Getting a tattoo is a big commitment, especially when you're talking about back of calf tattoos for females. This is an area that can be seen easily and it's usually pretty close to the surface of the skin. That means that the pain involved in getting tattooed there is going to be more than in areas that have more fat or muscle to protect the nerves. There are a few different levels of pain associated with having a tattoo, and back of calf tattoos for females are definitely on the higher end of the scale.