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By *urvymama OP Woman over a year ago

Doncaster

Seriously considering having my first ever tattoo as I'd like something to commemorate/symbolise my children, so just wondering if and of the inked people among the forums could offer advice. I'm not the best with pain so not sure where's best for a first tatt, I was thinking my lower back as I've personally always thought lower back tattoos are very sexy on a woman.

Any advice greatly appreciated so thanks in advance

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By *he horny kinkstersCouple over a year ago

North West

Away from boney areas, anywhere with plenty of flesh.

Not under/inside of arms or feet, away from collar bone.

Although to be fair, the pain isn't as bad as you think and in a way is actually quite nice after a while. It's just a long sting really.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

From a pain point of view I found the one on my thigh hurt least, my back was the most painful especially down the spine

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By *he horny kinkstersCouple over a year ago

North West

But design something yourself or get it drawn up for you then put it away for a month or two. Then go back to it to see if you still like it or want to change it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Top of your arm is the least painful I've had so far. Before anybody says it don't have numbing cream it just ain't worth it!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I had my first tattoo last month, after years of wanting one. I cheated, however lol. I bought the numbing cream as I'm such a baby. Was brilliant, don't think I could've handled it without it. It wore off towards the end and I could feel the pain!

Have something small to start with is my advice x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Top of your arm is the least painful I've had so far. Before anybody says it don't have numbing cream it just ain't worth it!!!!"

Top of arm is OK so long as you stay away from the elbo, upper shoulder and under arm, under arm stings like a bastard

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By *laire888Woman over a year ago

Gloucester

Fleshy, outer areas are less sensitive, bony, or softer skin is more tender.

I compare the pain on a lower pain area to that of being drawn on hard, with a biro, sore, but bearable.

I'm going for my 4th in the next few weeks, and it will be 4 individual tattoos itself, they are adfictive, be warned, lol!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Anyone who says tattoos don't hurt is lying.

Being sat/laid comfortably is the best thing you can do, really does help with the pain.

Have something to eat and drink before you go and take a sugary drink with you.

I've gone into shock having a tattoo from not having anything to eat or drink beforehand.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

If you've ever had an epidural, lower back tattoos feel similar pain-wise I thought

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By *irtyGirlWoman over a year ago

Edinburgh

I quite like the pain part.

Pick a fleshy bit. The first one had done was on my arse, it hurt the least. My second was on my foot and it was properly sore. The third is on the inside of my wrist but I was a little bit in love with the tattooist so I wasn't really thinking about it and can't remember if it hurt.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Try going and having a chat with john at body arts next to donny market he will guide you

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"But design something yourself or get it drawn up for you then put it away for a month or two. Then go back to it to see if you still like it or want to change it."

good advice! tattoos are very permanent! Be sure you like it and want it!

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By *irtyGirlWoman over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Anyone who says tattoos don't hurt is lying.

Being sat/laid comfortably is the best thing you can do, really does help with the pain.

Have something to eat and drink before you go and take a sugary drink with you.

I've gone into shock having a tattoo from not having anything to eat or drink beforehand. "

Yes... eat first! Good point, well made!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

OP - basically you're having a needle twatted into your skin with a tiny rolling pin. So go for fleshy areas that are likely often bumped into things/exposed to the elements. Anything where the bone is close to the surface is likely to hurt like fook.

Good: Upper arm, thigh, outer forearm.

Bad: Ribs, inner forearm and armpit.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

get it where you really want it, don't worry about where it will or won't hurt most,it doesn't hurt as much as you think and most women take the pain far better than blokes,, I think compared to child birth it'll be a walk in the park

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Anyone who says tattoos don't hurt is lying.

Being sat/laid comfortably is the best thing you can do, really does help with the pain.

Have something to eat and drink before you go and take a sugary drink with you.

I've gone into shock having a tattoo from not having anything to eat or drink beforehand.

Yes... eat first! Good point, well made!

This!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

To be honest I would say have what you want where you want

A lot of people say have a small one first and tell you what areas to avoid but if in three months time your not liking your small butt tattoo you may as well have had a large one on a more sensitive place if that's where you prefer, may hurt more but at least you will still like it next year

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Most painful parts for me were

Inner elbow...the bendy part above your forearm, that really really fucking hurt!

Bony part of the elbow

The bit of the inner bicep close to the armpit

^they all really really hurt!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Most painful parts for me were

Inner elbow...the bendy part above your forearm, that really really fucking hurt!

Bony part of the elbow

The bit of the inner bicep close to the armpit

^they all really really hurt! "

I found the worse part of having under arm done was sitting with my arm above my head for 2 hours at a time, what with the pain (and he's right it really hurts) and the discomfort of your arm being in the air for extended periods of time I just wanted someone to shoot me

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ive a big one down my side..

I bought super numbing cream from the tattooist and put it on 2 hrs before I got the tattoo started ...

Im sure it helped...

But you get into a zone after a while and the pain actually became quite relaxing...

I had 2 x 3hr sittings, I can see why people get addicted to tattoo,s

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By *urvymama OP Woman over a year ago

Doncaster

Thanks everyone I'm not the largest of ladies but not the smallest either so I have quite a lot of fleshy bits haha

And I had to have a epidural with my twins and found that pain fine so looks like it'll be fine pain wise

I have been designing it for a while and every time I pull it out and do a bit more to it I fall in love with it more and more and with it having special meaning for my children I doubt I'll regret it too

Wouldn't have occurred to me to eat first though so thanks for that

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I actually found my inner arm pretty easy to cope with, just near the airpit was awful.

I was laid down with my arm stretched out on a table so was really comfortable.

My stomach was pretty painless and i was 18 at the time so not the seasoned hard case I am now

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Think about if you want people to see it easily or want to be able to hide it, or even choose between the two, for placement. If you like lower back tattoos then go for that.

Not sure what your pain threshold is but i found none of my upper arm tattoos hurt at all, seriously, and i have one of them sleeved. Inner arms swelled a lot healing though.

Thighs aren't too bad, the higher up the thigh the less it hurts.

Lower arms again not too bad, the inner wrists hurt loads, so did the top of my feet.

Numbing cream does help, it needs to be put on about 1 half hrs before you get the tattoo done, and covered up with cling film to keep it on your skin for it to work properly. Another advantage of numbing cream is you're less likely to have swelling afterwards and this helps with healing.

Get your tattoo done in smaller sessions if you think you won't be able to handle the pain. Your artist won't mind, they want you to enjoy getting your tattoo.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I had my first one on my lower rib cage. Ouch it bloody killed me especially when they did the shading in. I must be a glutton for punishment though as having my next one down my spine

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By *icked weaselCouple over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

Currently Looking to have Quite an Intimate Tattoo done soon.. x

Anyone in Devon That can help..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I seen a pic of a woman who had a tattoo of a butterfly down over her pussy lips and have to say it looked beautiful

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By *assySapioWoman over a year ago

Lothian

Adding to the previous, excellent, advice, take a sugary drink in with you, something like Lucozade is ideal.

Definitely go into your chosen tattoo place before booking in to be inked, to chat about the design, size and placement you already have in mind, and be prepared to compromise based on their expert knowledge and suggestions.

Just like childbirth, tell yourself that if having tattoos was *that* bad, most people would stop at one!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I bruise quite easy, any ideas if this would be a problem with getting a tattoo?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Adding to the previous, excellent, advice, take a sugary drink in with you, something like Lucozade is ideal.

Just like childbirth, tell yourself that if having tattoos was *that* bad, most people would stop at one!

Great advice above.

Think of it as body art. What you have and where on your body are important.

The discomfort at the time will only last whilst it's being done.

I'm a wimp with pain. But I wouldn't change my lovely foot tattoo for anything.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Definately do not use numbing cream, it can stop the ink being drawn deep enough into the skin. No reputable tattooist would ever advise their clients to use it, most use it without their knowledge then moan afterwards after they've caused the ink to be drawn out.

Everyone is different, everyone has nerve endings in different places and what area one may find painful another may not.

And remember to stay classy when choosing whereabouts on the body you wish to have tattooed. A tattoo on the lower back is affectionately called a "tramp stamp"

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By *igeiaWoman over a year ago

Bristol

Lower back, foot and ankle and inner forearm down to the wrist here. The wrist bit hurt the most. Massive endorphin rush afterwards though. Plus it looks pretty.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

^ about the numbing cream.

The dude who does my tattoos will turn people away who turn up with numbing cream on.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"^ about the numbing cream.

The dude who does my tattoos will turn people away who turn up with numbing cream on.

A decent reputable guy then for sure

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have both my feet done, inside my wrist and lower back.

I quite like the pain....my lower back that was my first, I nearly fell asleep when it was being done I felt so relaxed.

Take your time, decide what you want and talk it over with tattoo artist and then go for it....warning though, it is addictive - am planning my 5th.

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"^ about the numbing cream.

The dude who does my tattoos will turn people away who turn up with numbing cream on.

A decent reputable guy then for sure

Not necessarily. Plenty of artists just think the pain should be part of the tattooing process.

I've used it on my foot, the pigment didn't draw out and the tattoo is fine. Plenty of artists are fine with you using pain killers as well, so long as they don't think the blood.

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By *urvymama OP Woman over a year ago

Doncaster

"Definately do not use numbing cream, it can stop the ink being drawn deep enough into the skin. No reputable tattooist would ever advise their clients to use it, most use it without their knowledge then moan afterwards after they've caused the ink to be drawn out.

Everyone is different, everyone has nerve endings in different places and what area one may find painful another may not.

And remember to stay classy when choosing whereabouts on the body you wish to have tattooed. A tattoo on the lower back is affectionately called a "tramp stamp""

never quite got the tramp stamp label, considering a male as one there and it's just considered a tattoo, it's another indication of societies poor attitude towards women that should fit into their ideal of the role of their gender (and I do realise you weren't using it in an offensive way)

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By *each_PittWoman over a year ago

Belfast

"I bruise quite easy, any ideas if this would be a problem with getting a tattoo?"

I'm the same. It bleeds a bit more than normal but nothing too concerning. VERY swollen, red and sore afterwards but it fades far quicker than a bruise. I'd say swelling gone and scab starts appearing with 24 hrs.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Only one thing wrong with tattoos once u get one u want more i got 7 now all one off,s

The pain is like stinging knetles

But dont have a drink the nite b4 i did that and it hurt more lol

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By *rGuyMan over a year ago

Croydon

Tattoos are going to hurt where ever you get them. So far I have tattoos on both my forearms, the back of my neck and the start of my sleeve on my wrist. For me the forearms hurt less but I hear the bicep isn't too bad.

I would speak to a tattoo artist about what to get though. My sleeve is being done free hand, I would get that done. You get what you want then.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

So wot design were you thinking of going for mama?

Ps if you go for it, we need pics lol

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I quite like the pain part.

I'm so glad someone else kind of likes the pain part lol! I just had my 14th tattoo, it's a large piece inside my wrist, I don't remember it hurting too much but that's because the sexy tattooist had me giggling at his naughty jokes

The most painful one I had was my finger tattoo, I admit I nearly cried

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

There is a AMAZING tattooist in Donny his names Luke forgot the shop name but will ask my daughter when she wakes up...long waiting list tho as he is the best ive seen by far .We both had ink work done there so highly recommend him..probably best to go along and ask his advice.Will pm you name later.

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By *urvymama OP Woman over a year ago

Doncaster

"There is a AMAZING tattooist in Donny his names Luke forgot the shop name but will ask my daughter when she wakes up...long waiting list tho as he is the best ive seen by far .We both had ink work done there so highly recommend him..probably best to go along and ask his advice.Will pm you name later.

Sounds great thanks Zoya

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By *urvymama OP Woman over a year ago

Doncaster

"So wot design were you thinking of going for mama?

Ps if you go for it, we need pics lol

I've been designing something for a while in the centre there's a heart with a rose pierced through it and the rose thorns spreading out into a Celtic style design at either side spreading and my children's names would be intertwined within (so to upload a pic they would be blurred out) its still kind of a work in progress at the moment

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Seriously considering having my first ever tattoo as I'd like something to commemorate/symbolise my children, so just wondering if and of the inked people among the forums could offer advice. I'm not the best with pain so not sure where's best for a first tatt, I was thinking my lower back as I've personally always thought lower back tattoos are very sexy on a woman.

Any advice greatly appreciated so thanks in advance "

Don't disfigure you're body you will probably regret it and you cant just wash it off!!!

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By *harpDressed ManMan over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

"Don't disfigure you're body you will probably regret it and you cant just wash it off!!!

My body's been "disfigured " plenty over the years - scars and broken bones etc. Doing it by choice makes a nice change.

Think of it as decoration, if it helps when you open this type of thread

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By *arry247Couple over a year ago

Wakefield

It all depends on your body what areas will hurt and what areas will not hurt.

When I had my back piece done the left shoulder felt like someone was massaging me, it was a very soothing feeling. When she did my right shoulder it felt as if I was being cut by red hot scalpels from the very first touch of the tattoo gun.

When my spine was being tattooed in was just as if someone was tapping on it.

No matter where you have tattooed the main thing is to relax the more tense your muscles the more it will hurt

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By *rsIdiotWoman over a year ago

Bedworth

Any advice greatly appreciated so thanks in advance

Don't disfigure you're body you will probably regret it and you cant just wash it off!!!

I'm rather relieved to hear that it won't wash off after spending hundreds of pounds on 10 tattoos over the years!

As for regrets..... If people will probably regret it then why do most go on to add more?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Avoid portraits

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I had a new piece done yesterday, stung a little but wasn't so bad. More bothered about sitting comfy as I was there fir 6 hours. Just make sure you eat, take something with you. Especially if its going to be a long sitting. I distracted myself watching a film on the iPad x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've one on my lower back which didn't hurt. It felt like someone scratching your skin. One on foot/ankle was awful cuz it's such a boney place. Both times I used the freeze cream. Hasn't put me off as I'm considering another but unsure where. Just go for it & good luck Xx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Anyone that says they don't hurt is lying, its not unbearable but when the tattooist needs to go over the same area it does get a little ouchy.

All in all the pain is worth it

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a fairly big lower back tattoo (bra strap down to hips). Hurt on the sides below my ribs.

My arms, abdomen, hips, ribs and leg didn't hurt.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Fleshy, outer areas are less sensitive, bony, or softer skin is more tender.

I compare the pain on a lower pain area to that of being drawn on hard, with a biro, sore, but bearable.

I'm going for my 4th in the next few weeks, and it will be 4 individual tattoos itself, they are adfictive, be warned, lol!"

Tattoos do not hurt .

Incase your wondering why I quoted Claire . Don't you think that avitar is cool? Puts me in mind of the movie ' the ring' and horror movies are sexy

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Top of your arm is the least painful I've had so far. Before anybody says it don't have numbing cream it just ain't worth it!!!!"

Numbing cream can also stop the ink taking correctly for some reason. .. just remember to keep your blood sugar up. I generally have 4 hour + sittings. Have a good carb filled meal before hand and keep topped up with either a sweet hot drink or a bottle of lucozade... I generally have a 5 min break halfway through and smash in a banana and a glucose bar and have a cuppa every hour or so. Your body will tell both you and the artist when you have had enough...even if you feel fine its easy to go into a little bit of shock so be prepared. .

Tattoo machines are much better than they used to be and I hardly feel it anymore...even on ribs and over bony bits.

Just research your artist

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Fleshy, outer areas are less sensitive, bony, or softer skin is more tender.

I compare the pain on a lower pain area to that of being drawn on hard, with a biro, sore, but bearable.

I'm going for my 4th in the next few weeks, and it will be 4 individual tattoos itself, they are adfictive, be warned, lol!

Tattoos do not hurt .

Incase your wondering why I quoted Claire . Don't you think that avitar is cool? Puts me in mind of the movie ' the ring' and horror movies are sexy

Isn't pain relative to the recipient?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Avoid portraits

Any reason why ?? If you have an artist who is worth his salt, a portrait can be fine.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Fleshy, outer areas are less sensitive, bony, or softer skin is more tender.

I compare the pain on a lower pain area to that of being drawn on hard, with a biro, sore, but bearable.

I'm going for my 4th in the next few weeks, and it will be 4 individual tattoos itself, they are adfictive, be warned, lol!

Tattoos do not hurt .

Incase your wondering why I quoted Claire . Don't you think that avitar is cool? Puts me in mind of the movie ' the ring' and horror movies are sexy

Isn't pain relative to the recipient?"

Your right this is obviously true.

Some times when my cat 'cuddles ' me it's more uncfortsble than my tattoo was but like you say it's relative ... I do wear a couple of brandings and I quite fancy that flaying have seen that ? Awesome

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Avoid portraits

Any reason why ?? If you have an artist who is worth his salt, a portrait can be fine."

Very few tattooist can do good portrait pics, you don't see many good portrait tattoos

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Avoid portraits

Any reason why ?? If you have an artist who is worth his salt, a portrait can be fine.

Very few tattooist can do good portrait pics, you don't see many good portrait tattoos"

That was my concern

I can imagine any parent being beyond bereft, sitting through hours of 'pain' only to see their angel(s) looking like something Wes Craven dreamt up.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yeah if you're gonna get a portrait, expect to save up and get your wallet out and spend big bucks. Some portraits are shocking.

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By *urvymama OP Woman over a year ago

Doncaster

I'm not having a portrait

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Everyone is different, everyone has nerve endings in different places and what area one may find painful another may not.

And remember to stay classy when choosing whereabouts on the body you wish to have tattooed. A tattoo on the lower back is affectionately called a "tramp stamp""

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By *imiUKMan over a year ago

Hereford

None of mine really hurt, I'd class the pain more as 'annoying'...If you've had kids, tattoos should be fiiine.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"OP - basically you're having a needle twatted into your skin with a tiny rolling pin. So go for fleshy areas that are likely often bumped into things/exposed to the elements. Anything where the bone is close to the surface is likely to hurt like fook.

Good: Upper arm, thigh, outer forearm.

Bad: Ribs, inner forearm and armpit.

Yep. I've got less meat on me than a butcher's pencil but i was spangled before all mine so i fell asleep. Try smoking obscene amounts of hippy crack. It works for me.

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By *harpDressed ManMan over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

"None of mine really hurt, I'd class the pain more as 'annoying'..."

Agree with this description

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Avoid portraits

Avoid artists who don't specialise in portraits

Even an "ok, average" portrait doesn't look great.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

To reinforce what a lot have said on here.

You can have a good tattoo or a cheap one.

There is a big difference between a tattoist and a tattoo artist.

Expect a wait...a good artist will normally have a waiting list of a few months. For a custom piece you should avoid someone where you can just walk in.

Do your research. Talk to artists. They should be able to show you previous work.

Be honest with the artist. If you dont like their sketch/ placement then say so before the needle goes in.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I got my very first at the grand age of 46 was on my right shoulder was fine

Next I got on my left wrist was fine too

Got a more elaborate one from foot over ankle up the calf was begging for gas and air when going over the ankle lol and just wanted it done.

that's what a tattoo reminds me of childbirth once it starts you just want it over and finished

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

For ideas I'd go on Pinterest, I've seen some amazing ideas on there to memorialise your children or family members

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By *cenario-xxxMan over a year ago

Salford

"But design something yourself or get it drawn up for you then put it away for a month or two. Then go back to it to see if you still like it or want to change it."

I haven't got any tattoos and im not particularly a fan but I would say this is fantastic advice!! Wise words!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"But design something yourself or get it drawn up for you then put it away for a month or two. Then go back to it to see if you still like it or want to change it.

I haven't got any tattoos and im not particularly a fan but I would say this is fantastic advice!! Wise words!

A good custom tattoo is a process before you even start the inking. If you give them the basics they should be able to draw you up something. ..then you chat about placement and colours etc. Finalise the design...make any adjustments then only when you are both happy should you start.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh just to add mine are original designs and unique to me and only names I have are my kids

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Oh just to add mine are original designs and unique to me and only names I have are my kids

I had my daughters name translated into kanji by a master japanese calligrapher. ..got the kanji on rice paper as well as the tattoo

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Lower back can be painful but it's only temporary. The art however lasts forever.

My main advice is to get a design. Put it in a cupboard or draw, come back to it in a year and if you still love it... It's the right tattoo for you.

I made the mistake of getting Chinese and once I learnt to speak and read the language realised it didn't mean what it's meant to mean.

Only get foreign languages if you yourself speak it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I made the mistake of getting Chinese and once I learnt to speak and read the language realised it didn't mean what it's meant to mean.

Only get foreign languages if you yourself speak it.

The interweb is your friend here..try a couple of translation sites. However in some languages several characters can mean the dame thing or you can make the same word with different characters with a different meaning...sometimes things dont translate directly.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I hate it when people ask "does it hurt?"

It all depends on your pain threshold.

Also if someone says it hurt on their arm, doesn't mean it will for you.

Also do your research on the tattooist who specialise in what you want.

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By *harpDressed ManMan over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

"The interweb is your friend here..try a couple of translation sites. However in some languages several characters can mean the dame thing or you can make the same word with different characters with a different meaning...sometimes things dont translate directly."

...at which point the Internet is not your friend!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Oh just to add mine are original designs and unique to me and only names I have are my kids

I had my daughters name translated into kanji by a master japanese calligrapher. ..got the kanji on rice paper as well as the tattoo

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

They don't hurt really

I'm addicted

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

got my first last october,now i'm hooked

very very addictive lol

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