Why foot tickling gives pleasure?

Answer 1

The area of the brain that registers sensation in the feet is right next to the area that registers sensation in the genitals. A degree of cross-registering of these areas means that tickling the soles of the feet will also stimulate this 'genital area', giving pleasure.

It is a little known fact that most people, especially women, can actually achieve orgasm just from having certain areas of the soles of their feet and toes tickled. In fact the more sensitive and ticklish the person's feet, the more likely (and quicker) it is for orgasm to be reached.

Unfortunately for many, other 'side-effects' can overwhelm this reaction in the owner of the feet being tickled, such as laughter, panic, fear of loss of control and perceived sensory overload. If the person were able to alter this perception, draw the (undoubtedly intense) sensation in and calmly accept it, this alternative outcome will often be found mixed in with some giggles.

Being possessed of ticklish feet is a gift to be cherished, rather than a burden to be borne with fear. Somewhere in history this knowledge was misplaced (though certainly not by the Egyptians or Ancient Chinese). If more people realised the gift they had been given, the world would be a happier place - filled with laughter!

Answer 2

Foot tickling may be pleasurable for some individuals due to the release of endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that produce feelings of pleasure and euphoria. It may also trigger a tickle response, which can elicit laughter and positive emotions. Additionally, the feet are a sensitive area for many people, so stimulation through tickling can be enjoyable.