Why Does It Feel So Good to Scratch an Itch?

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[HypingSugar]

Me scratching my itches rn while watching this:

[sr]

I slap the itching area so hard that pain was overcoming the feeling of itching so I didn't have to scratch again and again

[sjwimmel]

In Dutch it's the main word for itch: jeuk!

[mgonzo]

The problem with scratching is your nails are dirty, but the best way to get rid of an itch is to scratch. The best tool to scratch with is to use a clean, plastic fork or plastic knife. I’ve been doing this since I was a teenager and it’s worked without any problems.

[alalexesc]

that’s the word for itching in German, Dutch and Esperanto. Learn that in Vienna when I was a student there and got a peanut allergy in a Thai festival

[thomask]

I love scratching, I use opioids and the relief I feel whilst scratching an itch (especially around the groin or behind the knees) is pure heaven

[ZorroX]

I applied this to my skin then had severe rashes and bumps after. Thank you!

[ZYNTHOOOOOO]

Me scratching my whole body bcs everything itches rn

[aishanoor]

Thank u so much I sometimes feel very itchy but thanks

[Eternallymzx]

Slapping an itch just gets those deep scratches if done right.

[EddyePepin-cg]

Especially in the groin area, there’s nothing like it! 🥴

[chessnick]

I always just rub and tap instead of itching and 90% of times it works

[Startimeshelly]

Wait, I wasn't supposed to scratch my itches?!

[God_Loves_YOU-zj]

My back, literally the past three days

[kyivstuff]

If the skin is not perforated run the itchy area under very hot water then cold. Hot water will feel pleasant like yeuking the itch, and the cold stops the cycle.

[TheBehemyth-extras]

Especially athletes foot. That shits heavenly

[Jason-os]

Cheer~~~an uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.😊

[annmariebarratt]

Tapping does not help for me.
I actually scratch till I bleed😢
And then regret it the next day😢😢😢

[Danicas_Art]

I have alergies but my skin stoped itching somehow when autumm came

[Soda_sprite]

I searched addicted to scratching but I meant addicted to scratching like carpets can u help me