Social Anxiety

[SoleHarvester]

Anybody else shy? I sometimes wonder how this effects being tickled? Does it take your mind off of it, or make you more self conscious?

 

[4Pawz]

Yes and no. In most ways, I can definitely be shy. Usually my impulsivity and intrusive thoughts interrupt it though.

It seems to affect my reactions, to a degree. I’m far more jumpy in public and around others. I’m not usually thinking of it, but if it happens, I jump pretty good lol

 

[WickedTouch]

Tickling and kink related things are usually the only things that cause me to feel shy, so if it comes up or if I am thinking about it a lot or something like that, it seems like it affects my sensitivity some, but it's not an often enough occurrence to be sure. On the rare occasion that my wife and I meet with a new person for a session, I'm very nervous/shy, and that seems to make me more sensitive, but it could just be one of the other factors such as not being used to the person, their touch, the environment, etc. Many, many people have shared with me different experiences depending upon the person. Anxiety for some makes them less sensitive, and for others, more so. I find that fascinating

 

[4Pawz]

Tickling and kink related things are usually the only things that cause me to feel shy, so if it comes up or if I am thinking about it a lot or something like that, it seems like it affects my sensitivity some, but it's not an often enough occurrence to be sure. On the rare occasion that my wife and I meet with a new person for a session, I'm very nervous/shy, and that seems to make me more sensitive, but it could just be one of the other factors such as not being used to the person, their touch, the environment, etc. Many, many people have shared with me different experiences depending upon the person. Anxiety for some makes them less sensitive, and for others, more so. I find that fascinating

lol exactly. I could be dealing with something intense and I’m focused/confident. But you bring this stuff up, I’m a stuttering mess and I look for a way to flee

 

[Madame_T]

I'm shy unless I'm really comfortable and have gotten to know someone first. I don't let people i don't know well have anything to do with my tickle stuff so I don't have that issue when it comes to tickling really. The first session with anyone is going to be a bit awkward but once you're in the flow it's fine!