While there are those who enjoy being tickled, some of us find it annoying, awkward, and uncomfortable. Some people have an almost violent reaction, such as kicking when their foot is tickled. Keep ...

For ticklish people, a routine doctor's exam can lead to lots of squirming and giggling, which is not only uncomfortable for these patients but also can make it harder for doctors to examine them. But ...

Starting from our earliest years and onward, family members and friends tickle our feet. There are many theories about why our feet are so ticklish — but tickling in general remains a somewhat ...

People vary in how sensitive they are to tickling. Some people are only ticklish sometimes, while others are not ticklish at all. Tickling can be a fun game, a temporary annoyance, or a deeply ...

One of the many reasons I love writing this column is because it gives me the opportunity to learn new stuff too! I found a great YouTube video from SciShow (above) that explains the science behind ...

Anina Rich receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Mark Williams receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Australian Research Council. Hi Magali.

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The TickleFoot device stimulates the most ticklish spots of the human foot – for women it was found to be the centre of the arch of the foot, while for men it is slightly closer to the toes. Receive a ...