Private Suspension Evens @ Karada house F.A.Q.
Private Hook Suspension Events @ Karada House F.A.Q.
Q. I do not have any experience with hook suspension and I am not sure I can do it. Is experience necessary?
A. It is absolutely alright to not have any experience with this beforehand. Suspension is multifaceted and it’s impossible to predict the outcome. In my opinion, once you have been pierced for the first hook you have already taken a step that most people will not and I hope that you do not push yourself beyond that for which you are ready. I will coach you as much as I know how but I do not consider it a failure in any way if you cannot lift off. There is much to gain at any level of the experience.
Q. How badly does this hurt?
A. This is one of the most difficult questions to answer because everybody’s experience of pain is subjective and greatly informed by your lifelong relationship with it. What I can tell you is that I use the sharpest, highest quality needles on the market. I have developed a confident piercing technique over my 18+ years as a professional piercer, and I am highly empathetic as a person who regularly does suspensions over the last 13+ years. We will do some breathing exercises to help you relax for the piercing as much as possible and it will be done in less than an exhale. Most people say that it hurts less than expected and I believe pain can be a great source of wisdom.
Q. How does it work?
A. There is lots happening before we are in the same room together for your suspension. I take great care in selecting the implements used for piercing as well as making sure that the equipment I use is more than suitable for what we are doing. Everything we use for piercing is sterile, including the gloves we use for the piercing procedure. together we will choose the most comfortable and appropriate spot for the piercings by massaging and pinching the area. then your skin is cleaned and prepared for piercing. You lay down on a massage table previously prepared for you and we make temporary piercings immediately followed through with sterile hooks. The hooks are attached to rigging equipment which is set up and inspected before the event. Then, when you are ready, we slowly lift you into the air at the pace you choose. once you decide to come down we gently bring you either on your feet or directly onto the massage table where we will clean your wounds, massage your back in case of any air pockets under your skin, and dress your wounds along with any requests you have for your specific needs.
Q. Can I do this alone or do people need to be there?
A. If privacy is important for you, please let me know. Aside from the person assisting me on the day of your suspension and the person holding the ropes (which could be the same person), no one else needs to be there to make this happen. You can bring people who you would like to accompany you and it’s important for me that we are all there in service of your experience. You decide. In the case of a suspension day where more than one suspension is scheduled, this can all be negotiated and has been designed in a way that you can have the privacy you need.
Q. How should I prepare for my suspension?
A. Rest well and eat a good meal at least 3 hours before your scheduled time slot. I do not recommend alcohol consumption 24 hours or shorter before your scheduled appointment. I also do not recommend the use of recreational drugs within that time frame. Stay hydrated and avoid taking blood thinners. Please let me know of any medical conditions which could impact your suspension. If you aren’t feeling well on the day of your suspension or you have symptoms we can of course reschedule.
Q. What is aftercare like?
A. We will take care of your wound cleaning and dressing on the day of. You do not need to change your bandages throughout the day unless they are soaked in blood. Keep your wounds clean and dry. Bandages aren’t necessary after a couple of days and only if you are still bleeding. Do not pick at any scabs as you heal, they will fall off on their own. Beyond this aftercare is tailored specifically for you and your lifestyle. We will discuss this in detail during our encounter where I can answer your questions to the best of my abilities.
Please reach our via email if you have additional questions: piercerinberlin@gmail.com