Five Painful Places to Get a Tattoo

Posted By: possybabygirl @ 05/21/2008 12:16:44 AM

Comment: As a heavilly tattooed, successful person, i feel strange on the inside, reading things written, by people who have no idea what tattoos are all about. I think they are a very personal decision and it is not for other people to judge. You do not have to like the tattoos that you see on other people, and thats fine, because we dont get them to impress YOU... Unless you are an expert on the topice, I think you should keep your mouth shut and perhaps complain about the more serious things in life, such as HIV or staving kids in 3rd world countries, perhaps the homeless.

Posted By: Klee1 @ 02/20/2008 8:50:01 AM

Comment: Does anyone know how much it Hurts to get tats removed? I have some tats that I thought were cool when I was twenty but now Im forty and have regrets. They look ridiculous to me whenevcer i look in the mirror. Not to mention the possible discrimination Yes its out there! Think twicwe about this one kids.

Posted By: fdonna3300 @ 02/13/2008 4:29:42 PM

Comment: Anybody out their watch LA Ink it is on TLC anyone who never has gotten a Tattoo before can Learn alot about tattoo Artist and the Clients that wear their art work on this show. I myself have only one a beauiful red rose on my ankle my own advice to any tattoo Virgins out their that are thinking about getting one is to make it worth the pain because it will not be a walk in the park

Posted By: fdonna3300 @ 02/13/2008 4:18:11 PM

Comment: anybody watch LA Ink if not check it out really good show about both tattoo artist and the people that get tattoo it ison TLC I myself have only one a beauiful rose on my ankle and it was not a walk in the park to get it as far as pain goes so advice to anyone who is a tattoo virgin out their pick somthing that is worth the pain

Posted By: gizmo13 @ 02/13/2008 3:12:47 PM

Comment: As my 30th b-day gift to myself, I finally got the tattoo I always wanted. I feared it at first, not knowing exactly what to expect. So many friends who have them all gave me so many different versions. I got it's like a rug burn, it's just annoying to it was the most horrible pain I've ever experienced. I went with a girlfriend and we both got the ink we always wanted. Since I have a thing for Dragonflys I did a lot of research and found the one I loved. I also had the artist include my stepfathers helmet number in his memory since he lost his life on 9/11. As a proud FDNY man I thought it was only fitting. This means so much to me. And yes, even though I did opt for the "tramp stamp" I love my ink. Anyone who says I'm a slut for it...good for you. You keep those ignorant eyes closed and enjoy your day.

Posted By: Btowngrl21 @ 02/13/2008 1:45:29 PM

Comment: I my self have 2 tattoo's and I have one on my hip and on my ankle which didnt really hurt that much at all. Some people are different when it comes to pain. For the person that said that you can get cancer from a tat.....thats BS. For one thing ive never ever heard of anything like that ever happening before. Just because maybe youre closed minded doesnt mean you have to go around and telling people lies that you make up in your idiotic mind. For the person who said that girls with tats are sluts and will never get a date BS to you too! I have a boyfriend with whom ive been going out with for over a year and we started dating AFTER i got my tats. He thinks that they are great and they both have a meaning to me. And no he doesnt have any. So those that object to people having or getting tats then thats your own opion its 2008 wake up already!

Posted By: kelvwyn @ 02/13/2008 1:35:19 PM

Comment: Hey mortimer, glad to see little oinkers like you are still alive and well. No worries. Women with ink would NEVER date a little piggie like you anyway so, no problem. I'm 55 years old, have two nice, large gorgeous works of art on my body in places that no one other than my husband would ever see because I'm not a slut. Indeed, I'm a Christian woman who not only wears tattoos, but I even (GASP) cut my hair once or twice a year. I know ... it's shocking. I keep my ink private, between my husband and myself, and both of my designs took over 6 hours each. He's the one initially who wanted me to get my ink, and then I got into it wholeheartedly. He LOVES my artwork that was designed just for him. Have you ever had someone love you so much that they would go through 7 hours of rather extreme discomfort for something that would be seen only by you? I didn't think so. If you don't know what you're talking about, then shut up.

Posted By: alicia32680 @ 02/13/2008 1:33:42 PM

Comment: I have 5 tats and now have to get a sixth one because i have my hubby n sons names but i just had another lil boy so i have to get his cause he will always ask why i didn't get his. but im dreading the pain again!!!

Posted By: ScarredInk @ 02/13/2008 1:30:46 PM

Comment: I disagree with this article. The chest shouldn't even be in the list of most painful places. I have a dragon that literally goes from one side of my chest to the other side, and down part of my right rib cage. It was not painful at all. As for Mortimer and all the others calling us idiots, perhaps you should do more research before you make accusations about people being sluts, idiots or getting cancer from them. I am heavily tattooed and at 27, I am as healthy as an ox....and twice as stubborn. So, to all you people who don't like tattoos or tattooed people. Please keep your comments to yourselves....AN DO SHUT THE *** UP! Anyone who does not like my statements can freely take them up with me. Simply email me at Kennybernstienfan1@yahoo.com. While I won't promise you will like my response, I will promise you will get an honest reply.

Posted By: hollyb @ 02/13/2008 1:21:58 PM

Comment: Mortimer.. I don't think you'll ever have to worry about dating a girl with a tattoo. I think you'd be better of worrying about getting a date period.

Posted By: Sweetcherry4282 @ 02/13/2008 1:21:47 PM

Comment: I have four tattoos myself and I'm far from being a slut. It is my personal form of expression. These ink markings are meaningful to what I've been through and where I'm going. It's close mined people like yourself who make a judgment call on someone you barely know. Just say that me and Kim had the heart to get inked 4 times. You probably would faint if the needle touched your skin.

Posted By: hollyb @ 02/13/2008 1:21:09 PM

Comment: Mortimer... I don't think you ever have to worry about dating a girl with a tattoo. I'd worry more about getting a date period.

Posted By: Kim J @ 02/13/2008 1:10:50 PM

Comment: Mortimer - you are an idiot. Having a tattoo does not make a girl a slut. Pigheaded idiots like you are the only ones who still believe that to be true. Grow up. I have 4 tattoos (wrist, foot, back and hip) and people don't see them too often. They are not big or gaudy. They all mean something to me and ignorant fools like you put your stupid opinions here just to be ***.

Posted By: Kim J @ 02/13/2008 1:09:48 PM

Comment: Mortimer - you are an idiot. Having a tattoo does not make a girl a slut. Pigheaded idiots like you are the only ones who still believe that to be true. Grow up. I have 4 tattoos (wrist, foot, back and hip) and people don't see them too often. They are not big and gaudy. They all mean something to me and ignorant fools like you put your stupid opinions down just to be ***.

Posted By: kad030503 @ 02/13/2008 12:40:15 PM

Comment: wow!!! Calling someone stupid after you mispelled 22 words, while only making 2 comments, is pretty stupid.

Posted By: snowrider @ 02/13/2008 12:13:01 PM

Comment: hay if u'regonaget a tat u might as well get a sponcership from a co so they pay for u're stupidity so big deal after u're old lady's name it seay's vagisill or trogen condoms excepted

Posted By: No tattoos @ 02/13/2008 9:18:20 AM

Comment: My, your parents are going to be so proud.

Posted By: katsnap08 @ 02/13/2008 5:26:32 AM

Comment: I have a question.
Im going on 17 & thinking about getting a meaningful tattoo or really a in loving memory one of my grandparents. Does it hurt more or less to get it on the upper part of the arm? or lower?

Posted By: dansur04 @ 02/13/2008 5:24:44 AM

Comment: Wow some people crack me up! Only 2% of women get tattoos? That's your best guess? Keep guessing. I am a female, and I don't know of a single one of my female friends who DON'T have a tattoo. Some have more than one. I have a tat as well and have never once gotten discriminated against because of it. The people who say that we do are the ones who do the discriminating. If someone won't hire me because of it, then I don't think it would be beneficial to me to work for them anyways. I want an employer who hires me based on intellectual values instead of my outward appearance. I love how "some" say that women are beautiful without tattoos, that's fine. That's your personal opinion. Don't shove it on us. We don't care. I see more women getting tattoos than men. Think before you ink? I think you should think before you speak. You sound like a blabbering idiot. You can still be professional and have a tattoo. The day getting inked affects your brain capasity is the day I will rethink getting tattoos. Until then, bring on the ink!

As for the article, I think Newsweek didn't exactly do their research. It was a good article as far as a reporting/journalims aspect goes, but it wasn't exactly accurate. I don't know of anyone who has a tat on their eyeball, although I could see it for medical purposes. I think it would have been more accurate if they would have gotten the tattooed-up janitor out of the basement and had him report this one.

Posted By: dansur04 @ 02/13/2008 5:12:56 AM

Comment: Mankinda cracks me up! Only 2% of women getting tattoos? Are you kidding? Every single one of my girl friends have tattoos. Some more than one. I would have an easier time counting the women I know that don't have one, instead of the ones who do. Also, I have never ever seen anywhere that tattoos cause cancer. I research everything before I go through with it. Never did I see that. I have one tattoo already and have never once gotten discriminated against because of it. I have gotten compliment after compliment. I don't think that I would want to work for someone who judges me on my tats or piercings anyways. You can still be a professional person and have tasteful body art. Think before you ink? You need to think before you speak. You sound like a blabbering idiot.

On the subject of Newsweek, they need to actually have a reporter who has gotten a tattoo. Pain is different for every individual. They should have reported on the more popular places to get a tat instead of the places that make most people go, "Who in the world would get that done?" They should have brought up the janitor who works in the basement that's covered from head to toe with tattoos to do this article. Guarantee it would have been better written and more accurate than this.

Posted By: college_kidz_88 @ 02/13/2008 4:16:59 AM

Comment: I have only one tattoo and of course being a young woman, I opted to get it on the lower middle of my back. It did not hurt me, it was more like an irritation, like described above. I do not regret my tattoo. I do have plans for more. I feel that if one decides that they would like to get a tattoo, that it is best to chose something that has a meaning behind it. I just feel that people that go out and get a tattoo just because they saw so-and-so got one that now they have to get one, is just rediculous, dont do it because someone else did, do it because you want to and because its something that you have decided on for a while then get one. Just remember a tattoo is permenant, it is with you forever! And laser surgery is like buying a house, expensive, so please dont fall under the worlds preasure and get one cause half your friends have them but because you are really sure that its something that you want. That doesnt just go for high school kids, but everyone really, its not just the high school kids falling under this preasure but everyone. I would like to see more articles like this in the future, you dont often hear too much about the art of the tattoo.

Posted By: alexk @ 02/13/2008 2:56:11 AM

Comment: ok first of all it is not a known fact that tattoos cause skin cancer. Myself and most of my friends themselves have tattoos and are acquainted with artists who have been in the business for years and years and have never seen such a case. To make such a claim with no facts or studies to back it up is idiotic. Oh and btw... even though I spend my money on tattoos, I also find the time and money to donate to charity. Dont judge people just by what they consider art and beautiful. Next time you decide to comment an article, don't make outrageous claims and judgements about something you know nothing about.

Posted By: kittenalethea @ 02/13/2008 1:44:16 AM

Comment: I'm training in medicine. Your statement makes me curious...mind linking me to the journal with the specific study you're referencing? I know it's not in NEJM. I'd be interested in seeing such a study...in my years of working at clinics I've never seen skin cancer brought on by tattoo work. The inks are really quite safe, from what I've seen...usually the cases I see are overexposure to the sun.

Posted By: kittenalethea @ 02/13/2008 1:42:21 AM

Comment: I'm training in medicine. After years of study, I'm not sure that I'm clear on which study you're referencing. Mind providing a link to the medical journal? I know it's not in NEJM. That's an interesting statement. Most of the inks used in tattoos today haven't been cited as particularly harmful...I've never had any cases in my clinic of patients with tattoo induced skin cancer. A much greater concern in that vein is overexposure to the sun.

Posted By: OriginalNovian @ 02/13/2008 1:30:02 AM

Comment: My tattoo on my right bicep is pleasureable to wear and was worth the hot scratch feel...in fact I am looking forward to 2 or 3 more tattoos

Posted By: Oriona81 @ 02/13/2008 1:07:51 AM

Comment: Silly article. Who really gets their eyeball tatted? I mean really.
I have a quarter-sized tat behind my left ear and it didn't hurt nearly as much as the two on my wrists. The worst part was the annoying buzzing so close to my ear.
Also have a large tiger tatted on my breast...that didn't hurt at all.
This article isn't very useful or factual. I am however, curious as to way it seems to be geared towards us women.

Posted By: Oriona81 @ 02/13/2008 1:01:30 AM

Comment: This article is rather silly. Does anyone know people who get eyeball tats?
I have a quarter-sized tat behind my left ear and it didn't hurt nearly as much as both of the ones on my wrists...it was mostly really annoying to have that buzzing so close to my ear.
I have a large tiger tatted on my breast and that didn't hurt at all. This article doesn't seem very factual and seems to be geared towards us ladies...wonder why that is?

Posted By: Jroach @ 02/12/2008 11:52:52 PM

Comment: I disagree with the listing, I am tatted from hip to armpit, with wings covering my abs, ribs, 'floating rib', kidney, and hip. The hip, abs tickle, the armpit burns but bearable, and the kidneys cause your body to convulse as it feels like it is being damaged. there is no way to stop your body from its natural defense. Unless i read the above wrong, as only above the cage, then yes it is not that painful, but if your including the cage, then higher on this list is where it deserves to be. Unless you weigh 500 lbs, then you might not even feel a thing.

Posted By: Jroach @ 02/12/2008 11:50:23 PM

Comment: my first tattoo was from my right hip to arm pit, with wings spanning on the outside of my right abs and opposite over my kidneys. Unless i read the above wrong, the ribcage is A LOT more painful than described on this list. I love my tatt, and it has great meaning to me, and when i sat for 4.5 hours straight, with still 2 more hours to go for final coloring and touch ups... The most painful is over the kidneys. Your body is thinking something is attacking it, and is causes you to convuls. (sp?) so those of us who dare for the cage tatt...it might not be as painful, but from someone who is tatted up from hip to armpit, the hip bone tickled, the armpit rippped, and the kidneys feel like the artist is putting his two hands in your skin and ripping it apart.

Posted By: Lt.Summer @ 02/12/2008 11:02:35 PM

Comment: I am a high school teacher in China, yup, i am Chinese...anyway, Chinese people have a very 'traditional' idea that those who wear a tattoo are not 'decent'...(kinda speechless,huh?) to hell with that, i got one on my right hip, and when i was getting it done, i kinda enjoyed the pain, ha ha~~you guys have no idea how people will react, for example, my headmaster, if they see my tat~~people gonna be freaked out, i am telling ya~~and there will be no school hiring a person who wears a tat on a visible spot~~but i am getting another one, cuz i do feel getting tattoos is addictive~~

Posted By: Lt.Summer @ 02/12/2008 10:59:09 PM

Comment: I am a high school teacher in China, yup, i am Chinese...anyway, Chinese people have a very 'traditional' idea that those who wear a tattoo are not 'decent'...(kinda speechless,huh?) to hell with that, i got one on my right hip, and when i was getting it done, i kinda enjoyed the pain, ha ha~~you guys have no idea how people will react, for example, my headmaster, if they see my tat~~people gonna be freaked out, i am telling ya~~but i am getting another one, cuz i do feel getting tattoos is addictive~~

Posted By: MOMMY115 @ 02/12/2008 10:08:34 PM

Comment: There sure are a lot of people responding to this who think it is a place to ventilate their prejudices. Wake up. Reread the article. It's about the pain, not how big a pain you can be by virtue of your prejudices.

Posted By: skiextreme2 @ 02/12/2008 10:02:31 PM

Comment: I'm a guy, 52, and started getting tattoos when I was about 25. I only have six now, but I'm sure I'll get more, when I decide what and where I want them. And, in my opinion, tattoos can be very "alluring" on a woman as long as they are tasteful. As with any art or makeup, some can look trashy, but most I have seen are quite nice looking and very tastefully done.

Posted By: orcatatoo @ 02/12/2008 9:04:46 PM

Comment: I am a school teacher I have a visable tat on my ankle and one on my toe. It has never stopped me from getting work. I think since it is of a non threatening, non political and non offensive thing tat's are permissable. Probably not in a fortune 500 company but hey how many people work for one of them. If a company does not like me because I dare to be an individual then its prpbably not a good fit anyway.

Posted By: draynorwood @ 02/12/2008 8:08:02 PM

Comment: Lets see. Im 50 and I have 4 LARGE tats. I work as a Flight Simulator Technician and have 3 college degrees. I have a house on 3 acres and a second rental property all here in Central Fl. Most people I know have tats. My Dentist has tats and so do most of the girls in her office. So just because you don't like or understand something (you"re probably just to chicken) don't judge others on what you don't understand!

Posted By: ravensrayne @ 02/12/2008 8:06:35 PM

Comment: I am a HR manager and I do not hire an applicant on the outside looks and if you show up for an interview with me you should show up on time, with clean clothes, and have taken care of personal hygiene....if the person with tattoos, piercings or both, is qualified for the position that they are applying for I do not have a problem with that at all....so as far as intelligence level of individuals with tattoos are concerned use another excuse to be rather prejudicial in your comments

Posted By: ravensrayne @ 02/12/2008 7:48:15 PM

Comment: I am 50 and I resent the comments of the two closed minded individuals...I have 2 tattoos right now and I plan on getting a few tasteful ones here in the near future.....anyway what does 50 or age have to do with this anyway? It is more a personal preference...if you don't like them then don't get them but don't dis anyone who does have them and likes to receive them..so who should do the growing up?

Posted By: Wickedwaste @ 02/12/2008 7:33:55 PM

Comment: WOW you just show how close minded people are these days. I have a very good job and 10 tattoo's. Think before you write something that makes you sound like a fool.

Posted By: Mr. Clean @ 02/12/2008 7:23:09 PM

Comment: If you're thinking about getting a tattoo, the pain should be the least of your worries. You should be more concerned about looking incredibly stupid when you're 50, and what McDonald's you'll be spending your life working at. Losers.

Posted By: Seattlegurl30 @ 02/12/2008 7:11:49 PM

Comment: I have two tattoo's and the one that hurt the most was the one located on my lower back, near the spine was almost pain free but as the needle went out onto my sides -fatty area, It felt slightly painful. I have my other tattoo on the back of my neck and it didn't hurt a bit. =)

Posted By: Fergy @ 02/12/2008 6:50:06 PM

Comment: Newsweek, your research sucks. You lose points on the henna issue. And the pain issue. The most painful place I have tattoos is BOTH armpits and a large human eye on my thumb print. Full circle watch and band on my left arm did not hurt at all. Calf was not even felt. Back of upper arms felt some pain. But, I would do it all over again. I have 13 and do not regret it. I am looking forward to my next???

Posted By: Sunshine21 @ 02/12/2008 6:09:10 PM

Comment: Wow, this whole post is pretty entertaining. I thought the purpose of it was just so people could find out what parts of the body hurt the most? I don't have any tattoos yet, but I'm planning on getting some. So far I think we've established that the ribs, lower back, knuckles, foot, inner arm, and stomach hurt the most, but then again there are other people who say that it doesn't hurt in those places. Hasn't anyone learned by now that everyone is different, and that just like snowflakes no 2 are the same? Come on people, it's not like this is anything new to know.

And for all of the people that are ridiculing other people just because they have tattoos, need to get a life. I don't think it's childish, because a child would never talk to an adult that way about a tattoo, because they don't understand it. And if it means something to someone or not, that is their business and theirs alone. Anything can be offensive to anyone. If you don't like them then deal with it. There are people who don't like our president, but they deal with him. I think people who smell bad and who chew loudly are offensive, but I don't go around posting nasty comments about people. Suck it up and deal with it. Seriously, no one asked anything about what anyone thought about tattoos, they only asked where it hurt to get them. And like a lot of them have said, if you want it bad enough, you'll sit through the pain. I think there are worse things in the world to worry about then tattoos. Like people's family members over seas who are defending your right to be able to get tattoos and dying for those who don't like them. How about worry about the children who are living on streets with no food, and who are dying of diseases. How about people who get randomly shot in cities and die for nothing. And some of these people are worried about other people with tattoos? My God. Go do something better with your life then make others unhappy.

Posted By: Sunshine21 @ 02/12/2008 6:07:34 PM

Comment: Wow, this whole post is pretty entertaining. I thought the purpose of it was just so people could find out what parts of the body hurt the most? I don't have any tattoos yet, but I'm planning on getting some. So far I think we've established that the ribs, lower back, knuckles, foot, inner arm, and stomach hurt the most, but then again there are other people who say that it doesn't hurt in those places. Hasn't anyone learned by now that eveyrone is different, and that just like snowflakes no 2 are the same? Come on people, it's not like this is anything new to know.

And for all of the people that are ridiculing other people just because they have tattoos, need to get a life. I don't think it's childish, because a child would never talk to an adult that way about a tatto, because they don't understand it. And if it means something to someone or not, that is their business and their's alone. Anything can be offensive to anyone. If you don't like them then deal with it. There are people who don't like our president, but they deal with him. I think people who smell bad and who chew loudly are offensive, but I don't go around posting nasty comments about people. Suck it up and deal with it. Seriously, no one asked anything about what anyone thought about tattoos, they only asked where it hurt to get them. And like a lot of them have said, if you want it bad enough, you'll sit through the pain. I think there are worse things in the world to worry about then tattoos. Like people's family members over seas who are defending your right to be able to get tattoos, and dying for those who don't like them. How about worry about the children who are living on streets with no food, and who are dying of diseases. How about people who get randomly shot in cities and die for nothing. And some of these people are worried about other people with tattos? My God. Go do something better with your life then make others unhappy.

Posted By: Mrrolfe @ 02/12/2008 5:56:41 PM

Comment: Tattoos hurt, there is no way around it. This article focused on a couple of the spots that seem to be more painful. To me there is no way they can tell you whats going to be bad and what isn't. At least they said it all depends on the person. If they took the time to get more scientific and look at the nervous system they would have known all the points that would hurt. I had my calf done, which when he hit the nerves that run down the sides hurt like hell. I also had the front of my leg done, which wasn't nearly as bad. And I don't understand why they say above your ribcage hurts, because from everyone I have talked to, your actual rib cage hurts the most. All I'm saying is if you are going to write an article about tattoo's, talk to some people who have experience with them, the artists. In my opinion this article should not have even been published.

Posted By: Jaded_By_Society @ 02/12/2008 5:48:34 PM

Comment: ive only gotten one so far (since i havent had the money to get any more yet, tho i will be getting a dragonfly on my left wrist soon i hope), a cute curly heart on my right breast, and before i got it done, i asked around to see how much it would hurt. everyone i asked said that because it would be on my breast it would hurt alot. but in reality it only hurt a little and it was a good pain. the only bad thing about it was the itching... im used to itching like mad and even picking at itchy spots, but you cant do anything but rub lots and lots of lotion into a fresh tattoo. as far as pain goes... i guess i dont know what to tell you except that all masochists will easily become addicted to getting tattoos lol ^_^

Posted By: LSD4u2 @ 02/12/2008 5:42:20 PM

Comment: Getting a tatoo is one of the most memeriolable and beautiful experinces in a persons life, Watching and feeling your tatoo being created on your body is like giving birth to a child.

Posted By: moou @ 02/12/2008 5:41:44 PM

Comment: It's nice to see that most people realize you have to get through the pain to get the picture when it comes to tats. I have 4, and don't really understand where the writer came up with those time frames. All of mine measure app. 4x4 or bigger, and not one took over half an hour. The most painful is right where the leg of my underwear rides on the front of my leg. Least painful was in the middle of my upper back. Was thinking about a band around my upper arm, but no more after that comment from msmuscles! I think I will just even myself up by gettint another on the outside of my other calf. Addictive, aren't they!

Posted By: moou @ 02/12/2008 5:38:34 PM

Comment: I'm not sure if I agree or disagree. I have 4 tats, all larger than 4 inches long/wide, and the one on my upper leg ( just at the leg of my underwear) definitely hurt the most. Middle back didn't hurt much, and my upper arm was very mild. My leg (slide of calf) was bothersome only due to the position I had to hold for so long. But, not one of them took over half an hour, so how did this writer estimate that time? As for the pain, I see by the comments that most of us know you have to get through some pain to get the picture.

Posted By: msmuscles @ 02/12/2008 5:25:16 PM

Comment: the most painful spot for me,was under the inside of my arm!!i didnt think i was going to complete my band around my arm ,but i made it thru. it made feel like some one was slicing my tricep open ouch!!

Posted By: schreck @ 02/12/2008 4:54:19 PM

Comment: I had a tatoo put on my left calf last summer. The artst said there is some twitching in the leg but generally it stops after a short time. This was my concern since I have MS, and it affects my legs the worst. My leg never stopped twitching through out the entire two and a half hours. My friend laid over my thighs while my foot wrapped around the artists rib cage. Needless to say he had a new experience to share with everyone. I tipped him very well for the pain and suffering.

Posted By: hpederson @ 02/12/2008 4:46:37 PM

Comment: I personally think the tickiling is worse than the pain....who'd a thought! especially the one above my hip! my spine was hard though..tickle and pain! love em though! the itching durring the healing is almost unbearable for me!

Posted By: americanadian @ 02/12/2008 4:06:17 PM

Comment: I got a tat on the top of my foot. The vibration tickled me especially towards my toes. lol. Towards the ankle it hurt more and more though.

Posted By: Trailride92 @ 02/12/2008 3:41:48 PM

Comment: You'd think getting tattooed *anywhere* would hurt, but, depending on the person, it might hurt a little or a lot. I've never had tattoos???just the little temporary ones kids wear sometimes, and even those were many, many years ago. But would it hurt to get tattooed on your eyeball? Uh, DUH.

Posted By: FAIRYKYSS @ 02/12/2008 2:41:34 PM

Comment: Agreed! Silly Article....Any Tattoo artist can tell you where it is going to hurt, but personally I believe it depends on the individuals pain threshold. I have 3 tattoos. One on my ankle, my right shoulder, and one on the outside of my left arm. I would have to say the one on my shoulder hurt the most. I didn't even feel the tattoo on my arm...Pain and Tattoos are a right of passage. Recently my 60+ mommy got her first tattoo on her shoulder. She said it hurt, but she wouldn't have traded the experience of getting it for anything. Big warning though...You can't just get one!

Posted By: booboo773 @ 02/12/2008 2:08:56 PM

Comment: Gee, what a genius. Who would have ever thought that getting a tatoo on your eyeball would hurt? Who writes this crap and do they get paid for it? I would love a job with no work required just writing articles stating the obvious.

Posted By: booboo773 @ 02/12/2008 2:07:25 PM

Comment: Gee, what a genius. Who would have ever guessed that getting your eyeball tatooed would hurt? Who writes this stuff and do they get paid? I would absolutely love a job stating the obvious!

Posted By: mankinda @ 02/12/2008 1:57:57 PM

Comment: WOMEN ARE BEAUTIFUL W I T H O U T TATTOOS

Posted By: kayz @ 02/12/2008 1:36:37 PM

Comment: I totally agree with ink chick... tattoos are going to hurt no matter where you get them... I have 17 tattoos and I am 17 years old... I have a liscence to do tattoos.. I've done alot of them.. and the one the hurt the most on my is on my stomach.. its like right where I wear my jeans an its about 8 inches long. . . I held my breath almost the whole time it hurt that bad... I have one on the top of my foot also.. its mind over matter... if you go into it and your like oh my god this is gunna hurt so bad its going to...mine didn't hurt... I actually just sat there and watched t.v yeah tattoos hurt but who is gunna get there eyelids tattoo'd?? Some people do it but hell yeah thats gunna hurt.. I think that if "Newsweek" is going to do something on tattoos like this they should do it on popular places people get tattoo'd that hurt the most... not eyelids.. I think this article was pretty ridiculous... once again Shame on them for publishing it.

Posted By: kayz @ 02/12/2008 1:35:09 PM

Comment: I totally agree with ink chick... tattoos are going to hurt no matter where you get them... I have 17 tattoos and I am 17 years old... I have a liscence to do tattoos.. I've done alot of them.. and the one the hurt the most on my is on my stomach.. its like right where I wear my jeans an its about 8 inches long. . . I held my breath almost the whole time it hurt that bad... I have one on the top of my foot also.. its mind over matter... if you go into it and your like oh my god this is gunna hurt so bad its going to...mine didn't hurt... I actually just sat there and watched t.v yeah tattoos hurt but who is gunna get there eyelids tattoo'd?? Some people do it but hell yeah thats gunna hurt.. I think that if "Newsweek" is going to do something on tattoos like this they should do it on popular places people get tattoo'd that hurt the most... not eyelids.. I think this article was pretty ridiculous... once again Shame on them for publishing it.

Posted By: InkChick @ 02/12/2008 12:50:14 PM

Comment: Whoever wrote this article clearly has little or no personal experience with being tattooed, cosmetically or artfully. The bottom line is, the pain associated with tatttoos, like the tattoos themselves, is unique to the individual. Of COURSE genital tattoos are going to hurt; of COURSE having your eyelids tattooed is going to hurt. Anyone with half a brain could guess at that, which makes me think the author didn't do any legitimate research and just stated the obvious. It seems to be written more for shock value than for any kind of real educational purposes. In short, this was one of the lamest articles I have ever read in 'Newsweek". Shame on them for even publishing it.

Posted By: emcg @ 02/12/2008 12:20:04 PM

Comment: I have a tattoo on my big toe, one going across my abdomen, one behind my right shoulder, another right above my butt crack, as well as one behind my neck. The one on my shoulder didn't hurt at all but the abdomen one made me want to scream. The toe tat was somewhat painful but bearable as was the one above my butt, however the one behind my neck had my entire body shaking with pain. The bottom line is, pain is personal. What is a personw illing to endure for the sake of art? I do not regret any of my art work despite the pain and once it's done, you don't feel the pain any longer. It's like childbirth. You remember that it hurt pretty bad but it wouldn't stop you from doing it again for most people. I've also had piercings. My ears, nose, tongue, belly and nipples. The tongue didn't hurt at ALL despite the many nerve endings there. Neither did the nose. The belly almost had me jumping off the table and the nipples made me SCREAM, Again.. temporary pain. I've since let many of the piercings close and have decided to only keep the ears and belly rings. It's a personal choice and writing an accurate article is difficult becuase everyone has a different threshold. I did interview people prior to getting my first tat (abdomen). I only spoke to people with similar tats in the same location. I got a pretty acurate description when one girl in a bar told me it was like someone slowly slicing open your belly with a razor blade. After a while though, it sort of grows numb. There is also a difference in the pain of an outline vs. coloring in vs. shading if it's needed etc.. I see none of that included in this article. As I learned when my neck tat was being done, it DOES make a difference.

Posted By: emcg @ 02/12/2008 12:18:29 PM

Comment: I have a tattoo on my big toe, one going across my abdomen, one behind my right shoulder, another right above my butt crack, as well as one behind my neck. The one on my shoulder didn't hurt at all but the abdomen one made me want to scream. The toe tat was somewhat painful but bearable as was the one above my butt, however the one behind my neck had my entire body shaking with pain. The bottom line is, pain is personal. What is a personw illing to endure for the sake of art? I do not regret any of my art work despite the pain and once it's done, you don't feel the pain any longer. It's like childbirth. You remember that it hurt pretty bad but it wouldn't stop you from doing it again for most people. I've also had piercings. My ears, nose, tongue, belly and nipples. The tongue didn't hurt at ALL despite the many nerve endings there. Neither did the nose. The belly almost had me jumping off the table and the nipples made me SCREAM, Again.. temporary pain. I've since let many of the piercings close and have decided to only keep the ears and belly rings. It's a personal choice and writing an accurate article is difficult becuase everyone has a different threshold. I did interview people prior to getting my first tat (abdomen). I only spoke to people with similar tats in the same location. I got a pretty acurate description when one girl in a bar told me it was like someone slowly slicing open your belly with a razor blade. After a while though, it sort of grows numb. There is also a difference in the pain of an outline vs. coloring in vs. shading if it's needed etc.. I see none of that included in this article. As I learned when my neck tat was being done, it DOES make a difference.

Posted By: andrea3821 @ 02/12/2008 11:35:52 AM

Comment: Who did this polling? Most ppl do NOT get tattoos on their eyeballs! The "mons pubis" is obviously not what is being referred to (mons pubis is the fatty area that lays on top of the pubic bone, this article sounds like it's talking about genitals). I don't think eyebrows, lips, or behind the ear would hurt too bad (I've had my eyebrow pierced twice, and a labret done twice). If the people being polled were tattooed people and excluded the permanent makeup sector, much different results would be seen!

Posted By: Sweety3125Tn @ 02/12/2008 11:32:34 AM

Comment: I have one on my lower ankle and big toe as well as lower back the pain was slight I would do it again I love my tats. I am getting one on my upper back.

Posted By: demondarling37 @ 02/12/2008 11:32:17 AM

Comment: Well, these are the places I heard would hurt before I even considered getting a tattoo. Actually, I felt almost nothing when I got mine, and it's on the right side of my extreme lower abdomen. (It's hard to describe ha ha) Pain is definitely a personal thing, because when I was choosing the design, I seriously thought I was gonna die of the pain, yet I didn't. Tattoos are art. And to any ladies who want a great place for a tattoo that can be easily hidden if needed--where I got mine is most always covered by pants, but like during the summer, it can be shown in a swim suit. Momma always said: Never get a tattoo where a judge can see it. :)

Posted By: cheermc02 @ 02/12/2008 11:31:11 AM

Comment: I have two tattoo's. One on my lower back and one on the foot. My back hurt really bad, where my foot I really couldn't feel it.

Posted By: Sweety3125Tn @ 02/12/2008 11:29:15 AM

Comment: I have a tattoo on my ankle and one on my big toe and on my lower back the pain was slight I love my tats and would do it again.

Posted By: cheermc02 @ 02/12/2008 11:28:48 AM

Comment: Why isn't the lower back on here? I have two, one on my lower back and foot. The back hurt but the one on my foot didn't.

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