An influencer who claims to be “the UK’s most tattooed woman” says she has covered 98% of her body – splashing out £40,000 to indulge her obsession.
And she believes women with ink are “better in bed”.
Bethany Moore, from East Sussex, has spent the last 10 years perfecting her body art with just her head and feet left blank.
The 29-year-old says her unusual appearance gives her a special kind of confidence.
“Tattooed women are 100% better in bed,” the content creator told Whats the Jam.
“Coming from a girl who was once shy and timid, and body-shaming herself, to shining with confidence, I couldn’t be more different.
“I think it’s down to the fact that if we’re brave enough to get tattooed the way we are, then of course we’re going to be more open-minded and experimental in the bedroom.
“The more body art – the better the sex.”
In April this year, Bethany – who is also known as @thegreatwave101 online – admitted to splashing £30,000 on her body but in just a few months since, she’s spent another £10,000.
And she’s not planning to stop anytime soon.
Bethany first started her tattoo journey when she was just 18 years old when she dedicated a piece to her deceased family dog.
She said: “It’s exhilarating.
“There is no feeling like it.
“The more tattoos I got, the happier I was in my skin.”
However, Bethany’s lifestyle hasn’t come without its challenges.
She frequently has to put up with trolling.
She said: “People will say I was beautiful before – and now I’m not.
“That I’ve ‘ruined my body’, ‘look a mess’ or that I’m not going to look good when I’m 70.
“When I’m walking down the street, people turn their heads to stare at me – I would’ve hated it in the past but now I just don’t mind.
“I’ve had strangers cross the street to tell me how I’ve ‘ruined’ my looks and that I’m a ‘bad role model’.
“I just don’t know why trolls think I’ll care.
“If they want to take time out of their day to comment on my posts, go for it – doesn’t bother me.
“I do this for myself.
“If people stop me to compliment me, I now have the confidence to stand proud and say thank you.
“I’m super happy with how it has all turned out, and now at almost 30 years old, I know who I am.”
The influencer’s partner, Josh Young, 28, is very supportive of her love of tattoos.
Bethany said: “He supports me all the way.
“He also has a tattoo bodysuit, we’re the perfect match.”
As for the model’s art, she plans to finish off her legs before taking a little break.
But she’ll be back under the tattoo needle soon.
She said: “I’ll take some time away, then think about my feet and head.
“I want them done but I’m not in any rush.
“For anyone who is thinking of getting inked, do what you want and get what you want to get.
“No one is perfect – but being yourself is.”
