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When you start feeling ticklish, it can seem like there’s no escape from the uncomfortable sensations and fits of laughter that are sure to follow. Not to worry, though—we’ve got your back. Read on for plenty of tips on how to be less ticklish in all kinds of situations, so you can feel confident and in control. To help give you the full picture, we’ll even discuss why people feel ticklish in the first place and why it’s not possible to tickle yourself.
Things You Should Know
- Set your hand on top of the hand of whoever’s tickling you—this can help get rid of the ticklish feeling.
- Relax yourself before you get tickled so the sensation doesn’t affect you as much.
- Think about something entirely different while you’re being tickled to help take your mind off the experience.
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- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_ozTpZUvs0&t=2m16s
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858
- ↑ https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/painbytes/pain-and-mind-body-connection/how-can-distraction-be-used-to-manage-pain
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16614367/
- ↑ https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/touch/2021/unraveling-the-mysteries-of-tickling-020821
- ↑ https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/touch/2021/unraveling-the-mysteries-of-tickling-020821
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_ozTpZUvs0&t=0m38s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjyl-ti3xAY&t=1m16s