6 Different Ways To Tickle Your Partner

Every person knows what tickling is and how it works, but not everyone tried tickling in an erotic context.

Sure, you don’t like to be tickled, but I’ll ask you to have an open mind.

Let’s see what tickling is all about.

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What is tickle torture?

Tickle torture can be classified as tickling that dominants use to exert power over submissives in BDSM sessions. Tickle torture may be used to reinforce dominant and submissive roles, punish, humiliate, or interrogate the submissive partner.

Tickling can be consensual and forced.

Consensual tickling creates a positive sensation in both partners, while forced tickling can create real distress in a person. This is why most of us dislike even the idea of tickling (given the fact that we’ve been tickled as kids without actually wanting it).

During BDSM sessions, tickling is often combined with impact play – spanking, whipping, flogging…

That is a powerful combination because laughter releases endorphins which raise one’s pain thresholds.

Tickle torture is a form of gentle and playful dominance, thus making it perfect for people who are new to BDSM. Tickling can basically be done without any toys (however, it can also be effective with toys), leaves no marks and does not cause any pain.

A person who is being tickled is also often tied (rope or tape) or restrained (see BDSM gear).

In that case, a person who is tickling should be mindful of any possible injuries excessive tickling could cause (muscle strain, abrasions). A tickled person often can’t talk, so the Dominant person should pay attention to nonverbal signals.

And of course – tickle torture is only effective if the submissive is ticklish.

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Tickle fetish

Tickle fetish, also known as knismolagnia is a paraphilia in which one derives sexual arousal either by tickling or by being tickled.

People who have a tickling fetish will often enjoy the activity without other sexual activities.

Okay, now when we covered the basics, let go through the 6 ways how to tickle someone.

Read Why Some People Get Turned On By Being Tickled.

6 ways to tickle your partner

1. Focus on the ”known” areas

Focus on soles, armpits, rib cage area, waist, and thighs. Also neck region, behind the knees, ears, and belly area.

Those areas of the body are known to trigger a response and are usually very ticklish.

If a person is ticklish, said areas will definitely cause a reaction.

2. Breathing on the sensitive spots

Another way to tickle the above mention areas is to breath out progressively close to the skin.

Start the tickling session with gentle breaths and continue by increasing the airflow – start blowing air.

The idea is to get your partner used to the sensation and then gradually increase it. By gradually building up tension and sensation, your partner’s skin becomes more sensitive and the feeling is more pronounced.

3. Using tiny blunt objects or feather toys

Though in my world, hands are the best tool for tickling, we can’t rule out other toys and objects. Used correctly, other tools do an amazing job.

Small objects like a pencil, hairbrush with soft bristles, rod-like items, back-scratchers, and soft cushion material can tickle a lot.

Aside from the items that you probably have at home, there are products made only for tickling – known as ticklers.

Here are two ticklers that are worth recommending:

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Every tool you use, including hands, produces a unique sensation. The best way to go is to communicate with your partner about what works best.

4. With the tongue

The tongue is one of the most efficient tools one has and not only for tickling. The words you say can be your best asset.

But, let’s get back to tickling.

Tiny flicks with the tip of your tongue, over the sensitive areas, will make your partner wiggle, surely. Combine it with short kisses, sucking and blowing the air over the wet skin and you got yourself a ”killer” tickling move.

The thighs, neck, and earlobe are great areas to try it.

5. Ice cubes

Ice cubes are a great tickling tool. The cold will make your partner squirm and wiggle, especially when you run the ice cube over the more sensitive skin areas.

I’d suggest holding the ice cube in your mouth or between your fingers. Areas I like to focus on are waist, belly and thighs. You’re welcome.

6. Electro wand

The wand releases the low-voltage spark that shocks your (consenting) partner’s skin. The shock causes a sensation on their skin, which by the way is not painful.

The best thing about e-wands is the price. Most of the e-wands are affordable and easily available online.

Here is one we can recommend: