INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – For some, tickling is a harmless game. But for others, it’s a deeply, unpleasant annoyance.

Regardless of sensitivity, questions remain: What’s the science behind tickling and why do we react the way we do when tickled?

Ticklishness has been studied for decades resulting in minimal answers.

However, scientists hypothesize there may be several reasons.

In this episode of Indy Style, I discuss the science of tickling.