Tattoo placement

[TheLadyArmitage]

Sorry it's not actually an aibu.

I have designed a tattoo I want to get, it will be my first and only one but it's fairly big.

It has huge emotional meaning for me and so I want it somewhere I can see it but I want to be able to cover it up, I don't want others (besides close family) to see it.

Any ideas - the only thing I can think would be my stomach and I'm thinking that might hurt a lot as I've had 2 kids and my stomach isn't exactly firm. 😬

Top of your leg/thigh area?

Your thigh?

Under boob or side rib?

Everywhere will be painful

Ribcage, but ouchy

Thighs or ribs if you don't want it 'on show' all the time.

What sort of design is it?

Mine's on my side, below my hipbone but above my thigh. Wasn’t too sore but it’s quite small (maybe 3” square ish).

Squashy areas like bum and belly will hurt less than bony areas like ribs and feet

The advice I gave my daughters is:

1. Don't have any tattoos
2. If you must have one, have it where you can see it in a bikini but not a wedding dress.

I say thigh or side - like under your arm down your ribcage (but that's painful). I've got a friend who has a LOT of tattoos and her thigh ones look gorgeous.

I have several, most painful is an ongoing thigh piece. Uncomfortable but not insanely painful

Thigh is best. I have a 7 inch tattoo on my thigh that barely anyone knows I have. I love it

Ribs are INCREDIBLY painful, thigh is a good area for a big tattoo that is hidden easily and still visible without mirrors

Thigh. Ribs are very painful (I speak from experience) and more likely to get stretched out if your weight fluctuates. Unless you’re planning on wearing very short skirts/shorts it should fit the bill.

I also know no one that’s managed to stick to just one, so worth bearing in mind!

Thigh it is then! Thanks everyone! 😊

I am thinking roughly about 7" for the size.

( I'm in my 30's and have had 2 babies so I doubt there are any bikinis or mini skirts in my future, lol. Plus I tend to swim in open water so actually it's usually a wetsuit rather than a costume 😁 )

Nizuc did they ask you for this advice or are you just telling them what they can do with their bodies off your own back?

Bit of advice for after you might want to consider if you swim in open water and swimming pools , is to wait at least 4 weeks till it's healed completely.

Ooh good point Colin! I will make sure to time it around any big swims I have booked! 😁