Knismesis vs Gargalesis

[TempstofLaughtr]

Definitions:

Knismesis: refers to the light, feather-like type of tickling. This type of tickling generally does not induce laughter and is often accompanied by an itching sensation.[2] The knismesis phenomenon requires low levels of stimulation to sensitive parts of the body, and can be triggered by a light touch or by a light electrical current. Knismesis can also be triggered by crawling insects or parasites, prompting scratching or rubbing at the ticklish spot, thereby removing the pest. It is possible that this function explains why knismesis produces a similar response in many different kinds of animals.[2] In a famous example, described in Peter Benchley's Shark!, it is possible to tickle the area just under the snout of a great white shark, putting it into a near-hypnotic trance.[3]
Gargalesis:Gargalesis refers to harder, laughter-inducing tickling, and involves the repeated application of high pressure to sensitive areas.[2] This "heavy tickle" is often associated with play and laughter. The gargalesis type of tickle works on humans and primates, and possibly on other species.[4] Because the nerves involved in transmitting "light" touch and itch differ from those nerves that transmit "heavy" touch, pressure and vibration, it is possible that the difference in sensations produced by the two types of tickle are due to the relative proportion of itch sensation versus touch sensation.


Which one do you prefer?
Where?
And Why?

 

[TklDuo-Ann]

I much prefer lighter touch when someone is tickling me....because it tickles MORE and induces laughter, etc. MORE.

I've heard a lot of folks say that they don't feel a lighter touch tickles as much or at all. I've also heard people say that a heavier touch doesn't tickle as much or at all. The difficulty with something like this is that it's very individual...contrary to what pop science might say.

 

[Musicroxmysox]

I'm a knismesis person. I dislike any type of painful prodding.

 

[xSamanthax]

I like both. Lighter tickling is more erotic for me - arousing. Combine it with some nice back scratching and I have died and gone to heaven. Heavy tickling produces more of a sense of release than of build up - and for me, produces much more pronounced, involuntary reactions.

 

[Lord Doctor]

Love Gargalesis... feels great, laughing... Can't beat it

 

[TempstofLaughtr]

I enjoy Gargalesis everywhere but the thighs and feet...

don't ask me to explain that one.... lol

 

[Lord Doctor]

I'm not a footy either.

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

Gargle FTW

 

[RavenMoon]

Gargalesis for me it must be. The harder the better. It highly appeases the masochist in me and becomes a great way to blend what I like (sadomasochism) and what my Love likes (sensualism). Ideally, however, I like the blend of the two. The change in sensations and pressures keep my nerves jumping.