Where is the painful place to get a tattoo? | Tattoo Needles

July 31, 2017 - 8 years ago

Everyone knows that tattoos hurt, but where they hurt the most is a topic of much debate. Thanks to shows like Ink Master, we know where it's generally painful, like the ribs or the tops of the feet. As I have said many times everyone experiences pain differently and at different times, remember my story about how one of the tattoos on my chest was borderline unbearable but the same place on the other side was fine? Well, this is why it is such a debate, as we sell tattoo needles, the culprit of this pain, we thought we'd get in on the discussion. I expect everyone has seen this diagram, although the meter at the side might be a little dramatic:

I would say 'pass out' is a bit of an exaggeration for any tattoo, though people have been known to do so. This diagram is accurate, though the abdomen is so red, because I have been tattooed there, and it was hardly anything. This is the problem, though. For me, it was hardly anything; someone else might be much more sensitive there.

Tattoo needles are small, and it's surprising how much pain they can inflict if used on certain parts of the body. Areas of your body, like your shoulders, have fewer nerve endings there, so it tends to hurt less, and as a general rule, skin close to the bone can be more unpleasant. This isn't necessarily about the pain. Still, the sensation can be very uncomfortable: the closer your bone is to the needles, the stronger you can feel the vibrations, which can make the tattoo feel more painful. So for areas like your ribs, collarbone, or feet, it can feel excruciating. 

If you are terrified of the pain of a tattoo, it might be worth reconsidering getting one, as I said, tattoos are painful no matter where you get one. So if you are a person who can't stand pain, then ask if you really want a tattoo that badly. If you do, but are still apprehensive, then you can check out our post on how to make the experience less painful.

What do you think? Where was the most painful place you got tattooed? Let us know in the comments! Remember, if you are a tattoo artist looking for tattoo needles, we sell them in our store, so check them out!

Love Katy...

MTS

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http://www.tattoos-hurt.com/tattoo-pain-scale/