Hypothesis: Guys with lots of tattoos have had multiple sex partners including same-sex sex.

Scientific evidence does not support a direct, causal link between having many tattoos and having same-sex sexual experiences. However, research suggests that tattooed individuals tend to have more liberal attitudes toward sexuality and higher rates of sexual activity compared to non-tattooed individuals. (National Institutes of Health)

 

Here is a breakdown of the findings related to this topic:

• Higher Prevalence in Sexual Minorities: Studies have shown that individuals who identify as a sexual minority (gay, lesbian, bisexual) have a higher prevalence of tattoos than those who identify as straight (41% vs. 29.9% in one study). This indicates a correlation between the queer community and tattoo culture, rather than a direct, universal connection between being tattooed and having same-sex experiences.
• Signifier in History: In certain contexts, such as early 20th-century queer culture, tattoos were used as "discreet signifiers" for homosexual men to identify each other, especially within masculine-coded communities like sailors or tradesmen.
• Sexual Activity and Openness: Tattooed men and women are generally more likely to be sexually active, become sexually active earlier, and have a more permissive attitude towards casual, uncommitted sex. This suggests a link to higher sociosexuality rather than a specific sexual orientation.
• Perceptions of Masculinity and Aggression: Studies on perception show that both men and women rate tattooed men as more masculine, dominant, and aggressive. Interestingly, while heterosexual women rate tattooed men as more attractive, gay men have been found in some studies to perceive them as more dominant and aggressive, but not necessarily more attractive.
• Risky Behavior Correlation: Individuals with tattoos, particularly a higher number of them, are more frequently associated with higher rates of other "risky" behaviors, such as smoking. (Eastern Illinois University)

While there is a statistically higher prevalence of tattoos in sexual minority populations and a general correlation between tattoos and more liberal sexual attitudes, we should not assume  that a heavily tattooed guy has had same-sex experiences.

Right. Certainly. Of course.

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