What percentage of the population is ticklish??

[Rasputin]

I've always wondered about this question. Before there was even a TMF...before there was an Internet...before there were even computers!!!

Personally, it always puzzled me how three girls were ticklish on their feet, then one wouldn't be. Or two girls wouldn't be ticklish on their ribs, but couldn't stand to have their feet touched. Or how there were women who were weird-ticklish, like only their fingers or foreheads. Let's not forget the ever-popular extemely ticklish everywhere ladies!

So from the TMF member's years of collective experience, primary research data, and "hands-on" lab work, what is the percentage? I feel I should define ticklish so we can draw accurate conclusions. By ticklish, I mean the ability to consistently get a reaction from at least two different tickle zones.

We could be doing a great service for generations of ticklers to come by answering this question! Just think of your grandchildren who may get the recessive "Tickle Fetish" gene!

Rasputin
Ph.D., Tickle Studies

 

[tummyticklish01]

That's a toughy, but i'd probably say around the 80% range

 

[TravlZeus2002]

Ticklishness may range....

I've never met someone who is not ticklish anywhere.

 

[Rasputin]

TravelZeus, I hope you never do!

I had a friend in high school who would totally frustrate me. I tried every single spot, and never got one reaction. I also know another woman who claims she isn't ticklish anywhere, but I've only confirmed her feet and sides.

You always feel really dumb when you someone tells you they aren't ticklish, then you attempt a tickle, and fail. They just said they weren't and they look at you like you are an idiot. It's like tickle fetishists think they have this magical touch that will make anyone tickle!🙂

Of course, finding someone who claims they are not ticklish to be truly ticklish is priceless.

Rasputin

 

[HeBeGeeBee]

Approximately 87.462 percent. Your mileage may vary...