DRStone Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 A friend of mine recently went on a date with a girl he met online, she didn't want to see him again afterwards because the visible tattoos and piercings put her off (This may have been a 'get out easy' answer, but who knows). I personally like tattoos and piercing as long as they're not 'over the top'. By that I mean, hugely stretched ears, 100 facial piercings and face tattoos.. you get the point. I personally have visible piercings (Eyebrow, double helix and normal lobes - I also have my nipples pierced so in some situations are visible) I don't have any tattoos as of yet but will be getting my first one next month which in certain clothes would be visible. So it would be a bit hypocritical of me to turn down someone because of their body art. But my question is - Are tattoos are piercings really that much of a turn off to some people? Would you refuse to continue dating someone because of their body art? (Men and Woman of all ages would be great to get an answer!)
preraph Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Everyone in Texas is tattood, which is why I feel it's lost any edge factor it used to have. I hate piercings. To me, once the soccer moms are tatted, it's lost any meaning. I never found it intrinsically beautiful but saw value in it only as edge back when it first blew up in the late 80s. Lots of music guys had a lot of tatts back then. I would have preferred they didn't have so many at least. I think skin is sexy, not ink. Now that the edge factor is nonexistent with literally everyone having them, I wouldn't go for a guy with a lot of them because at that point, it's just blatant attention-seeking.
Danda Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 There are some piercings or tat-art styles I think look appealing on certain people. Otherwise I tend to be pretty neutral as far as how it affects physical attraction, unless you said, it's super over the top. However I do notice a difference between tattoos that have some kind of meaning to the person, and then people like a friend I know who is covered ankle to neck in random stuff, randomly placed, from whenever she was in the mood to get a tattoo. I've seen this sort of thing on guys before, as well. I do find it a bit weird, admittedly. Like you know there are tattoos where people put thought into it, it has some kind of significance to them, or it's a design/art style that appeals to them in some specific way. And then when you go to the tattoo parlor you see stuff all over the walls like.. a pair of boobs shooting flames out of the nipples, or a dick with eyes that's also a dragon? And some people just get a sort of rush out of getting tattoos, so they wind up with like, a dragon dick, a grenade, 5 stars, a turtle, their national flag and BELIEVE IN YOURSELF in flaming letters, all up on their back? That's the sort of thing that makes me arc an eyebrow just a bit. Not like I'm judging them but I do wonder what happens when they run out of space. And I have to admit it would turn me off a bit to be looking at a dragon dick with eyes while trying to have sex. 1
WomenWubber Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) I find stretching piercings disgusting. Skin covered in tattoos/piercings is a turn off as well. A few tattoos and piercings is OK. Sometimes sexy. I mostly prefer naked skin, though. Edited January 11, 2015 by WomenWubber 1
preraph Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 And then when you go to the tattoo parlor you see stuff all over the walls like.. a pair of boobs shooting flames out of the nipples, or a dick with eyes that's also a dragon? And some people just get a sort of rush out of getting tattoos, so they wind up with like, a dragon dick, a grenade, 5 stars, a turtle, their national flag and BELIEVE IN YOURSELF in flaming letters, all up on their back? That's the sort of thing that makes me arc an eyebrow just a bit. Not like I'm judging them but I do wonder what happens when they run out of space. And I have to admit it would turn me off a bit to be looking at a dragon dick with eyes while trying to have sex. You don't have to judge them. I'll do it for you, and I'm good at it:). Thanks for the laugh. I know a mom who I am starting to believe is tattooing to cover up her skin problems. I guess it's an option. Not sure it's an improvement. I think Clinique might be the better concealer.
insert_name Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Im not a fan of tattoos on girls at all. Too many and it really does make a person look really dirty and grubby like they have rolled around on a newspaper. Unfortunately they seem to have become the norm to the point where I feel unique for not having any. If I were to insist on no tattoos I would be committing to dying alone seeing as to how all the girls have got them now. Strategically located ones are not so bad, for me though there are certain areas where girls shouldnt have them such as on their bicep or the back of their forearm which are traditionally masculine areas and makes girls look very butch in my eyes. I dated a girl who was really hot and yet she ruined it all by having a ridiculous cartoon unicorn tattooed on the back of her forearm and a princess on her shoulder/bicep. We didnt last long. 1
Satu Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 A friend of mine said she wants to rebel, so she'll get a tattoo. I said if she really wants to rebel, she could best do that by not getting a tattoo. She laughed and didn't get a tattoo. 3
preraph Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 ^ That is really true. It's only a matter of time. Who wants to look like their mom?? 1
Destined2B Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Are tattoos are piercings really that much of a turn off to some people? Would you refuse to continue dating someone because of their body art? (Men and Woman of all ages would be great to get an answer!) They are to some. They aren't to others. This is such a broad trait, you are going to hear various preferences and not one conclusion. Do most people with piercings and tattoos have similar personality traits and lifestyles? That's something to think about.
shet Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) To me yes, bad. Unobtrusive ones I can handle. Soon as they become commonly visible, no. Don't know how I'd feel about say, large ones that are usually hidden, like on the back or thigh - I'd probably be OK with it, though it'd have to be artistic and good - personal taste is what it's about, so if you've got a big showpiece, I'm going to judge you on it. Tramp stamps, or whatever we're supposed to PC call them now, big no. Piercings, I'm not a fan, but as long as you don't have any of the stupider facial ones or just a mass of metalwork or that stupid **** people are doing with their ears like those African lip-plate guys, I can live with it. Edited January 11, 2015 by shet
Ruby Slippers Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I think the body is beautiful as it is. Though I've seen some striking tattoo work, I've yet to see any that improves upon nature. I wouldn't entirely rule out a guy who was a great match because he had tattoos or piercings - but I find the unmarked body far more attractive, and generally the guys I've met who are a really good match with me see it the same way. So generally I find them a turn-off, though not a total deal-breaker.
morrowrd Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I think it's personal preference. Honestly, I can't stand tattoos. And it seems more women have them than men nowdays. I guess I'm old fashioned, but when it comes to a woman, all that nice soft skin, and curves, with graffiti all over the place kind of ruins the beauty of it all, at least for me. In the "old days" tats were for guys. Ships on the chest, military symbols on the arms, stuff like that. Whats even worse than a bunch of tattoos, are the "do it yourself" tats for those too poor to get the "art" done professionally. Upside down drawn on skulls, and hand written messages all over the body. I've seen these and they are a laughing stock. You either love them or hate them. I'm in the hate club.
LookAtThisPOst Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Though, there was a time where women donned the cute little snoopy on her ankle, or some small symbol on her wrist. Now when I go out to the beach or some area where bikini's are prominent, I see pretty women with these HUGE monstrosities of ink along their torso....along the length of their thigh....angel wings on their backs...its disgusting. They look like freak shows at the beach. There was a time where men would pay money to see these women under a circus tent. A friend of mine recently went on a date with a girl he met online, she didn't want to see him again afterwards because the visible tattoos and piercings put her off (This may have been a 'get out easy' answer, but who knows). I personally like tattoos and piercing as long as they're not 'over the top'. By that I mean, hugely stretched ears, 100 facial piercings and face tattoos.. you get the point. I personally have visible piercings (Eyebrow, double helix and normal lobes - I also have my nipples pierced so in some situations are visible) I don't have any tattoos as of yet but will be getting my first one next month which in certain clothes would be visible. So it would be a bit hypocritical of me to turn down someone because of their body art. But my question is - Are tattoos are piercings really that much of a turn off to some people? Would you refuse to continue dating someone because of their body art? (Men and Woman of all ages would be great to get an answer!)
GemmaUK Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I have my ears pierced 3 times (from when I was a teen) and my belly button pierced (I got that done when I was 30) I only ever wear one pair or no earrings these days though. My belly button is only visible if I am on a beach or in a committed relationship but if I put on weight I would take it out but my weight hasn't changed for the past 13 years. I will probably take it out when I get older though. I don't have any tats and I don't like them. I can handle the odd one or two small ones on a man's arm but no more than that. I also don't like them on women (not that I am attracted to women in any way) but I just think they look trashy when they are visible.
LookAtThisPOst Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 When I go into the local Subway, there's this real cute, petite woman that makes the sub, and I swear she has a mural on her arm...and even NECK tats. Of course, most of the employees there are like that, so I'm thinking Subway has started some kind of ex-felon program.
dj572 Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 In short yes tattoos and piercings are a turn off for me. Tattoos within reason don't bother me as much as piercings. .
Toodaloo Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I think the body is beautiful as it is. Though I've seen some striking tattoo work, I've yet to see any that improves upon nature. I wouldn't entirely rule out a guy who was a great match because he had tattoos or piercings - but I find the unmarked body far more attractive, and generally the guys I've met who are a really good match with me see it the same way. So generally I find them a turn-off, though not a total deal-breaker. Couldn't say it better myself. Who would throw paint on a Picasso? Same difference to me. That said I would "over look" them if the person were exceptional. 1
ComingInHot Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Tattoos are supposed to a personal expression for the world to see. At least that's how I understand it. The tattoos can be quite telling of a person in that way. So no, tattoos don't bother me. As far as piercings (on a man)? *I heard some crazy stuff can be done with piercings 'in the right places'. If that's the case... who the he$$ am I to judge CiH* 1
LookAtThisPOst Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Tattoos are supposed to a personal expression for the world to see. So are bumper stickers, but I wouldn't litter a Mercedes- Benz with them though. lol
Omei Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Woman here I adore tattoos a lot and I love men with them even if they have lots, its beautiful. But im huge on not altering the body any facial tattoos or piercings I find a huge turn off. I want to kiss my partners smooth face and body without a hunk of metal in the way. Esp on the face I feel facial piercings take away from your attractiveness and natural beauty.
Gaeta Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 My daughter (27) has about 80% of her body tattooed. She never ran out of men to date. You would think men full of tattoos would be attracted toward her but it's mostly geeks! that are turned on by her body art. There was also men not into tattoes at all that dated her because she is just a great girl that has her life on track, she's into sports, she's funny and full of energy. I don't have tattoos but love tattoos on men. If a man I date has tattoos great, if not then great again.
Maleficent Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I have a full sleeve and my back is almost all covered and it goes both ways. Some people want to date me just because of the tattoos and others don't want to date me because of the tattoos. Personally I was never told 'I don't date criminals' so I've never made a big deal out of it. It's personal preference. The only thing I can do about it is getting the tattoos removed (which isn't going to happen in a million years)
Priv Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Tattoos are supposed to a personal expression for the world to see. At least that's how I understand it. The tattoos can be quite telling of a person in that way. So no, tattoos don't bother me. As far as piercings (on a man)? *I heard some crazy stuff can be done with piercings 'in the right places'. If that's the case... who the he$$ am I to judge CiH* Yep, while not a man obviously my sister got one in one of those spots. Every time she visited me at Uni I got her a piercing somewhere. Ears, belly button and ummmm... I forgot, I believe nipples. Or was it eyebrows? Sigh, uni is hazy to me . I do remember almost giving my mother a heart attack every time she came back home. Whahahaha, those phone calls were too funny. The one spot I refused to buy/take her was in the you know what. She actually went with a girlfriend for that one. I do wonder if it enhances anything for the man (or his partner) if he gets one there? So do tell!
lucy_in_disguise Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I like piercings on women, but not men. Tattoos I'm neutral about. Almost everyone I know has one - some are better than others. If the body art is highly visible and difficult to cover up, I'd have to question whether its a good life choice, depending on the persons career. Some industries are still pretty conservative about that stuff, tho its changing. I have a small tattoo on the inside of my ankle. It is meaningful to me and i loved the experience of getting it. Its so hard to spot that my mom hasnt even noticed it despite multiple family vacations to the beach.
acrosstheuniverse Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I have five tattoos (four of them large, i.e. spanning my upper arms from shoulder to elbow or across my back between my shoulder blades), nose pierced, five holes in my ears (no plugs though!) and my bellybutton done, so if someone dislikes tattoos/piercings even a bit, I'm definitely not going to be attractive to them. Personally I'm not fussed either way, my boyfriend has none, I've dated guys with tattoos and without, I honestly barely notice or think about it because it seems most people do have tattoos now so it's not something I really stop and register. I find purely decorative tattoos a little bit of a turn off (like, meaningless tribal tattoos, or Chinese characters when somebody isn't even Chinese and has no connection to the language/culture!) as mine are very specifically and blatantly related to five really important parts of my life, and aren't really intended to be particularly decorative, it's more about the meaning. I wouldn't personally have something put on me purely for decoration or fashion. But it wouldn't be enough to put someone off, and I'm sure there are guys out there who wouldn't want a woman covered in these tattoos, which aren't girly little dolphin on ankle sorts of pieces. Each to their own, really couldn't care less if they put people off, they mean a lot to me and I love that they're a part of my body, and there are plenty of guys who love them anyway. Won't be getting anymore now I have all five I set out to get. The only thing that would bother me enough not to date someone would be if they had so many it was impossible for them to get a professional job or cover them up, like neck or hand tattoos. When wearing shirts, trousers, whatever I can easily cover all of mine up and I have a very professional, responsible job... colleagues don't even know they're there. I wouldn't get anything that would compromise my employment, lower arms, neck, hands, and so forth.
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