natscott6282
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Thanks for the question, natscott6282. I’ve definitely thought about what life would be like without this fixation on tickling, but I always seem to come back to it with an appreciative mindset. In many ways I think this question is like asking someone who only loves vanilla ice cream to try and imagine a world where vanilla ice cream doesn’t exist. That would be a very sad world indeed for this person. Imagining a world where I don’t get turned on by tickling is like that lost, no vanilla ice cream, world. As I get older (in my 50s now) I am continually learning to be kind to myself and be kind with those parts of myself that are sexual and sexually turned on by certain things. We’re all human. We’re animals. We’re part of nature. We are sexual beings. We crave connection with others. Tickling is a part of that connection. A huge part if you are a tickle fetishist. It is a beautiful thing when you stop and take it all in in its entirety. As long as consenting adults are saying yes to the tickling and all parties are enjoying themselves, I say, embrace this tickling fetish and enjoy all the fun and laughter it brings into the world. Hope that helps. Thanks again for the question. TLM
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I love this response!
I've never felt that my tickling fetish was a burden. I first realized I loved tickling men when I was 5 years old, but didn't connect with the sexual nature of the interest until years later. This meant I could tickle other guys playfully without the pretense of sexual enactment.
In fact, while I allowed myself to tickle other male friends while growing up, my gayness was hidden. That part of myself did not get expressed until I was in my 20's. This meant that I could enjoy tickling another guy platonically and tickle other guys with the intent of consensual sex--usually with the other guy being tickled to orgasm (my fav sexual tickle activity).
My only issues with tickling seem to be twofold: 1) the time investment needed for a consensual good experience and 2) some bad actors making it tougher.
I like to take the time to form a friendship with another man before tickling him. Trust is a major concern and I want to be certain the lee comes back (if he's a good guy). I'd been learning of some guys taking advantage of tied up guys and going beyond what was agreed to. It makes it tougher for me to connect with other men when those particular men have been assaulted and won't believe I'll respect limits.
Otherwise, I've no problem with my tickling fetish or even expressing it publicly when asked or in the right situations.
Maybe your early life tickling of other boys than men was because you secretly were attracted to them? I wonder if those same boys and men you once platonically tickled are the same types you would now feel attracted towards?