Do You Have a Tramp Stamp?
Do you have a tramp stamp?
God, what a horrible term for a tattoo. Tatties are sensual and edgy and sexy…but not trampy! Well, at least they don’t have to be. I have seen some sluttastic tattoos in my day. I’ve also seen some “bad decisions” on the body. Drinks and tattoos never go together well…
Ok, enough babbling. Tattoos can be really, really hot. It depends on your personal tastes. BUT if you’re going to go for some ink, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Tattoos are permanent. I think it’s a good policy to take your time deciding what you want and where you want it. Once you pick out a design, think about it for 3-6 months before you get it.
- Make sure you go to a clean tattoo parlor for your “stamp.” If not, you won’t just be a tramp - you’ll be a tramp with some nasty diseases you got from unsterilized needles and ink.
- It’s ok to tell the artist no. Any artist will have ideas about size, colors, designs, etc, but ultimate, it is your body and your money. Don’t let someone talk you into something your don’t want.
- If you’re getting something in Chinese symbols, have someone who speaks and writers Chinese well actually translate it for you. Don’t get it from the Internet, which is usually not accurate.
- Tattoos hurt. Some hurt more and some hurt less. If you’re sensitive to pain, test out the needle with just water to make sure you can handle it.
- Professionally, you may need to hide your tats, so think about that when talking about placement with the artist.
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And my one last bit of advice? Don’t get your husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend/lover’s name (or a representation of them) on your body. Couples break up, so even if it seems like forever now, it might not be forever. If you want to get a name - get your child’s name or your mom’s name. Stay away from a “Wino Forever” mistakes!
Edit from Aurora: I’ve moved! Cum visit me at Between My Sheets!
November 16th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Nicely said. I have a personal rule when it comes to my tatts - no names and no dates.
November 16th, 2007 at 10:06 pm
Nuh uh, not me. Ouch!