I avoided getting my first tattoo for seven years because I didn't feel ready. I learned that gender dysphoria was keeping me from feeling comfortable in my skin. My transition freed me from that ...

Last month we asked the BuzzFeed Community to let us know what their experience was like getting tattoos. Here are some of the best responses: 1."I have a number of tattoos, and the only ones I ...

A tattoo artist skipped store-bought gifts and gave her family tattoos, creating a meaningful tradition rooted in creativity ...

Getting a first tattoo can be scary, but as it's people's first time, it can be uncomfortable for the artist as well and they share some of those strange and awkward situations.

Over the years, I've amassed 12 tattoos. And now, I'm removing every single one of them. Like lots of people flexing their newfound independence, I got my first tattoo — a tiny cross on my hip bone — ...