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It's unclear where the term "tramp stamp" originated, but these lower-back tattoos became popular in the late '90s and early 2000s around the same time as low-rise jeans.
But the term has almost exclusively taken on a negative connotation, as the women who bear lower-back tattoos are often deemed sluts or — well, tramps.
Fortunately, women are taking back ownership of their sexuality — and also of lower-back tattoos. Here are 19 that will make you think twice (or even consider one yourself).
What delightful daisies.
Instagram/leahc0523
It's just like a chandelier for your derriere.
Instagram/spadtatts
The start of a stunning coverup.
Instagram/langdaleart
Would you call this a pineurtle? A turnapple? Whatever it is, we love it.
Instagram/adam_asg
A rose by any other name... makes a beautiful lower-back tattoo.
Instagram/bigbear_85
Feliz día de los muertattoos!
Instagram/tinaontheinternet
Elephants on parade...
Instagram/chainsawdarling
This forest fairy is just perfect.
Instagram/adorningmeat
We guarantee people are ~tweeting~ about this one.
Instagram/cutetatt2sofig
A tattoo so pretty it could stop time.
Instagram/samsara.studio
The heart of the ocean — but on your lower back.
Instagram/benevides_artzy_junior
A lower-back tattoo fit for a queen/angel.
Instagram/barrytusker
It is a tree of life / To them that hold fast to it...
Instagram/tattoosbymarna
What a scintillating scarab!
Instagram/leejacktattoo
We think it's time to branch out; don't you?
Instagram/fer_hdbw
Hooooever said lower-back tattoos were trashy doesn't know what they're talking about.
Instagram/slytherin_senpai
Anyone else reminded of Lisa Frank?
Instagram/roseandthistletattoo
Tattoos: the final frontier!
Instagram/brunosalvatierratattoos
We think so, too!
Instagram/tattooland Published April 5, 2017 Melissa Stanger Melissa Stanger Published April 5, 2017 Melissa Stanger Melissa Stanger
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Melissa Stanger Melissa Stanger Published April 5, 2017 
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