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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hi all im having my first tattoos tomorrow and im bloody bricking it!! Im not the best when it comes to pain even though ive given birth to 3 kids my pain threshold is pretty low. Im having my kids names one on each wrist and one on the back of my neck. Any advice to help me chill out will be gratefully received

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Above all, relax. Find closing me eyes and breathing deep n steady.

iPods good too, some people worry about the noise a tattoo machine makes and then get tense.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hmmm I've had the top of my back done and both wrists, the wrists hardly hurt at all in comparison to the top of my back, so think in what order you'd prefer to have them!

Good luck x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Yes the noise is something that gives me the shivers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes don't!!

Save you money keep your body a blank canvas

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hmmm I've had the top of my back done and both wrists, the wrists hardly hurt at all in comparison to the top of my back, so think in what order you'd prefer to have them!

Good luck x"

Oh dear maybe i will leave my 3rd child out then lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just remember to breath and don't chew your lips

Good luck

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Take some lollipops to suck on in case you get dizzy. Water coz the adrenaline will make you sweat and get really thirsty!

I love getting tattooed even tho it hurts. Yeah I'm weird I know xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Take some lollipops to suck on in case you get dizzy. Water coz the adrenaline will make you sweat and get really thirsty!

I love getting tattooed even tho it hurts. Yeah I'm weird I know xx "

Nothing weird about that, I enjoy the pain too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ask them to do it in felt tip.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ask them to do it in felt tip."

Best idea so far..... and cheaper I would think....boom!!! problem solved

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hmmm I've had the top of my back done and both wrists, the wrists hardly hurt at all in comparison to the top of my back, so think in what order you'd prefer to have them!

Good luck x

Oh dear maybe i will leave my 3rd child out then lol "

Might be worth getting neck done first so at least you know the other two won't hurt as much lol x

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By *arnaclebillMan
over a year ago

Robin Hood County


"Yes don't!!

Save you money keep your body a blank canvas "

Yes, I agree don't do it.

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By *irtydanMan
over a year ago

Blackpool


"Yes don't!!

Save you money keep your body a blank canvas "
i agree

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By *ust a TeaseMan
over a year ago

Earth

Ask for the numbing cream.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ask them to do it in felt tip.

Best idea so far..... and cheaper I would think....boom!!! problem solved "

And you can change the colours anytime.

Good luck

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Unless your kids names are 20 odd letters each or you're having it in a huge font - it shouldn't be a long job.

Just relax - emla (the numbing cream) is an option but most decent artists won't recommend it.

It's personal as to how you deal with the sensation/pain. I can happily sit for hours under a needle - I just zone out and love it! Relax - and don't hesitate to ask them to stop if needed - it's preferable to you spasming and it going wrong!!

But it's short term pain - long term gain - so long as you're happy with the work.

Good luck and enjoy!!

A

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ask for the numbing cream. "

I have some at home so will prob use it but it seems to have mixed reviews for its effectivness for tattoos x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Unless your kids names are 20 odd letters each or you're having it in a huge font - it shouldn't be a long job.

Just relax - emla (the numbing cream) is an option but most decent artists won't recommend it.

It's personal as to how you deal with the sensation/pain. I can happily sit for hours under a needle - I just zone out and love it! Relax - and don't hesitate to ask them to stop if needed - it's preferable to you spasming and it going wrong!!

But it's short term pain - long term gain - so long as you're happy with the work.

Good luck and enjoy!!

A"

The tattooist says hes hapoy for me to use it although he is not particularly a fan. Two of the names are 7 letters and one is 8

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have one on the nape of my neck, it wasn't that bad. But then I like the pain!

Ditto on the water, you get thirsty! The adrenaline rush is amazing! I wanted to go to the pub after, but had the school run to do instead

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It only really hurts while its being done - think scratching sunburn

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By *atelotmanMan
over a year ago

Chatham

Don't do it, think about what it will look like when your old

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have my wrist and top of my neck done. Neither hurt. Im assuming yours is going across rather than down?? Mine was going down (a bow) the further down my back he went the more it hurt...but the top was fine.

I have "nanny" on my wrist and took 5 minutes, was my least painfull tattoo.

My ribs were the worst (but not really bad)

My best advise is to eat before...and bring a bottle of water. Honestly, it will be over before you know it.

Good luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hi all im having my first tattoos tomorrow and im bloody bricking it!! Im not the best when it comes to pain even though ive given birth to 3 kids my pain threshold is pretty low. Im having my kids names one on each wrist and one on the back of my neck. Any advice to help me chill out will be gratefully received "

I'm having my 18th in a couple of weeks and still get slightly nervous at the noise. Take something with you to occupy your mind, iPod, or a friend. My hubby or sister have usually been with me for mine. Try to relax, easier than it sounds for your first I know, and enjoy. I find it calming and quite enjoyable once it gets going.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i would describe the pain as "scratching a sharp bit of glass over your skin"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Piece of piss.

U be ok...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Proper marmite subject.. Nat has 2 little ones, but I think tattoos are hideous. Just don't get it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Don't do it, think about what it will look like when your old "

i would imagine the majority of old people will have them by the time im old

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Piece of piss.

U be ok...

"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Don't do it, think about what it will look like when your old "

Why do people say such shit???

Can be run over by a bus tomorrow!!

I say enjoy your life and yourcskin NOW!,

When your old your not guna sit there n go "ohhhh look at my back tattoo!!!"

Honest....some people!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Don't do it, think about what it will look like when your old

Why do people say such shit???

Can be run over by a bus tomorrow!!

I say enjoy your life and yourcskin NOW!,

When your old your not guna sit there n go "ohhhh look at my back tattoo!!!"

Honest....some people!!! "

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent


"Ask for the numbing cream. "

Don't be such a wimp!!

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent


"Don't do it, think about what it will look like when your old

Why do people say such shit???

Can be run over by a bus tomorrow!!

I say enjoy your life and yourcskin NOW!,

When your old your not guna sit there n go "ohhhh look at my back tattoo!!!"

Honest....some people!!! "

Well said!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ask for the numbing cream.

Don't be such a wimp!! "

I am a big baby

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have something to eat before hand. Take in a choc bar and sugary drink, it helps when your adrenaline drops off.

Above all, enjoy it. Having tatts is a great experience

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...


"Yes don't!!

Save you money keep your body a blank canvas

Yes, I agree don't do it."

This

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend


"Don't do it, think about what it will look like when your old "

Personally I'll be more concerned with whether I'm going to piss myself when I laugh, or remembering my name then what my tattoos will look like when I'm old.

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

In answer to the op, eat before you go, take a sugary drink with you, and music if you don't like the sound of the needle. I'm lucky in that my tattooist is a good friend and the parlour is a social meeting place for friends so we just chat shit whilst I'm getting inked.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It genuinely isn't that bad. Don't let people put you off.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Don't do it, think about what it will look like when your old

Personally I'll be more concerned with whether I'm going to piss myself when I laugh, or remembering my name then what my tattoos will look like when I'm old. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It hurts like a bitch. I always get the urge to kick him in the nuts when he starts mine. You get used to it, unless it's big and takes a few hours. Then I want to rip his head off.

Hope it goes well, I'm a big wuss and it might not hurt you at all. The fear is the worst, just eat something sugary and smile. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hi all im having my first tattoos tomorrow and im bloody bricking it!! Im not the best when it comes to pain even though ive given birth to 3 kids my pain threshold is pretty low. Im having my kids names one on each wrist and one on the back of my neck. Any advice to help me chill out will be gratefully received "

Valium

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't look, I didn't to start and was actually surprised that it didn't hurt as I thought it would.

Just relax and deep breaths.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Don't do it, think about what it will look like when your old

Why do people say such shit???

Can be run over by a bus tomorrow!!

I say enjoy your life and yourcskin NOW!,

When your old your not guna sit there n go "ohhhh look at my back tattoo!!!"

Honest....some people!!! "

Why is their opinion shit? I don't understand the need to get uppity. Some people don't like tattoo's, and they have posted on this thread. I respect their opinion and their preference for people with no tattoo's.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hi all im having my first tattoos tomorrow and im bloody bricking it!! Im not the best when it comes to pain even though ive given birth to 3 kids my pain threshold is pretty low. Im having my kids names one on each wrist and one on the back of my neck. Any advice to help me chill out will be gratefully received

Valium "

I will see what i can get my hands on in work later

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Don't do it, think about what it will look like when your old

Why do people say such shit???

Can be run over by a bus tomorrow!!

I say enjoy your life and yourcskin NOW!,

When your old your not guna sit there n go "ohhhh look at my back tattoo!!!"

Honest....some people!!!

Why is their opinion shit? I don't understand the need to get uppity. Some people don't like tattoo's, and they have posted on this thread. I respect their opinion and their preference for people with no tattoo's. "

Hes telling her what not to do....

Nothing to do with if he likes nor doslikes tattoos.. i couldnt give a toss about that!

Some like some dont. And i like i said i just hate it when someone says about the what about when your old etc...

If someone wants one or not its upto them. Noone should tell another not to its down to them.

And i can be "upperty" all i want... If and when.

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By *beautifulpainCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke

I had a tattoo on my neck and found it relatively painless. I found a good technique was to talk with the artest during the tattoo and try to take your mind off what he is doing.

Good luck, tattoos are sexy

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By *obbyCock36Man
over a year ago

Bournemouth

try some ibuprofen before you go in. and consider a small tattoo first to see how you feel about it. make sure the artist is good and understands exactly what you want. distraction is great if you're concerned about pain.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Don't do it, think about what it will look like when your old "

My body is gonna look fucking awesome when I am old, yours is gonna look like any other old persons

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Make sure you eat before, and depending on how long the sitting is for take some sweets with you to keep your sugars up.

I sat For 5 hours for my lady and munched on haribo while it was done.

Don't think about the pain as its not much anyway. I zone into the sound of the gun and find it quite hypnotic. Nearly fell asleep lol

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By *ombshellWoman
over a year ago

islington

really depends on the person and their pain threshold and off course where the tatts are going.. my shoulders/back one killed me but my hand, leg and boob ones was fine, depends on your frame of mind on the day too... if you are going in thinking its going to hurt chances are it will!..

but like others have said, be calm, eat and have drinks whilst in there.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Oh and check the spelling before they start!! The internet is full of wrongly spelt tattoos!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

1. relax

2. breathe properly

3. eat before

4. a sugary drink while you have it done

you'll be fine

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By *GR2014Man
over a year ago

England


"Hi all im having my first tattoos tomorrow and im bloody bricking it!! Im not the best when it comes to pain even though ive given birth to 3 kids my pain threshold is pretty low. Im having my kids names one on each wrist and one on the back of my neck. Any advice to help me chill out will be gratefully received "

Yes sit onto the cock in your picture and hold on tight

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By *lentyoffun40Couple
over a year ago

Lancashire

Where you having it done

My one and only tattoo took 5 hours

It was my first one and was bricking it

Was actually a walk in the park . Didn't hurt at all

However annemarie has just had one on her foot and say it was horrendous

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Obviously you are going to be nervous in relation to this but once they start, after a few minutes you will get used to it.

The pain is like sunburn, it does stop when they stop tattooing, they do a small section and then stop. It is nowhere near as painful as having children, it is absolutely nothing to be worried about.

It is an enjoyable experience because the overriding desire to have the tattoo will override the discomfort. Enjoy it, it will be fine and it is rather addictive after you've had your first tattoo

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By *andtsurreyCouple
over a year ago

Torbay

Is it too late to rename the kids by deed poll to Bill, Ben and Bob? .....only 9 letters in total then!!

You will be fine... if you've gone through childbirth 3 times your pain threshold is way up there. You go girl

T xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hi all im having my first tattoos tomorrow and im bloody bricking it!! Im not the best when it comes to pain even though ive given birth to 3 kids my pain threshold is pretty low. Im having my kids names one on each wrist and one on the back of my neck. Any advice to help me chill out will be gratefully received "

Ah this reminds me of the ladies that went to get her Clit tattooed and the tattooist explained the procedure to the lady explaining he would numb it first.

On parting her legs the tattooist popped his head between her legs and went numb numb numb numb

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't drink the night before as it increases blood pressure which means you bleed more.

Watch the artist as you can see when he is about to apply the needles

Most modern artists have better equipment than those 10 years ago and as a result the process hurts less. I hated having mine done 20 years ago, but got a half sleeve done last year and because of new equipment I found it hurt far far less

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really like the look of the tattoo selves you can get done. Just hesitant to get as for work purposes I am worried it will look unprofessional as impressions in sales is the first thing you make.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Don't do it, think about what it will look like when your old

My body is gonna look fucking awesome when I am old, yours is gonna look like any other old persons "

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