Why Tickle With a Feather?

[Redmage]

I'm always a little puzzled when I see feathers and featherdusters used in tickling videos and stills. Feathers have practically become synonymous with tickling, as I'm sure most people here know.

This surprises me because, in my experience, feathers don't tickle.

Oh, sure, you can poke or scratch with the stiff quill end. But the "feathery" end produces hardly any sensation at all, as near as I can tell.

Am I just using them wrong, or have others found this as well?

Redmage

 

[TicklingDuo]

It simply depends on the LEE. Some people don't respond much at all to them. Others, myself included, respond best to the very light touch and go nuts with feathers (and artist brushes, etc.)

Ann

 

[QBWeaver]

It depends on the feather. The lighter, fluffier feathers generally don't do much for most people but the stiffer feathers, like goose or Turkey feathers, work WAY TOO WELL! On me anyway!

Jan

 

[TickledToDeath]

It depends on the feather. The lighter, fluffier feathers generally don't do much for most people but the stiffer feathers, like goose or Turkey feathers, work WAY TOO WELL! On me anyway!

Jan

Consider your GOOSE cooked at NEST, QB(Turkey)Waver!😛 😀


TTD

 

[QBWeaver]

I hope you bring the jam because I am gonna be Toast at NEST! LOL

 

[Grad]

I agree with you, Redmage. Unless you are trying to turn your partner on, rather than tickle them, feathers are useless... And to choose a harder feather....well in that case you can use anything with that texture to accomplish that. But a feather duster? Utterly useless unless used to annoy the ticklee's face while you're tickling another part with a hand, I can't see any use for a duster in tickling.

 

[terorizer]

I agree with Ann, it totally depends on the Lee first, then I'd say the technique used and the type of feather also weighs in. And definitely the area being stimulated. I know some folks who could tell you about some intense and ticklish experiences with feathers and dusters. Of course, as far as why, primarily I tend to go with what the Lee likes best, and some love being tickled with feathers.

 

[Alex Warfield]

I prefer fingers meself.

 

[Jerry67911]

Feathers don't tickle to the point of laughing uncontrollably or drive a ticklee to the point of tears. But light touches on certain sensitive spots can feel like electrical shocks shooting to the brain. Feathers, light nail scratching, long hair and brushes can give me goosebumps when applied to my midsection, underarms, butt and other very sensitive spots. They're also great as teasing tools to stimulate your partner. But, when it comes to tickle torture, nothing works like fingers.

 

[Featherdfingers]

Why?

Because in a phrase, tickling with a feather is sexy. It's got that historical angle (aka tickling in stocks), it's got that sexy connotation (funny how tickling isn't mentioned very often in mainstream, but feathers, satin scarves and baby oil are, esp. during v-tines day...draw your own conclusions), plus a feather just LOOKS like it would tickle. Now, having said all that, I do prefer fingers because they seem to tickle better. And that's a pretty damn sexy way to tickle, as well.

 

[Grad]

now THAT makes sense, FF. The aesthetics.

 

[TicklingIsLife]

It simply depends on the LEE. Some people don't respond much at all to them. Others, myself included, respond best to the very light touch and go nuts with feathers (and artist brushes, etc.)

Ann

I Agree! 😀

 

[elaah]

another hooray for Ann!

feathers draaaaaagged along the tops of my sensitive ticklish feet would do me in when my ankles are secured and feet free to move about. Also when I am laying face down and the backs of my knees and lower back are exposed to cool air... the dragging of a feather is enough to send me into tickle spasms.... ::giggling::

and tero... if you ever want to do a feather-weight test tickle , just give me a call 😱 I am sure I can make you giggle..

all ways ticklish,
Donna

 

[tummytickler19]

Personally my belly is very sensitive to feather dusters and I laugh quite hard when a feather duster is used on my bare belly.

 

[Rasputin]

Why tickle with a feather?

1. Because your electric toothbrush is in the shop.

2. Because you've been a victim of "The Hairbrush Burglar".

3. Because you have a fingernail disease communicable by touch.

4. Because you are trapped on a dessert island with only Elizabeth
Hurley and a chicken.

I agree with QBWeaver that stiffer feathers are more effective for tickling...but you'd never get anyone to tell you their PIN number for their ATM Card with a feather!!!!

Other than that, feathers are for show because they are symbolic of tickling.

Rasputin

 

[tummyticklish01]

A feather lightly on my tummy can get me giggling like crazy😀

 

[Karen Pearson]

feathers

my girlfriend and I have tried various instruments for tickle fun
and we enjoy using long stiff feathers, various brushes and of course fingers. I think it depends on what area is being teased and how the ticklee is tied by the tickler.
It certainly is a fun type of foreplay for intimate pleasures.

 

[mysterytic]

Totally agree, for me feathers were a disappointment

The only effects I can credit to feathers is genitalia, face, neck, and tops of the feet. The effect was more like driving the lee insane with a very light touch. The only one I tried it on was my ex wife and there never was the heavy laughter and involuntary muscular movement, which are my turn ons. Just my experience, others may have different ones, this has been mine. For me feathers are a disappointment.🙁 It's fingers for me!

 

[TicklingDuo]

for those who DO like feathers...

check this out...Feather Guide

I hope I remembered that right. If not, just let me know and I'll look it up.

Ann

 

[TicklingIsLife]

Feathers, fingers, brushes....whatever gets the job done, thats all that matters!😛 😀

 

[terorizer]

Re: another hooray for Ann!

and tero... if you ever want to do a feather-weight test tickle , just give me a call 😱 I am sure I can make you giggle..

DOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAA!!!???
Well... I just gave you a call...and I'm still not a gigglin'!! NEENER!

all ways ticklish,
Donna

A HAA!! I've suspected for some time now you are bi-ticklish... or tri-ticklish... ambi-ticklish

 

[elaah]

Re: Re: another hooray for Ann!

DOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAA!!!???
Well... I just gave you a call...and I'm still not a gigglin'!! NEENER!




A HAA!! I've suspected for some time now you are bi-ticklish... or tri-ticklish... ambi-ticklish

Sure you are giggling after that bi-tri-ambi-ticklish remark I can hear you from here ! I know I am cracking up!!! You know where here is right? ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz! rofl!!!!!!!


Thanks for the giggles Ter! You always make me laugh!

Bi-Tri-Ambi .... NAH Just all ways tickish!

Donna

 

[dvnc]

It depends on the 'lee. Some 'lees can be tickled by a breath blown across exposed skin. Some need the digging fingers to achieve the sensation they seek.

It varies.

Thus, there's more wisdom in acknowledging that feathers work for some, and not for all. Further, as previously stated, it depends on the feather. It also depends on the tickler, quite frankly.

dvnc

 

[tklr5150]

A feather lightly on my tummy can get me giggling like crazy😀

I'm fairly sure a light breeze on your tummy would have the same effect 😛 Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course 😉

Personally I've only known feathers to work on rare occasions, but it obviously depends (as we all seem to agree) on the type of feather, tickle location, and responsiveness of the ticklee. Personally I think feather dusters or brushes are more fun, but whatever gets em giggling is fine by me!

And yet, my mind immediately races to tickling whenever I see a feather. Someone on the escalator ahead of me was carrying a very long stiff peacock feather the other day, and I just could not shake the thought of "y'know, me, that feather, and Sarah Michelle Gellar . . . I could have me a lot of fun" 😀

 

[TicklingIsLife]

It depends on the 'lee. Some 'lees can be tickled by a breath blown across exposed skin. Some need the digging fingers to achieve the sensation they seek.

It varies.
dvnc

It does vary and thats what stinks! 😛 😛