Is a lower back tattoo always a tramp stamp?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endless_kno...

^the symbol i want tattooed



it is a Tibetan symbol thats been described as representing the interweaving of the Spiritual Path, the flowing of Time and Movement within That Which is Eternal.



my mom named me after a Tibetan Buddhist temple "Sera Monastery". which is why I want that symbol. Also because of spiritual beliefs. Sera also translates to "wild rose garden" in tibetian, so I would like it to be a natural/dark bark color with some interwining vines and blooms.





If I get that tatooed on my lower back is it a tramp stamp?

Is a lower back tattoo always a tramp stamp?
It doesnt matter what it is, tattoos in that area will always be perceived by people as "tramp stamps." There is a reason the other word for a tramp stamp is "ho tag." The connotation is there regardless of what is actually tattooed there. I guarantee that no one will even bother to look at what it actually is before they judge (people are jerks sometimes).



I like the idea, but I think you should get it tattooed somewhere else.



FYI: “Tramp Stamp” is a derogatory term referring to a tattoo which a women places on her lower back. It is especially popular among women born in the late 70’s, 80‘s, and even early 90’s. Fair or unfair, these tattoos have a socially constructed connotation associated with them. These women are labeled as tramps, whores, or other derogatory sexually promiscuous terms.
Reply:First of all, there are many people out there who have never heard of the term. The only thing that would make it a tramp stamp is if you are a tramp. If not, then who cares what others label a location as?

Will some strangers look at you and think to themselves, "What a tramp?". Probably - but why does that matter - you'll never know about it. I'm 40, married 21 years - don't care what strangers have going through their heads if they should happen to see my tattoo.

If someone is going to judge you before they even know you just because of the placement of a tattoo then they aren't worth getting to know anyway.
Reply:idiots call them tramp stamps, you know people who have them on their breasts or their hips by their hoo hoo's ( to be lady like) don't get them called anything. i have had a tattoo on my lower back for four years now, happily married for 5 years, never cheated and have two beautiful children, so how would that classify me as a tramp? i think trampy people are from what they do, not from what they have on their body, or for where!
Reply:That's what it's known as, and probably will be for a long time. Who cares though? I have a pretty fairy and dragon, which is a pretty decent size, in that area. I love that stuff. It's special to me. I couldn't care less what people thought. It's all about how you feel about it and if your comfortable. If you're really that concerned about it, get it somewhere else. But if you love the tattoo and the location you choose, go for it.
Reply:I have one on my lower back and I will be 40 in May. I never really cared what anyone might think and no one has ever made a negative comment about it. If it is something that you want and have thought it through then go for it....if you have doubts DON'T.



This is something that will stay with you forever...I hope that you are sure of yourself and what you want out of life because people will make judgments about your judgments.
Reply:The most popular theory is that it gives a guy somethin' to aim for... I hate that people say that though because it's so damn disrespectful. You should be able to get a tattoo anywhere you want without people judging you, I hate that women call other women that have lower back tattoos b*tches and sl*ts, and how guys always see the tattoo and think "Jackpot!" It's so demeaning... So no, I would say that you're okay. And don't take any sh*t from anyone. =)
Reply:Yes they are sorry, once you get one there you will be catagorized with all the other trashy tattoo on that location not matter how much meaning your tattoo has. I think the back of the neck would be a cool spot for one that size. Maybe get it somewehre else if the tramp stamp things concerns you.
Reply:tattoos in this position aren't always considered a tramp stamp. they are usually only referred to as a tramp stamp if they are meaningless, like a butterfly or a heart, dolphin etc. you've described this tattoo in a meaningful, spiritual way, therefore it isn't really a tramp stamp.
Reply:I agree that only idiots call them that. I got a good size tattoo of two roses on my lower back before I had ever heard the term "tramp stamp" and I don't regret it at all. It is only visible when I wear bathing suits as I rarely wear pants that low or shirts that come up that high :-)
Reply:I have a lotus flower on my lower back...Your getting the tattoo for YOURSELF and nobody else..Why should u care if its consider a tramp stamp?? If you want it get it and be happy with it...Don't worry about what other people have to say just do you...
Reply:yes most people consider them that but who cares where u want it then that's where u should get it don't let other people think for u
Reply:I don't see them as tramp stamps at all and I don't have one at all.
Reply:There will always be people like me that think they are.
Reply:Tribals are trap stamps
Reply:That is what it's called now.
Reply:no, and why does it matter, its a stupid joke that went to far "tramp stamp" grow up