shadowplay Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 How do you feel about them? Personally, I've never wanted one. My boyfriend has a couple (tasteful ones), and he's hinted that it might be sexy if I got one, but I've told him my stance. If you're a woman would you ever get one? If you're a guy do you find them attractive or not on women (assuming they're done tastefully in moderation)? IMO, they only ever look OK on girls when they're on the upper arm. But even then, they almost always look trashy and/or juvenile. I think it's nearly impossible to improve on the female body. Men wear tattoos somewhat better. I also don't get the point of them. If they're supposed to express something meaningful about you, why make your body a walking advertisement of that thing? And aren't there a lot of important things about you? Also isn't there a good chance when you're 35 you'll regret what you thought was a cool design when you were 18?
Star Gazer Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 Nope, no tattoos. There have been fleeting moments here and there where I've thought about it, but I'm always soooooooo glad I didn't even just a few months later. Honestly, I don't like them on women... but I LOVE them on men.
Author shadowplay Posted January 10, 2010 Author Posted January 10, 2010 Honestly, I don't like them on women... but I LOVE them on men. Ha, that's how I feel.
Woggle Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 It depends on how they are done. Some look good and some look horrible.
sparkle Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 I'm not really a fan of tattoos, and i don't have one. More often than not, they end up looking trashy on women, depending on where and the picture, but some of my guy friends have one or two, which actually look nice. But they have it on their back or their upper arm, which are only visible with their shirt off. No problem with that. The key thing for me is the location of it - if you're a working professional, it can detract from your professional appearance when in a visible location at all times (especially on the neck, forearms, hands, ankles).
xxxheartbrokenxxx Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 I have never wanted a tattoo, just not my thing at all. IMO the only women who can wear tattoos well are 'arty' types, it suits their style if you get me. They just look very trashy and common on most people. I agree with the majority that they do tend to look better on men. However I do think certain piercings are sexy on woman, not too many mind. Loads of earings going all the way up the ear are bad news, as are lip rings that look like you have a huge spot on your face and tongue rings. I like one earring in each ear, belly button and nipples.
CLC2008 Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 I have one on my lower hip, I don't think I would have one though where it was publicly visible. I've considered getting a very small one (which I've already picked out), towards the upper part of the back my neck. My hair is long so you wouldn't really be able to see it.
phineas Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 a tat on the tit is really a turn off for me.
threebyfate Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 Don't have any, never wanted any and don't like them on men. This is just my personal preference, which everyone has.
LucreziaBorgia Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 I've got them all over, but have them arranged in such a way that if I want to show them you can see them. If I don't, you don't see them. I started at 18, and now that I'm nearly 40 I'm still getting them (or at least working gradually on my pink ribbon/black magpie chest piece). I don't regret them, nor will I. I wouldn't have gotten them if I thought I would. My bf calls me his 'sexy little tattooed girl'. He likes things that are 'out of the ordinary' I suppose. If I ever get around to looking my age, I guess I might keep them covered but probably not. I've never been one to really care much about what other people think about stuff like that. The people who matter don't mind, so it is no matter. People make out of them what they want, I guess. When it comes down to it, they are just pictures on skin. Not sure why it should mean anything to anyone at all. That is one part of human nature that has always fascinated me: the compulsion to fixate on appearances and attach meanings to them. Same goes for fashion trends, haircuts, etc. I'm not certain what it is about our species that makes us pay so close attention to things that are so trivial in the grand scheme of things.
Author shadowplay Posted January 10, 2010 Author Posted January 10, 2010 I've got them all over, but have them arranged in such a way that if I want to show them you can see them. If I don't, you don't see them. I started at 18, and now that I'm nearly 40 I'm still getting them (or at least working gradually on my pink ribbon/black magpie chest piece). I don't regret them, nor will I. I wouldn't have gotten them if I thought I would. My bf calls me his 'sexy little tattooed girl'. He likes things that are 'out of the ordinary' I suppose. If I ever get around to looking my age, I guess I might keep them covered but probably not. I've never been one to really care much about what other people think about stuff like that. The people who matter don't mind, so it is no matter. People make out of them what they want, I guess. When it comes down to it, they are just pictures on skin. Not sure why it should mean anything to anyone at all. That is one part of human nature that has always fascinated me: the compulsion to fixate on appearances and attach meanings to them. Same goes for fashion trends, haircuts, etc. I'm not certain what it is about our species that makes us pay so close attention to things that are so trivial in the grand scheme of things. Because it's such a permanent mark on the body I've always assumed there was some meaning behind it for the individual. But after talking to some tattooed people (including my boyfriend), it's often just because they like the look and nothing more. But I guess it entirely depends on the person. I'm curious to understand the psychology behind why somebody would get a tattoo, and I don't mean that in a judgmental way. It's just something I can't relate to, so it interests me.
sagetalk Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 I'm curious to understand the psychology behind why somebody would get a tattoo, and I don't mean that in a judgmental way. For women, I've always thought a tattoo symbolized a relationship with a particular guy. Using the tattoo as a way of keeping him with her until death even if they break up. For men I see it as a sign of showing their toughness and strength. I think tattoos on women are not very attractive and I would have a hard time acepting it on a girl I was dating. Maybe if it was in a very hidden place and small, but otherwise I like my women like God made em', tattoo free.
knaveman Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 don't really care if a woman has tattoos or not. I date the person, not the tattoo's.
LucreziaBorgia Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 I'm curious to understand the psychology behind why somebody would get a tattoo People have been marking their skin for centuries. I often wonder about stuff like that. I got mine for different reasons. My very first one was done because I wanted to have one, and not for any other reason really. All the ones in between marked milestones. The one currently in progress is what I decided to get instead of implants and surgery after the cancer. I suppose my reasoning is that it is a way to give permanence to memories - an indelible tribute to things in my life. Again, human nature - people tend to want permanence in the face of aging and dying: tombstones, monuments, recorded histories, etc. Tattooing for me is just another way to pay tribute, I guess.
Joe Normal Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) If they are done well, then I can like them on a woman. What I am not so keen on are those generic butterfly on the calf/shoulder tattoos, or tramp stamps just above the ass. That just says "I thought it would be cool to have a tattoo, but couldn't be bothered to put any effort into it". It's the female equivalent of a guy getting a tribal tattoo on the upper arm i.e. basically just a fad, following the herd. I also don't like tattoos with "sayings". Tattoos done properly should be legitimate body art, but most people don't do it that way. Probably about half the women I've dated have more than one tattoo, I'm not sure why but the type of women I like often seem to have them. Edited January 10, 2010 by Joe Normal
Ilovehim Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 i dont like tattoos...i dont hate them either though...
SadandConfusedWA Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 I got one on my 30th birthday. It's small and all in black ink on the side between my ankle and my heel (if that makes sense). I won't say what the tattoo is of as it's not generic and someone could identify that I post on here. For me it had a meaning, related to a medical condition I have been fighting but I would rather not get into it on here. People have always reacted positively to it, men say it's hot, woman say that they like the design. I don't regret having it done for a second.
Chubbi Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 In my experience, I have seen more women with tattoos than I have men. I very rarely talk to men on a personal basis though- just saying. I am surrounded by my friend girls. I always liked tattoos on women. I think it's very cool and very rebellious. Also, it's funny when you're in the cafeteria, discussing where/when/why your friend got a tattoo. I have never gotten one, though my friends and I goofed off one time and all wore the fake ones LoL. The ones you put on with water. It was worth it just so I could strut around and people would ask, "Wow Chubbi, you got a tattoo?!" Since I am such a goody-goody. I had a small dolphin on my ankle.
theBrokenMuse Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 Some people like having artwork displayed on their bodies and some don't. I have one that I really like that I got as soon as I was old enough to. Don't really mind tattoos on others unless they are really creepy, gory, tacky or on the face. Also any tattoo that people got because just it's trendy at the time (ie barbed wire) is a real turn off to me.
SadandConfusedWA Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 I also got it because I feel like it fits in with my personality. I am pretty unconventional and somewhat rebellious so in a way tattoo visually defines me as such (although that's only part of the reason for me). I just felt it's completly in line with what I am and who I am. I am considering getting another small one, just beneath my hairline at the back of my neck but my parents were quite upset for getting the first one. It may sound silly, but my mum is my best friend and her opinion is important to me so that is why I am holding off on the second one. I hate colored tattoos and would only ever get black ink.
Devil Inside Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 In general I am a fan of tattoos on the right person, of the right size, and the right spot. I think very few people can pull off a lot of tattoos, but on a woman one or two well placed and subtle tats, it can be the thing that makes her over the top sexy.
Stung Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 I actually don't have any tattoos which surprises most people who know me as I am one of the 'arty' types mentioned earlier . I used to have more piercings but they've mostly fallen by the wayside over the years, esp. after having kids. Over the years I have almost gotten tattooed several times, but my general rule of thumb was to put the design idea aside for a minimum of six months and then revisit it and see if I was still happy with it. Until now, I never have been--but I am currently designing two tattoos which I have liked for over a year, one for my son, and one for my stepdaughter. They're unusual, highly symbolic, well-thought-out, and obviously meaningful to me. I think they'll be beautiful...here's hoping, anyway.
SincereOnlineGuy Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 it's often just because they like the look and nothing more. Ha ha ha, okay, believe what you want to believe...
alphamale Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 How do you feel about them? i totally dislike tattoos on women, actually i dislike them on men too. i think they are juvenile
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