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By Karen L. Hudson, About.com Guide to Tattoos

How Much Does it Really Hurt?

Sunday August 3, 2003
Getting a tattoo can be a frightening prospect, especially if you've never had one before. Having a fear of needles doesn't help, either. And of course, there is the ever-popular questions, "Does it hurt?" I'm sure you've heard all the "horror" stories of people passing out, leaving the studio crying with a half-finished tattoo and whatever other kind of terrible things that they say happened to them. Honestly, it's really not that bad or thousands of people would be getting tattooed every day. However, that doesn't make it any easier for you to have the courage to sit in that chair, does it? Well, hopefully this article will.

This article was recently updated from its original version to bring you even more information and comfort about taking the first steps toward getting a tattoo.

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