Elbow wasnt bad for me. Just felt like something was vibrating really hard on the bone, but didnt feel like a needle. If that makes since

My wrists for some reason have been the worst so far, and its just as my guy pulls the gun off. Talk about burn. Feels like someone lit a match and just holds it on my wrist where he was working.
But Im a wuss, and have no problems admitting it….lol

Im new here so take my advice for what you think it worth.

It all depends on the artist. Ive seen really classy pinup girl tats, and Ive seen really trashy pinup girl tats. Its all about finding that right artist. Or atleast it is in my opinion.

Couldnt agree more with Poesy. But then again it took me a half dozen tats and 20 years to decide on the exact theme I wanted for a sleeve. Which is something Ive always wanted, but could never be sure on the right design for me.

Japanese style tats are awesome. I considered them myself, but it seems like they are like flames on a car. Those were a cool trend once to. My point is make sure it means something to you. After all its going to be there forever, unlike a car that can get repainted.

igoring alot of this thread due to the nature the posts/replies

However I am one of those *gulp* fainters. What I found out when I was about 25 is that I cant stand the site of my own blood. Anybody else is fine, but when I see my own its like Im looking through a closing tunnel and I start getting dizzy. And the same thing happens when I first start getting tat work done. Never fails.
What Ive always done in the past is just be honest with the artist, and about 15 minutes into it. I get up. go to the bathroom, splash some water on my face and then go sit back down. Everything is fine after that.
I think when it comes to tats for me its a little bit excitement, and then the fact that I know the needle is piercing my skin and of course the very little amount of blood.

I dont consider myself a panzy. 6’2″ 250lbs ex military, ex bouncer, athletic, etc. Its just my mind and body type.
I will try the pepsi suggestion for my next tat and see how that works.

Oh and as far as pain… Yea the inside of the bisep is killer.

Now thats what Im talking about. Awesome