I have a few tattoos. They all have meaning for me. I got my first at 21, then 27, and I've had 4 over the last few years. All pretty small, largest about a hand sized.
I liken the pain to scratching a sunburn with a paperclip. I've never really had aftercare problems. I think that probably gets more serious with bigger tattoos and complicated colouring. Most of mine are just black.
Recently, I started tattooing just for fun. Got a kit and all the tools etc... I did my first one on myself a couple months ago. Just scratched "This is only a test." into my leg. I dig it. Didn't hurt really at all. Less than when someone else is doing it.
My favourite is the one of my late dog's paw on my chest. The artist mixed his ashes in for me. So he's there all the time. I think I'll be doing something similar with all my family members at some point.
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