What is a good place to get a tattoo?

Q. I want to get a tattoo, I want it some where that it can be sexy and appealing!
Men:
What area off the body do you think its sexy for a women to get one ?

A. Either hip or foot. They look pretty and delicate.

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Manly tattoo ideas for the hip and etc?

Q. What i look for in getting a tattoo is base on 3 things. style, color, and place.
Style is scrollwork the stuff you see on engraved guns. Color not sure. But place need help
i was thinking hip or hip to hip and on the lower back plus trapezius. I heard women get it on the hips but i am not gay and don't want to give of a gay vibe. I want to know is that a good idea. i want to make it look cool and manly like. I am somewhat muscular and don't want to cover and muscle.
Any opinions or ideas. I don't have a tattoo and don't want to mess up on my first.
i am keeping scrollwork ideas cause its different and make i look similar to tribal though.
i was also thinking shoulders, calve and maybe chest
Plus any tattoo artist who look at this please comment and leave your ideas.

A. Because women have been getting 'tramp stamps' on their lower back, and hips, by social standards tattoos in those places are seen as feminine. That's not to say your design would be seen that way should you get it done in either of those places - but if you really want to avoid that social stigma, my advice would be to try between shoulder blades, pectorals, or on your thigh.

No matter where you put the tattoo, it will be over muscle, so your comment of "don't want to cover any muscle" is pointless. If you're wanting something masculine, putting a tattoo on well defined muscle is probably a good idea.

If you're not sure, even after getting answers on here, do some research on tattoo artist in your area. Find some experienced artists in reputable studios, and actually go in with your design idea and ask them - it is their job to be able to tell someone where tattoos would work or not work, and physically seeing the design and your body shape will be better for you.

Good luck. :)

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Why women need tattoos?

Q. I don't know why women today become so obsessed with having tattoos on their bodies? Thank god my girlfriend doesnt believe in that stuff. All I hear is how woman are trying to express themselves. EXPRESS THEMSELVES WITH WHAT???? I never hear anything in the news media such as newspapers or television that "women with putting tatttos on their body have done a great deal for society or improved our world problems or won some kind of noble prize." Sometimes they like to fight back that even though they are having tattoos that they have succesful careers and MBA degrees and all. I personally have an MBA degree and have a successful career and I dont have tattoos on my body. My girlfriend the same way. She has a masters degree and has a great job. Tattoos are a waste of money. Maybe people should spend their money wisely and not on stupidity. Maybe our economy would pick up then. Please give your opinion on this.

A. Why is it any different to men having tattoos?
Tattoos are a way of expressing your beliefs and loves. It's meaningful because they last forever; you're showing that you like something so much you want to have it on your skin for the rest of your life. It's a big statement.
Some people of course get them just because they look cool, of course, but not everyone is the same.
I'm a woman, I have a symbol from egyptian mythology tattoed on my left hip that represents healing and power. I'm into my third year of university, and will graduate in 9 months. Of course having tattoos doesn't improve your chances of having a successful career or whatnot! They argue that because they mean having tattoos hasn't stopped them from being what they are.

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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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Can someone help me with some tattoo questions/concerns?

Q. I am looking to get a tattoo for my birthday in a few months and I am hoping someone can help me with a few questions and concerns.

I know that some tattoos are a bit pricy considering the size and location on the body. The one I want it fairly small, smaller than my fist and I want it on my ankle. It also contains several colors. I have heard that the more colors in your tattoo the more expensive it is. But I have also heard that this is false.

First question; based on the size and location of this tattoo how much pain should I expect?
Second question; what would be a good amount of money to save before going to get the tattoo (I know quotes change by day so I'm not really expecting to get a decent quote from a parlor)?
Third question; is it true that it's more expensive for colored tattoos?

I also am concerned that the tattoo will fade in color later in life. Does this happen, and if it does, what can I do to prevent it? And of course there is the standard concern of the tattoo getting infected.

Here is a picture of the tattoo I want. It's the heart one (I am clarifying as there are two tattoos on the woman in this picture.)
http://www.geekytattoos.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Zelda_Heart_Container.png

A. Hi! Well, I have three tattoos. One on my ribs, one on the side of my hip and another on the inside of my ankle. I'm telling you this because I have a point - I promise. Taking each 'pain' of all three tattoos didn't measure up to the pain I had when I got my tragus pierced. When I got my tragus I wanted to cry. For the tattoos I almost fell asleep.

Anyway, everyone has a different pain tolerance, what might hurt me might not hurt you and vice versa. The ankle IS a boney area so you will experience some discomfort. To me the outlining hurts the worse than the shading but I've heard for most people the shading hurts worse.

I would save a good bit amount, granted I don't know the pricing where you're located but looking at the tattoo it does look like it would cost a pretty penny considering it does have a lot of dimension in it.

Around here where I live (Louisiana) generally speaking colored tattoos that have more than two do tend to cost a bit more than just black tattoos. And like I said before, since your tattoo will have a bit more depth in it, the price will raise.

Coloring does fade BUT if the tattoo artist uses good quality ink, you should be on the safe side. My tattoo artist (who happens to be my uncle) used this new Japanese ink and the colors are fricken vibrant as hell. I have pink, orange and blue and I've had this tattoo for almost 4 years now and it's still as bright as it was the day I got it. The things you can do to prevent is keep it out of direct sunlight. AFTER it has healed, use sunblock on it because the sun will drain the color out and if you go into a tanning bed, cover it up.

Like I previously said, I have three tattoos none of them got infected but then again everyone is different. Just keep it clean, and do as your tattoo artist tells you. After I got my tattoo done on my heel my uncle had told me whenever I leave my house put a bandaid on my tattoo because if I don't the dirt from the ground kicking up will get into it but make sure it's an actual bandaid not a gause.

Also, please PLEASE PLEASE make sure the tattoo artist you're going to is a GOOD one who does good work and uses clean things. I'm not saying this being I'm thinking you wouldn't other wise but I just feel like I need to stress this because my uncle is a tattoo artist and I've seen horror stories coming in the shops and it's just awful.

I hope I helped some, good luck!

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Women with tattoos?

Q. You like your tats, regret them, want more? Guys what do you think of ladies with tats on the forearms, arms, legs, neck, back ect. This inetersting topic came up not too long ago...so Id like to here your take


I have tats n love em!
im loving these answers......keep em coming!

A. i currently don't have any, but i want one. the thing is, i think a tattoo should be more than just a decoration, it should have meaning to you.

my best friend has a tattoo of a winged unicorn on her hip. no one ever sees it unless she decides to show it to them. it is something just for her. it reminds her of her childhood, and our obsession with "unipegasus" when we were little.

tattoos can be very sexy and beautiful, but only if there is actual meaning behind it. otherwise, its just tacky.

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Can tattoos on your hip get stretched out?

Q. I've heard from a friend that if you get a tattoo on/near your hip that they will get stretched out if you get pregnant? Is this true?

A. Don't listen to rumors the truth of the matter is there is NO right or wrong answer. Some pregnant women have had tattoos on their stomach or hip that didn't stretch other people can gain a few pounds and the tattoo gets all out stretched. If your worried about it don't get the tattoo done in those areas because 90% of the time they will stretch.

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What does it represent when a woman has a tattoo on her ankle?

Q. I've known two people with this. First was my sixth grade teacher, she had a butterfly tattooed there. Then it was my therapist. I recently saw hers, couldn't see what it was clearly. An answer from an old question said that it meant that they were a lesbian. Is that true? Or is it because they work in respectable places so they can't show tattoos anywhere else but the ankle?

A. It doesn't mean anything other than they like tattoos. I have one on my ankle and 5 other ones in places ranging from my hips, neck, and arm. None of them can be seen unless I want them to be seen.

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Can tattoos on your hip get stretched out?

Q. I've heard from a friend that if you get a tattoo on/near your hip that they will get stretched out if you get pregnant? Is this true?

A. Don't listen to rumors the truth of the matter is there is NO right or wrong answer. Some pregnant women have had tattoos on their stomach or hip that didn't stretch other people can gain a few pounds and the tattoo gets all out stretched. If your worried about it don't get the tattoo done in those areas because 90% of the time they will stretch.

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What does it represent when a woman has a tattoo on her ankle?

Q. I've known two people with this. First was my sixth grade teacher, she had a butterfly tattooed there. Then it was my therapist. I recently saw hers, couldn't see what it was clearly. An answer from an old question said that it meant that they were a lesbian. Is that true? Or is it because they work in respectable places so they can't show tattoos anywhere else but the ankle?

A. It doesn't mean anything other than they like tattoos. I have one on my ankle and 5 other ones in places ranging from my hips, neck, and arm. None of them can be seen unless I want them to be seen.

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How big of a chance is there that my tattoo will stretch from being pregnant?

Q. I have a real cute unicorn tattoo on my right hip, close to my pubic region... a little lower than women usually get theirs. I'm trying to have a baby with my husband and was wondering if it will really stretch out like my friend say it will. If so, will it go back after loosing the weight or no???

A. That is where I have a little devil and when I got pregnant his head would get huge, it was funny. It happened during all three pregnancies and it always went back to normal. Just apply alot of lotion to keep your skin soft and supple, that way not alot of stretch marks .I went back to prepregnancy weight after all three. I gained 40lbs with the first, went from 110 to 150, gained 50 with my second, went from 100 to 150 and with my third went from 115(gained 15lbs after I quit smoking to get pregnant) and went to 140. Now , I am at 115 again and he still looks the same. So good luck to you on everything. Hope you get pregnant soon.

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Whats the Equivalent feeling to a tattoo near your hip bone/lower stomach?

Q. If you had to describe the feeling of getting a tattoo on your hip/lower stomach what would you compare it to? Im getting a tattoo on my hip tommorow (its booked and everything) and i was wondering what it feels like?? By the way this is my first tattoo.
and do you have any suggestions to help me with the pain?
thanks so much!

A. I recently got a tattoo on my hip bone and lower stomach. Different spots felt pretty different.

When he was right on my bone it really hurt pretty bad. The pain stops every time he pick up the needle, so that helps, but it's a burning/scratching sensation. I've never been stung by a bee, but I thought is was kinda like getting scratched by a cat. It only hurts a little at first, but the pain kinda builds up the longer the artist goes without stopping.

Right next to my hip bone felt kinda strange, like it was hitting a nerve or something. I can't even describe the sensation, but it was weird more than painful.

The rest of my stomach was not so bad. I couldn't really tell where he was unless I looked, and sometimes it felt like he was in a different spot than he was, which was weird. If I flexed my abs it hurt a lot more than when I relaxed and remembered to breathe. After my hip bone, my endorphins had kicked in and it still felt like scratching, but pleasant.

Down really low on my stomach felt really good haha, which was a bit embarrassing

Time flies by when you get tattooed. My artist said that women typically handle stomach tattoos much better than men. Talk to the artist or a friend to distract yourself, relax and breathe. It hurts, but it really isn't that horrible. You will probably enjoy the experience.

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How bad will a hip tattoo look after pregnacy?

Q. Ive been wanting to get a medium size tattoo of my moms name with disigns and im planning to have kids but not yet, is the tattoo going to look ugly after a pregnacy? Or will it back to normal?

A. Hip? I think it'd be fine. Just don't get it in your belly and don't use pregnancy as an excuse to heavily overeat lol. You should get plenty of nutrition but some women go overboard and get really really fat.

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How painful is a tattoo on your forehead?

Q. Don't give me a speech or preach about tattoo on my forehead I want it a little above the between of my eyes a simple stick cross. How painful would this be?

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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Post pregnancy pictures for women who had stomach tattoos?

Q. I have been looking all over for a website that shows pictures of women who have tattoos on their belly, abdomen, upper hip etc. I want to see how many women have had their tattoos deformed or they're fine. I have a really meaningful tattoo that I don't want messed up, but that's not gonna stop me from having a child. I'm just wondering.

A. everyone is different, some people can go through pregnancy without hurting their tattoos... others end up with stretch marks ruining the image.

You won't know how you'll turn out until it happens.

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is it weird that i get turned on by women tattoos?

Q. for years all my girlfriends have had tattoos and when i see women with tattoos i think it's kinda hot.

A. No, not at all-many guys find tattoos on women to be sexy. I used to see this one guy that thought they were really sexy-now in his case, I personally think the reason was because in the country he was originally from, most people didn't have tattoos. So I think that has something to do with the fact that they turn him on so much, because growing up he probably never saw tattooed women & in his religion it isn't allowed. But that's just him-many guys just find them sexy because they just do. I have some myself, & many men have told me they thought they were sexy-especially the one on my hip, I have a dragon there. But they just look good on some people, & certain designs can sort of accentuate an area or part of them body.

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