It is INSANE how much this topic has come up in the last year or less. 2-5 years ago it was a really rare topic but now we're getting at least 2 new posts/week from people who are new to tattoos and whose 1st post is about how much getting a tattoo has adversely affected their well being. WTF is going on!!??
Being an ass hole is not a good way to become part of a community. We LIKE @oboogie, you, not so much.
Best to unknot those panties and learn some manners before you post again.
The crazy just keeps coming. They had to lock another newbie thread because she didn't hear what he wanted to. YIKES. It must be a tough time to be a tattoo artist. 😳
Numbing cream is for before you start (only, as far as I know). If you want relief after the skin is open/raw you need to get some Bactine. That will provide some relief.
I have no idea. I feel like maybe people who never would have gotten tattoos are getting them now because they are more mainstream, but then they appear to suddenly realize it is permanent? I don't know, but it feels like 90% of newbies come here to talk about their anxiety over a new tattoo. Sigh.