Apo Whang-Od and the Indelible Marks of Filipino Identity

The thousand-year-old practice of batok will live on, in Buscalan and around the world, thanks to the descendants whom Apo Whang-Od has been training and inspiring. The remote village of…

I was pumped to get a tattoo but it came out so wrong – trolls say it looks like a Walrus which it isn’t, I’m mortified

WHILE getting a tattoo may seem like a cool thing to do, a lot of thought goes into choosing the right design and artist. That’s why one woman…

20 ANGEL TATTOOS FOR MEN OF FAITH

When deciding on body art, there are so many different tattoo ideas for men to choose from, but few are as meaningful as an angel tattoo. The celestial beings represent…

20 COOL RIB TATTOOS FOR MEN WHO CAN TOLERATE PAIN

Everyone has a different tolerance for pain, but most people will agree that the ribs are a placement that causes a lot of discomfort! This is due to…

This striking photo series shows what tattoos look like as you age

An argument many people use for why people shouldn’t get tattoos is that they’ll regret it when they’re older, or that it won’t look good on ageing skin….

A woman who has spent $70,000 on tattoos and body modifications looks completely different in before-and-after photos

Amber Luke hasn’t always liked the way she looks.Amber Luke lives in Australia. Amber Luke The 25-year-old lives in Brisbane, Australia, where she works as a tattoo artist and…

16 celebrities with tattoos dedicated to their pets

When a celebrity reveals a tattoo in honor of their significant other, the entire world collectively holds its breath — or silently judges. What happens if they break up? Will…

31 Cute Tiny Ear Tattoos That Are Perfect for Minimalists

With the small canvas comes vast opportunity for creative, complex tattoo designs. Though the idea of having a tattoo needle digging into the fragile skin of your ear may sound…

Cat with a gang tattoo that says ‘Made in Mexico’ is looking for a new home after it was rescued from prison

A tattooed Sphynx cat will no longer be subjected to a life behind bars — and is looking for a new home — after it was rescued from…

I have 40 tattoos. Here are 5 of the most and 5 of the least painful places I got inked.

I have 40 tattoos on different parts of my body, from my shoulder to wrist. Bethan McConnell I have 40 tattoos all around my body, and some placements were more…