Pain is an inseparable part of getting a tattoo. The art of embedding designs into human skin through repeated needle punctures that deposit pigments beneath the epidermis causes continuous stimulation of the pain receptors (nociceptors) located in the superficial dermis. As a result, this process triggers painful sensations whose intensity each person may tolerate differently. […]

Impressive. That’s how we could describe the tattoo that successful YouTuber and podcaster Jordi Wild has been proudly wearing on his back since January. Behind this meaningful masterpiece, two teams of professionals combined their expertise in their respective fields to create a collaboration that’s revolutionizing the tattoo industry: tattoo anesthesia. To complete this piece in […]

The pain of getting a tattoo isn't the same across the entire body. There are areas with more nerve endings or less subcutaneous fat that are particularly sensitive. The ribs, neck, inner arm, wrists, or ankles tend to be areas where pain intensifies. Places like the armpits, chest, face, fingers, or genital area are especially […]