Q&A for How to Tickle Your Boyfriend

Tickle them. They'll probably take revenge, or do it repeatedly if they don't.

If he touches you, squeal or giggle, and say, "Be careful, I'm ticklish!"

If you don't want to be tickled back, don't tickle him. There's a good chance he will retaliate.

Don't tickle him then, or make him promise he won't retaliate. Make sure he knows you're serious, that you really don't like to be tickled.

Tell them to stop and tell them you're serious and you don't like it. If they continue, call for help if someone is nearby, or do your best to get away from them.

Yes, as long as you're doing it in a playful way. You could come up behind him and hug him, then start tickling his sides.

Baby oil and things of that sort will usually help, especially when applied to a sensitive area.

Try running your fingers up and down his sides. If done correctly, you might get a good laugh out of him.

If you know he doesn't mind being tickled, then yes, you can tickle him to wake him up.

Immediately apologize and if possible, make it up to him. It's also important to try harder next time not to hurt him but don't be surprised if he's a bit shy about ever being tickled again. Listen to what he wants, don't just assume it's okay to keep on tickling him in the future.

If you are giggling while you are tickling him, he might giggle really hard.

If he is ticklish, then find his tickle spot but don't make a big deal of it the first time. Just note it. When it's time to tickle him, then make sure you act fast to use the act of surprise. If it doesn’t work though, protect your own tickle spots.

Try the most common tickle spots: armpits, soles, sides, ribs, sides, tummy, toes, etc.

Bring up the idea of having a tickle fight! Start tickling him and expose your armpits while doing so. He'll most likely fight back and tickle you. Tickle fights are very common between friends.

Tickle his armpits. Men are often competitive and will likely retaliate whenever they get the chance.