More extreme body modifications

Recognized universally as tongue splitting this extreme body modification sees the tongue divided in the middle which creates a forked tongue appearance and this is typically completed by laser surgery or by the use of a scalpel.

Another extreme body modification is the procedure known as corneal tattooing which involves the eyeball being tattooed, ouch! In my opinion eyeballs and needles do not are not a perfect match but a number of people clearly disagree. The process is often performed by using a traditional tattoo artist’s needle. The eye is kept open at the same time as the color is introduced straight into the cornea.

Another extreme body modification that involves the eye is the placing of a tiny piece of jewelry into the eyeball and this has been heavily criticized by doctors across the globe. Some have called it “invasive surgery” and it is accepted wisdom that it originated in the Netherlands a few years ago.

In a similar vein to human branding scarring involves a design being carved onto the skin so that as soon as the wounds restore to health they will have produced the design requested. As you would have thought the procedure is a great deal more agonizing but people who have gone for this kind of scarification have told stories in relation to how this kind of scarring is becoming more personal to them and others and to a certain degree more representational of their personality.

A much more rare kind of body modification has seen a number of people have begun to have operations on their ears to turn their human ears turned into those of a mythological elf. This restructure is accomplished by a cautious dissection from the peak of the ear which is then reinstated by a specifically created flap that has been fashioned from the cartilage and skin of the person undergoing the procedure.

To be or not to be a bachelor

At the same time as some guys are ordained to tie the knot and bed down to a straightforward and simple domestic life, there are sufficient men around who are comfortable leading the bachelors life. These are the kind of guys who are quite comfortable going to the movies on their own, with the added benefits of being able to chose which movie they want to see.

An additional benefit of the bachelor life is that if you want to spend time in the local bar with your pals then you do not have the problems of trying to think of a suitable excuse to tell your wife when you come home late.

There is a negative aspect to the bachelor life needless to say ands that aspect is that as your pals decide to get married and settle down with their families, you may find that the amount of friends you have gets smaller. On top of that you will probably find that their wives or girlfriends will try their hardest to set you up with one of their friends!   

Living the bachelor life is not something that you need to feel bad about or ashamed of it is your lifestyle choice after all, however, if you have decided that the time has come to find yourself a mate, then in order to stand out from the crowd you will need to take care of your appearance. Hit the gym, go for a swim or a run and as well as getting you fit they are also a good way to meet members of the opposite sex.

Whatever you decide to do, whether you wish to remain living the bachelor life for a little bit longer or you are leaning towards trying life on the opposite side of the fence make sure that it is your choice and not somebody else’s.

How I adjusted to bachelor living

I am a bachelor although I was married in the past and it lasted 21 years before I called it quits.

Although, I did not anticipate the myriad of problems that I came across with the transition from married life to being single I do have a preference to being a bachelor. On the other hand, there were a few complications to bachelor survival that I would have to surmount in advance of affirming myself to be independent.

 To begin with, there was the cooking as my ex had been an exceptional preparer of meals who cooked balanced, beneficial and wholesome meals, but now it was down to me to decide what to consume.

 Like most single men tasked with bachelor survival I eat whatever was the fastest and simplest to organize. Consequently my trusty microwave developed into a very important bachelor survival apparatus in my home.

It was soon obvious to me that this was not the long term answer to my problems so I decided to shack up with my brother and a friend and they do all of the cooking. Obviously their cookery expertise is not as good as my former wife's, however; they can still top my best efforts.

The next hurdle to bachelor survival is laundry. I used to deal with my own laundry even before marriage so that was not too much of a problem although some men may find it a chore to far. 

The final thing is of course the cleaning of the house but we share that equally amongst the three of us, it does not take long to use a vacuum cleaner and a duster after all.

Would I get married again in the future? Not a chance. If you want a happier life then just find some friends and arrange to live with them.

The bachelor life for me?

Having not had the experience of being a bachelor for quite some time, I was recently given the chance to rediscover the joys of bachelor living when my wife and child went away to visit relatives in another part of the country. I was not a particularly good bachelor when I was younger so I was determined to make the most of my week of bachelor freedom. But with this new found freedom I felt like a fish out of water, I was not used to being on my own so how would I spend the whole week? Previously I would have spent ours in front of the television watching the sports channels, drinking beer and I would only leave the house when I had to go to college or buy more supplies. 

The first day was straight forward, I had to work during the day and the evening was spent in front of the TV with –yes you’ve guessed it – watching the sports channels, and I did not get to bed until after midnight.

Old habits die hard it seems so I made plans to do something more productive the following day I arranged to meet with a friend and go to the movies. Okay that is not too dissimilar to watching TV but hey it got me out of the house for awhile and besides we did end up going to a bar afterwards for a couple of drinks.

By the third day I was actually getting rather bored with being on my own and I was beginning to miss my wife and child. The last few days I spent in front of the TV or down the pub and I certainly will not long for the single life once my partner returns, for one thing I could not afford the amount of money I was spending on trips to the pub or the movies.

The pros and cons of bachelor living

Even though a number of guys are fated to wed and find a female companion to enjoy an easy and uncomplicated domestic existence, there is an abundance of guys around who are quite satisfied in leading the life of a bachelor. These are the kind of guys who are more than happy to visit the movie theater on their own and enjoy the benefits of being able to choose whatever movie they want without the problem of a girlfriend wanting to watch the latest turgid rom-com.

An additional advantage of bachelor living is that if you are free to go out to a bar with your friends whenever you like without the problem of coming home to a nagging wife asking you why you have returned so late and so intoxicated with liquor.  

Not surprisingly, there is a disadvantage to bachelor living as on the other hand you may well discover that your group of friends diminishes as the other guys in your group all begin long-term relationships and end up getting hitched. Therefore your opportunities to socialize may start to become less and less in the future and you find yourself on your own more and more.

Living the life of a carefree bachelor is not something that is a problem until you discover that maybe you want to try things from the other side. However, if your bachelor living consists of sitting in front of the TV all day then when it comes to finding a partner you may very well need to spruce  yourself up a bit. Go to the gym and take care of yourself, but do not just concentrate on your body but also try and improve your appearance and mannerisms and even try to learn a new hobby or go to an evening class to improve your mind.

Body plug material options

Body plugs are a kind of earring that have a big diameter and are used in stretch piercing, a number of body plugs used these days include flesh tunnels, ear plugs as an example. These tunnels are typically inserted into an earlobe that has been stretched through a process known as “gauging”, this is when a normal ear piercing hole is made bigger by inserting bigger and bigger inserts. Body plugs serve the same function as earrings or any other kind of decorative piece that is used for body modification and they are not exclusive to the earlobe, they are being used in other areas of the body as well. There are a large number of designs of body plugs being used these days and here are some of the more popular ones.

Glass is becoming a more and more popular choice when it comes to body plugs because they are versatile and they do not usually cause an allergic reaction.

Wood is a fantastic body plug and organic too, the downside is that they have to be lubricated on a regular basis in order to stop them from drying out.

Silicon is another type of body plug that is fast becoming one of the most versatile and popular kind of body plug as it is very malleable and so they are a lot easier to insert into the earlobe or other body part. Silicon being a porous material needs to be kept lubricated and oiled before insertion.

Finally there are body plugs made from bone, these are a good choice as they can be sculpted into a number of different shapes and styles. Some people may be allergic to bone body plugs however, and so they are not suitable for everyone.

There are other materials used to make body plugs and these include titanium and stainless steel and these are just as good as the ones listed above.

Being Proud Of Your Body

People give me strange looks all the time when I am out, but I don’t care what they think. I know why they stare. I’m always in my tanks so I can show off not only my great muscles but also my kick ass tattoos. I’ve been getting them since I was a teenager. The first couple I did on my own. The older I got the more elaborate I wanted my designs. I now have sleeves on my arms and my back is entirely covered. I decided that I wouldn’t just put simple designs on my body but that I would tell a story when it came to going through with my body modifications.

I treat my body like a huge work of art and I keep adding to it. I have different pieces that are in memory of different family members that have passed on, my military service, and my little girl. As macho a guy as I am, having a constant reminder of my baby girl on my arm, is something that I had to do. Sure people don’t get how I can have skulls, while animals and other designs next to my daughter but hey, it is all art to me and I love all of it.

My buddy, after he saw all of my tattoos, decided that he may get a couple of his own. He has a couple of scars that he wants to have covered up and tattoos are great for that.  He is considering getting a memorial to his time in the military and I think he mentioned getting a dragon. I told him, once you get your first tattoo it can become an addiction. I don’t know anyone of my friends who have tattoos that stopped after getting the first one.

Getting tattoos done definitely takes a lot of time, effort, and expense. I’ve known people that have had to get their large tattoos done in steps because of the sheer size of them. One of my guy friends got a mythical design on his back, first he had the outline done, then he went back on a couple occasions for the colors. All I know is once I started, I couldn’t stop, and I don’t care what people think.

Body Modifications: a Man’s POV

I had never been someone to consider any kind of body modification. I stuck to that until my buddy got me to get my first tattoo years ago on a dare. We had made a bet on a football game and I lost.  I had to be macho, suck it up, and get that tattoo. Little did I know, that dare would be the start of a near obsession for me. Years later, I have not only that tattoo, but also I have many more. My entire back is covered in them. People tend to look at me like I’m a freak or something. I don’t give a damn what people think.

About a year ago, I added to my body modification obsession and started to get body piercings. I started out getting my nose, eyebrow, and ear pierced. I have seen some of my friends that hang out at the bar with their ears stretched and have decided I’m going to start doing stretching mine. I have already started the process. It will take time to get to the size I want; I am not even sure what size I want to go to yet. I’m at a 16 gauge right now. The process is taking some time, but I sure don’t want to hurt my earlobes by trying to stretch them out too fast.

I met this guy once, who had tried to stretch his ears too fast and he ended up with a serious tear in his skin. It looked damn painful.  I have sure done my research on getting my ears stretched though.  I have to be careful what sort of materials I use for my gauges. If I use the wrong kind of material for stretching, or insert a porous body plug in my ear before it is fully healed I could get a serious infection. I am so not about getting a nasty infection in my ears. I have found a website that offers some incredible body plugs. I’m leaning towards getting some new concave black onyx stone plugs or gun metal hematite plugs.  I’ll figure that out once I get to the size I’m after.

Bachelor survival guide

As I am nearing my 28th birthday I am now in possession of the know-how and experience to make the most of a quiet bachelor lifestyle.

In the beginning I had my mind set on being the same as everybody else, namely finding a good women and settling down and becoming a father, a loving husband, but I was totally unprepared for the difficulties that I would face as a teenager and a young adult.

The problem was that I expected that the women I met would treat me in the same respectful way that I would treat them, but I was wrong. Although some did a lot of other women did not and I began to realize that a large number of them were devious and not entirely truthful about their attentions. This caused me a lot of hurt and confusion for a number of years as well as the financial impact of all these failed attempts at forming a long-term loving relationship.

After making mistake after mistake for the past decade I finally decided to start a new phase of my life, one that does not include ever settling down with one woman and starting a family, but one that means that I stay single and stay in control of my destiny.

I am more than happy to leave the old me behind, the part of me that wanted all those things as a teenager and young adult that I wanted no longer interest me. Looking back I can see that I was never really that contented in any of my past relationships, so what is the point of starting another one?

Being in control of my own life and setting achievable goals in life and obtaining those goals are going to give me a much more real sense of achievement and happiness than any women could ever hope to achieve.