Episode 148: M Nijiya

Ozzy and Tuck chat with tattoo artist M Nijiya (they/them). Topics include:  Tattoos as gender-affirming care What to know about nipple tattoos before top surgery  Why introverts should get face tattoos(?!) What white people get very wrong about “Japanese-style” tattoos Plus: Choosing a new last name; “irreversible damage” but for tattoos; and the drag king to HRT pipeline This Week in Gender: Tuck reads a little story. Find M at jackalopetattoo.com and @tattoos.by.m. Get yr tickets to see Tuck at Normal Gossip Live on June 16. Pre-order the 2 Trans 2 Furious zine, why not! (Patrons get 10% off.) Submit a piece of Theymail: a small message or ad that we’ll read on the show. Today’s messages were from Bierly Brewing and Max Burns. ~~ Join our Patreon (patreon.com/gender) to get access to our monthly bonus podcast, weekly newsletter, and other fun perks. Our merch shop is at bit.ly/gendermerch. Get 10% off through 6/18 with code PRIDE4EVER.  Find our FAQ page, starter packs and episode transcripts at genderpodcast.com. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram @gendereveal. Senior Producer: Ozzy Llinas Goodman Logo: Ira M. LeighMusic: Breakmaster CylinderAdditional Music: “Carolina Carboy” “Let Go Gecko” and “Grumpalo” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: JoinDeleteMe.com/GenderReveal