How much important is to learn history?

Q. I totally suck at history. And I want some reasons or motivations to learn history. I'm taking this US history college class and I think I'm going to flunk it. I kind of need to pass the class. Is it worth it? I mean history lovers. Write about your passion in history and why?

Everytime I read something about history my head hurts and start to get dizzy (only at history class). Words such as war, governement, politcs, presidents bore the hell out of me.

Motivate me, and motivate others.

A. Yes, it is definitely worth it. I am passionate about history and I do agree that basic US history is pretty boring because you are basically learning the same information you learned in high school. However, I loved alternative history classes like Women in American History, a two part class that focused on women's issues and history, Material Culture, where I learned about history through objects like clothing, silverware and tombstones- what can the objects of the past tell us? I am passionate about the subject because of these, and many other alternative history classes that I took because I learned history from a new perspective and learned about what I was interested in. Also, the research papers I was required to write for the classes allowed me to focus on such neat topics as using objects like tattoo needles and sea chests to explain how the average seaman lived on a whaling vessel between 1820-1840 and how Queen Victoria contributed to Victorian mourning practices.
It is very important to learn about our country's history so that you can know how the past affects the present. I would suggest that you find a history class that interests you. There are so many types of history classes available- ancient, women's, military, gender studies, film (I took a class on Oliver Stone and his version of the Cold War- I got to watch movies in class and learn about the Cold War!), material, ethnic history like African-American, era-specific (Colonial, Revolutionary War, Victorian), geographic (French, Mexican, etc.), social (LGBT, Vietnam War-era counterculture), etc.
Don't let a boring US history class ruin history for you- explore your options (as well as your College's/University's course catalog) before you give up the subject. Read books about the history of unconventional subjects- I just finished a history of the New World told through stories about ten different rum drinks!

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Any women celebrities that have...?

Q. Do you know any female celebrities that have tattoos that you didn't think would? Like someone that is innocent and a "good girl". Some one like Carrie Underwood or Jessica Simpson.

A. nicole richies is cute you cant either get it like she has it or above pants on lower back
http://www.aolcdn.com/red_galleries/tattoo--nicole-richie-400a061107.jpg

(10 points ???):):)

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Do women in patriotic tattoos have a meaning?

Q. in tattoos such as this one http://o.aolcdn.com/gelupp/images/5b424031383861623430661246545724_s3.jpg
is there a reason for the woman? does she symbolize something specific or do guys just want to look at a half naked woman on their arm? :-)
Here's another one
http://tattoos-and-art.com/wp-content/gallery/military-tattoos/american-pin-up-tattoo-l.jpg

Do these women represent something?

A. Guys would rather look at a half-naked woman in person...but sometimes you have to settle for a picture on your arm.

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fun question!- WOMEN DESIGN YOUR DREAM MAN?

Q. ONLY physically. Please dont tell me personality and what not as this question is just for fun. I'm only interested in what he would like physically. Thanks! :)

*Me- My boyfriend but with black hair and blue eyes lol. :)
*STAR* if you like the question :)

A. tall (maximum 6.2ft), well built, great smile, appropriately dressed, athletic, not too much muscle, trimmed hair, with a little goat Beard, and small mustache, with a few tattoos on his chest. or doesn't have to have a goat beard, but might have a mustache that's also cool with me.

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What do men think of women with tattoos?

Q. I am 40 and single. My tattoos are in places where they are concealed & are mostly religious in nature. I just don't understand why its such a thing.

A. This is personal preference. Some tattoos are quite beautiful but I think tattoos in general belong in the category of "less is more." Some people disagree and have large, bold, blatant and inappropriate tattoos that I don't consider attractive. I also find that too many tattoos are boring in design, careless in execution and ultimately lackluster in appearance due to aging (both of the person and the tattoos).

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Women! Would you let your friend use you as a model for his tattoo?

Q. He needed an attractive female as a model for his dominatrix tattoo. You guys have been friends for years. It's going to be tasteful as possible, no nudity, more like a classic pinup tat with a modern update.

He's asks you if his tattoo could look like you... what would you say? Would you want it in color or black/white/grey?

A. If he wants an attractive female as a model for his pin up style tattoo, I would feel flattered that he wanted to base the attractive woman off of myself. I would absolutely let him do it. I'd lean towards black and grey but the colour choice would ultimately be his choice and not mine

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Go bother someone else. The religious people seem to like you. Go over there for a bit please.

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What is the sexiest tattoo a woman can have?

Q. I know that having a sexy tattoo is mainly how you carry yourself with that tattoo and what it means to you. But I was just curious as to what most people think is a sexy tatto on a woman. Any answers are welcome, from both men and women. Also, where is a good place to get a tattoo that is considered sexy?
Please do not say it needs to be meaningful. I know this already!!!! Any tattoo a person gets should be meaningful. I already have some, and they ALL mean something to me.

I'm just curious because a couple of friends of mine and I had a conversation about the sexiest tattoos on women that we've seen and where they were at. I just want to get some opinions.

A. Tattoos are NOT SEXY, sorry, but the Sexiest Woman voted by People magazine do NOT have tattoos on her!

Jennifer Aniston is also sexy, and she doesn't have tats on her. What's SEXIEST on women is their hair. Howard Stern, who ADORES women, think women with tattoos are not considered sexy! (He married a model, btw).

SEXY comes from within. No matter how much makeup, how expensive your clothes, or if you have tattoo or not, or how many times you dye your hair or how often, if you're still plastic outside, that beauty doesn't show. It comes from how you feel inside, and how you treat others. Ex: Michelle Pfeiffer is sexy EVEN without make-up!

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questions about tattoos?

Q. hey i really need answers for these questions! and please tell me whether you're experienced or not.

1. let's say if i wanna do a tattoo that my bra hook will cover. so basically there's something tight wrapping around my tattoo. would it make it worse? would pressing against the tattoo forcingly disrupt the shape of it?

2. let's say i've done a tattoo on an area that has excessive fats. okay my belly for example. then i decided to work out to get rid of the excessive fats, would the tattoo be affected?

3. and what are the don't dos when your tattoo is recovering?

A. http://beautifully-modified-women.tumblr.com/
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How bad does a rib cage tattoo hurt?

Q. I'm a chubby girl and I'm planning to get this tattoo on my right rib cage

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kzafpbJWl41qa3igco1_400.jpg

how bad will it hurt?

A. Tattoos hurt no matter what. Anyone who says they don't is boldface lying. How badly a tattoo hurts varies on person to person. For me for instance, I sat like a champ for my ribs and foot, but cried like a little b**** on my back. When going to get your tattoo, or thinking about one, pain factor should be the LEAST of your concerns. If you want it bad enough, believe me, you'll sit for it. The picture you provided looks like its just ALOT OF BLACK. Which, because of the nature of having to "pack" the color in there, can be legitimately more painful, then lets say, if you were getting a black and grey shaded piece in the same area. Don't worry about how bad it will hurt, if you want it, you'll sit for it.

Here's what you should do: Make an appointment. Don't just go be a "walk-in" for something like your ribs, unless you are (and even if you are) heavily tattooed, there is a certain amount of mental preparation required for what people fail to recogonize is a PROCEDURE.

The day/night before your appointment, make sure you rest. Stock up on plenty of your vitamins, eat well, don't drink or engage in drug use and get a good nights sleep! If you're having a stressful day, it might be in your best interest to reschedule your apointment. I cannot tell you the countless times I have seen customers come in all stressed out from a days work or whatnot who go to sit for a tattoo and simply cannot take it. Mind you, these are customers whom I've watched sit for HOURS on a good day.

If you are a woman, (as I am as well) I HIGHLY reccomend not getting tattooed a week before/during/after your period. I'm telling you, it simply hurts more. Serotonin, the chemical in your brain that deals with things like emotion/hunger/etc also deals with PAIN. During your mentrual cycle, your hormones are all out of whack, affecting neurotransmitters in your brain such as, serotonin. I'm telling you, it just hurts more.

Hope that helped, and good luck on your tattoo!

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What tattoo should i get?

Q. Hey so i got 5 tattoos and i want another one but not too big because i am getting married next year and i am already engaged, here are my tattoos this is not me in the pics they are just the same tattoos i have ....
https://www.google.ae/search?q=wrist+tattoos+for+girls&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ncDSUci9McPprAfjr4DwAQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1226&bih=570#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=9UrwZTCd9SHBkM%3A%3B8J1fmovNPtsbEM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tattoomagz.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252Finner-wrist-tattoo-ideas-tattoo-pictureswrist-lettering-tattooslatest-tattoo-design-pictures-46674.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tattoomagz.com%252Finner-wrist-tattoo-ideas%252Ftattoo-pictureswrist-lettering-tattooslatest-tattoo-design-pictures%252F%3B319%3B246 The 2nd one......
https://www.google.ae/search?biw=1226&bih=534&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=small+tattoos+on+women+on+back+of+neck+writing&oq=small+tattoos+on+women+on+back+of+neck+writing&gs_l=img.3...49913.51719.0.52113.8.8.0.0.0.0.400.1263.2j2j2j0j1.7.0....0...1c.1.19.img.nnWq5hVDrI4#facrc=_&imgdii=cUaJH3RYeyD2IM%3A%3BjypsLHbkC2ifiM%3BcUaJH3RYeyD2IM%3A&imgrc=cUaJH3RYeyD2IM%3A%3B9bXU4cf4eOifRM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.freetattoodesigns.org%252Fimages%252Ftattoo-gallery%252Ftext-neck-tattoo.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.freetattoodesigns.org%252Ffeminine-tattoos.html%3B750%3B484 the 3rd one
https://www.google.ae/search?biw=1226&bih=534&tbm=isch&oq=+women+small+writing+tattoos&gs_l=img.3...22891.26385.0.26861.9.9.0.0.0.0.422.2159.1j3j2j1j2.9.0....0...1c.1.19.img.MOz7QCzBT0w&q=women%20small%20writing%20tattoos#facrc=_&imgdii=S8qAKLSu9u-IoM%3A%3BttHMYCK8HthH1M%3BS8qAKLSu9u-IoM%3A&imgrc=S8qAKLSu9u-IoM%3A%3Bh3XI91MGZZB4FM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tattoomenow.com%252Ftattoo-designs%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2012%252F09%252Ftumblr_m8hrcejUUZ1rafvgxo1_500.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tattoomenow.com%252Ftattoo-designs%252Fforearm-tattoos%252F%3B500%3B555 the 4th one
https://www.google.ae/search?biw=1226&bih=534&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=foot+tattoos+for+women&oq=foot+tattoos+for+women&gs_l=img.3..0i7i30l10.5484.6141.0.6324.4.4.0.0.0.0.252.436.1j1j1.3.0....0...1c.1.19.img.3iNWYYrTrKI#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=BVIbw5T8PV22MM%3A%3BBc2nq4wjySbmYM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252F25.media.tumblr.com%252F11c20c5559fc6dde6cee39ddda88395d%252Ftumblr_mf7vp8XJ4n1qf46tco1_500.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tumblr.com%252Ftagged%252Ffoot%252520tattoo%3B500%3B500 the last one

https://www.google.ae/search?biw=1226&bih=534&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=hand+tattoos+women&oq=hand+tattoos+women&gs_l=img.3..0i19j0i30i19j0i5i30i19l6j0i8i30i19l2.34236.37765.0.38378.18.17.0.1.1.0.547.3666.4j5j3j1j3j1.17.0....0...1c.1.19.img.X2w7M4wCiJg#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=bpeBVCLB4_4v_M%3A%3BpDU2IjBQ7w5MSM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252F1.bp.blogspot.com%252F_bQ0SqifjNcg%252FTH6mQPfI4lI%252FAAAAAAAAcBo%252FhAZDRjNl9Hk%252Fs1600%252Fhand-tribal-tattoo-4.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fredjoeselicul.blogspot.com%252F2011%252F05%25
So now that you saw them here is what im thinking of getting
https://www.google.ae/search?biw=1339&bih=576&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=tattoos+small+for+women&oq=tattoos+small+for+women&gs_l=img.3..0i19j0i5i19l2.27031.46997.0.47346.62.41.18.3.3.3.267.4802.21j5j14.40.0....0...1c.1.19.img.Oxh_hrGqoFA#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=H__T6n3RZ0zXiM%3A%3BUNMcdfwHxXR01M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.kotattoo.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2013%252F05%252FSmall-Foot-Tattoo-Ideas-for-Women.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.kotattoo.com%252Fsmall-tattoo-ideas-for-women%252Fsmall-foot-tattoo-ideas-for-women%252F%3B1024%3B768 or
http://pinterest.com/pin/35677022021090898/ however i want you to paste a link for a tattoo you like so i can get thanks

A. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ydLZIms-f3U/Te5GwnzFTSI/AAAAAAAABQM/n-fOJ1y6OD4/s320/cute+girly+tattoos+15.jpg

http://www.tattooset.com/images/tattoo/2012/12/12/14119-bird-tattoo-for-women_large.jpg

http://www.worldsstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Heart-Tattoo-Designs-on-Neck.jpg

http://www.google.com/search?q=butterfly+tatoo&um=1&client=safari&rls=en&hl=en&tbm=isch&revid=384740591&oq=butterfly+tatoo&gs_l=img.3..0j0i10l3j0l3j0i10l2j0.42854.48598.0.48845.15.11.0.4.4.0.268.2156.2-10.10.0...0.0...1c.1.15.img.O3fvx8gI9u8

http://www.vwbo.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/small-tattoo-ideas.png

http://www.findyourtattoo.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Small-Wrist-Tattoos-For-Girls1.jpg

hope i could help
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how much would this tattoo cost and hurt?

Q. http://media.npr.org/assets/img/2012/06/07/tedwilliams_custom-c3cc942ac01bf957065a03487579c38349f3aba5-s6-c10.jpg i want to get this tattooed on my arm. full background and everything. from the top of my arm to about inch above my elbow. not all around my arm just front side.
please dont say the oh dont get one bullshit please. im from boston and love the red sox to death. its not something il regret

A. I answer these questions related to pain in the same way every time.

The pain in different places differs from person to person, pain threshold does have a lot of input but, for example, my chest tattoo didn't hurt at all, where as some people I know said their chest tattoo hurt a lot!

Anyway, here's a basic pain level chart I always reffer people to.

Pain level 1
These include the upper arm, forearm, calf, Bum, and Thigh. For a 1st tattoo these are great points to begin your inked journey.

Pain level 2
These include the centre back, front / side of thighs and shoulders. This is also not too bad a start for your first tattoo. The shoulders and central back region can be area that require quite a lot of movement. The skin on these areas is much looser meaning it takes longer to tattoo and also longer to heal. On areas that have lots of movement such as these, require more care once a tattoo is completed. Due to the thigh area being quite a dense muscle mass and also quite tight skin, it may tend to bruise the day after.

Pain level 3
These include the knees, elbows, hands, head, neck, feet, chest and back of thighs. Beginners beware of starting at these areas. You would need to be determined to have tattoos here as the high sensitivity would require a lot of mental focus to get you through. The poor quality of skin on both the knees and elbows will result in a very slow tattoo process and nerves are very close to the surface in these areas. This could result in the tattooing being unbearable for any length of time for some people. As with the orange areas these tend to be high movement areas and will require a longer healing timescale. You may find that to achieve a good solid colour, you may have to repeat the tattoo process on these areas. As a side note the chest area on men can be much more sensitive to pain than a woman, yet due to the tighter skin on a male, the tattoo can be completed quicker.

Pain level 4 (OWCHIE!)
Areas include hips, ribcage, stomach, back of knees, armpit, inside of elbow, nipples, lips, inside of thighs and genitals. Are you really sure you want to get that tattoo? As these areas can elicit crying, half finished tattoos or even the customer passing out. This could just be more than you may be able to handle. All of these purple areas are considered by most to be the most painful areas to be tattooed. The stretchy or thin skin over bone are slow to tattoo, some of these may require multiple sessions to achieve solid colour and smooth shading. Healing can be just as painful as receiving the tattoo and may require a few days off from your regular activities.

SOME USEFUL TIPS WHEN GETTING A TATTOO:

�Women are your more sensitive the week prior to and during your cycle. Plan around those dates to have the best experience possible when getting your tattoo.
�Use lotion everyday on the area to be tattooed at least 1 week prior for healthier skin and better results.
�Do not go out in the sun at least one week prior to being tattooed (including tanning beds) This drys the skin and if peeling occurs could damage the tattoo.
�Consider what you will wear for 2 weeks while healing if your tattoo is in an area like the foot, waist, shoulders or chest. Shoes, waistbands, belts, underwear, and bras can all damage tattoos if you do not plan ahead. Find comfortable clothing that will not touch or rub during this time.
�Always eat a good meal before being tattooed and drink plenty of fluids.
�Be sure to get a good nights rest before your appointment.
�Ask what kind of aftercare products you will need when you set up to get your tattoo.
�Mention any allergies you may have, pigments, dyes, perfumes.
�Some medication may thin your blood, check with your doctor before being tattooed.
�Anyone with an autoimmune disorder needs to check with their doctor and should bring a note to be tattooed.

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What do you think about tattoos on women's breasts?

Q. My partner can't stand it.
I don't think it looks too attractive either.
What does everyone else think?

BQ: Where do you think a tattoo would look BEST on a guy or girl?
For those of you who misunderstood my question (Kali Butler, lol)
I'm NOT saying I want a tattoo on my breast, I think that's a horrible position for any tattoo!
My partner & I were watching tv and we saw a woman with a large tattoo on her breast.
We don't like it.
We were just wondering what other people thought about it.
btw, I already have tattoos (my children's names on my ankles)
;D

A. I think tattoos on a woman's breasts are like scribbling on a masterpiece... should not be done!

Generally I'm not a fan of ink on women but if it's meaningful and not on the arms or face then it's not so bad... on men I guess the back or arms is the best place. This is just my opinion though...

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what is a good tattoo quote for a female?

Q. i want a tatoo for my 18th bday..i am a lady who is going to join the marines once i turn 18, so i dont want any love quotes or chessy quotes . i want a strong quote , i really ont like any b s please so no weak quotes.. its gonna go on my left side of my back or left side of hip so a good quotee plz (:! thanks

A. Best quote for a female is no quote. Don't get a tattoo, Marine!

�Research shows that women face more social stigma than men regarding tattoos. Women with tattoos are more likely to have them removed because of embarrassment, body image, or career concerns.
Researchers from Texas Tech University found that women with tattoos are more than twice as likely to have them removed (as compared to men with tattoos). Most women are happy with tattoos when they get them, but their feelings changed within the next one to five years.
In this study, women found that tattoos began to cause embarrassment, and stopped being a source of uniqueness. Women with tattoos often have to hide them, which limits clothing options and increases feelings of self-consciousness.�

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Do any of you have tattoos?

Q. What is it of?
Where is it?
How much did it hurt?


i want to get a tattoo on my inter hip not on the bone. on the inside like between the hips but closer to one side and going up around my hip but never on the hip bone. does any one have a tattoo like that?

A. Lol, it always surprises me how many losers there are hanging around this area for some bizarre reason when they hate tattoos! I can understand visiting an area of a board about something you were enthusiastic about and interested in, but to come on a board in which the entire topic is something you hate? Come on people, get a life!!!

Okay, firstly to quash some silly myths that have been given here -
Tattoos can not give you cancer! I would love to see that person's research on that! At worst you can pick up a blood bourne virus (such as HIV or Hepatitis) - but if you go to a professional tattooist and ask to see their licence and check they have an autoclave (sophisticated piece of sterilising equipment which is a 'must' for tattooists, anything less won't kill off the BBV's), then you will not contract a disease of any sort. The only people who get diseases from tattoos are idiots who go to unlicenced 'scratchers' or shitholes just because they can get some money knocked off. And as long as you follow your aftercare advice and keep the area clean, you won't pick up an infection, it's just like any other surface wound and scab. Your tattoo will NOT harm you if you go to a reputable place (it's worth the money), and take care of it in the following weeks. And to the silly little people saying 'don't do it, it can harm you' - please back up these 'facts' with your research in future, I'd love to see what you know that I don't :-)

As for those saying the tattoos will age and go wrinkly over time. Well we've all seen the fat old men in pubs with blurry faded sleeves haven't we, and yes they look crap. However, what most people don't realise is when you get a tattoo you should have it re-done every 10-15 years maximum (just like a boob job!). Otherwise, they will go horrible. If you keep on top of it and keep refreshing it over the years, it won't end up like that. So don't get a tattoo that you can't afford to have done again in a decade or so, unless you want it to look rubbish. As for it going wrinkly... well honestly honey, I would advise you against getting any abdominal tattoos. If you have children in the future your skin WILL stretch and I've seen some terrible resulting tattoos after a woman has had a baby. I've had a baby and looking what pregnancy did to my skin all the way down to my pubic bone, I am extremely glad I did not get a tattoo there to say the least! The back is a very good place to get tattoos as this is one of the areas of your body that stretches very little over the years (unless you gain heaps of weight!) and generally maintains its shape very well.

And to the idiots saying people get tattoos because they're 'cool' - done a survey, have you? Sure, there are the morons out there who do it for this reason. But most people with tattoos do it because tattooing is one of the oldest and most sacred forms of art, it is a wonderful way of expressing oneself, and they see their body as a natural canvas. You are welcome to dislike it, but who are you to criticise others for expressing their freedom?

ANYWAY. To answer your question:

I have three tattoos, booked in to get my fourth tomorrow, have another two designs in the pipeline, and then will be giving it a rest for a while before I get too addicted! :-)

The three I have - two large backpieces, one is a dedication to my son, one is a dedication to my mother who recently passed away. And one smaller one on the underside of my arm (at the top), of the zodiac symbols of my family entwined. The one I'm getting tomorrow is a large ring of writing again on my back, going from shoulder blade to shoulder blade in a perfect circle, encircling the tattoo I have for my son.

The two on my back were absolute agony, to the point where I wanted it to stop even if it meant having a half finished tattoo for the rest of my life! But the moment they were over I felt great and the pain made me appreciate it even more. I know the one tomorrow will be just the same, but that's not putting me off! The one on my arm hardly hurt at all, sometimes I couldn't even feel him doing it, other times it was just a mild stinging sensation.

Hope that's answered everything. I'll just say one more thing, I know you didn't mention wanting a tattoo here but I'll say anyway - please avoid getting hand/wrist/face/neck tattoos until you are in a career and know what the etiquette is. It's also best not to get forearm tattoos for the same reason until you know what you're doing in life, unless you want to wear long sleeves forever. Tattoos are great, but not when they're hindering your career.

Good luck :-)

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Women with lower hip tattoos before and after pregnancy?

Q. My fiance and i are getting married this summer, and plan on having kids together sometime. I am a pretty small naturally, work to keep my body in shape by eating healthy foods (vegetarian) and excercising, but i know that once pregnancy hits, i might not be so lucky!

I already have two tatoos, both are in areas that will not stretch when pregnant. I am getting a tattoo next month, already have the design planned out, but just wanted to get some feedback from women who have had tattoos BEFORE pregnancy.
The tattoo is going to be on my hip, not where most females get them on the hip bone, but fairly low, where the leg meets the hip, next to the pubic region.
so my question is, how many women have gotten a tattoo in this location, and how far down did your stretch marks appear during pregnancy?

any helpful, mature, comments and advice from personal experiences would be appreciated!

thank you in advance!!

A. I have a small tattoo in a similar location to where you want yours and I am 35-almost 36 weeks pregnant. I have had no stretch marks in that area at all, just a few little ones around my belly button.
I think you will be fine, but when you do get pregnant I recommend Earth Mama Angel Baby stretch oil: http://www.earthmamaangelbaby.com/stretch_oil.html
It's a little pricey, but it lasts throughout the pregnancy.
:)

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What military in the world will take me with excessive tattoos..?

Q. im covered,head,one on face,hands,arms,feet,legs etc what military besides the french foreign legion will take me? i know i reposted this question but the other one wont let me edit it for some reason. and they US military said its a no go for me
Jesus christ,im not trying to ask about the US military! im talking about any other world military and the one on my face is an asterisk right under my eye.
Well i read a report this guy did on the FFL message board,he was sent away for his excessive tattoos but then found out the doctor was jewish and he had a swastika on his back so he thinks that was it and NOT the tattoos? any ideas?

A. Once again...

Army Changes Tattoo Policy

The Army has revised its policy on tattoos in an effort to bolster recruitment of highly-qualified individuals who might otherwise have been excluded from joining.

Tattoos are now permitted on the hands and back of the neck if they are not �extremist, indecent, sexist or racist.� Army Regulation 670-1, which was modified via a message released Jan. 25, also now specifies: �Any tattoo or brand anywhere on the head or face is prohibited except for permanent make-up.�

For women, allowable make-up would be permanent eye-liner, eyebrows and makeup applied to fill in lips, officials said. They said permanent make-up should be conservative and complement the uniform and complexion in both style and color and will not be trendy.

The change was made because Army officials realized the number of potential recruits bearing skin art had grown enormously over the years.

About 30 percent of Americans between the ages of 25 and 34 have tattoos, according to a Scripps Howard News Service and Ohio University survey. For those under age 25, the number is about 28 percent. In all, the post-baby-boom generations are more than three times as likely as boomers to have tattoos.

As a result of tattoo attitude changes, Army Regulation 670-1, chapter 1-8E (1) has been modified via an ALARACT 017/2006 message.

Additionally, paragraph 1-8B (1) (A) was revised to state: �Tattoos that are not extremist, indecent, sexist or racist are allowed on the hands and neck. Initial entry determinations will be made according to current guidance.�

The Army has never allowed indecent tattoos on any part of the body, G1 officials pointed out.

The new policy allows recruits and all Soldiers to sport tattoos on the neck behind an imaginary line straight down and back of the jawbone, provided the tattoos don�t violate good taste.

�The only tattoos acceptable on the neck are those on the back of the neck,� said Hank Minitrez, Army G-1 Human Resources Policy spokesman. �The �back� of the neck is defined as being just under the ear lobe and across the back of the head. Throat tattoos on that portion of the neck considered the front, the ear lobe forward) are prohibited.�

Soldiers who are considering putting tattoos on their hands and necks, should consider asking their chain of command prior to being inked.

�While the Army places trust in the integrity of its Soldiers and leaders, if a Soldier has a questionable case regarding tattoos, he or she should seek the advice of the local commander through the chain of command,� added Minitrez.

Should a Soldier not seek advice and have tattoos applied that aren�t in keeping with AR-670, the command will counsel the Soldier on medical options, but may not order the Soldier to have the tattoos removed. However, if a Soldier opts not to take the medical option at Army expense, the Soldier may be discharged from service.

The U.S. Coast Guard has a limitation on the size of a tattoo in percentages of a given area that will not exceed 25 percent of the space between wrist and elbow, knee and ankle, but it does not allow tattoos on the hands or neck.

The Army�s new policy, however, does not mean Soldiers should rush out and have the backs of their necks or their hands entirely covered in decorative art, Minitrez said.

�The Army does not have a percentage policy for tattoos,� Minitrez said. �As long as tattoos do not distract from good military order and discipline and are not extremist, racist, sexist or indecent they�re permitted.�

If a Soldier�s current command has no issue with his/her tattoos, the Soldier should have personnel files so notated that the Soldier is in line with AR-670, officials said. Though not mandatory, having the notation entered serves as back-up documentation at a follow-on command which might feel the Soldier�s tattoos don�t meet Army regulations.

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/a/ta...

Once you're in, it's a different story...

I met a gentleman back in the mid-90's who was a Sniper in the 82nd Airborne. He had gotten his spotter's name, who was killed in Panama, tattooed in large, black, gothic letters starting just below his right ear and down across his neck to his heart. Of course it was a violation, but who the heck was going to tell him?

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Tattooed women, Do you have any tattoos on your ankle/leg? If not then why? Is a sleeve better on arm or leg?

Q. This made me curious ever since I read someone else's similar questions. I have tattoos on each side of my ankle and just assumed that it never looked bad or bothered anyone, since I've gotten all compliments. I never understood though why people are saying that tattoos on the leg only look right on "certain" women who know how to pull off that look. What does that mean? I like the way a leg sleeve looks (a small one) + it can easily be concealed when needed. Also, why would anyone think it looks too masculine for a women to tattoo her leg.- Most guys I see have their arms & back, not their legs!
Thanks!

A. I have a tattoo on my ankle. It doesn't quite go all the way around and I do plan on finishing it, as well as getting one on my other ankle. For me, I would get my legs covered before my arms. It's easier to cover if you need to do so. I wear jeans most of the year anyway, so it would be less likely to fade.

To each their own. Put your tattoos where you want them, not where other people think they should be.

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Women with upper arm tattoos what kind of tattoo do you have?

Q. My wife wants something on her arm but isn't sure what

A. If she isn't sure what she wants then she needs to take some time and think of something that has a meaning to her or that is aesthetically pleasing to her. There are lots of websites out there with tattoo portfolios...I'd recommend with starting with bmezine.com

For the record, I have a tattoo on my upper arm but not in the typical place - it's a turtle on his backside listening to music under the sun right above my elbow. It's very cartoony, coloring book kind of looking, but it's totally me and my best friend drew it so I love it.

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Opinions on upper arm & foot tattoos on women?

Q. I'm not sure wether I like them or not. I think they look cool on some people and horrible on others. I'm trying to decide if i should get a tattoo in those areas. It would be like a 1/4 or 1/2 sleeve, and a tiny foot design. What do you guys think? Guys & Girls can answer

A. How it looks definitely depends on the person and how it looks to OTHERS is subjective as well.
I like well done foot tattoos, I think they're rather pretty and cute, I'm not typically a fan of sleeves but there's always exceptions :)
I would try them out to see how you liked them and if you're comfortable with other's reactions. There are two methods for this.
You can draw them on with a marker. This is better for text or smaller works but can also be done for bigger projects for the very patient. Here's some very devoted people who did this ( http://anda-chan.deviantart.com/art/Fun-Ghoul-01-271433149 )
You could get a Temptu, a temporary tattoo, they are rice paper tattoos that can last up to two weeks. ( http://www.faketattoosleeves.com/Temporary-Tattoos.html )

Hope this helps. Good luck!

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Regarding women and tattoos: Why do they have them removed . . . (read on)?

Q. http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1219&u_sid=10388666

If you don't want to read it, here are the basics as I see them:

1) Women have tattoos removed at a greater rate than men.
2) 3x as many women as men blame "negative comments."
3) More women than men were surveyed, more than likely because (imho) there were more of them getting tats removed.

So . . . do people just give women a harder time about tats?

Are women more easily swayed by the opinions of others?

Are tatted women making more $$ than tatted men, making removal more affordable?

I know there are probably many other options, but what do y'all think?

Please no "tattoos are stupid" or variations thereof; I'm not discussing the choice to get them or not.
Purposely posted here rather than the Tattoo section, because I figured I'd get more well-thought-out answers here.

Before anyone asks (as if y'all cared), I have 2, my wife has 3, and my sister has 1. Nobody makes life difficult for any of us b/c of our tattoos.
The Mrs.: No problems at all, my friend, the article just piqued my interest.
thing55001: "porn star tatts," while a real concept similar to "tramp stamps," made me laugh -- that's where my sister's is, and she's the farthest thing in the known universe from a porn star.
Super Me: I'll give you the stigma thing, but why then do you think women "react" to the stigma thing more tham men do?
*oops* -- "more than men do"

I hate my own typos!

A. EDIT: I agree ~ and I think those lower back tatts are often very gorgeous, a great friend of mine has a very intricate and difficult one which took a long time to get just right ... and she is nobody's 'porn star'. I appreciate a good tattoo. It's a chance to view something from inside a person's head on the outside, plus lots of them are just beautiful. Like a living art gallery. And the tribal tatts, such as those done by the maori and samoan people are exquisite.

~*~*~*~

Interesting. Wonder if there could be an age related thing here?

In my generation (older) women with tatts were often considered to be 'low class' women, even those ladies with tribal tattoos from their cultural background.

With many young women nowadays having tattoos, it's pretty obvious to anyone that it's just a decoration, not an 'indication', but there are still some nasty comments made.

On this board the other day, someone referred to tattoos across a women's lower back as "porn star tatts", so that person obviously still has a conservative attitude about it, or is just an idiot.

My late husband had a heap of tatts, and he wished he could have had all but two or three removed, due to changes in life circumstances.

The same with my bro. He has two very beautiful 'full sleeves', one of which was a wedding gift from his wife, real artwork. BUT, now he is older and in a white collar job, he has to wear long sleeves all the time, even in the hottest summer, because SOME people have negative thoughts on first impression.

It's a stupid prejudice and a lot of people are getting over it, but unfortunately still hangs around.

About girls getting tatts removed at a greater rate, one thing would be that they often don't have as much or as elaborate tatts, and also have them on the fleshy bits (t&a) where it's easier to get removed.

I would say it would be way easier to get a cute little bluebird outline lasered off a t!t than to get a full colour 'live free with dagger' from off a scapular.

Cheers :-)

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Any women celebrities that have...?

Q. Do you know any female celebrities that have tattoos that you didn't think would? Like someone that is innocent and a "good girl". Some one like Carrie Underwood or Jessica Simpson.

A. nicole richies is cute you cant either get it like she has it or above pants on lower back
http://www.aolcdn.com/red_galleries/tattoo--nicole-richie-400a061107.jpg

(10 points ???):):)

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Were did tattoos originate ?

Q. Tattooing

A. Tattooing has been a practice of almost every known people. The Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan, wore unique facial tattoos. Tattooing was widespread among Polynesian peoples, and in the Philippines, Borneo, Samoa, Africa, Japan, and China.

Tattooing has been a Eurasian practice since Neolithic times. "�tzi the Iceman", dated circa 3300 BC was tattooed, as was the mummified male found in the Pasaryk burial whose body was tattooed with stylized animal designs. In the Steppes, other natural mummies up to 7000 years old have been found to have tattoos.

Europeans rediscovered tattooing during the exploration of the South Pacific under Captain James Cook in the 1770s, and sailors were particularly identified with tattoos in European culture until after World War I.

Tattoos have always had an important role in ritual and tradition. In Borneo, women tattooed symbols on their forearm indicating their particular skill. If a woman wore a symbol indicating she was a skilled weaver, her status as prime marriageable material was increased. Tattoos around the wrist and fingers were believed to ward away illness. Throughout history tattoos have signified membership in a clan or society. Even today groups like the Hells Angels tattoo their particular group symbol. TV and movies have used the idea of a tattoo indication membership in a secret society numerous times. It has been believed that the wearer of an image calls the spirit of that image. The ferocity of a tiger would belong to the tattooed person. That tradition holds true today shown by the proliferation of images of tigers, snakes, and bird of prey.

In recorded history, the earliest tattoos can be found in Egypt during the time of the construction of the great pyramids (It undoubtedly started much earlier). When the Egyptians expanded their empire, the art of tattooing spread as well. The civilizations of Crete, Greece, Persia, and Arabia picked up and expanded the art form. Around 2000 BC tattooing spread to China.

The Greeks used tattooing for communication among spies. Markings identified the spies and showed their rank. Romans marked criminals and slaves. This practice is still carried on today. The Ainu people of western Asia used tattooing to show social status. Girls coming of age were marked to announce their place in society, as were the married women. The Ainu are noted for introducing tattoos to Japan where it developed into a religious and ceremonial rite. In Borneo, women were the tattooists. It was a cultural tradition. They produced designs indicating the owners station in life and the tribe he belonged to. Kayan women had delicate arm tattoos which looked like lacy gloves. Dayak warriors who had "taken a head" had tattoos on their hands. The tattoos garnered respect and assured the owners status for life. Polynesians developed tattoos to mark tribal communities, families, and rank. They brought their art to New Zealand and developed a facial style of tattooing called Moko which is still being used today. There is evidence that the Mayan, Incas, and Aztecs used tattooing in the rituals. Even the isolated tribes in Alaska practiced tattooing, their style indicating it was learned from the Ainu.

In the west, early Britons used tattoos in ceremonies. The Danes, Norse, and Saxons tattooed family crests (a tradition still practiced today). In 787 AD, Pope Hadrian banned tattooing. It still thrived in Britain until the Norman Invasion of 1066. The Normans disdained tattooing. It disappeared from Western culture from the 12th to the 16th centuries.

While tattooing diminished in the west, it thrived in Japan. At first, tattoos were used to mark criminals. First offenses were marked with a line across the forehead. A second crime was marked by adding an arch. A third offense was marked by another line. Together these marks formed the Japanese character for "dog". It appears this was the original "Three strikes, you're out" law. In time, the Japanese escalated the tattoo to an aesthetic art form. The Japanese body suit originated around 1700 as a reaction to strict laws concerning conspicuous consumption. Only royalty were allowed to wear ornate clothing. As a result of this, the middle class adorned themselves with elaborate full body tattoos. A highly tattooed person wearing only a loin cloth was considered well dressed, but only in the privacy of their own home.

William Dampier is responsible for re-introducing tattooing to the west. He was a sailor and explorer who traveled the South Seas. In 1691 he brought to London a heavily tattooed Polynesian named Prince Giolo, Known as the Painted Prince.

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Are Japanese women okay with tattoos?

Q. I have Chinese art covering my back and arms, and they can easily be mistaken for yakuza tattoos. I've heard that bathhouses normally ban people with tattoos, and that tattoos are frowned upon in Japan. My friend recently introduced me to this half-Japanese girl who grew up in Japan. We've been getting along well, except she doesn't know about my tattoos yet. Do you think it'll throw her off?

A. Call it " iffy "...Tattoos in Japan are seen a being connected with the Yakuza.
I'd say yes, there's a good chance they may throw her off. I'd just take it one day at a time. Don't rush things. Let her know you for the person you are first.
You could be sneaky and somehow get the subject of tattoos into a talk with her. Like if you watch a movie together and some guy has tats in it. Or be bold and expose your arms. You don't want to wait till you fall for her, or she for you, if there's even a chance for that.
Good luck !

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