Friday March 27th, 2009 @ 7:55 PM
Hi there BME,
So recently I’ve been contemplating about doing a DIY suspension on myself and been thinking about all the negative things that could come with it.
I don’t think that’s it would really be a good idea although it would really be something to me. The thing is that the word “suspension” is unheard of in my country - I live in Malta, an extremely small country - and there are no options as to where to get a suspension apart from doing it myself. The only help I would get was from a piercer I know (one of the few in this tiny country), that has hooked people for suspensions but never did one himself.
So, what should I do? Should I just wait for an endless time to maybe do a suspension later on in my life, or just try it out?
Thanks,
Isaac
Hey Isaac;
I certainly understand the impulse- sometimes we feel something so strongly it seems that we won’t be complete if we don’t go through the process. Five years ago I would have told you to go for it- it’s your body and obviously you have every right to do what you want when you want it.
Funny thing is- I grew up. I learned that I am NOT my body and that these rituals are important but not my whole being- so while the impulse is still there, the reality is that it should be a healthy, SAFE and introspective experience. That the preparation is as important as the ritual; and that good things truly do come to those who wait.
So if you’re asking for opinion… wait. Wait until you find someone who can facilitate the experience and make it a truly life altering event. You owe it to yourself.
+26 / 26 votes 
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Posted by Shawn Porter | Permalink | 2 Comments
Sunday December 28th, 2008 @ 4:10 PM
Filed under: Ritual
Hello All,
I am doing an expository essay for my Psychology class at University of Phoenix. The topic of my essay is the spiritual side of suspension. I have read a lot of material on the subject but I am looking for some first hand information on the reasons one would seek out to become involved. My hope is to educate and show that the judgements most of the population make based on physical appearence is not only wrong but untrue as well. I realize there are many different reasons one might seek out to become involved in this practice, but I am mainly interested in the spiritual or mental growth that one feels from engaging in the suspension itself.
Are the main reasons spiritual or are there other mental or physical drives in play? I am heavily pierced myself but to be honest the idea of hanging from hooks scares the shit out of me.
I am not looking to ridicule or pass any sort of judgements; but I really want to show others that beyond the shock value that most of society sees; and judges on, that there are deeper and more meaningful motivations behind this practice.
I would truly appreciate any input that can be provided. Please let me know if it is okay to quote your responses; and if you would like a copy of my completed essay I will be more than happy to provide one to you.
Thank you , Michael Dionysius
+3 / 3 votes
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Posted by Shawn Porter | Permalink | 2 Comments
Friday October 3rd, 2008 @ 6:59 PM
hey i was wondering is there usually a weight limit on suspensions or will they just add more hooks? i would like to try a suicide suspension but am on the heavy side… what would be an ideal weight for a male to get suspended i weigh 260 and want to loose weight just to be suspended thanks for your time
A proper suspension crew will take your weight and figure out how many hooks will be required,etc. 260lbs is a easily do-able weight size to suspend. Heck most weights are easy to suspend, so long as you go to the right crew.
Lose the weight because you want to, do not have any notions that you need to in order to suspend. But hey sometimes people use these types of things as reasons to lose weight,etc. So if you want you can always overlook what I said and just keep thinking you need to lose weight in order to suspend. Whatever helps you to be a happy and healthy soul, that’s all I care about.
+21 / 23 votes 
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 1 Comment
Tuesday August 26th, 2008 @ 9:49 PM
Hey there. I was wondering if anyone knew of any suspension groups operating out of Philly. I moved here about a year ago and have not been able to find anything. Thanks!
Rites of Passage, NYC are about as close as I’d recommend. And I LIVE in Philly.
+6 / 6 votes
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Posted by Shawn Porter | Permalink | Comments
Saturday August 23rd, 2008 @ 11:23 AM
I live in Milwaukee, WI and I’m wondering if there’s anyplace reputable near here to get suspended. The only place I know of is a tat shop that does it illegally(no license) and there’s no way I’m going there, obviously. I’m also wondering what kinds of questions I should ask to make sure they actually know what they’re doing before deciding where to go.
Swing on over to http://suspension.org/groups.htm and check things out. The basic questions I would ask would be:
How long have they been doing this?
Who taught them the “ropes” (bad pun) and how many suspensions have they performed?
Are they primarily a performance group or do they do private ritual type suspensions? Are they attached to a shop? Do they have sterilization equipment?
This experience should be very special to you- if at any point you get a negative feeling from them- move on.
+6 / 6 votes
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Posted by Shawn Porter | Permalink | 5 Comments
Thursday August 14th, 2008 @ 1:46 AM
I currently live in lawrence, Kansas, which is about fourty five minutes to an hour out of kansas city. I would love to suspend for my first time, but I dont know how to go about contacting anyone to make this happen. I saw in the encyclopedia that there is a branch of rites of passage in missouri, would i contact them? Do they do private suspensions, or would i not want to talk to them? Is there another option nearby that I should take instead? Any help would be super apppreciated, thank you so much!!!
Rites Of Passage is one of the best options to contact. They are a great Suspension Crew/Group and very professional as well as very caring towards first-timers.
ROP have in the past done NUMEROUS Private Suspensions so they should be capable of offering you that type of service. However the best option is to contact them personally and ask about what services they can and cannot provide,etc.
If ROP is unable to offer you the services you require, for whatever reasons (prior obligations,etc), they can quite possibly refer you to another Suspension Crew that they have a solid relationship with as well. That way you can be able to go through with the private suspension that you are wanting.
0 / 8 votes 
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 1 Comment
Tuesday August 5th, 2008 @ 9:35 PM
A long time ago (in a galaxy far away) I read a story where one partner binds, blindfolds and then cuts to shreds the other partner. However once the blindfold was removed it was merely a credit card and some warm water, a royal mindfuck. Has anyone else ever heard of this? Can anyone direct me to where I read this? I want to reread it to get the setup correct (as a lead in to actual blood play.)
Thanks for any help.
I have no idea where you read it but mind games and sensory play are all about imagination. It’s all about the build-up, the setting of the scene and creating an atmosphere of apprehension. For example, clothes pegs can be used instead of needles providing you take the time and trouble to pay attention to the details. One of my favourite tricks when play piercing is after unsheathing half the needles and rather audibly dropping the plastic sheaths on the trolley, asking the piercee if they have been counting how many needles I am going to use. They then think I might be messing with their head by picking up and re-dropping the plastic tubes. It’s all fun, fun fun! Bear in mind, though, when you indulge in play of this sort, you must ensure your play partners mental well being as well as physical. My advice? Have a search on the internet and find some BDSM (bondage, discipline, sado-masochism) forums. Join up. There’s a whole wealth of information out there about how to play safely, sanely and consensually.
+7 / 7 votes
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | 2 Comments
Friday July 11th, 2008 @ 1:44 AM
Hey i was just wondering what the legal age is in australia to suspend, i’m guessing over 18? and also, i’ve tried searching for some places that do it but have had no luck in finding people in the NSW area, especially in/near Newcastle, can you offer me any advice or contact details of any sort?
There’s actually a very knowledgeable and proficient by the name of: HACK Suspensions who are based out of the Newcastle area.
You can find them on the list of Suspension Teams off of BMEZine.com: HACK Suspension Team.
If I remember correctly the team has other members who are all over Australia, but there are members located in Newcastle. If you make contact with them they’ll definitely be able to help you out and provide you with their policies on age limits,etc.
+6 / 10 votes
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | Comments
Tuesday July 1st, 2008 @ 11:04 PM
I am considering doing my first suspension and was just wondering what the main risks are? I read that the hooks can rip your skin thus causing stitches to be needed. How common is this? Any other info would also be helpful.
Risks Include: 1) Totally becoming one with the universe 2) Being able to break down many mental blocks 3) Becoming one with not just yourself but many others who are doing the exact same.
If done correctly these should be the only risks, other than potential blacking out/fainting, which happens every now and then for some people.
But as I said if the hooks are placed properly, and if the rigging has been done properly,etc the risk of tearing,etc is very slim to none for most suspensions. There are of course certain suspensions that can result in the tissue tearing but usually most “first timers” aren’t really into those “intense” ones right off the bat…Although some first timers are and if tearing is a potential risk the suspension crew should inform you of this and have suture kits ready just incase.
The MAIN risk is the Post-Suspension-Depression that many individuals obtain after they suspend. This often occurs a couple days after and can potentially last as short as a couple days or as long as a couple weeks. It’s a result of being on such a huge “high” from pushing your body to limits it’s never been before,etc and then suddenly that joy-joy feeling you experienced fades away. So your mental state experiences the ultimate highs followed by a serious low and then you middle out.
I will say this happens to SOME people and doesn’t always happen to others. The only way you will know if you’re someone who gets S.A.D, is to suspend and go through it. But that’s why most crews SHOULD BE there for you, even after the suspension….Simply to talk about things, should you need to.
It’s not until you get into the more performance suspension work (rockin out with your proverbial cock out type suspension work) where although they’re still down for talking, everyone still understands the S.A.D situation, where most first timers will never have experienced that sort of feeling before and will need to talk it out.
To this day I am still immensely glad that the suspension crews I’ve worked with over the years, always mentioned this to me and ended with: “If you need anything, even a week from now, to talk or anything…Just drop me a line ok?”
+8 / 16 votes
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 1 Comment
Monday June 30th, 2008 @ 11:14 AM
I have finally decided to go through with a suspension, but i am not really sure on where i could go to do something like that where i live. One of my best friends owns a tattoo parlor, but he, nor the people who work there, do anything like that. I thought i would come to the best source to get more information.
I am 20, and i am getting married in september, i would like to try this before my 21st b-day next year. I live in Southern Ohio, and I really want to find the best of the best, and go about this in the most professional manner.
Any suggestions?
The Suspension Crew you are looking for is iHUNG…They are pretty much the ideal suspension group based out of the Ohio area. Not only do they know their stuff when it comes to suspensions, but they are just an amazing group of people.
So get in contact with iHUNG and you’ll be obtaining the “best of the best”…
+4 / 6 votes
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 1 Comment
