In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About… This time around, the guys discuss the formerly taboo topic of tattoos. From a rite of passage to a significant body mod, listen in as the cubs give their opinions on the art of tattoos. Is it part of gay ritual or just self expression?
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LTA… Tattoos
From the dawn of time, we’ve marked up our bodies with artwork of varying kinds. Some temporary and others very permanent. The bear community has its own version of different ink styles as tattoos over the decades. But has tattooing become less prominent today? Were there any fads that came and went?
- History of Tattooing – Wikipedia
- Gay Men and Tattoos, Ritual and Therapy – GayTherapyLA.com
- The Art of Tattoos: Culture and the LGBTQ+ Community – FuseUK.org
- Inkbox.com
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