A member asked:

Is being tickled (so you laugh but not until you pass out or anything too crazy) as safe as other forms of physical activity (exercise, sex, etc.)?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Tickling: Think is likely safe. I am not aware of any studies.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/6/2014

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No harm: No ecidence to indicate harm. Unless the person has a medical condition that reauires no increase in iintrasbdominal pressure as in some post operative for some surgical procedures...so tickle and laugh and enjoy

Dr Cattano and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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A member asked:

Is being tickled (so you laugh but not until you pass out or anything too crazy) as safe as other forms of physical activity (exercise, sex, etc.)?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Munshower agreed

Dr. Imad Khreim answered

Dr Cattano and 6 doctors agreed

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