tattoos

tattoos

style

A Queer Guide To Getting Tattooed

From finding a queer artist and making your appointment, to etiquette and frequently asked questions (plus 14 queer artists to follow on Instagram!) — Sorry, mom! We’re gay, and we’re…

A. Andrews —

May 9, 2022

tattoos

culture

Black Tattoo Artists Are Finding Joy By Creating Their Own Spaces To Thrive In

“I want to lead my tattoo practice with care, prioritizing Black skin and the liberation of Black bodies through this practice.”

Sema Dayoub —

Jul 30, 2021

tattoos

trans visibility

culture

Tattoos Made My Body Feel Like My Own — A Trans Tattoo Experience

“With each tattoo I’m actively reclaiming my own identity. Every tattoo on my body is an active choice — An exercise in autonomy.”

Sema Dayoub —

Jul 1, 2021

autostraddle lesbian stereotypes survey

Autostraddle Reader Data

issues

Lesbians Got Tattoos First But Now Everybody’s Doing It

Also, watching “The L Word” multiple times makes you significantly more likely to have multiple tattoos. Don’t @ me, it’s math.

Riese —

Nov 12, 2018

but make it fashion

tattoos

issues

No Regrets: These Tattoos Are My History

Some pieces are easier to explain than others.

Kemmer —

Nov 9, 2018

Lists/Top 10s

tattoos

beauty

Self-Acceptance & Butt Cover-Ups: 8 Queer Women’s Tattoo Stories

I talked to several smart, artistic, and wonderful inked-up queers in my life about what inspired their body art.

Emily Browne —

Dec 12, 2017

advice

tattoos

beauty

5 Things to Consider Before Getting Your First Tattoo

Getting a tattoo is exciting. But don’t get so excited that you lose sight of a few important things.

Liselle “afronautic” Savitri —

Sep 7, 2017

"personality cult"

a+ roundtable

af+

Whose Tattoo is Whose? An Autostraddle Team Mystery

Which Autostraddle staffers have which of these tattoos? Are you familiar enough with their personal brands and/or Instagrams to guess? Or maybe psychic? Let’s find out!

the team —

Sep 6, 2016

disability

personal essay

first person

Tattoos and Disability: Surviving An Experience Not Everyone Can Handle

“I made a choice about how I would look, and didn’t realize until I’d done it how unprecedented that was.”

Carrie —

May 2, 2016

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What’s The Story Behind Your Tattoo?

I really want the outline of Texas on my arm somewhere. Yes, I want a Texas tattoo, I want to be one of those people. Get in here and tell…

Yvonne —

Oct 24, 2014

fools journey

regular

astrology, tarot & witchcraft

Fool’s Journey: Ten Tarot Tattoos

There’s no denyin’ it, tarot and tattoos go together really well.

Beth —

Aug 27, 2014

brittney griner

tattoos

sports

VIDEO: Brittney Griner Wants To Show You Her Lesbian Tattoo

“Society gives us a bad rep for having tats or being gay so I’m like well let me just throw it all together in one and see how you like…

Brittani —

Nov 26, 2013