What does it say about a woman with tattoos?

Women viewed tattooed women as more powerful and less passive than their clear-skinned counterparts, whether or not they had a tattoo themselves. In other words, women viewed other women with tattoos less positively, yet rated them as more powerful.

How do tattoos affect relationships?

Body art can deter potential mates or be a painful, permanent reminder of past lovers. “A tattoo of an ex can be a constant reminder of deep emotional connection with someone from the past,” says Dr. Michael Aaron, a certified sex therapist based in Midtown.

How do Yakuza get their tattoos?

The Yakuza have many sources of inspiration for their tattoos. Back in the day, the tattoo artist often was the woodblock artist themselves, and they used the same principles used with woodblock art: the artist would etch and gouge designs into the clients skin using nara ink.