According to a Polish study published in the Personality and Individual Differences journal, women don't find tattooed men more (or less) attractive.
Another study published in the Journal of Social Psychology found that men rated women with tattoos as being more sexually attractive and rebellious compared to women without tattoos. The study also found that women with tattoos were perceived as being more confident, independent, and assertive.
Previous research has also found that women tend to look more favourably on men with tattoos, associating them with “good health, masculinity, aggressiveness and dominance,” according to one study. Type's recent survey also found that only 39% of men were attracted to women with tattoos.
Even though tattoos are mainstream and broadly accepted, you will still encounter people who judge and think less of you for your ink. Having tattoos can lead to rejection or prejudice resulting from preconceived notions that people often hold.
IT'S debatable whether getting inked makes you any cooler, but it certainly makes you warmer, especially during exercise. Scientists have discovered that tattooed skin sweats barely half as much as pristine areas.
If you have a medical problem such as heart disease, allergies, diabetes, skin problems like eczema or psoriasis, a weak immune system, or a bleeding problem, talk to your doctor before getting a tattoo. Also, if you get keloids (an overgrowth of scar tissue) you probably should not get a tattoo.
According to The Independent publication in the UK, research found that women tend to look more favourably on men with tattoos, associating them with good health, masculinity, aggressiveness and dominance. Tattooed men crave adventure, and most women love a man with a sense of spontaneity.
Tattoos in American society
As can be seen above, compared to people without tattoos, 40 percent of people find those with tattoos to be characteristically rebellious while only 16 percent of respondents find people with tattoos characteristically attractive.
Keep in mind: Of the people we talked to (the majority being teenagers to twentysomethings), a whopping 78 percent regret at least one of their tattoos. And 19 percent of participants with two tattoos regret both. Planning ahead is the best way you can make sure you don't suffer from tattoo regret.
Those attracted to women saw a three-way tie between the upper back, shoulder and hips (with a 3.3 rating). The back: a top-rated tattoo location for women and men. The hip: a top-rated tattoo location for women. The upper arm: a top-rated tattoo location for men.
One of the most common psychological explanations for tattoos is that they are a form of risk-taking behavior. This theory suggests that people who get tattoos are more likely to be impulsive and thrill-seeking. They may also be more likely to take other risks, such as engaging in risky sexual behaviors or using drugs.
Specifically, he said that people who get tattoos are looking for attention that they feel they are not currently receiving, further noting that you do not get a tattoo for people to not look.
Additionally, women find men with tattoos to be healthier, more masculine, dominant, and aggressive, but as worse partners and parents. The researchers also found that tattoos are also about competition to other men – men rated men with tattoos as more attractive to women.
Are tattoos OK for tradespeople but not professionals? That's something I wish we'd asked about. A 2010 study did show that consumers perceived visible tattoos to be inappropriate in white-collar professions but not in blue-collar ones.
Tattoos provide confidence & self-esteem
But it turns out that the confidence boosting effects aren't just for new ink. A study of 2,395 college students found a correlation between tattoos and self-esteem. And the more tattoos, the bigger the confidence boost.
A judgment that harsh might be a little unfair but how much you like or dislike tattoos is obviously a personal decision. As tattoos become more and more popular they also become more and more acceptable. All indicators suggest this trend will continue but remember that social attitudes can shift quickly.
The criteria for a tattoo to be deemed “classy” is highly subjective. However, there are styles that are more aesthetically pleasing to even the most highfalutin eye. You will want an artist that specializes in black and grey styles, and/or a tattooist with a penchant for clean minimalist lines.
The more detailed the tattoo, the worse it'll age. That's a simple, unavoidable fact. Thin lines, shading, small words, and small tattoos all fade much more quickly. Some like the effects age has on their tattoo.
People between the ages of 18 to 29 years are most likely to have tattoos (38%). This statistic is significant in the context of a blog post about Tattoo Statistics as it highlights the age group that is most likely to have tattoos.
Both men and women agreed that a man with a tattoo looked more masculine, dominant, and aggressive. The researchers conclude that: tattoos may have a dual function: they influence female preference, but also are likely to be important in male-male competition.
There's no question that some guys find tattoos on a girl attractive. They may believe that the ink on the girl's skin makes her look sexier. Some tattoos can be quite provocative. A well-designed tattoo can be alluring and sexy.
You may think that tattooed men have the advantage at the bar, but perhaps not for the reasons you believe. A new study has delved deeper into what women really think about men with tattoos, and confirmed that yes, fresh ink does help to catch the eyes of ladies, but not because they find it to be more attractive.