FabSwingers.com forum: How painful is getting a tattoo?

By *osephSamuel90 OP Man
4 weeks ago

Warfield

Considering getting my first tattoo. Going to get a Celtic tree somewhere. Just wondering from people who have them how much it hurts?

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By *vaRoseWoman
4 weeks ago

Ankh-Morpork

Depends where you have it done and your personal pain tolerance.

I’ve fallen asleep having one done it was quite soothing, but the one near my kidneys was a bitch and it’s mostly only line work.

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By *anchesterTaurusMan
4 weeks ago

Prestwich

I'm getting a hand tattoo, anybody got experience with that? Any advice?

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By *uitedandbuffedMan
4 weeks ago

England

Haha, your starting in a pretty painful place with your hand.

Just have a mars bar and a can of before you start lol

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By *wang123Man
4 weeks ago

central

Like having sun burn and being scratched by a cat.

You get used to it after a few minutes and tune it out (depends where you’re getting the tattoo I suppose)

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By *anchesterTaurusMan
4 weeks ago

Prestwich

"Haha, your starting in a pretty painful place with your hand.

Just have a mars bar and a can of before you start lol"

I have one above my ankle, but yeah that's what my mate said, painful (he has tons, one on top of his fucking head lol)

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By *eltCuteMightDeleteWoman
4 weeks ago

Reading

I'm no expert as I only have one and I know it depends on location. But mine (on my upper back) felt like a small scratch and the only time I winced was around the edge of it. Definitely built it up in my head as being far more painful than it was. Good luck, OP.

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By *aybeLadyWoman
4 weeks ago

West Dublin

Depends on:

Where

How big

Amount of line work and dark parts

I've had like 18 tattoos all over. 8hrs is the longest session I have done in 2 day. Your skin can get overworked and raw.

Every person is different wrt pain levels.

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By *a LunaWoman
4 weeks ago

o o OO o o

Depends on where and pain tolerance.

My most painful was on my ankle bone.

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By *quirrel!Man
4 weeks ago

Hurts like hell! - I’ve never had one! 😁

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By *anchesterTaurusMan
4 weeks ago

Prestwich

"Depends on:

Where

How big

Amount of line work and dark parts

I've had like 18 tattoos all over. 8hrs is the longest session I have done in 2 day. Your skin can get overworked and raw.

Every person is different wrt pain levels. "

My goodness, your work is absolutely beautiful.

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By *mileyculturebelfastMan
4 weeks ago

belfast

Depends on your pain threshold. Everyone is different. I sleep while getting tattooed.

Don't use that numbing cream as it can affect the tattoo.

Start of the outline will be most painful then if they add white at the end when you think you're done.

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By *hortieWoman
4 weeks ago

Northampton

Well... It's not licked on by kittens.

Buckle up, Biyatch

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By *oomerangboyMan
4 weeks ago

Staffordshire

Had first half of my sleeve done last year 15 hrs over two days, first day was a doddle, day two, now that was tender !!!

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By *dalisqueWoman
4 weeks ago

land of make believe

"I'm getting a hand tattoo, anybody got experience with that? Any advice?"

I just bought and picked a hand tattoo for my sons birthday,he has lots of other ink though,it is probably a painful one to start with.

Saying that ,my first one was on my pelvic bone.

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By *oonbath89Man
4 weeks ago

radstock

"I'm getting a hand tattoo, anybody got experience with that? Any advice?"

I’ve got hand tattoos mate to be honest as mad as it may sound It was one of the least painful ones I’ve had , unfortunately all tattoos do hurt there’s no real advice as such unless you go down the numbing cream route

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By *illxxMan
4 weeks ago

motherwell

My last tattoo took about 6 hours it only got a bit painful nearer the last hour but it was bare able

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By *viatrixWoman
4 weeks ago

Redhill

I would never get a tattoo but I quite like the feeling of needles in my skin… though I suppose tattoo ones are deeper and more painful!

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By *awtybikerMan
4 weeks ago

Barnoldswick

Like being scratched to start with, then you get used to it. My biggest problem was having a phobia of needles, yet I can watch them doing the tattoo and be fine. I’ve a large one on my upper arm/shoulder and it was done over 4x 4 hour sessions. Hurt a bit more on top of my shoulder, but was still ok.

Currently trying to decide what to have on my other arm

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By *mileyculturebelfastMan
4 weeks ago

belfast

"I would never get a tattoo but I quite like the feeling of needles in my skin… though I suppose tattoo ones are deeper and more painful! "

Helpful.

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By *aron Van WinkleMan
4 weeks ago

The Velvet Den of Desire

It’s like a little prick - one million times.

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By *oldStreak999Man
4 weeks ago

Benfleet

I have half sleeve and a full back shoulder piece and one on my leg.

I hated everything about getting it done. Fucking absolute shit anyone who says they don’t hurt is the fucking anti christ

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By *viatrixWoman
4 weeks ago

Redhill

"I would never get a tattoo but I quite like the feeling of needles in my skin… though I suppose tattoo ones are deeper and more painful!

Helpful. "

That’s just the way I am

👌🏻

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By *mileyculturebelfastMan
4 weeks ago

belfast

"I have half sleeve and a full back shoulder piece and one on my leg.

I hated everything about getting it done. Fucking absolute shit anyone who says they don’t hurt is the fucking anti christ"

Lol...

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By *mileyculturebelfastMan
4 weeks ago

belfast

"I would never get a tattoo but I quite like the feeling of needles in my skin… though I suppose tattoo ones are deeper and more painful!

Helpful.

That’s just the way I am

👌🏻 "

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By *attooboy100Man
4 weeks ago

Sedgley

Really depends on the location of the tattoo, there's a few places I'd avoid for a first one. Chest,Adams apple, knuckles.

You can't go wrong with biceps or forearm for first ones 👍

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By *antasticMrFucks07Man
4 weeks ago

plymouth

I have a few and they all hurt to some degree but I like to think it’s worth the pain xx

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By *peedyGMan
4 weeks ago

Telford

After about a minute or two you get used to the sensation and barely notice it, the only place that was a bit sore was my stretch marks on my shoulders.

I find it relaxing and had days sessions most times.

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By *he MinionMan
4 weeks ago

I was always told that most tattooists wont do a hand or face tattoo on someone if it is their first tattoo.

Tops of arms, i fell asleep during. Back of leg on my calf scratched a bit. Across my chest really hurt. But once its started.. no going back !

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By *iking_WitchWoman
4 weeks ago

Hinckley

It really is all down to your own personal pain tolerances and the way your body reacts to things.

I'm quite heavily tattooed already. With 2 gnarly big pieces booked in this summer.

It depends on the design, so the thickness of the lines, how much colour. Ie white pigment hurts lots because it goes last when your skin is all swollen and sore.

Also depends how heavy handed your tattooist is. Whether they can pull a long line and do a pass in one.

I tattooed both my legs myself and my last tatt I over worked the skin and it took weeks to heal properly.

Pick your artist carefully. Choose your design wisely. Placement is everything. Don't just nod and accept the stencil or design first time. This isn't like nodding at the hairdresser when you really hate it.

Drink plenty of water and eat nutritional food in the week leading up to your tattoo. Also exfoliating and moisturising your skin up to 24/48 hrs before your tattoo is a good idea.

Be prepared to have more than one session and don't over think it.

Maggie, (who will ideally never have her ankle tattooed EVER again.)

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By *hortieWoman
4 weeks ago

Northampton

"Really depends on the location of the tattoo, there's a few places I'd avoid for a first one. Chest,Adams apple, knuckles.

You can't go wrong with biceps or forearm for first ones 👍"

Chest was a spicy one just along the Clavicles. Ooft.

I jumped out my skin when the needle hit the side of my waist for the fairy dancing on my hip (top is just under boob). I was intending to have a pair, one either side. Suffice to say, I'm happy with one lolololol

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By *aughtylist DuoCouple
4 weeks ago

Kilmarnock

The biggest tip I can give is research your artist. Check out their work online and make a consultation appointment to go over what you want. I'd liken a tattoo to bring scratched by a cat. As far as pain, like already mentioned, it varies from person to person. I'd recommend shoulder blade for a first tattoo, that hurts less than a lot of places

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By *hechonkyduoCouple
4 weeks ago

Café Leblanc, Stourbridge

It depends on alot of things. Location on the body, pain tolerance, if the piece needs alot of shading, quality of the artist, etc.

My elbow was the most painful for me. My spiderweb was very spicy.

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By *eneralKenobiMan
4 weeks ago

North Angus

As a few have said it will vary

Pain threshold, location, size will all bring different factors to your experience

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By *nspecifiedEntityMan
4 weeks ago

Hanwell, The Shades.

Agree with the placement and size/style. I always say it's like a dull scratch, but even so you'll get used to it pretty quickly. If it's a 6hr + (of which i have two) then it can get to you. But otherwise explain to your artist and they will walk you through everything. Beware though, they can get addictive. Good luck!

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By *ittleLiaisonsWoman
4 weeks ago

Birmingham

Its more uncomfortable than painful, just use numbing cream for the majority of the pain. If you are having a long session though, it will wear off and you'll feel it more towards the end.

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By *heEvilWithinWoman
4 weeks ago

Barnsley

You can't really say tattoos are not painful - because they are (tiny little needles being jammed into your skin which is a trauma) BUT and this is a huge but, it really depends on location, pain tolerance and also if you're male or female.

Oddly men have a much harder time at tolerating tattoo pain than women, I guess because women's bodies are designed to go through pain.

This is just a generalisation (don't want to offend anyone).

It also depends on placement of said tattoo as well. The pain is tolerable but I'd suggest as a first one to either have it done in stages, to test the area and your pain threshold or go for a smaller tattoo.

In my personal experience (and I always book full day sessions which is 7-8 hours of tattooing) places that swell a lot hurt more. So back of the knee was an absolute B

, hands and feet swell massively. So it's not always the pain of during the tattoo but also the recovery.

I just had my neck done on Saturday and I thought it would be awful, actually wasn't. I've had my chest and sternum done (notorious for being painful) they were also fine. But I really struggled on my leg.

Men seem to say back hurts a lot but for women seems to be a breeze.

Just make sure you eat before and take a sugary drink with you to have during. They're 100% worth it and some will be easier than others .

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By *avtrophyMan
4 weeks ago

Bourne End

Yep it hurts. As others have said it depends on location. The part of my chest one that was close to the centre was intensely painful!

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By *xfordjohnMan
4 weeks ago

Oxford

I have a small one (Manchester bee) on the inside of my arm.It did hurt but not so much I complained about it. What was really annoying was walking around with my arm wrapped in clingfilm for several days until it healed.

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By *r_BlueEyesMan
4 weeks ago

Manchester

On bone is painful especially hands & feet. But really does depend on your tolerance and location. I have quite a high tolerance but getting your inner thigh done was quite an experience

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
4 weeks ago

little house on the praire

I've one top of my arm and one on each boob. Never hurt ar all.

My sons got a few and said his throat one was the most painful

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By *ondon2023Man
4 weeks ago

London

Hurts at first but then it's not too bad

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By *ittymcgeeCouple
4 weeks ago

Stevenage

We love tattoos!

Have a few between us and honestly not found any that have hurt so far. Few moments of being uncomfortable, but not painful

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By *ondon2023Man
4 weeks ago

London

"We love tattoos!

Have a few between us and honestly not found any that have hurt so far. Few moments of being uncomfortable, but not painful "
would love to see your tattoos

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By *mmaleiaWoman
4 weeks ago

Trowbridge

It’s like a burning pins & needles, the bonier the place, the more it’s uncomfortable.

Tops of my feet & my rib cage were the worst

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By *ittymcgeeCouple
4 weeks ago

Stevenage

"We love tattoos!

Have a few between us and honestly not found any that have hurt so far. Few moments of being uncomfortable, but not painful would love to see your tattoos "

A lot of them can be seen on our profile

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By *om and JennieCouple
4 weeks ago

Chams or Socials

You can get numbing cream from chemist.

They can’t hurt that much otherwise we wouldn’t go back for more

J x

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By *ondon2023Man
4 weeks ago

London

"We love tattoos!

Have a few between us and honestly not found any that have hurt so far. Few moments of being uncomfortable, but not painful would love to see your tattoos

A lot of them can be seen on our profile "
its private profile

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By *tanXXXMan
4 weeks ago

North east

Everyone is different but personally I find it enjoyable

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Central

I wonder how much those on a cock hurt

. Perhaps it's pleasure for some

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By *r Bond.Man
4 weeks ago

Moving Around the Midlands

Booked in for one next month. First one on the inside of my forearm.

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
4 weeks ago

Sunderland

Really depends.

I have a large one on my ribs and most people say that's a really sore area but I thought it was grand.

Mrs Bang Bang has a lot of tattoos on areas that are normally considered really sore but I've seen her fall asleep during a tattoo session

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By *inkyropecoupleCouple
4 weeks ago

carluke

Ditto. Fell asleep getting my biggest one, but across the collarbone was a bit nippy

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By *ucka39Man
4 weeks ago

Newcastle

Distraction is what you need so plug in some headphones and listen to music and let them proceed

Once you're past the stage of the transfer you're half way through 😂🤣 just browse through fab at the same time

I have few and didn't really feel anything besides the day I went back to get it coloured

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By *ermite12ukMan
4 weeks ago

Solihull and Romford

No amount of money, sexual favours or cajoling, would get me within a 1 mile, of a tattooist. Jus sayin.

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By *ein-guyMan
4 weeks ago

East Cowes

Its about the position for sure. Fatty areas can smart a bit and going over bones or muscle around the shoulders in my case but everyone is different. Also depends on how sadistic the tattoist is....some put unnecessary pressure into the needle. Do your research, check the reviews and talk to people you know who already have them too

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By *ewbootsandpanties99Man
4 weeks ago

Darkest South East Surrey

I'm thinking of getting a small one on the inside of my forearm to celebrate our FA Cup win but I don't like needles so I keep putting it off!

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By *smith87Man
4 weeks ago

totton

It's more of an irritating pain rather than really painful. Plus everyone has different levels of pain

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By *uri00620Woman
4 weeks ago

Croydon

I mean the amount of people with tattoos would be an indicator for me.

I was 18, the only reason I didn't get more is bc I was always pretty indifferent to the one I have, then and now. Only got mine to keep a friend company whilst she got hers.

You'll be grand.

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By *eo PublicMan
4 weeks ago

Lincoln

I had one recently on my inner forearm and I'd say it didn't hurt, only took about 90 minutes though. While it was healing it was really uncomfortable, although I now suspect I'm allergic to the cocoa butter my artist recommended to keep it moisturised.

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By *agic.MMan
4 weeks ago

Orpington

It's just a little scratch 😁...I got scratch marks during sex that were more painful 🐾 Rawr 🐱

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By *eordieJeansCouple
4 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Depending where you get it it can go from slightly irritating to hours of hell. Anyone who says they don’t hurt at all is lying.

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By *ndiiiMan
4 weeks ago

Paisley Scotland

As has been said depends where and how big also your pain threshold.

I’d say after the initial nipping sensation it’s more like a heat , slightly painful but pleasureable at the same time , also very addictive!!!

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By *he Happy ManMan
4 weeks ago

Merseyside

"Considering getting my first tattoo. Going to get a Celtic tree somewhere. Just wondering from people who have them how much it hurts?"

Get a cream skin numbing cream to apply before getting the tattoo.

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By *l69Woman
4 weeks ago

London

Not painful feels like a scratch but if you are getting a larger piece lasting hours when they wipe it starts to hurt iv had inner arm elbows awkward places aswel

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By *andaloriansCouple
4 weeks ago

Malvern

Tattoos are like people, some you handle, some you cant lol

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By *andering_welshman2025Man
4 weeks ago

KIRKBY

"Considering getting my first tattoo. Going to get a Celtic tree somewhere. Just wondering from people who have them how much it hurts?"

Mate…do not listen to these masochists that say it’s not painful or it’s bearable….these people are lunatics (I’m joking as I think you’re all cool as fuck and I’m jealous) and will give you duff information!!!

No matter where you get it done….use fucking NUMBING CREAM!!!!!!!!

You will thank me later haha!!

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By *rHotNottsMan
4 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I’ve not had one for many years, but from what I can remember black lines is painful and shading / colours aren’t, or maybe it’s the other way around.

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By *andaloriansCouple
4 weeks ago

Malvern

From personal experience, knees hurt more that my dick, ahem

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