How to Tickle a Woman and Make Her Giggle With Joy

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Spice up your relationship with an epic tickle fest
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Tickling can be a cute way to flirt with your girlfriend. As long as you keep it light, gentle, and playful, tickling can be a fun experience that brings you both closer together. If you’re unsure how to tickle your girlfriend, keep reading for our best tickle tips.

How to Tickle Your Girlfriend

If you're alone and she's in a good mood, start by tickling her sides. Continue tickling under her arms and around her tummy. Then, follow up by tickling her neck or ear with your lips. Make sure she’s open to tickling and that you know of any areas she considers off-limits.

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Preparing to Tickle Your Girlfriend

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  1. If you tickle someone in front of a bunch of people, it can be embarrassing—both for her and those around you. It’s best to tickle her somewhere private where you both feel comfortable.
    • Try and remember if she has ever told you that she hates to be tickled. If she has, take her at her word and know that tickling is not a welcome touch for her. [1]
  2. If she's feeling angry, sad, or is trying to focus on something important, it's probably not a good time to tickle her. It might make you seem insensitive and upset her further. Remember that tickling is not always appropriate.
    • If she's sad, give her a hug instead. You can always try to tickle her a little around the ribs if she starts feeling better.
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  3. Your girlfriend might not be comfortable being touched in all of her ticklish spots. After all, our most ticklish areas are also the most vulnerable. [2] You may want to do a couple of quick tests before trying to tickle her. If she makes any indication that she's uncomfortable, know that spot is off-limits for tickling.
    • While lying down, try running your toes lightly along the bottoms of her feet and see how she reacts. [3]
    • When her arms are raised or you’re hugging her, place your hand near her armpit. Some girls might be worried about sweat and won't want you to touch them there.
    • Place your hand on her hip or stomach. Notice if she removes your hand or seems to welcome your touch.
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Tickling Your Girlfriend

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  1. Gently poke or wiggle your fingers as if you’re typing really fast up and down her sides. She’ll likely respond by giggling, especially if you catch her off-guard. [4] Do this for no more than 10 seconds at a time.
    • When you stop tickling her, you can pull her against you for a sweet hug and kiss.
  2. This works well if you have just been kissing since the physical contact won't come out of nowhere. It may also lead to more kissing!
    • Make sure you aren't tickling her too hard. Tickling can be pleasurable, but only when you use a light touch. When you apply too much pressure, it can become painful. [5]
  3. Gently brushing the slope of her neck with your lips or breathing into her ear is a very intimate way to tickle her. It may even cause her to squeal!
  4. Tickling can be tricky because she will be laughing when she asks you to stop, and you may think she doesn't really mean it. But the laughter is involuntary, and she might be in pain, getting mad, feeling very uncomfortable, or just want you to stop.
    • Only tickling her for a few seconds at a time is a good way to avoid an awkward situation. If she really doesn't like it, you will have only tickled her briefly.
    • If she tells you she really didn't like being tickled, then you know not to do it again.
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How to Tickle Your Girlfriend FAQs

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    Why would a guy tickle a girl? Tickling your girlfriend can be a sexy and exciting activity because the parts of the body that are most ticklish are often the most sensitive. Guys tickle their girlfriends as a playful activity and way of showing affection. It’s important to remember that tickling doesn’t feel good for everyone. If they enjoy it, tickling your girlfriend can turn a girl on , while inviting her to embrace your touch even more. [6]
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    Is tickling good for relationships? Within a relationship, tickling can foster intimacy, strengthen bonds, and create a playful environment for a couple. It can help you feel closer to your partner by turning them on , which encourages openness to sexual experiences and sensory exploration. Tickling also creates opportunities for playfulness, vulnerability, and laughter, so it may be worth having a [ fight ] after all. [7]
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    What are the most ticklish parts of a woman's body? Some of the most ticklish parts of a woman’s body are also the most sensitive, like the feet, neck, ribcage, stomach, and under her arms. Others include the sides of the upper body and inner areas of the thighs. [8] Very often, women may have a ticklish navel because the belly, in general, is sensitive to touch.
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    Do girls or guys like being tickled more? Studies have revealed that women tend to be more ticklish than men overall. In addition, women usually prefer lighter tickling when done using their partner’s hands. A minority of women also preferred tickling done with things other than their partner’s hands, like feathers, brushes, or a massager. [9]
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    If she likes being tickled and you like tickling her, then you are lucky. That said, try not to tickle her every time you see her or it will become less fun for both of you.
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    Run your finger around it gently in circles. If it makes her uncomfortable, stop.
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      • Don't always tickle her out of nowhere. Try to do it a little if you're cuddling or kissing, but ideally when she's being playful with you.
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      1. ↑ https://slate.com/human-interest/2009/10/my-boyfriend-won-t-stop-tickling-me.html
      2. ↑ http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/laugh-tickling2.htm
      3. ↑ http://charris.ucsd.edu/articles/Harris_AS1999.pdf
      4. ↑ http://charris.ucsd.edu/articles/Harris_AS1999.pdf
      5. ↑ http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/laugh-tickling1.htm
      6. ↑ https://barefoodscopywriter.medium.com/tickling-what-is-it-how-does-it-make-us-feel-and-why-does-that-matter-f0b1c419c524
      7. ↑ https://medium.com/the-community-building-movement/tickling-interesting-things-you-probably-did-not-know-63af69192fdf
      8. ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34152014/
      9. ↑ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11021705/

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      Before you try tickling your girlfriend, talk to her first to make sure she likes being tickled. Some people find it unpleasant to be tickled, or might not like it in certain settings, like in front of other people. If your girlfriend is OK with being tickled, try surprising her by creeping up from behind and running your fingers up and down her sides, which will likely make her giggle. If you’re sitting on the couch and are intimate, tickle her around her belly or under her arms. You can also tickle her intimately with your mouth by brushing your lips against her neck or ear. Always remember to stop if she has problems breathing or asks you to do so several times. For tips on what to do after you've tickled her, keep reading!

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