Episode 4- What Modern Body Modification lacks

Welcome to Episode 4! In this episode we discuss why it is important to understand the history of tattoo and other body modification practices, the science relating to why we might do such things to ourselves and our offspring and how we, as modern body modification practitioners and participants are missing out on the benefits of these practices. This is a bit of a rambling conversation and we do cover a broad spectrum of thoughts and topics. There is more foul language in this one, so make sure to be aware of who is around when you’re listening… probably NSFW or around kiddos.

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Show notes:

Delio, Michelle, Tattoo: The Exotic Art of Skin Decoration, 1994.

Stevens, John, “Tattooed Buddha,” Yoga Journal, March/April 1992

Garve R. Garve M. Türp J. C. Fobil J. N. Meyer C. G. (2017). Scarification in sub‐Saharan Africa: Social skin, remedy and medical import.Tropical Medicine & International Health, 22(6), 708–715. 10.1111/tmi.1287828380287