The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name...

[frostednugget]

Okay, so...I actually have quite a few good friends who know about my love of tickling, and no one gives me too much crap about it...but the thing I do tend to get made fun of for is that I've never told anyone straight up about it. We've always had to play little guessing games about it because I have this weird psychological block that keeps me from saying the word "tickle" out loud.

It could be that I just need to work on it and that I may get over it in time. After all, I used to have trouble typing or writing it as well, but I seem to have gotten over that.

Still, in the past when others have tried to force me into saying the word, I've had a really hard time with it, and once I got it out, I often felt as if I was going to throw up. Normally, I have no qualms about cursing or talking dirty, but saying the word "tickle" makes me feel like a blushing virgin who has never heard a curse word in her life being forced into saying the most rancid thing anyone could possibly say.

Anyone else out there feel the same way about it? Is there something specific that may have caused this?

 

[ChosenofMystra]

I'm like that...not sure if there is a psychological block or issue at hand but it wouldn't surprise me.

Whenever I ssay the word "tickle" out loud, I always get the feeling like I said the F-word in front of my grandmother or something..just that sheepish embarassed feeling. I'm interested if there's something to this as well.

 

[Strider]

It's weird, most of my friends know about my interest in BDSM, but not specifically about the tickling part of it. I have no idea why I'm comfortable with one but not so much with the other.

 

[tickles]

..Can't say it either...When I decide to at times, I'll integrate the word in casual conversation and watch others faces...like I'm "looking for something".....and what I always see is a reaction like I just said "macaroni and cheese" or something......no reaction at all....then I wipe the sweat off my forehead and move on...

 

[Bugman]

Okay, so...I actually have quite a few good friends who know about my love of tickling, and no one gives me too much crap about it...but the thing I do tend to get made fun of for is that I've never told anyone straight up about it. We've always had to play little guessing games about it because I have this weird psychological block that keeps me from saying the word "tickle" out loud.

It could be that I just need to work on it and that I may get over it in time. After all, I used to have trouble typing or writing it as well, but I seem to have gotten over that.

Still, in the past when others have tried to force me into saying the word, I've had a really hard time with it, and once I got it out, I often felt as if I was going to throw up. Normally, I have no qualms about cursing or talking dirty, but saying the word "tickle" makes me feel like a blushing virgin who has never heard a curse word in her life being forced into saying the most rancid thing anyone could possibly say.

Anyone else out there feel the same way about it? Is there something specific that may have caused this?

I felt the same way for many years,but i have gotten over it.Perhaps its just that i have come to a point in my life where i just dont care anymore.I dont go around shouting to the world about the tickling thing,but neither do i care if people understand.I am comfortable with who i am,and others can accept it or not.

At one time,some of my friends found out about my love of tickling,and they gave me a pretty hard time about it.That just drove me to try to supress my desire,and i was misereble for a long time.Once i learned to accept it as part of who i am,it was liberating.Don't ever be ashamed about it,there is no reason to be.

 

[chicago]

I am not a fan of saying the word "tickle" out loud.

It took everything I had just to introduce myself at NEST and say "ticklishgiggle."

Tickling needs to have a euphemism.

 

[venray]

I got a euphemism for ya...........

 

[chicago]

I got a euphemism for ya...........

You are a dirty old man lol

 

[venray]

And your point tickle girl..?

To stay on topic I have never had a problem with the word....

Though I know many who do.....

 

[drew70]

I wrote and recorded a song called "Tickle Tackle" which I sometimes play for anybody who wants to hear some original music from me. I always feel a twinge of embarrassment when I play the song for them, especially toward the end where there is a lot of mock tickling going on. I just play it off as "novelty rock." 😀

 

[David.s]

I've had problems (and still do really) with it in the past, although it completely depends on whose company I'm in. I've felt incredibly weird and even a little sick if I've had occasion to say it in front of some guy friends or my parents - although admitedly a considerable number of the conversations I have with my parents tend to involve me feeling a little queezy at some point anyway - but with girls I'm usually fine with it, if occasionally a little uncomfortable. I like hearing girls say it actually...

 

[tklcouple]

Whenever I ssay the word "tickle" out loud, I always get the feeling like I said the F-word in front of my grandmother or something..just that sheepish embarassed feeling.QUOTE]

My grandmother would more likely use the "F" word than most truck drivers, so that is not a situation for me! LOL. Seriously, many of us do use some caution as tickling is something which effects us so deeply that we are likely concerned that it will show and we will be "found out". I too do not discuss the subject usually with vanilla friends but it is likely best to be nonchalant about it. Try practicing talking about it in front of a mirror to desensitize a bit? Or would one really want ot desensitize? There are some debatable questions.

That said, one of the COOL things about gatherings (Tgiggle and others can likely attest to this with me) that I noticed right away was being in a room where tickling is not a taboo subject and "tickle" is not a word you worry about saying and revealing yourself - because the whole place is full of people like you. That in and of itself is a very liberating part of the whole gathering experience.

Just my $0.02,

Professor Tkl​

 

[chicago]

I guess, I feel like every time I say the word tickle, I feel like there's this big sign over my head letting everyone know I'm into tickling.

So I don't say it.

 

[AffectionateDan]

Nope, you're not the only one.

In fact, it's more common than you think. Some people really are shocked when they just *HEAR* "The Word", much less have the ability to stammer through SAYING it. So don't feel too bad.

I am not a fan of saying the word "tickle" out loud.

It took everything I had just to introduce myself at NEST and say "ticklishgiggle."

Tickling needs to have a euphemism.

Around the house, it's often referred to as "getting, being gotten, or being gettable". For that certain someone here who has trouble with it, that is.

Personally, I find it *EVER* so entertaining to say the dreaded "T" word to people whose heart skips a beat when they hear it. ESPECIALLY in mixed company. What a bastard, eh?

 

[cloudgazer2k]

sometimes i find myself trying to avoid the word in common conversation. even with CS2K i have to find a way around it or speak softer when mentioning the act. i also find myself becoming embarassed or extremely shy when i hear others talk about tickling. guess i'm still having trouble getting used to the fact that i enjoy it.

 

[chicago]

In fact, it's more common than you think. Some people really are shocked when they just *HEAR* "The Word", much less have the ability to stammer through SAYING it. So don't feel too bad.
Around the house, it's often referred to as "getting, being gotten, or being gettable". For that certain someone here who has trouble with it, that is.

Personally, I find it *EVER* so entertaining to say the dreaded "T" word to people whose heart skips a beat when they hear it. ESPECIALLY in mixed company. What a bastard, eh?

That's hot. Mean, but hot.

 

[Sunjob]

Yeah I can't really say it much either. Even when I'm sat at home, on my own, knowing that nobody can hear me, I can't even whisper it. Maybe deep in my head, I'm worried that secret spies follow me 24/7 and as soon as I say it they will record it and then everybody will know my secret.

Honestly, it's silly. Anytime the word gets mentioned I try and change the subject or get away from the conversation. Considering how much I love tickling it's quite odd that in normal life, I almost try to avoid it entirely.

 

[Exile]

Being a slightly repressed kid, I used to sit at home and get a silly little
thrill from even looking up the word tickle in the dictionary or thesaurus.
And I would NEVER say it. It was taboo.
Hearing other people mention tickling or someone being tickled would get
me giddy like I had inhaled a bit too much oxygen.
Much like you say ticklishgiggle it's almost like you feel like simply enunciating the word possesses the power to declare your true desires and feelings to the world.

I think the psychological block is a common thing though. Especially in those of us who have or have had repressed tickling fantasies.