Self Tickling?

[ShyInVegas]

I was browsing some older threads earlier and found one that I thought was interesting. Supposedly, its impossible to tickle yourself. I know I've read articles about that before and I understand why scientists have "proven" it to be impossible. Judging by the posts on the thread I found about it ( http://www.ticklingforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35613&perpage=15&pagenumber=1 ) some people are able to do it- but mostly by using objects or other means.

Now, is it just me, or can anyone else out there tickle themselves just with their fingertips/nails? Because personally, it tickles me so badly I can't even do it for more than a second. Since I'm the one in complete control I stop immediately at the first stroke. It sounds like the few people on that thread who also were able to tickle themselves in the same manner were able to do so for an extended period of time.

So what does that tell me? Am I that hypersensitive to being tickled? Anyone else out there have the same problem? Again, since I've never been tickled by anyone I don't have anything to compare the sensation to, so I really dont know how ticklish I am.. I just know that I cant do it myself!

 

[TicklishSinner]

I can do it with my fingers/nails on certain parts of my body and it does tickle like crazy

 

[Mitchell]

For me, I have been able to tickle myself in my midsection, belly and ribs area, and it does feel very ticklish. My belly tends to contract in when I have tickled it. Iam not self ticklish on like my feet or such, but the midsection is the worst on me, and also the sides and under the arms a bit, so no shy, you are not alone, it happens to me too.

Mitch

 

[tklr5150]

I can tickle my own bare feet - not to the point of laughter, but I can't stand stroking them for more than a few seconds.

 

[jugner]

HAHA, it'd be nice.

 

[Double T]

The only way I can tickle myself, and this isn't very healthy, so I don't do it often, is to cross one ankle over my knee, and let my foot go numb. When it is, I uncross it, and wait for the "Pins and needles" to start. I then start bouncing my foot on the floor, and the resulting sensations actually make me laugh! Sometimes, I have to stop, because I just can't take it!

 

[Ayla ny]

I can give myself shivers… but as soon as it really starts to tickle… I instinctively stop. I’ve tried to make myself not stop, but the concentration it takes to keep doing it, takes away from the tickles. kind of a ticklish Catch 22. 🙂

 

[ericr]

People are very sceptical about this, but I can do it too. I can make myself laugh but self tickling is not nearly so ticklish as another person tickling me, that makes me scream with laughter.

 

[WraithTickler]

At most I could run my fingers over my feet or along the armpits for about 3-4 seconds of tickling. Anything after that it either stops, or I end up flinching away.

 

[steph]

Ya, there's no element of surpise...what's the point? 🙄
XOXO

 

[jpmtickle]

Sometimes...

...if you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself!

😛

Seriously, there are those of us who don't have a whole lot 'o options besides taking things into our own "hands," feathers, q-tips, or vibrating dental devices...

But that's for another thread entirely!

So, yes, I too like Ayla can bring on the shivers, never to the point of downright laughter, but sometimes goosebumps are better.

To Steph's point--yeah, the surprise is not there, but it still feels good!

😀 JP

 

[steph]

😛

XOXO

 

[tactillianlover]

This morning when the alarm clock went off, as I began to stir,
I was suprized; The tip of my comforter rubbed lightly across
my upper lip- the tickling open my eyes! I guess the element of
suprise was a factor( although I rubbed my lip back across
intentionally and it really tickled again.)

 

[featherfingers]

My Biggest Fan!

Self tickling? Santa's into Elf tickling, I hear. Anyway, remember those big old fans from the 60's and 70's? They had something like a grill in front of the blades for safety reasons. I would tie tassles to the grill, turn on the fan and watch the tassles blow in the breeze. I placed the fan near the foot of my bed. I laid on the bed with my feet really close to the tassles. Instant tickling! Man, that felt good. I wish I could draw a picture of it for you because I'm sure something is lost in the translation.

 

[Tickler Bart]

I can tickle my own soles. After 2 or 3 strokes I MUST stop. I flinch & giggle uncontrollably. But I LIKE it !!

 

[Lukku]

With me it doesn't tickle at all when I use my hands, but if I use a feather on my neck it can work for a few seconds, then it stops. It's definatly not as good as having someone else do it to you.

 

[AffectionateDan]

Having seen it done...

...I can safely say that watching someone tickle themselves is WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY hot!

 

[featherfingers]

Tickling is like having a conversation... I enjoy it better when there's someone with me.

 

[steph]

Me too.
XOXO

Tickling is like having a conversation... I enjoy it better when there's someone with me.

 

[fitnesstickle]

Me too.
XOXO

I must admit that to watch a young lady like my Siren across the room rub or tickle her soles, would drive me insane. 😀

 

[ticklesenseless]

As several people have said, yes it is possible for at least some people to tickle themselves. I can tickle my feet, back of knees, ears, etc. The problem, like a few people have mentioned, is I can't tickle myself for any real period of time. That is what having a trusted partner is for 🙂

There is nothing like being bound and tickled by someone else for as long as they want to tickle you 😀

 

[Maria_Rose]

I wish I could tickle myself in more places, but I think I am doing pretty good. I can only deep tickle (you know, the kneading kind) the backs/inner area of my thighs when I am laying in certain positions, and the ticklishness only lasts for a few seconds. I can also get the spot just under my ribcage, sort of against the bottom rib with a squeezing motion. The most effective though is using my nails lightly, I can get myself feeling ticklish almost anywhere. It works best through nylons or silky fabric for some reason, you can't control the strokes as much and it gives a heightened surprise factor. The sides of my tummy and lower tummy are bad, but the absolute worst when it comes to this method is the tops and sides of my feet. I can't do that for very long at all, I haven't got the willpower. Nobody else has ever tried that spot, but I can only imagine what will happen when they do hehehe. It's funny because my feet aren't generally the most ticklish spot on me (they're still very sensitive, but other places are better). I don't know what is with me lol.

 

[ShyInVegas]

Tickling is like having a conversation... I enjoy it better when there's someone with me.

Some of us have never been that lucky. 😉

 

[chrisheaven]

much better with someone else

 

[featherfingers]

Some of us have never been that lucky. 😉

Shy, you sound like you need some cheering up! (The winking icon has me a bit confused, though). Before I met my Tickle LadyFriend I was batting zero when it came to satisfying my tickling desires. Now, I'm tickling her twice, sometimes three times a week! She just places her feet on my lap and relaxes as I do my thing. The point is, you'll meet someone, too. I do wish I could meet you and give you a sampling of my tickle skills... I better double check to make sure you're female first. (Guys feet don't do a thing for me, you understand)