makeUsquirm
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Throughout a lifetime of observation, I have noticed that, although all of us here are into tickling, the majority of society casts it in a negative light. If I were to guess, I'd say about 50% of all people can't stand to be tickled, probably about 35-40% don't mind it but aren't particularly into it, and probably only about 10-15% actually enjoy being tickled. Now, these are just theories, but here are my top 5 reasons on both sides of the argument.
Top 5 reasons someone may not want to be tickled (in no particular order):
Control Issues - Some people just like to be in control at all times and don't like the power exchange that is involved with being tickled. Obviously, someone who wants to convey an image of power doesn't want to be reduced to a laughing, screaming, quivering mess. For example, the waitress at your local Olive Garden would be more likely to be up fpr some tickling than a prosecuting attorney would be.
Bad Childhood Memories - Unfortunately, many people were tickled extensively and non-consentuously as children, usually by a relative, and the mere thought of being tickled takes them back to a place they don't want to remember. I gave a female co-worker of mine a poke on the sides once, and she responded with "I don't mean to be rude, but please don't ever tickle me again, when I was little my uncle used to tickle me until I cried." Needless to say, I felt like shit and never tickled her again.
They're just not "touchy-feely" people - Many people I know are very "personal space" conscious, and tickling someone is about as much an invasion of personal space as you can get. If a person doesn't like to be hugged, or even have their hand shook, I wouldn't imagine tickling would be high on their list.
They simply don't like the sensation - I've heard people say that they would rather be punched in the face than to be tickled. I think that's a little extreme, but to each his/her own.
Inappropriate setting - Sometimes it's not an issue of whether or not to tickle someone, but where to do it. For example, if a co-worker is trying for a promotion, and the boss walks by just as you're giving her/him a jolt to the sides, I doubt they would appreciate it too much.
Now, for the Top 5 reasons someone would want to be tickled:
To satisfy their significant other - Many people in relationships may not be so much into tickling themselves, but if it cranks things up in the bedroom, then they often become somewhat more willing.
Attention - A lot of people, probably more so for women here, like to be tickled because it means their partner is paying attention to pretty much every single part of ther body, and more importantly, paying attention to them in general. You can't really tickle someone and not be concentrating on the person you're tickling.
They simply do like the sensation - This is all me right here. I just simply love the feeling of being tickled. I guess one person's torture is another person's pleasure.
You can't do it to yourself - Tickling is unique, because it's the only sense of touch I know of that can't be self inflicted, at least for more than about a half a second. Therefore, when someone does tickle you, it makes it all the more special (if you like being tickled, that is).
The "Crush" Factor - Chances are, if there is a girl/guy who admires you and is trying to get with you, they will be a lot more willing to let you tickle them than if they had no such interest in you. It's kind of a way of getting them on your good side.
Well, I'm not a psychiatrist, but those are my opinions. What do all of you think?
Top 5 reasons someone may not want to be tickled (in no particular order):
Control Issues - Some people just like to be in control at all times and don't like the power exchange that is involved with being tickled. Obviously, someone who wants to convey an image of power doesn't want to be reduced to a laughing, screaming, quivering mess. For example, the waitress at your local Olive Garden would be more likely to be up fpr some tickling than a prosecuting attorney would be.
Bad Childhood Memories - Unfortunately, many people were tickled extensively and non-consentuously as children, usually by a relative, and the mere thought of being tickled takes them back to a place they don't want to remember. I gave a female co-worker of mine a poke on the sides once, and she responded with "I don't mean to be rude, but please don't ever tickle me again, when I was little my uncle used to tickle me until I cried." Needless to say, I felt like shit and never tickled her again.
They're just not "touchy-feely" people - Many people I know are very "personal space" conscious, and tickling someone is about as much an invasion of personal space as you can get. If a person doesn't like to be hugged, or even have their hand shook, I wouldn't imagine tickling would be high on their list.
They simply don't like the sensation - I've heard people say that they would rather be punched in the face than to be tickled. I think that's a little extreme, but to each his/her own.
Inappropriate setting - Sometimes it's not an issue of whether or not to tickle someone, but where to do it. For example, if a co-worker is trying for a promotion, and the boss walks by just as you're giving her/him a jolt to the sides, I doubt they would appreciate it too much.
Now, for the Top 5 reasons someone would want to be tickled:
To satisfy their significant other - Many people in relationships may not be so much into tickling themselves, but if it cranks things up in the bedroom, then they often become somewhat more willing.
Attention - A lot of people, probably more so for women here, like to be tickled because it means their partner is paying attention to pretty much every single part of ther body, and more importantly, paying attention to them in general. You can't really tickle someone and not be concentrating on the person you're tickling.
They simply do like the sensation - This is all me right here. I just simply love the feeling of being tickled. I guess one person's torture is another person's pleasure.
You can't do it to yourself - Tickling is unique, because it's the only sense of touch I know of that can't be self inflicted, at least for more than about a half a second. Therefore, when someone does tickle you, it makes it all the more special (if you like being tickled, that is).
The "Crush" Factor - Chances are, if there is a girl/guy who admires you and is trying to get with you, they will be a lot more willing to let you tickle them than if they had no such interest in you. It's kind of a way of getting them on your good side.
Well, I'm not a psychiatrist, but those are my opinions. What do all of you think?
