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 ...

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 ...

“Did it hurt?” It’s one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to body art. Never mind that getting a tattoo has become downright pedestrian, with everyone from Disney stars to corporate ...

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, ...