You may know “ASMR” as the niche genre of YouTube video which people watch on tablets and laptops to help them relax, perhaps before bed or in the lull of a Sunday afternoon. These videos typically ...

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 ...

What do the sounds of whispered affirmations, page-turning, and tapping fingernails have in common? What about the sight of slow hand movements, soap being gently cut to pieces, and hair being brushed ...

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"People who come across ASMR videos for the first time may find them uncomfortable," warns Dr. Bryson Lochte. Source: Yulia Lisitsa/Shutterstock Key Points: ASMR—a pleasant tingling sensation that ...