Lower-back tattoo

[2] Prior to the late 20th century, women with tattoos were heavily stigmatized, and were rarely found in middle-class society.

[3] Lower-back tattoos were popularized in the early 2000s, in part owing to the influence of female celebrities, including Britney Spears, Aaliyah, Christina Ricci and Pamela Anderson.

[6] Women's lower backs are often viewed by people as an erotic body part, leading to the association of lower-back tattoos with sexuality.

[1] The show Saturday Night Live seems to at least have partially played a role in bringing prejudice and shaming to the placement of the tattoo.

Concerns have emerged that epidural catheters may cause tattoo pigment to enter interspinous ligaments and other areas, potentially leading to health problems.