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I interviewed women about why they chose to get lower back tattoos and how they’ve dealt with the stigma attached to so-called “tramp stamps.” Here are five things I’ve learned.
By Allison McCarthy
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I interviewed women about why they chose to get lower back tattoos and how they’ve dealt with the stigma attached to so-called “tramp stamps.” Here are five things I’ve learned.