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{{Short description|Tattooing of the genitals}}
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== Occurrence ==
== Occurrence ==
Though tattoos in general have enjoyed an upsurge of popularity, particularly in the west and among younger people, genital tattoos are still relatively rare. There are several probable reasons for this: the genital area is sensitive, it is not often publicly visible, and covered with [[pubic hair|hair]]. Also, some tattooists refuse to place tattoos in these (and other) areas for a variety of reasons.<ref>Jen (December 4, 2012). "[http://news.bme.com/tag/genital-tattoos/ The road to completion is long...]", ''News.BME.com''.</ref>
{{As of|2004}}, though tattoos in general have enjoyed an upsurge of popularity, particularly in the west and among younger people, genital tattoos are still relatively rare. There are several probable reasons for this: the genital area is sensitive, it is not often publicly visible, and is covered with [[pubic hair|hair]] unless intentionally [[Hair removal|removed]]. Also, some tattooists refuse to place tattoos in these (and other) areas for a variety of reasons.<ref>Jen (December 4, 2012). "[http://news.bme.com/tag/genital-tattoos/ The road to completion is long...] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203224457/https://news.bme.com/tag/genital-tattoos/ |date=2017-12-03 }}", ''News.BME.com''.</ref>


Genital tattooing may have been decorative surgeries practiced during Paleolithic times and archaeological evidence has survived to our day. Evidence regarding explicit genital male representations were found in art made in Europe approximately 38,000 to 11,000 years ago. However, the primitive meaning of genital ornamentation is not clearly defined.<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Angulo|first1=Javier C.|last2=García-Díez|first2=Marcos|last3=Martínez|first3=Marc|date=December 2011|title=Phallic Decoration in Paleolithic Art: Genital Scarification, Piercing and Tattoos|url=https://www.auajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1016/j.juro.2011.07.077|journal=The Journal of Urology|volume=186|issue=6|pages=2498–2503|doi=10.1016/j.juro.2011.07.077|pmid=22019163}}</ref>
Genital tattooing may have been decorative surgeries practiced during [[Paleolithic]] times and archaeological evidence has survived to this day. Evidence regarding explicit genital male representations were found in art made in Europe approximately 38,000 to 11,000 years ago. However, the primitive meaning of genital ornamentation is not clearly defined.<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Angulo|first1=Javier C.|last2=García-Díez|first2=Marcos|last3=Martínez|first3=Marc|date=December 2011|title=Phallic Decoration in Paleolithic Art: Genital Scarification, Piercing and Tattoos|url=https://www.auajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1016/j.juro.2011.07.077|journal=The Journal of Urology|volume=186|issue=6|pages=2498–2503|doi=10.1016/j.juro.2011.07.077|pmid=22019163}}</ref>


== Motivation ==
== Motivation ==
As any other forms of tattoos, the choice may be decorative and genital tattoo designs have been created to decoratively imitate pubic hair, to enhance the appearance of the genitals, or to create whimsical or other designs around the genital area. Some men have incorporated genital tattooing into the creation of a tattoo design in such a way that the [[human penis|penis]] becomes a part of the overall design motif (for example, as a "nose" in a tattooed face, or as the "trunk" of an elephant).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ladbible.com/funny/fail-man-gets-drunk-tattoo-of-an-elephant-around-his-penis-20160118|title=Man Gets Drunk Tattoo Of An Elephant Around His Penis|website=www.ladbible.com|language=en|access-date=2019-09-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2016/01/12/barman-with-henry-the-hoover-tattoo-on-his-crotch-says-its-ruining-his-love-life-5618458/|title=Barman with Henry the Hoover tattoo on his crotch says it's ruining his love lif|date=2016-01-12|website=Metro|language=en|access-date=2019-09-26}}</ref>
As any other forms of tattoos, the choice may be decorative and genital tattoo designs have been created to decoratively imitate pubic hair, to enhance the appearance of the genitals, or to create whimsical or other designs around the genital area. Some men have incorporated genital tattooing into the creation of a tattoo design in such a way that the [[human penis|penis]] becomes a part of the overall design motif (for example, as a "nose" in a tattooed face, or as the "trunk" of an elephant).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ladbible.com/funny/fail-man-gets-drunk-tattoo-of-an-elephant-around-his-penis-20160118|title=Man Gets Drunk Tattoo Of An Elephant Around His Penis|website=www.ladbible.com|language=en|access-date=2019-09-26|archive-date=2019-09-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926184447/https://www.ladbible.com/funny/fail-man-gets-drunk-tattoo-of-an-elephant-around-his-penis-20160118|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2016/01/12/barman-with-henry-the-hoover-tattoo-on-his-crotch-says-its-ruining-his-love-life-5618458/|title=Barman with Henry the Hoover tattoo on his crotch says it's ruining his love lif|date=2016-01-12|website=Metro|language=en|access-date=2019-09-26}}</ref>


Women have created similar designs, incorporating their genitals into tattooed designs like faces and animals. This practice has long been a part of tattooing, and examples can be seen incorporating the nipples and other parts of the body into designs.<ref>(15/08/2012). "[http://g1.globo.com/planeta-bizarro/noticia/2012/08/video-que-mostra-jovem-fazendo-tatuagem-anal-vira-hit-na-web.html Vídeo que mostra jovem fazendo tatuagem anal vira hit na web]", ''g1.globo.com''. {{in lang|pt}}</ref>
Women have created similar designs, incorporating their genitals into tattooed designs like faces and animals. This practice has long been a part of tattooing, and examples can be seen incorporating the nipples and other parts of the body into designs.<ref>(15/08/2012). "[http://g1.globo.com/planeta-bizarro/noticia/2012/08/video-que-mostra-jovem-fazendo-tatuagem-anal-vira-hit-na-web.html Vídeo que mostra jovem fazendo tatuagem anal vira hit na web]", ''g1.globo.com''. {{in lang|pt}}</ref>


Some heavily tattooed people choose to have their genital and [[anus|anal]] regions tattooed to complete the work they have over much of their bodies. Others have used genital tattooing in a [[BDSM]] context, for example to indicate "ownership" of a [[submissive]] by a [[dominant (BDSM)|dominant]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-XxiAgAAQBAJ&q=genital+tattoo+in+bdsm+contest&pg=PT207|title=Body Studies: An Introduction|last=DeMello|first=Margo|date=2013-12-17|publisher=Routledge|isbn=9781134084708|language=en}}</ref>
Some heavily tattooed people choose to have their genital and [[Human anus|anal]] regions tattooed to complete the work they have over much of their bodies. Others have used genital tattooing in a [[BDSM]] context, for example to indicate "ownership" of a submissive by a [[dominant (BDSM)|dominant]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-XxiAgAAQBAJ&q=genital+tattoo+in+bdsm+contest&pg=PT207|title=Body Studies: An Introduction|last=DeMello|first=Margo|date=2013-12-17|publisher=Routledge|isbn=9781134084708|language=en}}</ref>


== Anatomical locations ==
== Anatomical locations ==
Nearly the entire genital region can be tattooed, including the shaft and [[glans penis|head]] of the [[human penis|penis]], the skin of the [[scrotum]], the [[pubic region]]<ref>Neluis, et al. (December 2014). "[https://www.bjmp.org/content/prevalence-and-implications-genital-tattoos-site-not-forgotten Prevalence and implications of genital tattoos: A site not forgotten]", ''BJMP.org''. ''[[British Journal of Medical Practitioners]]'', Volume 7, Number 4.</ref> and the outer [[labia (genitalia)|labia]].
Nearly the entire genital region can be tattooed, including the shaft and [[glans penis|head of the penis]], the skin of the [[scrotum]], the [[Mons pubis|pubic region]]<ref>Neluis, et al. (December 2014). "[https://www.bjmp.org/content/prevalence-and-implications-genital-tattoos-site-not-forgotten Prevalence and implications of genital tattoos: A site not forgotten]", ''BJMP.org''. ''[[British Journal of Medical Practitioners]]'', Volume 7, Number 4.</ref> and the outer [[labia (genitalia)|labia]].


<gallery mode="packed">
<gallery>
File:Glans tattoo.jpg|Glans
File:Glans tattoo.jpg|[[Glans penis]]
File:Penis tattoo - Genital tattooed like a canvas.jpg|Penile skin
File:Penis tattoo - Genital tattooed like a canvas.jpg|[[Human penis|Penis]]
File:0001tattoo on the penis.jpg|penis skin
File:Pubic tattoos.jpg|[[Vulva]]s
File:Tattoo in body.jpg|[[Mons pubis]]
File:Anus tattoo 1.jpg|[[Human anus|Anus]]
File:Pubic tattoos.jpg|[[Mons pubis]]
File:Anus tattoo 1.jpg|[[Anus]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Genital piercing]]
* [[Genital jewellery]]
* [[Body modification]]
* [[Body modification]]
* [[Genital jewellery]]
* [[Genital piercing]]
* [[Vajazzle]]
* [[Vajazzle]]


==References==
==References==
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Tattoo on the mons pubis

Genital tattooing is the practice of placing permanent marks under the skin of the genitals in the form of tattoos.[1]

Occurrence

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As of 2004, though tattoos in general have enjoyed an upsurge of popularity, particularly in the west and among younger people, genital tattoos are still relatively rare. There are several probable reasons for this: the genital area is sensitive, it is not often publicly visible, and is covered with hair unless intentionally removed. Also, some tattooists refuse to place tattoos in these (and other) areas for a variety of reasons.[2]

Genital tattooing may have been decorative surgeries practiced during Paleolithic times and archaeological evidence has survived to this day. Evidence regarding explicit genital male representations were found in art made in Europe approximately 38,000 to 11,000 years ago. However, the primitive meaning of genital ornamentation is not clearly defined.[3]

Motivation

[edit]

As any other forms of tattoos, the choice may be decorative and genital tattoo designs have been created to decoratively imitate pubic hair, to enhance the appearance of the genitals, or to create whimsical or other designs around the genital area. Some men have incorporated genital tattooing into the creation of a tattoo design in such a way that the penis becomes a part of the overall design motif (for example, as a "nose" in a tattooed face, or as the "trunk" of an elephant).[4][5]

Women have created similar designs, incorporating their genitals into tattooed designs like faces and animals. This practice has long been a part of tattooing, and examples can be seen incorporating the nipples and other parts of the body into designs.[6]

Some heavily tattooed people choose to have their genital and anal regions tattooed to complete the work they have over much of their bodies. Others have used genital tattooing in a BDSM context, for example to indicate "ownership" of a submissive by a dominant.[7]

Anatomical locations

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Nearly the entire genital region can be tattooed, including the shaft and head of the penis, the skin of the scrotum, the pubic region[8] and the outer labia.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ginger Ale (Jul 15, 2009). "Tattooing your genitalia (NSFW pics)", CLTampa.com.
  2. ^ Jen (December 4, 2012). "The road to completion is long... Archived 2017-12-03 at the Wayback Machine", News.BME.com.
  3. ^ Angulo, Javier C.; García-Díez, Marcos; Martínez, Marc (December 2011). "Phallic Decoration in Paleolithic Art: Genital Scarification, Piercing and Tattoos". The Journal of Urology. 186 (6): 2498–2503. doi:10.1016/j.juro.2011.07.077. PMID 22019163.
  4. ^ "Man Gets Drunk Tattoo Of An Elephant Around His Penis". www.ladbible.com. Archived from the original on 2019-09-26. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
  5. ^ "Barman with Henry the Hoover tattoo on his crotch says it's ruining his love lif". Metro. 2016-01-12. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
  6. ^ (15/08/2012). "Vídeo que mostra jovem fazendo tatuagem anal vira hit na web", g1.globo.com. (in Portuguese)
  7. ^ DeMello, Margo (2013-12-17). Body Studies: An Introduction. Routledge. ISBN 9781134084708.
  8. ^ Neluis, et al. (December 2014). "Prevalence and implications of genital tattoos: A site not forgotten", BJMP.org. British Journal of Medical Practitioners, Volume 7, Number 4.