#tickle insecurities

[idreamofticklehugs]

A reminder to any lee, ler or switch who struggles with insecurities, it’s ok to have bad days. Some days are difficult and your brain screams extra loud. It’s not true and it doesn’t take away from any progress you’ve mad. Give yourself grace and, as hard as it is, listen to those that love you and see you as you really are:

Beautiful

[sleepysheepytea]

hi uhm have a poneh

i liek poneh

[red-dead-sakharine]

kiss his little wrinkles 🤣🤣 I agree he’ll be so smug about it! Tell everyone about it on HoH

He glanced at Haarlep, lounging on a sofa near the bed, looking young and energetic as always.

Your hand came up to his face, turned it back towards you, captured his eyes. "Copper for your thoughts."

The cambion didn't respond. No matter how long he held you, he felt all his insecurities bubble up inside him. He aged. His mortal half impacted him in so many negative ways, but this was definitely the biggest insult. He looked into your eyes - your young, mortal eyes, and he questioned if you found him ...appealing at all. Visually.

Or if you were just drawn to his charm and power.

There was no denying you felt for him, but did you also enjoy looking at him? Or did you - like he, himself - prefer to look at the paintings of his younger self? And the walking image of his younger self, that was Haarlep, scrubbed clean of all the imperfections that were bothering him so much about himself.

His eyes wandered to Haarlep again. Perfect. They were perfect. Beautiful and young. A better version of himself. His brows knit together, and he saw from the corner of his eye, how you turned your head to follow his gaze.

"What, do you prefer to look at Haarlep, rather than me?" You questioned with mock offense in your voice, "I'm hurt."

His head swiveled around to face you again, "No. Not at all." a pause, "Do you?"

You cocked your head to the side, regarding him in puzzlement for a moment. And then it clicked.

"My darling devil," you said, cupping his face with both hands, "you are so much more attractive than Haarlep!" You kissed his nose - right on the little bump, Haarlep was missing. "He's missing all the interesting bits that make you look so handsome," you added and you kissed the little dimple on his chin. You could see the disbelief in his eyes - and the surprise.

"And he looks way too young for my taste." You conclude and lean up to kiss Raphael's slight crow's-feet. "You are... like fine wine." You sit back again and smile at him with all the love you can muster, while still holding his pretty face in your hands. Caressing his cheeks with your thumbs.

And slowly you can see his face light up, like a flower starting to open in the morning sun. You smile, and he smiles. And you notice his chest puffing up a bit, as your words disperse his insecurities.

He looks over to Haarlep again, but not with that melancholic look he had before, no. Now... now he looks smug.

Haarlep rolls their eyes.

The following days, every single soul trapped in the House of Hope, gets sick of hearing the phrase "aging like fine wine" over, and over, and over, and over again...

Haarlep's name for the next month is reduced to "baby face". They contemplate drowning themself in the pool.

Raphael has never been merrier. Nor more full of himself. He commissions another portrait - a proper one, that shows him how he is.

He hangs it over the entrance of his wine cellar.

[rowenabean]

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[littleemoboy06]

Sometimes I get embarrassed of myself because when I get tickled I squeak and giggle a lot (like a fricking squeaky toy 😭). And I get embarrassed about it because I'm a boy and there's a lot of that stupid stereotypes that guys should always be tough, manly and have no weaknesses. I know they're just stereotypes and that I shouldn't care about them but sometimes I still feel self-conscious about it. Also the fact that I'm a trans guy and I haven't started testosterone yet doesn't help...

Am I the only one with that insecurity? 🥲

[ghastigiggles]

if you comment/tag my art implying that its nsfw in any way you're on thin fucking ice. i'm boutta start blocking people it bothers me so much lmao

[idreamofticklehugs]

Trust and Time

From not even being able to let him touch my bare skin to voluntarily lifting my shirt for him. Trust and time can do a lot over insecurities. Lots of patience and small steps💙

[moonlightchild77]

“Insecurity” (Ajax & Enid One Shot Fanfiction)

Plot Summary: Ajax feels very insecure about not being able to go out places normally just like everyone else at Nevermore because he fears that he would get someone hurt by stoning them with his powers including Enid, he is deeply depressed and spends the entire day in Enid’s dorm room and she comes to check on him after studying hope you enjoy the story 🩷

“Enid was out studying with Yoko and Bianca at the picnic tables and they all had a friendly chat. So where’s your boyfriend Ajax today Enid? Bianca asked “Oh, he just decided to rest today in my dorm room but I promised to check up on him later he just has been feeling, you know depressed” Wow for how long? Yoko asked “It started yesterday and today he is going through a deep state of depression he is just afraid of stoning students by accident and he has a habit of stoning himself sometimes when he is taking a shower if he looks in the mirror and well I feel really bad for him because he can’t do things normally like we can” Enid said. I’m going to go and talk to him and maybe try to cheer him up later she told her friends. “That sounds like a good idea how about you go talk to him right now you go do what you need to do and we’ll talk later” Bianca reassured her friend then she was off to go see him.”

“Enid opened the door to her dorm then closed it and she saw Ajax resting on her bed in a blanket with an upset look on his face. Hey sweetheart I have been feeling really depressed lately Ajax told her “Yes I know that’s why I’m here to come check up on you because I love you and want to help cheer you up” Really? How? When I can’t do things normally or go anywhere like any other student here at Nevermore without risking stoning you and other people I’m dangerous Ajax said with a tear running down his eye and burying his face in his pillow. Aww baby it’s alright come out of the blanket I know what will make you happy sit up then Ajax climbed from out of the blanket and sat next to his girlfriend and she leaned in and kissed his lips softly and they both continued to kiss passionately then let go. Come on wanna have a tickle fight? lay down Enid said then she was on top of him tickling his stomach with her long colorful nails Enid! No! Stop! I swear! Ajax said laughing really hard now he was on top of Enid and tickled her too then she was giggling but then the minute he looked at her she turned into a solid rock. Enid?! Ajax said tapping her face No! Not you too! Ajax said breaking down crying.”

“Ajax wrapped his arms around his girlfriend crying and mourning for her until a miracle happened he heard cracking and was able to feel her flesh again she was back to normal. Huh? Why is Enid feeling softer all of a sudden Enid! I’m so glad you are okay! Ajax said in surprise then hugged her. I’m so sorry he told her I told you how dangerous I am “it’s okay I forgive you” Enid said. Please don’t ever feel like you are a mistake you will never be for me and please don’t change for me how about we go out on a date later she suggested I promise I will always be here for you and help you not fear going anywhere again “Sure Enid I love you so much baby” Ajax told her then they both kissed.”

The End

[everythingundertheskycomics]

Pretend.

Hippo Crush

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[dearheart42regenerated]

so I LOVE the idea of bringing Holly back in with maybe a bit of a "character makeover" so that we don't have the tired misogynistic trope of a jealous woman "competing" for a love interest's attention lol...BUT. ALSO. toxic femininity can be genuinely compelling and delicious in a character when it's executed well.

WHAT IF: instead of Holly seeing Julie as a threat and poking holes in her "intern" story from the Burner side - we had her doing all that from the KaneCo side? Holly, the ambitious cutthroat corporate businesswoman. Holly, the aspiring-CEO girlboss.

instead of competing with Julie for Mike's attention, she's competing for Kane's. because she's gonna get all the way to the top of the corporate ladder no matter who she has to step on, she's worked too long and fought too hard for every pay raise and ounce of respect she's got in this place, and goddammit why is this random intern suddenly landing big positions and getting promotions and special "training seminars" with Kane?

what makes Julie so special? she's clearly nowhere near as qualified and dedicated as Holly is, like...what is she really up to?? constantly running around and disappearing when she thinks nobody's looking?? SOMETHING sketchy is going on.......

[atnightiscream]

Just A Thought:

Imagine you're together with your superhero partner. So far they haven't been comfortable taking off their mask for you. One night, during a secret randevu, the two of you are getting all snuggly and touchy. Their hands gently clawing at your sides while you wriggle and squeal underneath them- they're laughing along with you, commenting on how cute you are, how adorable your laugh is...but then they go quiet,

"Is everything OK?" You ask, they nod, pulling your hand to their mask. "I think...I'm ready.." You're surprised, but excited. You gently tug off their mask, somehow, they are exactly how you always pictured them...yet different, you stare for a moment, a smile tugging at your lips. "What?" They chuckle, you giggle back "nothing, just...didn't expect you to be a red head."

They shake their head, your smile widens. "Thank you for trusting me with this."

They grin back at you, leaning forward and kissing your head, your eyes meet, and they smirk. "Oh no-" your bubbly giggles pick up again "Oh yes~" is the last thing you hear before their fingers are skittering back up your ribs.

[idreamofticklehugs]

Honest question for the Lers

Do you prefer when lees are super verbal?

I see stuff about it all the time here in posts and videos. But, I’m not like that. I don’t beg, or plead, or bargain. After being tickled to pieces every weekend for the last month, I can honestly say I’ve never said stop, no, don’t, not there, I’ll do anything, or anything else like that. I don’t really say much of anything. I just… laugh. My Ler knows to listen if I start talking while I’m getting tickled. We create a safe word, of course, but if I start talking at all, it’s usually genuine. I know it’s usually part of the playing, but it doesn’t come naturally for me to say something I don’t mean when I’m loving what’s happening.

Am I taking something away by not being verbal?

[putergenius]

got exposed as an old hag today

[skitskatdacat63]

I wish I didn't feel horrific levels of insecurity/inferiority/jealousy/fomo/ego/etc etc about literally everything 24/7. I don't think I let it affect how I interact with people, but it's just this sickeningly insufferable feeling in my chest

[silverselfshippingchaos]

this scene is so silly ajdjajsja but I can't stop thinking of him saying that to Ash and Ash just grinning.

"... G.arrus, humans usually just say 'you have a nice ass'"

"That's not what I meant! I wasn't even looking there- Well- Actually- Uh... I-I meant, you know.. It's just, well, uh... Oh, come on, Ash! You know I'm new to this!"

And then she bursts out laughing.

[warm-blankets]

On the search for fics where the lee is insecure about their body but the ler comforts them with tickles.