" " Placement matters a lot when you're talking about the tattoo pain scale. Hryshchyshen Serhii / ShutterstockTattoos hurt—that’s part of the deal. If you’re looking for the least painful places to get a tattoo, you're in luck. Some spots come with fewer nerve endings, more muscle, or a nice fatty layer to cushion the blow. AdvertisementHere’s a list of low-pain zones—especially helpful if it's your first tattoo or you're just not about that intense pain life.