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5th Feb 2009, 11:50 PM

Ok so just wondering what do you think is the least painful place to get a tattoo? How painful would a tattoo on you left shoulder blade be if you are reasonably skinny and don't have a lot of fat/muscle over it? Or what if you got one just off the shoulder blade would it hurt less?

Janvier · 6th Feb 2009, 02:58 AM

I'm not sure, it depends how sensitive you are, I've got one on my ankle and inner forearm, that one was a little more painful, esp near the insde of the elbow.
It kinda felt like a long electric shock, not too painful.

I think InaRut has a shoulderblade tattoo.

crystaltriforce · 6th Feb 2009, 04:21 AM

all i know about where to get tattoo's is that never get one for you're foot because it can be verry painful.

partietraumatic · 6th Feb 2009, 05:45 AM

me and my best friend have an agreement to get tatoos at the end of this school year, since we may not be going to the same univerties and we want a permanent sign of our friendship

but im reallllyy nervous and scared about how much it will hurt

Janvier · 6th Feb 2009, 06:07 AM

The pain is a part of it and trust me, it's not THAT bad, it hurts less than when you smash your little toe against the table..
The least sentitive parts, I think, would be the arms, lower legs and chest.

RENThead · 6th Feb 2009, 07:03 AM

it hurts more if you get it on a bone, (ankle, wrist, ect)
i got mine on my ribs, inbetween my breasts.
it hurt a little, because the area is sensitive.
but it was sooo worth it. (even so that im going back for another one soon-ish)

i dunno about anyone else, but i think one on the front of your body is easier (you can look after it yourself. with the cream and stuff. i would be annoyed having to get someone to do it all the time for me... but thats just me.

Dazed · 6th Feb 2009, 07:42 AM

the one on my arm didnt hurt at all. it was a slight stinging feeling when they were doing the outline. my friends how have gotten alot of them say the worst were their feet or collarbone is. i dont anywhere on the neck would feel too great lol

MusicIsLife · 6th Feb 2009, 09:40 AM

Here's how I rank tats, based on the ones i have:

upper arm, just above the inner part of the elbow: it feels like a stinging sunburn.
upper arm just below the shoulder: It feels like someone digging a pen into your arm
Side, between the bottom of the ribs and top of the hip: Very painful, it feels like someone is taking an exacto-knife to your skin.

So yeah

5th Feb 2009, 11:50 PM	#1
Hidden Angel Guest Posts: n/a	Tattoos - pain levels Ok so just wondering what do you think is the least painful place to get a tattoo? How painful would a tattoo on you left shoulder blade be if you are reasonably skinny and don't have a lot of fat/muscle over it? Or what if you got one just off the shoulder blade would it hurt less?

6th Feb 2009, 02:58 AM	#2
Janvier يَناير Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: France Age: 22 Posts: 849 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Tattoos - pain levels I'm not sure, it depends how sensitive you are, I've got one on my ankle and inner forearm, that one was a little more painful, esp near the insde of the elbow. It kinda felt like a long electric shock, not too painful. I think InaRut has a shoulderblade tattoo. __________________ Uncertainty excites me.

6th Feb 2009, 04:21 AM	#3
crystaltriforce raised by nintendo and sega Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: all but extended family Location: outside of Philadelphia Age: 21 Posts: 1,825 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Tattoos - pain levels all i know about where to get tattoo's is that never get one for you're foot because it can be verry painful. __________________ we need masculinity....PUT ON THE "FUZZY FUZZY CUTE CUTE" SONG!!!

6th Feb 2009, 05:45 AM	#4
partietraumatic A gay heteropolitan? Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Enough for now Location: Oxford and Birmingham, UK Age: 20 Posts: 1,300 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Tattoos - pain levels me and my best friend have an agreement to get tatoos at the end of this school year, since we may not be going to the same univerties and we want a permanent sign of our friendship but im reallllyy nervous and scared about how much it will hurt __________________ 'Im not your toy and this isn't another girl meets boy'

6th Feb 2009, 06:07 AM	#5
Janvier يَناير Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: France Age: 22 Posts: 849 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Tattoos - pain levels The pain is a part of it and trust me, it's not THAT bad, it hurts less than when you smash your little toe against the table.. The least sentitive parts, I think, would be the arms, lower legs and chest. __________________ Uncertainty excites me.

6th Feb 2009, 07:03 AM	#6
RENThead EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Gay / Asexual Out Status: everyone who asks Location: Cork, Ireland Age: 22 Posts: 447 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: Tattoos - pain levels it hurts more if you get it on a bone, (ankle, wrist, ect) i got mine on my ribs, inbetween my breasts. it hurt a little, because the area is sensitive. but it was sooo worth it. (even so that im going back for another one soon-ish) i dunno about anyone else, but i think one on the front of your body is easier (you can look after it yourself. with the cream and stuff. i would be annoyed having to get someone to do it all the time for me... but thats just me.

6th Feb 2009, 07:42 AM	#7
Dazed Banned Gender: ladyfella Orientation: MaddyBensexual Out Status: out to all :] Location: Richmond VA Age: 24 Posts: 2,189 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Tattoos - pain levels the one on my arm didnt hurt at all. it was a slight stinging feeling when they were doing the outline. my friends how have gotten alot of them say the worst were their feet or collarbone is. i dont anywhere on the neck would feel too great lol

6th Feb 2009, 09:40 AM	#8
MusicIsLife EC Addict Full Member Gender: Not even sure anymore. Something in between. Orientation: I like girls :) Out Status: Everyone on orientation 7 people on trans issue. Location: Montréal, QC Age: 23 Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Tattoos - pain levels Here's how I rank tats, based on the ones i have: upper arm, just above the inner part of the elbow: it feels like a stinging sunburn. upper arm just below the shoulder: It feels like someone digging a pen into your arm Side, between the bottom of the ribs and top of the hip: Very painful, it feels like someone is taking an exacto-knife to your skin. So yeah

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