#21 ·
Now, this is a rather ticklish subject to tackle, isn't it?
I suppose you could say being ticklish is just an atavism. It’s a leftover trait, much like having those tiny muscles for ear hair trimming—which most people don't even have anymore, I think. Or maybe excessive body hair. I once read about some guy who supposedly had a ten-centimeter tail that would pop up whenever he got angry. Another example of an atavistic trait might be stage fright; that primal urge to run away was probably incredibly intense for early humans, and honestly, it seems pretty hard to shake off even today. I guess modern people find being ticklish a bit irritating, perhaps because it serves as a reminder of how genetically similar we still are to cavemen. Back then, it was a way to involuntarily express positive emotions or signal that you weren't a threat and someone could approach you without fear. In a sense, it's a bit like shaking hands—you're showing you aren't hiding a knife or a club behind your back—except ticklishness is something completely outside of your control. If you want to stay composed and avoid the whole thing, I'd suggest practicing your tolerance. Maybe find someone willing to tickle you daily, and eventually, you might get used to it. I've heard it also helps if your skin isn't dry, but rather slightly moist or oiled. You could also try convincing yourself that you aren't ticklish at all and that nothing can catch you off guard. Just act totally blasé, you know? Look at the person trying to tickle you as if they've simply lost their mind and are acting on some bizarre whim; they'll probably give up before they actually succeed.
A little tickle test for you:
http://www.gotoquiz.com/women_over_2...still_ticklish
😂
I suppose you could say being ticklish is just an atavism. It’s a leftover trait, much like having those tiny muscles for ear hair trimming—which most people don't even have anymore, I think. Or maybe excessive body hair. I once read about some guy who supposedly had a ten-centimeter tail that would pop up whenever he got angry. Another example of an atavistic trait might be stage fright; that primal urge to run away was probably incredibly intense for early humans, and honestly, it seems pretty hard to shake off even today. I guess modern people find being ticklish a bit irritating, perhaps because it serves as a reminder of how genetically similar we still are to cavemen. Back then, it was a way to involuntarily express positive emotions or signal that you weren't a threat and someone could approach you without fear. In a sense, it's a bit like shaking hands—you're showing you aren't hiding a knife or a club behind your back—except ticklishness is something completely outside of your control. If you want to stay composed and avoid the whole thing, I'd suggest practicing your tolerance. Maybe find someone willing to tickle you daily, and eventually, you might get used to it. I've heard it also helps if your skin isn't dry, but rather slightly moist or oiled. You could also try convincing yourself that you aren't ticklish at all and that nothing can catch you off guard. Just act totally blasé, you know? Look at the person trying to tickle you as if they've simply lost their mind and are acting on some bizarre whim; they'll probably give up before they actually succeed.
A little tickle test for you:
http://www.gotoquiz.com/women_over_2...still_ticklish
😂