April 9 is International ASMR Day, a celebration of all things soothing, whispery, and gently tap-tap-tapping into your nervous system in an oh-so-pleasing way. Whether you're already deeply familiar ...

I'm getting a brain massage — and it's sublime. I'm lying on a heated massage bed, cocooned in a soft, weighted blanket, as ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian response, is the calming tingling sensation brought on by gentle auditory, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...