Feminine Tattoos - Choosing Where And What

Anyone who is planning on getting a tattoo has some things to think about, but women have some things to consider that men don't. Women who want a feminine tattoo that continues to look good for the rest of their lives should give some extra consideration as to what they get and where they get it.

Because of changes that can occur in the female body with aging and childbirth, tattoo location can be very important. It is a good idea to choose a location where the skin is not subjected to a lot of stretching and sagging because no matter how good or feminine or attractive a tattoo might start out, if it is located on skin that will tend to get stretched, get stretch-marked, or sag over time, the tattoo may wind up looking bad. In such cases, what once was a beautiful piece of skin art may simply draw attention to physical features that a woman wish were a little less noticeable.

I suggest that women consider areas like the back of the neck, the ankle, the low back, and the shoulder blade for their tattoos, as these arease typically do not change drastically in terms of skin elasticity. The forearms are also suitable for this reason, but they are less often chosen for feminine tattoos and are more popular locations for men to get tattoos.

Although popular locations for tattoos with many women, the belly-button area and the breasts are subject to considerable distortion with the changes that tend to occur with pregnancy and aging. Even the pubic area can be susceptible to loosening of the skin, or some sagging of the lower belly from above, and so these areas might be better to avoid.

When deciding what to get, the big thing to remember is, whatever you do, DON'T get a tattoo of your lover's name on your body! You may be head over heels in love now, but things can, and often do, change. Most of the time, a name tattoo is a huge mistake.

The possible choices for what tattoo to get are infinite, so it can be hard to choose. Take your time and figure out what you really want, because short of some really painful (and not 100% effective) methods, once you have it, you can't change your mind. I suggest checking as many resources as you can before making a decision, and you might want to look specifically at galleries dedicated to feminine tattoos, if that's what you want, because it will save you a lot of time.

If you are looking for an image such as a Celtic knot, a flower, or some other picture, simply keep looking until you find something that you really like. If you are considering an Asian letter or some kind of symbol, I recommend that you research it fully to be sure you know what it means. A single reference or a tattoo artist may give you incorrect information, and so instead of a symbol that means "gentle waters", it could very well mean "puddle of urine". Just be sure you know what it is that you are having permanently imprinted on your body.

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Leonard Skinart is a lover of women's tattoos who resides in San Antonio, Texas. He recommends the following link as a great source of ideas for feminine tattoos.

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