It would usually involve the murmurings of a person whispering “I love you”, telling her how special she was or even stoking her hair as she drifted off. As far as ways to get to sleep, it has to be ...

Owen Dennis Riley, 17, has never had a girlfriend. But he plays a boyfriend to at least half a million subscribers on YouTube. He brings you gifts on Valentine’s Day and soup when you’re sick. He ...

Confused? Here’s the deal. While many listen to ASMR to relax or seek out that cool “shiver” that comes along with satisfying aural treats, as it turns out, many folks listen to ASMR for entirely ...

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ASMR videos have gone beyond soft sounds to include roleplay, storytelling. I’m intrigued by the comfort and sense of community they foster among young people. This piece is being written to the ...

When sleep eludes you, the soft soundscape of an ASMR video might feel like a lifeline—more comforting than any bedside pill. I’ve explored whether this gentle trend is more than just a soothing ...

Wed, September 15, 2021 Published on Sep. 9, 2021 Published on 2021-09-09T11:01:02+07:00 esearch defines Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) as a phenomenon where an auditory stimulus causes ...

The pandemic has left many people isolated and craving physical intimacy. Touch-based ASMR videos are helping some touch-deprived people better deal with being alone. Fans of the genre say they find ...