rest, I’ve tried my heavier jewelry to weight it, I’ve tried to keep it in over night to let it adjust (for 20 years I’ve taken them out every night to let them breathe with no issues) Nothing is working. I’m not used to this change! Has anyone dealt with this?

0 Comments
2024/10/31
21:20 UTC

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High mostrils

Sorry for the look on my face I'm just happy as hell

1 Comment
2024/10/31
15:46 UTC

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Body branding

I want to get branded but I’m joining the military in a few months and don’t want to risk infection during basic. Is that enough time to heal? Is it even worth it? Should I just wait till after basic?

0 Comments
2024/10/31
01:06 UTC

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Tongue split questions

Hi! I was wondering how everyone’s experience was?? I’m going to New York for mine beginning February! One of my concerns was right after since I’m taking public transport to get there from my hotel 🫤 ( I don’t want to end up feeling sick while trying to make it back lol) Does anyone also have experience with using naproxen while healing a split?? Thanks in advance!!

14 Comments
2024/10/30
18:59 UTC

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Just stretched my septum to 14mm. What size is your septum?

0 Comments
2024/10/30
17:31 UTC

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Anyone had their magnet replaced before?

I have had a magnet in my right ring finger for just over 7 years now, and it’s gotten noticeably weaker in recent years. I’ve been considering replacing it (especially before I leave AZ next year), which I remember Steve talking about when he first put it in. Wondering if anyone has had theirs replaced and what the process involved? Is to all done at once? Do you take it out and let it heal then put a new one in ? Or, how did it work for you?

8 Comments
2024/10/30
18:19 UTC

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My stitches finally come out today! When can I eat spicy?!

Hi guys! I’m getting my stitches out of my split tongue this afternoon and I’m expecting to be able to talk and hopefully eat something, based on what I’ve read here the swelling is supposed to go down significantly.

How soon did you guys eat crunchy/spicy food once your stitches were out? Thanks so much🥰

5 Comments
2024/10/30
17:36 UTC

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Sex with composite fangs

So I’ve been thinking about getting composite fangs for a while now, I won’t be getting it any time soon, but maybe in the future. I was wondering if anybody who’s had them done can share their experience on how it affected sex, especially oral/blowjobs. Like will you shred up a dick or? Haha

17 Comments
2024/10/30
06:42 UTC

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Tongue split questions…

Just got my tongue split a few hours ago without any knowledge or having done research… I know I’m an idiot! Any tips on getting the swelling down and healing it fast as possible. The artist did an excellent work and gave me a few tips! But I wanna hear about you guys!

Thank you in advance!

5 Comments
2024/10/30
04:20 UTC

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Split tongue questions

Hi all, I love all body mods, and i’ve been dreaming avout a tongue split for years.

I have one issue stopping me from getting one and that’s my ocd. I can’t help but to think that i’m gonna catch some bacteria that’s going to kill me right away, i know it sounds crazy but i am mentally ill so :)

I am also afraid of choking to death if the swelling gets really bad.

If i someday have the balls to do this, i will go to chai at calm in stockholm, but i have to go by boat, if you travelled by boat (12 hours) with a split tongue, how was it?

Or is it better to stay in Stockholm for a couple of days? Does anyone have any experience with this?

Thank you for reading 🖤

2 Comments
2024/10/30
05:59 UTC

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Tongue split day 5

Got my tonguesplit on thursday last week and posted a pic here. Recovery has been smooth and everything has been working wonders for me. Only thing I hate about it is the white coating on my tongue but my artist already saw me and told me that it's normal.

Way less swelling now and still got my stitches on.

I've been feeding myself with the help of syringes :) And avoiding talking as much as possible. Taking prescription medications has helped a lot too.

9 Comments
2024/10/29
20:46 UTC

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What do you think

I want to stretch my ear but even as a young teen I’ve been so scared to try it out on this ear. the hole size is like a normal ear piercing hole my ear has been like this since I was a little little girl not sure why ,but if I were to stretch it with both fingers it goes away and it’s a small hole but when it’s relaxed it looks like this .I want gauges but I’m a little worried it’ll rip my ear piercing hole what do yall think and when I put on normal earrings it’ll sag a bit

8 Comments
2024/10/29
20:43 UTC

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How strong are composite fangs?

I'm really interested in getting permanent/semi-permanent fangs made from dental composite, however I also really enjoy biting people (consentially!) and I've read that biting things directly causes the fangs to break -- would it be viable to get dental composite fangs and continue to be a biter, or would it be better to invest in a really good pair of fake fangs that I can take off as needed?

I've already got some fangs that I wear from time to time that I enjoy but I'd love to have some permanently.

I know that maybe something like veneers or crowns would be stronger but I'm not willing to sacrifice the long-term health of my teeth, hence the interest in dental composite.

Additionally, if anyone knows anyone in Germany, Belgium, Sweden, or the UK who does them I'd love to know!

8 Comments
2024/10/29
18:23 UTC

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What did your family think of your tongue split?

The people we chose to spend our lives with are often more accepting but what did your family think about your tongue split?

I would love to get mine done and think I could convince my wife it wasn’t totally crazy but I worry more what my family would think… I mean to most people it’s a bit out there!

I got my tongue pierced when I was 20 (quite a long time ago now!) while I worked abroad and when I saw my mum she saw it straight away, even with a black ball on the bar!

What did your family think of yours? Are they otherwise conservative or more liberal with these sorts of things?

33 Comments
2024/10/29
17:54 UTC

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tongue split question!

i get my tongue split in a little less than three weeks and i’m super stoked!! the only thing is i was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to get pills down during healing? i’m on meds that unfortunately i can’t just not take or else i’d have to restart some of my doses and id rather try to avoid that 😭 any advice is appreciated 🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️

5 Comments
2024/10/29
08:48 UTC

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Left ear wont stretch past 1/2 inch

So to start I have in fact stretched my right ear to 9/16’s but as most of us who stretch our ears, my left ear lobe won’t stretch/loosen up AT ALL. I’ve massaged it using Jojoba oil to start, then started using base laboratories stretching balm. I did also use that to stretch my right ear lobe as well as for aftercare, and it healed up beautifully. I just cannot figure out what to do about my left lobe. I’m stuck at 1/2 and have run out of things to do :c

4 Comments
2024/10/29
03:18 UTC

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scarification

I can’t really find a lot of information about it. I would love to get it done in the future once I’m old enough, but I’m curious about the process and where you go to get it done. Does anyone have personal experience?

3 Comments
2024/10/29
03:33 UTC

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ISO: Body Suspension Groups

I am looking for a suspension group in Alaska. I've been searching online, but have had no luck finding any groups or people who perform suspensions! I have been wanting to do this for years now.

2 Comments
2024/10/29
05:30 UTC

76

New stack!! Really simple but I like it a lot! (3 14g)

9 Comments
2024/10/29
02:00 UTC

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Ear body mods?

I’ve tried to get my cartilage pierced multiple times and my body just can’t seem to heal them. So I’m trying to seek alternatives. I can’t seem to find many options though. I’m open to ear tattoos but I hear they tend to age poorly. Ear pointing, hole punches, and coin slots are all a bit advanced/intense for me. But these are all the options I can find. Is there any I don’t know about that would work well on the ear??

(I’ve been trying to figure out where to post this and this is the best place I can think of but if it’s not allowed let me know)

6 Comments
2024/10/28
17:31 UTC

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Does Brian Decker still travel?

I eventually want to get my earlobes sewn up and I am leaning towards getting them done by him. The only problem is that he is located in New York while I’m down here in Florida.

I was just curious if anyone knew anything about him ever traveling again.

If it comes down to it, I will most likely just travel north towards him for the procedure one day. I don’t trust plastic surgeons to touch my lobes—I see so many of them botching earlobe reconstructions.

I’ve been debating between him and Chase Campbell (who would be much more accessible since he actively travels), but I much prefer the way Decker stitches. I don’t know if that makes sense lol.

Went on a tangent, sorry.

10 Comments
2024/10/28
04:00 UTC

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I got my "angel fangs"!

(Reposting because the original was pulled, so I'm trying again)

I had them done at Evolved Body Art in Columbus, Oh. Unfortunately I can't remember the piercer's name because he spoke fast and he was from Argentina. (I'll try to figure his name out and can update here) But he was the sweetest and best piercer I've ever had, and took a good 20 minutes to get them placed perfectly.

The actual piercings themselves hurt pretty bad (especially the 2nd one for obvious reasons lol) but I absolutely love them! I was worried how they'd look with my bottom vertical but I think they look super cute. If you're considering getting them, do it!

23 Comments
2024/10/27
17:57 UTC

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Just wondering

I was just curious if it was illegal to stretch your ears in the UK, I remember hearing something that it was but now I'm not sure, and I'm thinking about doing it.

5 Comments
2024/10/27
13:23 UTC

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taco tongue

this is a question ive had for a while now, but i know no one with a split tongue so im asking here.

you know how only part of the population can make a taco tongue (folding the two parts of the tongue together)? if you CANT do it and you split your tongue, are you able to move the two muscles individually, or do they move together? or perhaps you have to train yourself to move them separately?

this is a very important question. please answer.

8 Comments
2024/10/27
00:26 UTC

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Looking for 38-41 mm custom plugs.

Aloha, as the title says I'm looking for a company or person that makes custom plugs. I currently have a set made of spiderweb 🕸 obsidian. They were made by Red Fern Adornments. I have had them for 12 years. They are 38mm and the only set I wear. I favor natural stone or the like. I'm not into synthetic or resins. One or the other have hit the floor a number of times and been fine but recently one hit smooth concrete and broke. I live in Hawaii so there are no options here a side from the shit they sell at Spencers and hot topics. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

0 Comments
2024/10/27
00:48 UTC

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