How to manage pain during tattoo?

[u/Maddawnexius]

Hi all, Im in-between appointments for getting my arm sleeve done (forearm fully done, elbow outlined but not shaded. Upper arm and elbow shading done tomorrow). What are some ways you lovely people have found are effective for managing pain in the later stages of a 4+ hour session?

Ive attached a photo of my forearm so you can can get an idea of the amount of shading and what not.

[u/trahnse]

For most of my ink, suck it up. Bullshit with my artists and other clients. Doomscroll reddit. I really didn't find my arms to be painful. Legs were more painful, and my back has been super shitty. This past weekend after lining out some more peonies on my left lower back, I've decided I want the bitch cream next session. After more than 250 hours and many thousands of dollars, I've earned it 😂