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·May 23, 2016·4 min read

Why We Can’t Tickle Ourselves

A researcher investigates why we find it impossible to tickle ourselves.

Image shows a rat brain and a rat being tickled.

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·November 11, 2016·3 min read

Why Are We Ticklish?

Researchers have identified a ticklish spot in the rat brain.

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·April 3, 2024·3 min read

Tickling: A Path to Unexpected Pleasures

A new study explores tickling in a sexual context, revealing its role in sexual arousal and satisfaction for some individuals. The research surveyed 719 participants, uncovering that tickling can lead to sexual satisfaction and, in some cases, orgasms.

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·July 22, 2025·5 min read

Tickling Strengthens Bonding Through Oxytocin Pathways

A new study reveals how pleasant touch fosters social bonds between humans and rats by activating oxytocin signaling in the brain. Researchers found that repeated tickling of rats increased their vocalizations, preference for human interaction, and oxytocin receptor expression in the VMHvl region.