Tickling remains one of the most enigmatic sensations, blending neuroscience, psychology, and evolution. Despite centuries of study, its underlying mechanism continues to puzzle scientists, revealing ...

Are you a fan of foot tickles or are your toes a no-go zone? Well, it seems women are more sensitive than men when it comes to having their feet teased, according to a new study. While women squirm ...

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 ...

It’s almost impossible to get a laugh by self-tickling, says David Robson, and the reason why tells us surprising things about the brain and consciousness. If you want to probe some of the great ...

Tickling may seem like child's play, but scientists are beginning to see it as something much deeper—a complex puzzle tied to human touch, laughter, and brain development. The sensation of being ...

Marc J Buehner receives funding from the Leverhulme Trust and has previously been funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. He is affiliated with the Association for ...

Laughter doesn’t always signal enjoyment, and “stop” should mean “stop.” By Jenny Marder When she was a young child, Ashley Austrew’s father would hold her down and tickle her so hard she felt ...