Many women who have lost one or both breasts to cancer struggle with issues of self-esteem and healing. With the rise in acceptance of tattooing, and many successful women tattoo artists working today, mastectomy tattoos are now one way they reclaim their pride and their bodies.

Rooted firmly in spiritual practices and imagery, the practice of Buddhist tattooing has been going on for thousands of years. Now, with tougher economic times and shifting political climates, this tradition is seeing a bit of a resurgence.

For the launch of their new zero calorie beverage flavors, drink company SoBe decided to go with almost zero clothing. The commission a pair of painted skinsuits to be worn and modeled by Twilight actress Ashley Greene.

The few and the proud are now tightening up their rules regarding tattooing. If you want to be a Marine, especially an officer, you will need to make sure you don't have any plans for extensive tattooing.

Here's a recap of what the most-read body art topic articles were for 2009. See some old favorites and new features in the worlds of tattoos and piercings.

If you travel by airplane, and you are a pierced person, you should start asking yourself just how private you feel about your body and piercings. Because soon you may be forced to reveal them publicly.

From the fringe, to the mainstream, to the catwalk! Temporary tattooing has just taken a turn from the realm of the outcast, to the wishlist of the American teen, and is now a part of the high fashion world.

A Georgia couple has just been charged with illegally tattooing six of their seven children. Will ignorance of state law help or harm them in this case?

Need some tattoos or body art on your favorite mobile device? Look no further than TatTap, the new smartphone application for body art fans.

Those in the Cleveland, Ohio area who love tattoos and grilled cheese can now cash in on that love. And the discount will last for as long as the ink does!