India, Aug. 11 -- A study of Chinese, Dutch and Greek participants found that people are ticklish in remarkably similar body regions across cultures.

The armpits, soles of the feet, abdomen and sides of the torso emerged as the main ticklish hotspots.

Researchers found that laughter during tickling does not necessarily mean enjoyment, with many adults describing the experience as neutral or unpleasant.

The study suggests ticklishness is shaped by a complex mix of social, sensory and physiological factors, rather than a single explanation.

People from different cultural backgrounds appear to be ticklish in remarkably similar ways, according to a new study that suggests the sensation is more complex than previously thought.

The study, ...