When it comes to getting a tattoo, the chances are you'll have thought long and hard about what it'll be and where it'll go (unless it was more of a rash decision...). But what about the pain scale?

Getting a tattoo can be incredibly painful, especially on certain parts of the body. But which areas are the most grimace-inducing? We asked tattoo artists to pick. Mishka, an artist at London-based ...

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Curious about getting inked but concerned about the pain? In this video, we explore the most painful spots for a tattoo. Discover which areas of the body are notorious for their sensitivity and why ...

Part of the experience of getting a tattoo is not knowing in advance how much it will hurt. For some it can be a terribly painful procedure. Others describe it as simply irritating, a "hot scratch" ...

Depending on who you speak to, getting a tattoo is either super painful, or doesn't even register on the pain scale. The reality is, getting inked will likely never be completely pain-free, and that's ...

These folks are having fun in the sun — but they could be risking their health in the process. “Sunburn tattoos,” a body-modification trend that first tried to happen in 2015, is heating up for the ...

Tattoos are a popular way for people to express themselves, but for some, the ink comes with a feeling of long-lasting regret. New technology is available in the Kansas City metropolitan area that can ...

I got my first tattoo on the day I turned 18. I walked into a local tattoo shop with three friends and got a 6-inch sword inked in black and white on my back. I don't mind pain — I put up with it, ...