To be honest- I love tickling in several forms from playful, to sensual, to sadistic.
But for what I prefer as a lee...
My absolute favorite type of play is sadistic (not to be mistaken for rough/ hard tickling because they are not synonymous). I like my lers evil, unrelenting, unmerciful, attentive, creative, humorous, witty.... Just some HEAVY, dark CNC shit. Just wreck me, (with consent) for sure.
As a ler...
My preference is whatever the goal is for the ticklee. I want them to love the session and really want to come back for more. So- I've started asking them what they really want. I want to know their favorite ticklish spots. I want to know hard limits. I want to know if they want me to be playful and sweet, or if I'm able to unleash my "Evil Queen." Their pleasure is my pleasure. I get joy out of taking it as far as the lee wants to go.
Especially since I'm having fun regardless! LOL