September 2012 PMID 22616886

Tattoos, piercing, and sexual behaviors in young adults.

Krzysztof Nowosielski, Adam Sipiński, Ilona Kuczerawy, Danuta Kozłowska-Rup, Violetta Skrzypulec-Plinta

Mentions

41
Peak: 4 in May 2025
across 6 sources since Dec 2017

Extended reach

369,342
potential audience

Total likes

6,930

Video views

339,479

Mentions per month

Dec 2017 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter29 posts
  • Facebook3 posts
  • Blogs3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Reddit2 posts
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall sentiment reflects a moderate interest and agreement with the research, as evidenced by mentions of the study and remarks on how body modifications signal sexual behavior. Discussions include examples like linking tattoos to promiscuity and referencing scientific studies, which highlight both curiosity and skepticism through varied tones and word choices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reference the study to support ideas about body modifications and sexual behavior, indicating general agreement with its findings.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate curiosity, with some expressing interest in the psychological and social aspects of tattoos and piercings.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts engage with the topic by citing studies, debating interpretations, and discussing social signals, reflecting a moderate level of depth.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions have a limited but notable impact on social perceptions, often reinforcing stereotypes or casual observations rather than driving major change.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that young adults with body modifications like tattoos and piercings tend to initiate sexual activity earlier and are more sexually active compared to those without body modifications.
  • There were no significant differences between these groups in aspects like sexual orientation, sexual preferences, masturbation frequency, or history of sexual abuse, but oral sex was more common among those with body modifications.
  • The research suggests that having tattoos or piercings is linked to a higher likelihood of early sexual initiation and a decrease in religious practices, with individuals with body modifications being four times less likely to participate in religion and twice as likely to start sexual activity early.]

Top posts

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thirtypercent
@ryuk30000 · X

Je m’appuie principalement sur l’étude: Tattoos, Piercing, and Sexual Behaviors in Young Adults. Nowosielski, 2012. Mais il en existe plusieurs convergent vers des résultats similaires datant de 2002, 2007 et 2017

Jun 21, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,672 followers View post →
Kevin.Bildenship
@HarBing210008 · X

@FischerKing64 Promiscuity signal/sexual selection signal https://t.co/JyhYA9qGPJ

Jan 5, 2025 · 5 likes · 91 followers View post →
The Obscurantist
@TObscurantist · X

@moonbeamdreams_ "...dominant sexual activity in adults with BM compared with controls. The multivariate logistic model revealed that adults with BM were four times less likely to participate in religious practices and twice more likely to have early sexual initiation." https://t.co/8A886koe8G

May 17, 2022 · 4 likes · 768 followers View post →
Mr. T
@TrueNashWay · X

@SamDust44345 @AntiLeftMemes https://t.co/6qA8fZhTaw

May 7, 2025 · 2 likes · 3,526 followers View post →
Mr. T
@TrueNashWay · X

@PDrillin @SamDust44345 @AntiLeftMemes https://t.co/6qA8fZhTaw Here you go retard, next time do a simple google before you type something. There are some more too.

May 7, 2025 · 2 likes · 3,526 followers View post →
Mr. T
@TrueNashWay · X

@arianatellz @AntiLeftMemes https://t.co/6qA8fZhlkY

May 7, 2025 · 1 like · 3,526 followers View post →

All mentions

The Psychology Behind Tattoos and Body Modifications

Tattoos have become common across cultures, representing a lasting form of self-expression. This video explores the psychological motivations behind getting tattoos and body modifications, including their links to early…

TopTenz · Dec 25, 2017 327,591 views
Carlos Grove
@Carlos_Grove_B · X

@carololliva Existe alguma relação entre tatuagens de borboleta, promiuscuidade e doenças venéreas ? https://t.co/TB60M7SMMu

Dec 2, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
Hafizullah al-Sakhif
@AlSakhif · X

@c21h23no555 Em termos das características externas que denotam as vadias, várias linhas de evidência sugerem que elas tendem a se envolver em modificações corporais, tatuagens e no uso de colares "choker", provavelmente para sinalizar sua promiscuidade. https://t.co/qnPYP7N9jw

Nov 19, 2025 · 1 like · 10 followers View post →
Roy Hobbs
@9Against1 · X

@GiaMMacool They are only attractive if I am trying to get a quick blow job with minimal investment More Tattoos is an advertisement for "I'm easy" https://t.co/UXHvRVmksz

Nov 8, 2025 · 116 followers View post →
عن توش
@AylaAiden · X

@dakooli @Abolacc https://t.co/aKjoP4IeGB یه سری مقالات اینجوری هست تو هم مقاله خودت رو بده

Jun 11, 2025 · 113 followers View post →
Mr. T
@TrueNashWay · X

@arianatellz @AntiLeftMemes https://t.co/6qA8fZhlkY

May 7, 2025 · 1 like · 3,526 followers View post →
Mr. T
@TrueNashWay · X

@snikelfitz @AntiLeftMemes Ty bro. It's not because it's me sublimnially citing a study if people understood what I was saying. https://t.co/6qA8fZhTaw

May 7, 2025 · 3,526 followers View post →
Mr. T
@TrueNashWay · X

@PDrillin @SamDust44345 @AntiLeftMemes https://t.co/6qA8fZhTaw Here you go retard, next time do a simple google before you type something. There are some more too.

May 7, 2025 · 2 likes · 3,526 followers View post →
Mr. T
@TrueNashWay · X

@SamDust44345 @AntiLeftMemes https://t.co/6qA8fZhTaw

May 7, 2025 · 2 likes · 3,526 followers View post →
88xMisceo14⚡️⚡️
@0xmisceo · X

@queengalswintha @senko 5.Nowosielski, Krzysztof & Sipinski, Adam & Kuczerawy, llona & Koztowska-Rup, Danuta & Skrzypulec-Plinta, Violetta. (2012). Tattoos, Piercing, and Sexual Behaviors in Young Adults. The journal of sexual medicine. 9. 2307-14. 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2012.02791.x.

Apr 13, 2025 · 1 like · 145 followers View post →
Kevin.Bildenship
@HarBing210008 · X

@FischerKing64 Promiscuity signal/sexual selection signal https://t.co/JyhYA9qGPJ

Jan 5, 2025 · 5 likes · 91 followers View post →
Jean-Guy
@JeanGuy318227 · X

@bzhresistant @ThaisEscufon Toi qui est breton : https://t.co/SVG2zP5Pkz Une étude faite en Bretagne.

Sep 17, 2024 · 173 followers View post →
Amber
@1ANNCCalifornia · X

@tombrady https://t.co/tT7yowTElh

Jan 28, 2024 View post →
Nah
@Bird_Rebellion · X

@BrightIsadora1 https://t.co/i2EsQ1PUds

Jun 27, 2023 · 65 followers View post →
The Obscurantist
@TObscurantist · X

@moonbeamdreams_ "...dominant sexual activity in adults with BM compared with controls. The multivariate logistic model revealed that adults with BM were four times less likely to participate in religious practices and twice more likely to have early sexual initiation." https://t.co/8A886koe8G

May 17, 2022 · 4 likes · 768 followers View post →
Dadado
@Jck_MD · X

RT @ryuk30000: Je m’appuie principalement sur l’étude: Tattoos, Piercing, and Sexual Behaviors in Young Adults. Nowosielski, 2012. Mais il…

Jun 22, 2021 · 1 share · 608 followers View post →
thirtypercent
@ryuk30000 · X

Je m’appuie principalement sur l’étude: Tattoos, Piercing, and Sexual Behaviors in Young Adults. Nowosielski, 2012. Mais il en existe plusieurs convergent vers des résultats similaires datant de 2002, 2007 et 2017

Jun 21, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,672 followers View post →
Inkademic
@inkademic · X

Happy (soon to be) #ValentinesDay folks! Enjoy a #ValentinesDay2020 Special on just what makes #bodymodification attractive and why. Are scars sexy? Are tattoos attractive? (Spoiler: yes.) https://t.co/1N7yaP5xV3

Feb 13, 2020 · 1 like · 37 followers View post →
MrBetPatterns
@MrBetPatterns · X

Women with tattoos confirmed as degenerates https://t.co/SwPkGcsDYu

Jul 25, 2019 · 9,551 followers View post →
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@CleanSlate_UK · X

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Jun 19, 2019 · 11 followers View post →
Clean Slate Laser Tattoo Removal
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Jun 10, 2019 · 11 followers View post →
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Jun 6, 2019 · 11 followers View post →
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May 24, 2019 · 11 followers View post →
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May 21, 2019 · 2,296 followers View post →
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May 14, 2019 · 11 followers View post →
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Apr 22, 2019 · 11 followers View post →
Clean Slate Laser Tattoo Removal
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Apr 14, 2019 · 11 followers View post →
Clean Slate Laser Tattoo Removal
@CleanSlate_UK · X

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Mar 21, 2019 · 11 followers View post →
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@CleanSlate_UK · X

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Mar 14, 2019 · 11 followers View post →
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Feb 21, 2019 · 11 followers View post →