Special nerves for soft touches

[toyou444]

Read: http://www.nature.com/nsu/020722/020722-12.html

Discuss.

~ toyou

 

[P50]

Most interesting,,,

<I> "... The sensitive nerves lie under hairy skin - that is, everywhere but the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. ..." </I>

 

[Limeoutsider]

my palms are ticklish

 

[Tiffany]

So are mine, as well as the soles of my feet. I'm confused.

 

[ticklishbbw]

Hmmmm...doesn't explain why I experience lots of those reactions to light touches (and not so light touches) on my feet.

tbbw

 

[TGC]

So are mine, as well as the soles of my feet. I'm confused.

Me too! The tops of my feet and light scratching on my palms drives me nuts! Of course I don't have a lot of body hair but tons on my head and it feels so good to have it gently tugged and my scalp massaged...I often have serious Tina Turner hair afterwards but it is sheer bliss!

 

[AffectionateDan]

Ever the exception to the rule...

<I> "... The sensitive nerves lie under hairy skin - that is, everywhere but the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. ..." </I>

Then again, there's those furry fellahs who are only minimally ticklish, despite an abundance of hairy skin... 😛