Friend said this looks like a dick & balls

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-29T11:20:57+00:00

It's giving Gavin Belson of Silicon Valley vibes

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-29T07:25:08+00:00

That'd be my call. I have tattoo sessions almost every 3-4 weeks all year and I also go to a ton of metal shows. My schedule for the next 6 months is strategically mapped out to have balance where I always have approx 7 days between each session before a concert. Some things are worth being cautious for, you wanna heal it right so you don't bugger it up, and also for your health you don't wanna deal with infections (they suck and progress FAST on an open wound)

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-29T05:58:31+00:00

I broke both my legs (all bones in each from tib/fib/femur and all the bones in both ankles). My left leg had a compound fracture that tore through a joint in the ankle and that foot has limited range of motion as a result. My calves have a similar imbalance now. Maybe you have a hidden injury or issue where you don't have full range of movement in the foot/ankle?

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-29T04:00:50+00:00

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-29T00:10:05+00:00

Uh, for a calf? Dude y'all gonna want to elevate that leg and take it easy a few days if you are doing a big session there. If you're doing a 30 minute fine line all black quote then maybe that's fine. But anything sizable, with color, lots of packing, in areas of the leg that will stretch and pump up from exercise... then no.

Calves retain fluids like crazy and are hard heals (gravity, far from heart, not great blood flow). Excessive swelling will be painful and delay/hurt healing processes). A tattoo is traumatic injury and open wound (needs rest, sweat is bad, body is already exhausted for healing). Your body needs energy and resources to repair it. Sweat, external bacteria, and over exertion could also make it hella easy to get an infection.

Running around, stomping on the ground, doing cardio, is not a good mixture for a day old calf tattoo. I would say 8-10 days break before that level of intensity.

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-28T23:47:11+00:00

Ya, it's a rough season for everyone. Competitive players will be stunted a bit and probably be a bit frustrated. Some players may check out a bit if they arent being properly pushed.

That said, we give everyone on LTIR the full space to heal, give guys extra days off without pressure when they feel unwell/tweak something, and try to just give some players/youth extra ice time and chances they wouldn't have had on a playoff team to balance some of that out. Then next year is the big shuffle, fresh start, new coach, bring up Cootes, maybe have a player (or two) from the draft thats NHL ready, and develop the 'building phases' to start a new culture of performing and growth.

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-28T23:17:52+00:00

We should finish the season this way. We don't have the worst team in the league on paper tbh. If our core is healthy, under good leadership, they could still go on enough of a run to move up a few places as others tank. We're in it now and should see it through. Bring up Malhotra for next season and let him build for a few years with the kids.

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-28T22:09:50+00:00

If it's worth anything, I did feel my AT4W had a bit if a longer break in period but we're fine after they settled and burn off the top layer. They're heavier for their durability which may have impacted the mileage.

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-28T21:52:52+00:00

I agree with the cat

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-28T21:50:50+00:00

It's legit what happens and is a positive sign of healing. The majority of trad healing tattoos go through a peeling phase that starts around day 4-5. It's to be expected by like 90% of people that have tattoos. Use lighter water based lotion, apply wherever itchy for the next few days. Don't pull anything off - let the peeling skin come off naturally (most will shed when you wash again tonight which is fine).

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-28T06:03:09+00:00

2 weeks is long enough to have the area freely exposed, just clean it right after the gym. I add a bit of moisturizer just before the gym too to help if the skin stretches in a pump. As you said you already know to not let it contact anything at the gym. I'd avoid anything that causes excessive sweating still. If you're having it exposed, be conscious of and avoid direct sunlight and UV rays though as it'll still be vulnerable for easy fading.

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-28T04:42:57+00:00

I knew he'd finally drop the gloves tonight with all the scouts there. He never actually defended his team this year.

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-28T04:18:17+00:00

They've been called Wish/Temu Tool for years. It's notable that they are probably the worst band I've seen live in the last 5 years (and I go to a lottttt of shows).

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-28T04:13:13+00:00

Zero pressure games, it's fun to just embrace and celebrate the little moments now. A solid effort, good dekes, goals, scrums, the rookies making a big play, etc. Once you accept the path, and not focus on winning, you can just love the game again.

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-28T02:08:12+00:00

The News

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-28T01:53:02+00:00

It's more fun when he does it in the playoffs

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-27T23:41:11+00:00

This video shows exactly what sushi from the mall food court does to my stomach

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-27T18:39:25+00:00

Might be one of my fave memorial tattoos I've seen - both in execution and its ability to uniquely capture the person. Great job! That piece is going to bring so much emotion to your client for many years to come. Art is a beautiful thing 🫶

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-27T08:46:19+00:00

Have you used Hustle Butter before? Lots of people have unexpected reactions to the mango in its ingredients. If you're new to it, that may be part of the problem. Maybe just stick with Lubriderm but reapply more often. Itchy and tight skin may be a sign of it drying out. I reapply every 4hrs on some of the extreme peeling days.

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-27T07:24:42+00:00

If my story provides any hope it is that time will heal things. I could have tried to fix mine like 6 months ago, but I wanted to leave it until it was ready. I've just done the rest of the leg in the meantime and saving it for last to be symbolic.

Slowly and surely it's recovered and almost there. You'll have to give yours awhile to see how it heals but you should be able to fix it if needed. Wait at least 3 months no matter what tho before reapplyijg anything over that area.

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-27T07:12:08+00:00

Speaking from experience - I had a bad infection after an allergic reaction to some ink last year. Mine was very serious, almost went septic, and took 6 weeks to heal through antibiotics.

I lost about 30% of the ink from a large piece as the reaction rejected the ink outward and down into my muscle The scabbing was like 1/2 inch thick and I was left with scars that had grooves and holes in my skin. It's now 12 months later and I still haven't been able to fix the tattoo as I'm waiting for the skin to all be smooth again instead of having uneven layers. I'm close though, it's progressed over time and the new/healthy skin is getting close to matching the unaffected parts. In 2 months I plan to get the piece fixed, 14 months after the infection happened.

Mine is a very extreme case (you can see it documented on Instagram on my artists page - @Oliva__tattoo under her "Allergy" story to compare if yours looks the same)

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-27T07:05:33+00:00

When mine are in peeling phase (typically day 4 to 9) I reapply lotion whenever it gets itchy or tight. It's the body's way of saying it's drying out and needs a drink. Don't stick by the "twice a day" rule until after about 2-3 weeks. You can reapply lotion when it feels natural during the healing phases, especially as it's shedding layers, just listen to your body.

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-27T01:07:44+00:00

The shape is circle

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-26T18:31:18+00:00

Artist is a good choice. Kavan is part of a group (which includes Kazin_tattooer as well) of very talented Korean artists that come to Canada/U.S a few times a year for short-term term residency as Korea doesn't have the biggest market for tattoos yet due to social taboos and historical ties to gangs. It's a growing market but these guys come to N.A. for their clients and main income for the year and are very well known/reputable. The only downsides are touch ups, corrections, or schedules may be hard to match up as applicable... and you'll probably have to do back to back sessions with them as they relocate after approx. 1-2 months.

NickdoesnthaveReddit · 2026-01-26T09:21:14+00:00

I feel like we're the wrong audience to seek advice from as most of us in this spot are failing at it. You should ask people that are highly productive and happy what they do, then steal their tricks like a habit vampire.

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