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Why do pedicures tickle?

Updated: 5/1/2024
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Your feet are very sensitive, so people tend to be tickled when there feet are touched.

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Pedicures may tickle because the nerves in your feet are more sensitive and can be stimulated by gentle touch or pressure during the treatment. Sensations of tickling can also be amplified when your feet are in a vulnerable position, such as during a pedicure.

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