OPEN THREAD: Harry Styles Newest Tattoo Has People Asking, Should Tattoos Be Designated “Masculine” or “Feminine”?

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Are certain tattoos off-limits to men?

The Function of Adrenalin in Boys’ Rites of Passage

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The young generation can be a threat to the status quo, or an energy source that needs direction, depending on how we meet the challenge.

Tom Matlack on HuffPost Live: Women, Beauty and the New York Times

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Tom Matlack joined a round table discussion of issues related to his controversial opinion piece.

David Bazan Show

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An rock and roll concert full of hipsters left me feeling oddly content.

Tom Matlack Talks to the New York Times About Women, Beautification, and Self-Esteem

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Who are we to judge what someone else decides to do to her own face or body?

Permanent Impressions: The Kaepernick Case

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Last week, JP Pelosi tackled the quarterback controversy in San Francisco. Now he tackles the controversy over the quarterback’s tattoos.

The Girl with the Smurf Tattoo

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It’s hard to avoid reading into someone’s appearance, especially when they’re intended to intimidate.

Porn Star Philosophy

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What do porn stars communicate through their tattoos?

Walking Around Shirtless

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Justin Cascio wants to know: Is it okay to show my scars?

My Body Is a Temple

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Kyle Carpenter’s body remains unaltered until he can embrace the permanence of the experience.

The Sexiest Moments in VMA History

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TrèsSugar chronicles the steamiest moments on the VMA stage.

Body Modification: 9/29

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An exploration of circumcision, tattoos, and other permanent, deliberate modifications of the male form.

Big Shots: When Pros Get Egos

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JP Pelosi, a child of the Magic-Bird years, wonders where all the good sports role models have gone.

Inking Arms, Piercing Ears, and Removing Foreskins: The Inconsistency of Parental Consent Laws

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If a 10-year-old gets a tattoo, should the mother be arrested? The State of Georgia says “yes.”

Open Thread: How Do You Feel About Tattoos?

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So any of you have any tattoos? If you’ve got multiple tattoos, do you have a favourite?

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