“Just go.
You sure?
Yes!
Just go!”
Thinking of getting some ink?
A fire-breathing dragon
could earn you respect on the streets,
but if you pick the wrong place for it,
the pain would bring you to your knees
and make you bawl like a baby.
Let's see how much of a rebel
you really are.
Sure,
you should expect to feel
some degree of pain
as the needle makes its way
across your skin,
but there are a few spots on your body
that are harder to bear.
Today we put together a list
of the tattoos that will have you
in complete agony.
“I just need a second outside.”
As small or subtle as you might want it,
a finger tattoo comes with its
fair share of discomfort.
Fingers are extremely bony
and covered with ligaments,
which when combined with
the number of nerve endings they have
make them highly susceptible to pain.
If you opt for a hand tattoo,
it can be all that more agonizing
as it’ll take multiple outlines to get it right.
Oh, and you should also pay attention
to the materials your tattoo artist uses.
Not only should everything
be well sanitized to prevent
the spread of blood-borne diseases,
but some ink can contain benzo-pyrene,
a substance that's been linked to cancer.
You thought that the fat and muscle
on your thigh would save you
hours of suffering,
but you were wrong again.
Cutaneous and femoral nerves
run through your thigh
and into your leg muscles,
which can elevate the amount of anguish
you might need to endure.
The area also has a lot of contact
with your other thigh and clothing.
Wear shorts or a loose skirt
to help avoid any unwanted rubbing.
Vaseline can also come in handy here.
Make sure you use it around the tattoo
rather than directly on it,
as it can trap moisture
and potentially create the conditions
for bacteria to grow and infect your skin.
There’s a reason you grimace every time
you accidentally bang your ankle
against the coffee table.
The thin skin
and lack of fat in your feet and ankles
leave little to no cushion for the nerves.
If you insist on getting
that pretty butterfly
or miniature ship's anchor on your ankle,
you're going to want
to keep yourself distracted.
Do activities that you enjoy
during the session,
such as watching a movie
or listening to your favorite tunes.
Better yet,
bring a friend who knows just the way
to keep you focused on them
and not the tattoo gun.
Getting that big tattoo on your ribcage
might be the first thing you want to do
in the morning.
Your body’s adrenaline levels
are highest at this time,
which will help act as a pain buffer.
And trust me, you’ll need it.
You don't have a lot of muscle here
and the skin is close to the bone,
so you’ll definitely feel that needle coming.
It’ll also hurt every time you take a breath,
so try to keep your breathing
slow and steady.
Nothing looks tougher than a head tattoo.
And it takes a certain level of toughness
to get one.
The physical strains aren't
the worst part here.
When the needle makes contact,
the noise and vibration
have been described as
feeling like your head is being drilled into.
In some instances,
people found the psychological aspect
that something is penetrating their skull
harder to overcome than the pain itself.
But, it’s a head tattoo,
so of course you’d be ready
for the trauma.
A lot of nerves are located up there,
so you're going to definitely feel
every touch of the needle.
You’ll need a lot of courage
to get this done,
but not the liquid variety.
Alcohol thins your blood,
making the risk of bleeding a lot higher.
So put the drink down,
sober up
and hopefully you’ll think that tattoo
through a bit more before it's permanent.
Getting your head inked was extreme,
but that's not the only thing
that can make you feel that something
is drilling through your skull.
Cluster headaches feel like that too.
They're one of the most
intense sensations
a person can experience.
If you want to know how to overcome that
and a few more painful things,
keep watching.