Innocent, Yet Seductive — Diving Into the World of Sternum Tattoos

The sternum is a gateway to the heart and many people choose to adorn it with an everlasting accessory — a sternum tattoo.

Also known as “under boob tattoos,” these tattoos are mysterious, delicate, yet catchy when shown. The placement gives these tattoos an innocent appeal. Still, there’s nothing hotter than a tattoo peeping through a woman’s bralette. 

This tattoo is unlikely to be seen, but if when it is, expect a lot of praises. There’s so much to unravel behind these beauties. So, if you consider accessorizing the gateway to your heart — our article is the first step to start with. Let’s learn everything there is about getting a sternum tattoo. 

Defining Tattoo Placement — What’s a Sternum? 

The sternum is a long, broad, flat bone that runs across the middle of your ribs. To put it another way, the sternum is responsible for holding your chest together. It’s structured like a tie and begins just behind the clavicles which connect the sternum at the necktie’s “knot.”

Sternum holds a really important part of the body. The major role of the sternum is to protect the heart and lungs, as well as many essential veins.

Luckily, the sternum bone is extremely tough and can resist a needle puncture. It is, nevertheless, safe to acquire a tattoo on sternum.

Sternum vs Underboob — Is It the Same? 

Many people confuse a sternum tattoo with an underboob tattoo. Others tend to combine the two. 

The main difference between a sternum tattoo and an underboob tattoo is, you guessed it — the placement. A sternum tattoo is a tattoo positioned right in the middle of the ribs, or more precisely between the breasts. Underboob tattoo, as the name recalls is a tattoo positioned on the upper ribs, surrounding the underboob area. They are often combined together because they accentuate the most sensual part of the female body — the breasts.

Sternum Tattoos — Can They Be Worn by Both Males & Females?

Sternum tats, no matter the sex, are the naked body’s best-hidden gem. Generally speaking, these tattoos are mostly worn by women. Placed on the cleavage, a sternum tattoo often follows the natural curve of the breast. 

When it comes to men, they often tend to ink these tattoos on the breastbone, which accentuates their muscles and gives them a feeling of “dominance.” Even though we tend to find this tattoo on women’s chest, they are easier to accomplish on men’s chest because the area is larger and flatter. 

The Best Time of the Year to Get a Sternum Tattoo

Colder months are tattoo’s best friends. The sternum is a very delicate place, frequently being rubbed against clothes, swimsuits, or bras. All of this extra clothing makes sternum tattoos a living nightmare to heal — especially on hot days when we start to sweat around that area. 

Sweat, sun, and chlorine are big no-nos for newly inked tattoos. On top of that, these boob tattoos probably going to stain your summer clothes. All in all, no matter the tattoo placement, always make an appointment around the colder seasons. By the time summer arrives, your tattoo will be properly healed and ready to meet the beach. 

How Painful Is a Tattoo on Sternum? 

According to the tattoo pain chart, the sternum is amongst the most painful places to get inked. That goes to show that the most beautiful things are often the most painful to achieve. That’s why we have a special bond with our tattoos — enduring painful hours for the sake of wearing an everlasting art piece. 

Why the sternum is such a painful place to get inked? Well, the chest isn’t very fleshy, and the needle tends to vibrate the bones, thus causing a painful reaction. Plus, the vibration is very close to the heart, making it even more unpleasant. 

What to Wear During the Tattoo Session? 

The best advice — wear as little as possible. In between breast tattoos are very intimate and you’ll probably need to get naked in front of the artist. Females might get a little bit uncomfortable around this part, especially if this is their first tattoo or they meet with the artist for the first time. 

If you are a male tattoo fanatic, then any kind of shirt will do just fine, because you’re going to take it either way. As for females, don’t wear a bra, and if you’re extra shy about showing off your boobs, find something to cover the nipples. 

For the Ladies — The Right Time to Put On a Bra After Getting a Boob Tattoo 

The most critical period of infecting or irritating your new tat is the first few weeks after getting inked. So, ladies, let your boobs run wild and free. Enjoy the freedom while it lasts. 

If by no means you need to wear a bra, choose something light that won’t rub the tattoo too much. Smaller-chested ladies may find pasties as the ideal solution. As for bigger-chested women, there are great sticky bra alternatives that will support your breasts during the healing period just fine. 

Things to Consider Before Getting a Sternum Tattoo

Getting a sternum tat is one hell of a body modification. Still, that doesn’t mean the process is all sunshine and rainbows. Here are the main things to take into consideration when modifying your chest area:

• The sternum is very difficult to tattoo, because of the bones, so you might want to choose a simpler design to avoid any mistakes
• If you still want to go for a complex design, you need to choose a very skilled professional, which results in paying more 
• Boob tattoos are very intimate, thus you’ll need to be comfortable with your artist touching your chest
• As we previously mentioned, prepare for a lot of pain
• Apart from the clothes, your sheets might get stained as well
• The area needs to be flat at all times, so avoid any unnecessary movements and keep your body as straight as possible
• You’ll need to sleep on your back during the healing process

The Best of Both Worlds — A Sternum Tattoo Is Delicate, but With a Head-Turning Effect When Shown to the World

Sternum tattoos — the most intimate and personal body modification of them all. While many tattoos are done to be seen and showcased to the world, a sternum tattoo is done only for you (and the ones that are lucky enough to see your naked body). 

As with all tattoos goes, there may come a moment in time when you have to hide your tattoo. But don’t worry, covering your tattoo with a concealer is done in just a few simple steps. 

Are you interested in reading about other tattoo placements? Wrist tattoos are also considered to be very delicate art pieces. The only difference is that they are way more exposed, yet more painless to do.