I would like to point out to all those enjoyers of genital tickling, that, we of the genital 'Ler persuasion aren't actually SQUEAMISH to go there...we're just too polite.
Keep in mind that while many of us are actually sexually aroused by tickling, we have to be aware that many others are not. I am one of a VERY fortunate few who can switch from sexual to playful depending on the preference of the 'Lee, and that prevents me from accidentally and instinctively moving into a region that turns fun into AWKWARD.
On top of that, this particular activity requires multiple layers of permission, protocol, and even waivers in order to be allowed, let alone enjoyed. A 'ler such as I requires comfort as well as consent, and to be honest...it's VERY DIFFICULT finding the candidates who would be comfortable with this let alone be openly suggestive of it. After all, how do you even bring it up?
Of course, this is all coming from a single male 'ler, so the codes of conduct are understandably stricter for me, and this entire debate probably applies to people who are involved in relationships as opposed to the gathering crowd of friends. But it's become habit for me to be almost prudish in my approach to tickling women--and it hasn't hurt me so far--but it might have, in the past given the impression to certain flexible 'lees that I was too much of a stuffed shirt to entertain them in a more intense and preferred way.
But I'm sure that the monogamous/non-sexual tickling 'lees appreciate my restraint.
So when I'm at gatherings like NEST and MTP, I automaticcally switch to "PLAYFUL ONLY" settings unless otherwise requested, and out of respect for the 'lee--who IS taking a chance bottoming for another man--I never suggest it myself; they have to bring it up. In fact, when I get myself a 'lee I take a comedic "walk" through a multiple choice chart of what kind of "service" they want: A) PLAYFUL, B)SEXUAL, C)BOTH, D)GET SEXUAL WITH ME DAMMIT! so that there's never any confusion and it helps break the tension a little if they don't know me very well.
That said, I NEVER pass up the opportunity to indulge in this activity for a willing participant, and for anybody taking notes on potential torturers, all you have to do is ask me.
Although you might change your mind a few seconds after. Not that you'll have enough air to say so, mind you.