The Most Painful Spots on the Body to Get Tattooed

For most of us, getting one tattoo is a big deal. But for Canadian record-holder Ephemeral Remy, that was just the start of a lifelong project .

It's a marathon, not a sprint

Remy, whose real name is Jeremy Schofield, has spent over 1,000 hours in the tattoo chair. He has covered his body in about 40 layers of ink .

He doesn't see this as a quick trend. Instead, he treats it as a dedicated lifestyle. He still gets tattooed two or three times a week, proving that for him, this is a marathon, not a sprint .

The pain behind the art

Even for someone as experienced as Remy, the process can be brutal. He admits that certain spots—like his inner thighs and bum—are incredibly painful to tattoo .

Because his skin is so heavily layered, it's not always easy to work on. He even recalls a time when one artist had to physically stretch his skin just so another artist could reach a tricky spot .

Dealing with the haters

Remy says that people he meets in person are usually just curious and kind. However, the internet is a different story. He often deals with negativity and even death threats online, which he calls a "sad sign of the times" .

Despite the online hate, he isn't stopping. He has the full support of his loved ones, who have long since embraced his unique look .