God I want a Tattoo so much it hurts, but how on earth DO I decide?

Question

My ideas so far:
1. Leaves or flowers,twining around pubic area, maybe peeping above low cut jeans.
2. Prehistoric art, such as a stylised animal, maybe on a shoulder.
3. Sequence of tiny images, such as stars, which I could add to when I felt like it
4. Simple writing on the inner thigh. Current favourite phrase is "To live is miracle enough"
5. Bold flower covering one butt cheek.
6. String of daisies on my foot
Think I'll avoid colours, and stick with black, need to be able to cover up for work, but would love the chance to show off now and then, on my terms
Whichever I choose is a surprise gift for my beloved who deserves everything in the world - I'd love to do it for Christmas1

Answer 1

As long as the tattoo means as much to you now as it will do in 40 years time...
Otherwise, don't bother.

My first one was a Taurus tattoo. Even if I do end up hating it, it'll ALWAYS be relevant. Was born a Taurus, will die one.
Might be an idea to incorporate something like that into one of your ideas to validate it more, just in case it's the only one you end up getting! It's bloody sore, takes about 2 weeks to heal fully, and some of the ideas you have can't be done in a single sitting.

Oh, and I wanna see pics if you get it done!
;oD

Answer 2

You have some great ideas - tattoos are pretty personal so go with whatever you want most.
I've had a few tattoos and although it is a decision you should take seriously don't take it too seriously - we're only here once and as long as it's not a spiders web on your face or something you can cover it up and no one but you needs to know it's there
I got my first tattoo when I was 17 and although it's something I'd never choose now I don't regret and wouldn't get it removed it as it was who I was at that time in my life. You shouldn't live with regrets - everything that happens to us is an experience that counts towards making you who you are today. For the record I'd go with 1 or 3 from your designs above; maybe worth asking your beau what he thinks - my husband got me a tatoo for a wedding present (and no it's not his name wrapped round a big heart or something!), which was the coolest pressie I got (apart from him of course!)
Good luck I hope you settle on a decision you're happy with - beware though, they are addictive!

Answer 3

Your forgetting. The tattoo person is an ARTIST first. Simply choose 1 or 3 design ideas and go to them. Talk to them and let them say yes or no. They ususally won't work on pubic areas unless they know you or your an established client (meaning a few tattoo's under your belt with them). So, choose a few, talk to the artist and see what he has for his ideas to meld with yours, you'll be amazed at the beauty they can bring to your ideas!

I was one of those, "eww, I'll never ever get a tattoo, the body is a temple to God, yadda yadda yadda." So, me and a girlfriend finally go in and I find a Lion that I like, just off the example wall, not wanting something everyone else has, the artist changes it just for me and now its been on my shoulder 20 years. I have NEVER regretted it (I have forgotten its there, but never regretted it).

So, take your ideas and talk to your tattoo artist, you just may be one happy person! I am (I have 2 now).

Answer 4

This is just my personal opinion, so don't all throw your rattles out of your pram. Here goes..... I would never ever have a tattoo, as i think they are very cheap looking and unfeminine. A woman, in my opinion should be as nature intended. If you were meant to have pictures all over your body, you would have been born with them. I would never class a woman with a tattoo as being 'classy', far from it. I think people that have tattoos are maybe a bit insecure and are looking for a mask.

Answer 5

Pubic area would be painful and you might have trouble finding a tattoo artist who will do it. You'll also be inviting infection. There's a lot of bacteria in that area. Take that one off your list.

The decision to avoid colors is good since colors fade. You also need to consider how the tattoo will look when you are old and wrinkled. Small tattoos are better for this reason.

Have you thought about stars going up the outside of one leg? That would look cool.

Answer 6

Think twice about getting a tattoo and your reason for getting one.
They may be popular right now, but how are you going to feel about it 10, 20, 30 years from now?

A flower on a young firm butt might appeal to some men, but when your butt starts to sag and get dimpled it might not look so cute. Have you ever seen middle aged people with tattoos? Truthfully they are not real attractive. When you go to apply for that job that you have your heart set on, will the person interviewing you see the tattoo and wonder what kind of person you are and if they want you in their company?

Tattoos are not cheap or painless to remove. It will also leave a scar.

Then there are people who feel that tattoos are prohibited or at the very least frowned upon in the religious context. For example, if you have a tattoo you cannot be buried in a Jewish cemetery.

So think about it.

Answer 7

I took me 8 years to decide to get my tattoo and I really do love it, but I got it on my ankle. Problem is when I go to work it shows not a real professional thing. I have to wear pants all the time or long skirts. The pain for me wasn't that bad I slept through it. I don't regret it. I just have to compensate for where it is. I love showing it off in the summer. If you do it just be sure it is what you want.

Answer 8

Best thing for you to do is present your ideas to a tattoo artist and ask them to make you custom designs. Also, you can browse the internet for pictures you like and modify them to be tattoos. Just please do not steal others exact tattoos, taking work that is not yours is unfair and not really flattering in the long run. Good luck to you.

My favorite of the ones you listed would be 1 or number 4 if it was in a different place

Answer 9

speak to your tattooist. They will be able to help you decide. they can also draw them for you or give you ideas, they know what looks better in some areas than others too. i would stay away from having a tattoo near your stomach or anywhere that is likely to stretch if you have kids, they will distort and you might end up with stretch marks through them, not a good look!
flowers and leaves look excellent if they are done completely in shading. I have a dragon with leaves and flowers on my thigh done like it and everyone comments on how good it looks.
Tattoos on your thighs are good, they can be showed off or covered up but it is sore to wear trousers until it healsbecause it rubs.

Answer 10

no color? really? it takes a very talented artist to pull off a beautiful tattoo using no color so please keep that in mind when choosing your tattooer. don't just go to the first tattoo shop that catches your eye or has the right price. please look at portfolios and find something that you love, because it's easy to forget that tattoos really are forever. i know people say that, but rarely do we let that "forever" sink in. i know i never really thought about it until recently, and that is what prompted me to cover up some of my tattoos and go for a classic beautiful look instead.
i say go with whatever fits your personality the best or whatever means the most to you out of those choices above.
good luck on deciding!!