: The body naturally reacts by squirming, curling toes, or clenching muscles to protect vulnerable areas. In narrative accounts, this is often described as a "battle" between the tickler and the person being tickled.
Featherscape Tickle Story Collection - Aubrey and the Hag - Wattpad young girl teen tickled
A "detailed write-up" of a tickling experience, especially in a narrative context, often highlights the loss of physical control and the involuntary nature of the response: : The body naturally reacts by squirming, curling
Research and storytelling consistently identify specific body parts as being the most sensitive to tickling: especially in a narrative context
: Prolonged tickling sessions can lead to physical fatigue, gasping for breath, and eventually a state of limp weariness. Common Tickle "Hotspots"