Does tickling when told no have a link to masochism or sadism?

Could be: When someone forces another to submit to unwanted touching/tickling, it can relate to sadistic impulses that aren't overtly sexual. Impulses to control, dominate, or even hurt others are generally unconscious -- but can be acted out through behaviors such as tickling when the other person says "no." this isn't the same as the perversion of sexual sadism, but it still causes suffering.