I got my first tattoo the day I turned 18. I kept it simple, a big, black sword design on my middle back. Kind of badass for a kid who had never smoked a cigarette, but I stand by it. I haven't ...

Newsflash: Tattoos are permanent. I'd be lying if I said I thought long and hard about this before I got all my ink. In fact, it's only luck that the ink I first started getting is still a relevant ...

What better way is there to pledge your undying allegiance to gender equality than by inking an indelible icon of feminism into your skin? Recently, a Maryland student got a Ruth Bader Ginsburg tattoo ...

If you thought tatted-up knuckles were just for punk rockers and biker dudes, you clearly haven't seen the newest trend sweeping the ink scene. That's right, finger tattoos are insanely popular, and ...

Hats off to anyone who has the cojones and high enough pain threshold to ink themselves up for life, but a hearty round of applause for those who do so of the geeky persuasion. In this article, you'll ...

As much as I love back tattoos, they’re kinda hard to admire without the help of a mirror or the skills of a contortionist. Thighs, butt, hip, or rib tattoos? All cute but also all hidden 90 percent ...

Spring break is an essential part of the college experience. Whether you're staycation-ing or living it up in a tropical paradise, it's a time to let loose, live life, and celebrate being away from ...

Pictured, the author's Oregon outline tattoo, inked in 2007. By Lizzy Acker There are plenty of reasons to get a tattoo to show some geographical pride. Maybe you’re looking to remember your home even ...

Getting your first tattoo can feel like a major, daunting decision; after all, barring laser removal, this is something you'll have on your body for the rest of your life. But whether you're ...