Yep, until very recently, when a woman had visible tattoos or wierd piecings, it meant that she was probably a slut or a prostitute, with drug addiction thrown in. It was part of the lifestyle of the underclass.
Now, one can adopt the traditions of the underclass, call it art or a new tradition, but don't be surprised when the impression that is made is negative.
It's like a man who wears enormously baggy pants half-way down his butt. He may be a normal guy, but the style has long been associated with criminal low-life, and that's the first thing that pops into people's heads when they see that.
It's not some problem with me, it's a fact of life. I'm just pointing it out.
See my post above,
There was also a time when a woman going anywhere with a man (like on a date) unescorted was considered ‘loose’, wearing a dress without a slip made you a slut and using dark meat in your chicken salad meant your Mama didn’t raise you right.
OK, everything has changed.
‘cept for the chicken salad, which will STILL get you talked about in some circles.