The Meaning of Lip Tattoo Ideas

Lips are often viewed as a symbol for sensuality and sexuality. This has many origins; above all, the lips are a very sensitive erogenous and tactile organ. Reproductive psychologists have suggested that one reason the female lips are seen as sexually attractive might be because they mimic the appearance and sexual swelling of the labia of the vulva, and that a woman's lips are effectively a secondary sexual organ. This is consistent with research showing male sexual attitudes towards a woman's lips and mouth to be very similar to those towards a woman's vulva. Furthermore, in many cultures of the world, a woman's mouth and lips are veiled because of their representative association with the vulva, and because of their role as a woman's secondary sexual organ.

The lips have many nerve endings and can both give and receive pleasure. A pair of plump, red lips can indicate a readiness for intercourse, and as a tattoo it can be interpreted that the wearer is looking for some sexual activity, or has been on the receiving end of it.