Can getting tickled make you lose weight?

Yes, laughing from tickling can burn calories and may aid in weight management. According to a study in the International Journal of Obesity, laughing for 10 to 15 minutes can burn 10 to 40 extra calories per day, which could add up to one to four pounds in a year. Tickling also involves muscle twitching, which can burn calories. Tickling can also have other benefits, such as: Alerting us to predators: Tickling can draw attention to external stimuli, such as insects crawling on our skin. Warning our body to protect vulnerable areas: Some of the most ticklish parts of our body, such as under our arms and our ribs, are also some of our most vulnerable. Protecting your heart: Laughter helps protect your heart by lowering stress levels that can inflame your heart muscles and blood vessels However, tickling can also be uncomfortable, frightening, or painful for the recipient depending.