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'''Neck stretching''' is a bit of a misnomer because it is not in fact possible to stretch ones neck -- you can however force the ribs and collar down with enough time and dedication, giving the illusion of a longer neck. This is limited almost exclusively to traditional cultures, but in the West, some people also enjoy minor neck stretching, [[Corsetry|corsetry]], and bondage for both aesthetic and ritualistic reasons.
<p><b>Tattooing</b> is a process by which a pigment, usually <a class="mw-redirect" href="/index.php?title=Ink" title="Ink">ink</a>, is permanently implanted under the <a href="/index.php?title=Skin" title="Skin">skin</a> by piercing the <a class="mw-redirect" href="/index.php?title=Epidermis" title="Epidermis">epidermis</a> and depositing the ink into the <a class="mw-redirect" href="/index.php?title=Dermis" title="Dermis">dermis</a>. Effectively this means that the middle layer of skin contains ink which is protected by the upper layer (when fully healed).
</p><p>There are archaeological records of tattooing going well into pre-history. Several <a href="/index.php?title=Tattooed_Mummies" title="Tattooed Mummies">tattooed mummies</a> have been found all over the world including <a class="mw-redirect" href="/index.php?title=Otzi" title="Otzi">Otzi</a> the tattooed iceman who dates back to 3300 BC and the <a href="/index.php?title=Egyptian_Mummies" title="Egyptian Mummies">Mummy of Amunet</a> from Ancient Egypt. The word itself is thought to be sourced from "tattau", a <a href="/index.php?title=Tahiti" title="Tahiti">Tahitian</a> word which translates essentially as "to mark".
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<h2> <span class="mw-headline" id="Related_Risks">Related Risks</span></h2>
<ul><li> <a class="mw-redirect" href="/index.php?title=Tattoo_Blow-Out" title="Tattoo Blow-Out">Tattoo Blow-Out</a>
</li><li> <a href="/index.php?title=Crappy_Tattoo" title="Crappy Tattoo">Crappy Tattoo</a>
</li><li> <a href="/index.php?title=Tattoo_Removal" title="Tattoo Removal">Tattoo Removal</a>
</li><li> <a href="/index.php?title=Tattoo_Incision_Damage" title="Tattoo Incision Damage">Tattoo Incision Damage</a>
</li><li> <a href="/index.php?title=I_LOVE_MEN" title="I LOVE MEN">I LOVE MEN</a>
</li><li> <a href="/index.php?title=Bra_Straps" title="Bra Straps">Bra Straps</a>
</li><li> <a href="/index.php?title=Change_of_Ideals" title="Change of Ideals">Change of Ideals</a>
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<h2> <span class="mw-headline" id="See_Also">See Also</span></h2>
<ul><li> <a href="/index.php?title=Tattoo_FAQ" title="Tattoo FAQ">Tattoo FAQ</a>
</li><li> <a class="mw-redirect" href="/index.php?title=Tattooist" title="Tattooist">Tattooist</a>
</li><li> <a href="/index.php?title=National_Tattoo_Association" title="National Tattoo Association">National Tattoo Association</a>
</li><li> <a href="/index.php?title=Commissioned_Work_of_Art" title="Commissioned Work of Art">Commissioned Work of Art</a>
</li><li> <a href="/index.php?title=Custom_Tattoo" title="Custom Tattoo">Custom Tattoo</a>
</li><li> <a href="/index.php?title=Tattoo_Touch-Up" title="Tattoo Touch-Up">Tattoo Touch-Up</a>
</li><li> <a class="mw-redirect" href="/index.php?title=Tattoo_Flash" title="Tattoo Flash">Tattoo Flash</a>
</li><li> <a href="/index.php?title=Category:Tattoo_Artists" title="Category:Tattoo Artists">Category: Tattoo Artists</a>
</li><li> <a href="/index.php?title=Category:Studios" title="Category:Studios">Category: Studios</a>
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<div style="clear: left; margin-left: 2em"><i>Category page: <b><a href="/index.php?title=Category:Tattoos" title="Category:Tattoos">Category:Tattoos</a></b>.</i></div>


== Neck Elongation in Thailand ==
Padaung/Kayan women (of the Karenni people of [[Thailand]] and Burma) are the best known cultural group and are often referred to as the "giraffe-necked" women. Like many traditional body modifications, the original motivation has been lost to time even though it is still practiced (one could argue that tourism is a strong force currently encouraging it). Coils are added at a young age, and more are added as the wearer ages. The coils can be removed but due to muscle atrophy a recovery period is required to regain the strength lost.


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{| align=center
|[[File:Padaung_Neck_Coils_1.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:Padaung_Neck_Coils_2.jpg|150px]]
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| colspan=2 align=center|Padaung women's neck rings
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== Western Neck Stretching ==
Unlike other traditional body modifications such as [[Ear stretching]] and even [[Lip plates]], neck stretching involving full-time dedication to the artform is virtually unheard of. Neck coils and neck corsets are manufactured by [[C&S Constructions]] primarily for temporary wear in the fetish community. Both metal coils and fabric neck corsets immobilize the neck so that the wearer is essentially unable to turn their head left to right or up and down and gives a feeling both of restriction and of protection.
 
{| align=center
|[[File:Stuart_Neck_Coils_1.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:Stuart_Neck_Coils_2.jpg|150px]]
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| colspan=2 align=center|Stuart of [[C&S Constructions]] wearing neck coils manufactured by his company.
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Latest revision as of 08:28, 17 September 2023

Neck stretching is a bit of a misnomer because it is not in fact possible to stretch ones neck -- you can however force the ribs and collar down with enough time and dedication, giving the illusion of a longer neck. This is limited almost exclusively to traditional cultures, but in the West, some people also enjoy minor neck stretching, corsetry, and bondage for both aesthetic and ritualistic reasons.

Neck Elongation in Thailand

Padaung/Kayan women (of the Karenni people of Thailand and Burma) are the best known cultural group and are often referred to as the "giraffe-necked" women. Like many traditional body modifications, the original motivation has been lost to time even though it is still practiced (one could argue that tourism is a strong force currently encouraging it). Coils are added at a young age, and more are added as the wearer ages. The coils can be removed but due to muscle atrophy a recovery period is required to regain the strength lost.

Padaung Neck Coils 1.jpg Padaung Neck Coils 2.jpg
Padaung women's neck rings

Western Neck Stretching

Unlike other traditional body modifications such as Ear stretching and even Lip plates, neck stretching involving full-time dedication to the artform is virtually unheard of. Neck coils and neck corsets are manufactured by C&S Constructions primarily for temporary wear in the fetish community. Both metal coils and fabric neck corsets immobilize the neck so that the wearer is essentially unable to turn their head left to right or up and down and gives a feeling both of restriction and of protection.

Stuart Neck Coils 1.jpg Stuart Neck Coils 2.jpg
Stuart of C&S Constructions wearing neck coils manufactured by his company.