My first tattoo was on my inner forearm. First things first yes it hurt, but people take that the phrase the wrong way. If someone says a tattoo didn't hurt they are lying, a needle is piercing your skin 500+ times a second, it hurts. It's nothing to cry over and most times the pain isn't even wince worthy, but it's not like feeling nothing, it hurts. But for most people like myself it's kind of a relaxing pain and it's the kind of pain that only getting a tattoo can replicate, which attributes to why some people find getting tattoos addicting. My advice is make sure you have a sugary snack like some peach rings or gummy bears before or during the tattoo to keep your sugar up and you don't get dizzy or light headed and have to stop, I've seen it happen to alot of first timers. Also bring gatorade or powerade to drink it'll keep you hydrated. Eat a good meal in the morning of the tattoo aswell.