Each person’s pain tolerance varies, and what might be unbearable for one could be minimal to another. Understanding this can help set realistic expectations for your tattoo experience.

Women have a history of being labeled weak creatures, and every instance of pain I fight through reminds me just how far from the truth that is. There’s a certain solace in pain that you can see. When ...

A tiny line tattoo on your wrist that only takes 10 minutes to do might not have any lingering pain at all. But get a big, detailed tat that takes six hours to complete, and Doll says you can ...

Tattoos are very painful for some people, while others may experience less pain. Tattoos may also hurt more on certain body parts, such as the head and knees. For a permanent tattoo, the tattoo ...

Although everyone experiences pain differently, you can expect for the tattoo pain to be worse on your ribs, hips, feet, ankles, neck, backs of your knees, or insides of your elbows. (Editor's ...

Getting a tattoo generally involves some pain, but the location and your personal tolerance will affect how much it hurts. Getting tattooed on an area with little fat, many nerve endings, or thin ...