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When TikTok first started, it was all about videos of users dancing or lip syncing to popular songs. Somewhere along the way, another trend that took off was ASMR and videos that included various ...

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) occurs when certain stimuli, including sounds, visuals, or close contact with another person, produce tingling or calm feelings and sensations. Share on ...

The euphoric-but-relaxing responses to soothing visuals and quirky, textural sounds has spawned an online wellbeing phenomenon. But what is ASMR—and why do only some people feel it? Increasingly, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Have you ever heard or saw something that left your body tingling? A gentle ...

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Traditional massages and sound-healing sessions are fine, but what if you could unwind using the very ASMR techniques you ...

After years of labelling it a ‘guilty pleasure’ or something I only consume on occasion, I’ve finally come to terms with the enjoyment I get from one of my favourite hobbies: watching ASMR videos, ...

Common ASMR triggers include whispering, hair play, and ear brushing. Not all people experience a positive response or any response to these triggers, though. ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian ...