lower back tattoos

– The term “tramp stamp” is used to humorously label a lower back tattoo.
– The origins of the term are unclear, but it gained popularity after a 2004 “Saturday Night Live” skit and a reference in the movie Wedding Crashers in 2005.
– Tramp stamps were linked to being promiscuous through TV shows like Rock of Love.
– California played a significant role in the popularity of tramp stamps, with many women requesting lower back tattoos in the late ’90s.
– Women choose lower back tattoos because the area doesn’t change much with weight fluctuation or age, it’s easy to conceal, and the pain level is low.
– A recent study showed that men found women with tattoos more approachable, but also saw them as more likely to sleep with them.
– While the term “tramp stamp” may continue to exist, it is hoped that women with these tattoos will feel less shamed by society as tattoos become more popular.
– People are less likely to mock a tramp stamp if their loved ones have them.