what is it about mdma that makes touch so sensetive?

[its.euphoric]

I wondered why when rolling, or taking dxm, touch is extremely sensitive. I know they both increase serotonin release but... why would that make touch sensitive?

 

[AylaV]

The nature of the body high is "entactogenic" meaning "touch within". This means it's the nature of the body high itself and the way it interprets touch that causes this. I don't know the exact mechanism, nor do I believe it's known. I could be wrong, though.

I will say one thing, though. I have hypersensitivity to touch from sensory integration dysfunction, and mdma makes touching things with the palms of my hands bearable. I don't get the intense disgusting tasting synaethesia, either. Textures suddenly taste wonderful and it feels good to touch things. For a period of time after, my sensory integration problems go away. Generally about a week or so. Neat stuff =)

 

[its.euphoric]

ooh I see.. and wow that's really weird that you get that haha.

 

[ebola?]

Well...it appears to be linked, inextricably maybe, to serotonin efflux augmented by nice bodily feelings from DA and NE release. The specific mechanisms? As of yet unclear AFAIK.
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entactogen, meaning "touching within" doesn't refer to tactile effects but rather the mental/affective window that opens up.


ebola