Because girls in today's society are misguided individuals who think that glourious sex appeal is in a bodily tattoo. It isn't

Because everyone deserves respect despite what they chose to put on their body

It crazy the way girls are now. I mean, I'm a 21 year old girl and yes I have tattoos, but I do not have one on my lower back. Not neccesarily because its a tramp stamp, but cause everyone has them. I think girls get em cause when they bend over, you get tramp stamp and butt crack too. Also, I think girls now a days are throwing away their smarts and focusing soley on sexuality. Beleiving a man will respect them for that. Its kinda sad, but yay for us good girls!

mine is there because that location was a good fit for the shape of my tattoo and because not everyone labels people so harshly

Whats wrong with getting a tattoo there. I still respect girls that have a tattoo on thier lower back.

I love the phrase "Tramp Stamp". I think they are tacky. Once described to me as a "bullseye". I can not wait to see how these women respond when they are turned down for a job based on their tatoos or when they get pregnant and the tatoo's go all side-ways. But no matter how many tattos a person has, they deserve to be treated with respect based on their actions. The line of thinking that a girl is "asking for it" or somehow having a tatoo on her lower back means she deserves less respect is the line of thinking that men use to justify date rape.

In other words, if a women gets a tattoo on their lower back you won't respect them. That's shallow. I don't like tattoos, but I wouldn't disrespect someone if they chose to have a tattoo. That also means I wouldn't call their tattoo's a "tramp stamp".

Because they are tattoos not tramp stamps and perpetuating that kind of image makes it worse. Tattoos have been around for a long long time. Men who have tattoos are generally not dis-respected because of it are they? Why women? It is body art, an expression of self. I have tattoos and I EXPECT to be respected because of who I am not put down by anyone because I chose some body art that I liked and wanted.

Why would a person expect respect to be withheld or given based on the location of a tattoo? Better yet, why would you withold respect based on that? People who give respect expect it in return. Whether or not they have a tattoo, or where it is located, should have nothing to do with it.

First of all, wht do you feel royal or something with the lion? second, that specific tattoo reads" I don't respect myself", so why would I want to respect someone that doesn't respect themselves...?

Tramps stamps? what a horrible name and how judgmental. I am 50 yo and might not ever get a tat, but I have seen some pretty ones on the lower backs of young girls. I wouldn't say everyone should do it, and would have a fit if my daughters decided to (because I am old fashioned and I hate needles) but I would never label a young girl with a tat there a tramp. Tramp is as tramp does.

The respect of a man who has such a double standard is not worth having.

Because human beings deserve respect. Simply having a tattoo in a certain place doesn't negate that. Just because some idiot guy dubbed the name "tramp stamp", doesn't mean that the women who get tattoos on their backs are all tramps. Get a brain.

Because they are desperate slags for doing so

Geez, I have one and I DEMAND respect from men. But, mine's not a butterfly or a rose or something tribal.

Why does it matter where they have a tatoo? Just because a girl has a tatoo on her lower back does not mean she is a tramp. That is just another stupid stereotype. If you are shallow enough to disrespect a girl just because of a tatoo, you are the one who does not deserve respect.

how original. ..not really.

played out!

I dont think i want to say what i really want to but i like it .lol

Well, because my male friends like to point out that they use them as a target... I go with that. My male friends seem to think that every woman with a "Tramp Stamp" will automaticaly put out. I would like to think that this isn't true, but I can't think of an example that proves them wrong. This can't be totally correct. Can it?

Wait a minute if a girl has a lower back tattoo you call that a "tramp stamp" how . . . non-judgmental of you. I personally don't like tattoo's period, but thats just my personal preference and I'm not about to judge someone who has one like that.

"Tramp Stamp"? That's pretty sexist and offensive.

I think I'd like to put my stamp on that tramp!

nothing in particular, its just a decoration

What would you call a "tramp stamp"? My wife has a lower back tattoo that I would hardly call a tramp stamp. I like it a lot. It is a triangular floral arrangement of flowers that we grow in our garden. It has a bumblebee and a dragonfly flying over it (also common in our garden.) Her most recent addition to the tattoo is a Morning Glory vine with flowers that goes up from the original tatto, curls across her back and ends up on her left shoulder. It is a beautiful piece of work that is constantly eliciting positive comments.

I hate tatoo's no matter where they are.

It would suggest to me that she has some self esteem issues, and wants to boost her own ego by having people glancing at her lower back. I would also be interested to know whether or not the tattood woman herself would actually refer to it by such a deragatory term as "Tramp Stamp".

I think it's to each his own. Or in this case her own. I don't judge a person's character by the placement of their tattoo or whether or not they have a tattoo. I judge them by the way they treat me and others, whether or not they are honest, caring people.

When I see a female with a tattoo on the lower back, it makes me think that they're asking for sex.

I dont judge tatoos at all, so what if someone wants to decorate their body a little? dont call em tramp stamps

They are there purely for the viewing enjoyment of those behind the wearer not the viewing admiration of the wearer. Intentional or not it draws attention to the part of the body it is placed near.

I think it looks skanky especially with a thong.

This question is very similar to one already posted: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/155044 I suggest you check it out and see what kind of discussion took place stemming from it.

I have a tattoo on my lower back; it's my only tattoo that I put there because I could cover it with clothing. It's in memory of my two best friends who died. I don't think there's anything 'trampish' about that, and I think anyone who makes such wild generalizations like that, well, is pretty ignorant. Another double standard for women ... ?

I think its Skankadelic,ok ill call it a ghetto low rider stamp

I am a female with a beautiful tattoo on my lower back and you can ask my husband and he will tell you that I am not a hussy or a tramp. It is not shown off to just anyone, primarily it is for my personal enjoyment.

If they are small and delicate (like ivy, or lace) they are SSeexxxxy If they are tribal or angular, they don't do anything for me.

Ok... First of all, I can't believe that anyone that has even a little bit of intelligence would want to call a work of art a "tramp stamp". Where a woman chooses to put her tattoo is her personal choice. I have a lot of friends that have lower back tats and they love them. Also, they are not tramps - not even close. In fact, most of them are married. When (not if) I get a tat, it will more than likely be on my lower back. I just think it is a good location to have one, plain and simple! In case you were wondering, I am not a tramp either. Second, the location of a tattoo does not make a tramp. Actions make a tramp. Third, there are a lot of men out there with naked women on their arms or legs or backs (or wherever). Personally I think those tattoos are offensive, but would not call them a stupid name for having one.... Get over yourselves, guys.

Please define Tramp Stamps.

Because maybe they know and are used to guys like me. I respect most woman who look sexy and I do think that a Butt Hat can look very sexy above a sexy butt. Because I know a couple of women (friends so far) that have a tatoo in that spot, i don't think that they are sluts just because they might look a little slutty. In fact I see these particular females as good girls that just want to look bad. They just want to look good and this was there choice though maybe naive of the consequences. It does not mean they want to get laid, no. Maybe some think that I'm being naive but these girls are not easy just as a lot of beautiful sexy women/young women are not easy. So why judge just because a lot of porn stars have that "tramp stamp" tatoo. If that were always true then they could call a mans arm tat a sign of trouble and you know, there are a lot of sissy boys out there now days sporting a bad dragon tatoo or something dark that really don't even reflect their inner character. It's body art and it don't necessarily mean what some want to think it means!

i have 3 tattoos and am thinkin of getting a 4th and i think i'm a nice person and u shouldnt b judged just because u have a tattoo and another thing u r being sexist r u sayin its ok 4 men 2 have them n not women? step in2 the 21st century!

Why do you use a deliberately demeaning term like "tramp stamps" and expect to get any respect? You are applying a meaning that comes entirely from your own cultural background and may not have that meaning in their culture at all. What would you say if I asked why do women insist on wearing rings, the sign of slavery and subservience, in their ears?

Tattoos are for morons, you have to have your brain totally disengaged to even think of getting one...they are not "works of art"....they do not look "beautiful"...fading inks going blue in your old age..what sort of thick thought processes go through trashy people's minds when they think that they will get a tattoo....the fact you have a tattoo defines where you are in the social scale...intellectually,educationally and economically.........right at the bottom!!

The tramp stamp thing comes from crack whores who have tats on their lower backs. Young women get them and it makes them look somewhat low class out on the street or at the beach in the summer. Kinda makes the girl look easy when she inks up on the lower back or leg area. Not trying to put anyone down that has one, just saying in regular society it *is* looked down on as somewhat trailer park low grade.

Why should it matter where the girl gets her tattoo(s)? I have 1 tattoo and I want more and even one on my lower back. I'm a single mother (married but separated), am I too, going to be labeled as a "tramp stamp"?? Who cares where the tattoos are, I'd rather know why you got them and what made you decide to get one.

well I loves me a girl with a tramp stamp

you are all stupid tramps with stamps..

Tramp Stamp may be an offensive term...but most women would have no problem laughing at a fat man in a speedo. Most people would have no problem laughing at someone with a mullet. Women love to make fun of male fashion faux pas but they fail to realize that very often some of the things they do are disgusting and look bad as well. Top 5 things women do that they think look attractive but aren't attractive. 1. G string plumber crack. 2. Muffin tops. 3. Tramp stamps 4. Camel toes 5. Any combination of the above.

its just a lower back tattoo just b/c a bunch of "tramps" got it dosen't make all lower back tattoos tram stamps. thats mest up if you think that and why is it not called a tramp stamp when a guy gets

Looks good during doggy style and many women (of the sluttish variety) posibly get one to deviously provoke those thoughts in men and get their attention sometimes to get what they want sometimes not end of. Have you ever tried looking at your lower back in a mirror it's probably one of the hardest places to see without using another mirror and giving yourself neck ache. Everyone knows that if you belive in mindlessly defacing your skin with a tattoo you get one where you can enjoy it for yourself and see it in detail otherwise what's the point in it other than to show off and fill an empty void in your self esteem.

Because women started getting tattoos there before guys started labeling it that. Or calling it 'bullseye' or whatever immature nickname they call it. It is a tattoo, and location shouldn't matter. If a tattoo offends you, don't date someone with one, but to each his own. I have 2, one on my hip and one on my lower leg. I don't want the lower back because it is too 'trendy', not because it is called a 'tramp stamp', by guys who probably are just sluts themselves.

Because they see other females with it and want to be like them. You know most young women cannot think for themselves and just copy what other people do or what people tell them is "fashionable" and "in style." Sigh.

I have no idea why girls OR boys get these or any tattoos period. Out of all the tattoos a girl can get, a tramp stamp is the biggest turn off EVER. Why? 1. People who get tattoos tend to have low self esteem. They don't think they are okay the way they are, so they permanently change themselves in an attempt to improve themselves. Instead of disfigurement go work on that self esteem. 2. If someone doesn't value their own body, why should anyone else? If you treat your home like a dump, when someone else sees how you treat your home, how do you expect them to treat the place? Treat your body like a temple. Take care of it and respect it. If you want to improve it, eat right and go to the gym. 3. You don't draw on your walls, why would you draw on your body? When was the last time you saw a beautiful building tagged with graffiti and thought it improved the aesthetics? You haven't. 4. Clean and classic always trumps flashy and trendy. Have you seen "Joe Dirt"? People once thought mullets were once cool too. A tattoo is like a permanent mullet. 5. A tattoo doesn't make you "sexy", a "rebel", or make you an "individual". First "sexy". Either you're sexy or you're not. A tattoo will not change anything. If you aren't sexy, like #2, go to the gym and watch a few shows on how to dress your body. Second "rebel" and third "individual". 25% of people between 18-50 have a tattoo. You aren't being rebellious, you aren't doing something unique, you're a lemming. 6. You cannot "capture" a moment of life in a tattoo... and why would you want to? Do you really want to be the same person throughout your whole life? If you have problems remembering a time in your life, keep a diary and take some pictures. They are more accurate. 7. Tattoos are permanent, and permanence stifles life and is unnatural. Accept that things change, be open to change and be open to change. It is the way of the universe, accept it and move on. It is better to be a blank slate. 8. Tattoos are an awful way to commemorate loved ones. I can't think of a worse way to be remembered. A permanent disfigurement? Really? Instead focusing on the death of a loved one or spending your time reminiscing about the good times with a passed loved one, go out and make new memories with your living friends and live your life to the fullest. 9. They are tacky and totally ghetto/white trash. I know that's covered in #4, but it can't be overstated.

Who cares--as long as they don't infringe upon MY rights?!?!?

i bet you don't have that much of a circle of friends. if that all you look at is the outside and then decide that the person is worthy of friendship or not. a tramp stamp is just a tattoo, just be/c it is on a part of the body that most people will think is trashy does not mean that the person is a tramp. and i have several tattoos some you can see some you cant, when i met a man i expect him to respect me unless I give him a reason not to. but for someone to make the decision on to respect me or not just by the tattoos and piercings that i have, is someone that i don't want to have as a friend.

Probably because they know that most men base respect on much more important things.

It's basically a strategy to eliminate attention from superficial, self righteous scum. I see that it works. The respect of some people is worth avoiding.

It's basically a strategy to eliminate attention from superficial, self righteous scum. I see that it works. The respect of some people is worth avoiding.

Personally i don't see anything wrong with a "tramp stamp." It's the girl's choice to get one and it doesn't mean that by having one you automatically become a tramp. Tattoos are kinda like art they mean and sybolize something to every person. There's also theories as to where putting a tattoo on your body means.

What does her back have to do with respect? And why are you looking at the girls lower back anyway? HUH?

Tattoos are stupid, and they obviously show that a person is not comfortable with thair own skin... instead this person needs to put some shit on it and think they are making it better... fuck you people!

Excellent question. For whatever reason fate has brought me here on this late date to answer this question. Being a guy I've asked that question a lot. After dating a couple of girls with the lower back tats I've noticed they give it up easier. They also seem to be insecure and have low self-esteem. I was soooo in love with one of these girls and I wanted to "convert" her to a monogamous life-style with me. My attempt was a complete failure but during my journey I spoke candidly with my tattoo artist about my dilemma. He was quite direct in his assessment of the situation...and I will paraphrase him here: 1. Once a girl gets a tramp stamp she crosses a line regarding her self image. She devalues herself and decides promiscuity is the way to go. 2. Girls with breast tats or inner thigh tats are no where near as messed up. 3. Typically TS girls have attention issues. They are insecure and look for acceptance and self-worth through sex. 4. Once they get a tramp stamp they find the attention they get from men increases dramatically...and they wind up on their back a lot more. 5. Girls with tramp stamp tats degenerate over time. 6. Pornographic film makers want tattoo artists to mention their "auditions" to tramp stamp clients. They say they get a lot more compliance from these candidates. 7. Girls who get a TS and are not easy often suffer from "buyer's remorse" and cover it up. In essence he said there are two kinds of girls that get tramp stamps: 1. Those that want the attention and want to broadcast their sexuality (easiness). These girls like to sleep around (not that there is anything wrong with that). 2. Those that made a mistake. These girls hide the ST and are embarrassed by it when they have a real relationship. In summary I have found that the lower back tat girls cannot expect respect without a lot of explaining to do. Ultimately it is their choice...and the symbolism of a lower back tattoo is loud and clear.

Because they think it's cute.

They expect respect because they have a crazy thought that the respect one gets shouldn't depend on a drawing one has on one's back...strange, really.... PS. Couldn't help the sarcasm. And the expression "tramp stamps" is just a stereotype you have, not some indication of reality.

so if I have a beautiful tattoo on my lower back, and never show anyone, I shouldn't be respected by men?

its all on the inside. What i have on the out side turns off someone from talking to me, then fine i wouldn't want to talk to them to begin with. I dont like shallow and flighty people that only look on the out side not whats on the inside

It's a hygene issue. A woman who regularly engages in anal intercourse puts a tramp stamp on because she wants a man who has had anal intercourse with her to climax onto the tramp stamp rather than to attempt to climax into her mouth. It is a way to prevent fecal matter from being accidentally ingested. By providing an attractive target, the chance of getting a GI sickness is minimized.

You people say it shouldn't matter where; you say you wouldn't judge others; you say it should just matter "why" you got it; you say men are not judged for having a tattoo; you all say lots of things and you all lie. Girls, you get them because the are a lil trashy, but you call it sexy. Guys, we call them tramp stamps because a lot of these girls that get these tattoos are promiscuous. Listen, you take two groups of girls with and without these tats and I'm certain more girls in the tat group will have had more partners, drink more often, smoke, and have lower self-esteem. And it does matter why people do what they do, it helps others "judge" them and understand their personality to better help us choose if we should associate with them. It is called psychology. Observe behavior, Relate to "Norm", Determine character; this process is not prejudice. If you all would not judge others based on what they do, etc. Then why do girls dismiss guys that approach them in a bar; it is because based on a "normal" standard girls know that most guys approaching them are just interested in sex. And this quick rejection is based only on a prejudice, it is not an informed decision. Most of you are hypocrites. And I realize this is an old posting, i am just bored :)