The Where And What Of Feminine Tattoos

Women who are thinking about getting a tattoo should give some thought to not only what type of tattoo they are getting, but also to where that tattoo will be. To get a feminine tattoo that holds up well throughout life requires some careful planning.

Due to normal aging and the changes that occur during pregnancy, women's bodies are subject to more alterations in the tension and appearance of the skin in certain areas than what is common for men. You don't want a nice, pretty, feminine tattoo in a place where it is likely to be on sagging or stretch-marked skin. Not only do potential skin changes make some areas unsuitable, tattoos can draw attention to areas that you might want to be less noticeable at some point in your life.

Because of this, I recommend that women seeking tattoos consider areas in which there are not dramatic changes in skin tone and flexibility. For example, the ankle, shoulder blade, back of the neck, or lower back areas work well in most cases. Another area where the skin tends to stay relatively firm is the forearms, but this area is more popular for masculine as opposed to feminine 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.

The next thing to consider is what kind of feminine tattoo you are looking for. My first suggestion is, no matter what, do NOT put the name of your lover on your body. I don't care how much in love you are right now, the hard fact of the matter is that most of the time, relationships fade a lot faster than a tattoo does!

Choosing a feminine tattoo can be a big project, as there are so many possibilities. Just make sure you choose something you actually like (don't let someone choose for you), because it's going to be with you a long time. You really don't want to rush this decision, so take plenty of time to research what you want.

When choosing from images like patterns, floral designs, etc., it is matter of taking the time to sort through the possibilities and choose what you like. I suggest doing more resarch if you are thinking about an Asian language character or other symbol that might have some meaning that you'd rather not have permanently imprinted on your body. Check at least a couple of resources and don't just take the tattoo artist's word for what a given symbol means. That beautiful, feminine tattoo might look good, but do you really want the Japanese symbol for "manure" printed on you?

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Leonard Skinart is a tattoo enthusiast from San Antonio, Texas. He recommends the following link as a great source of ideas for feminine tattoos.

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