Hey Minglers. I've been here a few weeks now and thought I'd bite the bullet and jump in with a topic of my own. This is a personal issue for me, as I have quite a large hand tattoo (among others) of a lily, with vines, twining around my wrist to link with a pink ribbon underneath my thumb. When people spot the hand part they frown, yet when they see the ribbon their attitude changes. My question is, are tattoos acceptable on a woman if they are serious statements or shouldn't we all be allowed the freedom of expression no matter what the reason? This also applies to males with tattoos. Wouldn't want to appear discrimitory I would appreciate your views

I tend to pass on women with body art, but I ain't no prince charming myself.

It's your body, it's your choice.

Just be aware business frowns on tattoos still. If you have them, best to have them where you can cover them up.

I think some people frown about your tattoos bc it's still fairly , on taboo to get them in such obviously open spots, such as your hand or on your face for example, things like that. I say just keep looking for the one that sees your tats and smiles :)

exactly, whats 'acceptable' is never universal or all inclusive

some people will like tattoos and some wont,, just be conscious of the environment you are in and I think if you are being respectful of others , without trying to force it in their face, there shouldnt be an issue,,,

i don't care what women do to themselves, but i personally will not date a woman with tattoos...

Depends!
Nothing wrong if they are tastefully done!

Wouldn't want a Walking Inkwell,though!

I totally get the "forcing it in the face" issue and I don't agree with face tatts etc. I actually deliberated long and hard about my hand and wrist art. I'm a breast cancer survivor and I really wanted the pink ribbon, which, initially was easily covered as it was on my wrist. But then kind of got that tat bug and expanded it to the lily. To me, its not offensive but still kind of get that some ppl may look at inked women as a "no no". And yes appreciate that's their choice. Thankyou for your input guys. Appreciated

Some people are still very judgmental about tattoos, but many are ok with them.

I agree with Conrad, nothing wrong if they are tastefully done. But I know I wouldn´t date someone with tattoos all over their body, less on the face.

If having a tattoo it´s the form to express yourself, it´s ok, we can do anything we want with our body.

In this day and age tattoos are absolutely fine on women. I happen to love women with tattoos. This is coming from a man that has 6 tattoos and a pierced nipple. You will always get those looks from people that don't appreciate or understand it. It's usually older people with an old school mentality or uptight right wingers. You should be free to express yourself any way you see fit as along as you aren't harming others. There is also the issue of the tattoos not being acceptable in certain job environments, lawyers, doctors, etc... I say go for it! I'm heading to Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam and plan on getting a tattoo in each of those cities.

IM new myself but i have about 13 tats and women with tats r hott! lol

Blimey! Dunno bout pierced nips! Ouchies. But thanks I appreciate that thought. I guess society hasn't quite caught up yet? I was in a twitter topic about this very subject a while ago and teens are still scared to get inked incase their parents or society flip? And all they want is a lil devil on their hip? Surely there are worse things for our youth population to become addicted to? And no, I'm not advocating tattoo addiction

hi r u there

it depends on the number of tattoos and where they are located. a couple of tats i don't mind. head to toe in ink is a deal breaker for me.

I think our bodies our beautiful just they way they are but understand that tattoos are a expression of art. side note: I've always wondered what a tattoo would look like when you 80yrs old but I guess at that point,who cares.

There a very few tattoos that I seen that really look good. I find most detract from a woman’s beauty. They are more of a turn off for me over all.

As a BC survivor I'd be happy to get to 80 yrs old

Humm I'm one that does not have any tattoo's. But hey I have seen many that are beautifully done....

I say go for it to me it does not make the person... Now I'm against the tats on the face.... just me...

Would I date a guy with tats hell yeah why not?