Although tattoos are generally painful on any part of the body, the hips are usually the most painful area to ink. Nevertheless, many people (mainly women) still chose to get a tattoo in this area due its sensual location. A tattoo on the side of your hip is not merely sensual however, as it also symbolizes strength, confidence, beauty, and individuality.
Getting a tattoo on the side of your hip is painful because of the bony nature of the hip. There is not a lot of fat or muscle in this region, causing a lot of pain from the needle pressing against the nerves and bone.
