Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a phenomenon where individuals experience a tingling sensation, often described as a 'brain massage,' typically on the scalp, neck, and spine. This ...

Leanna Alaiwat is an OB-GYN physician assistant with a large social-media following. On TikTok and YouTube, she posts ASMR videos of OB-GYN procedures to show what visits are like. Below, she talks to ...

Most of us have experienced tingling or "goosebumps" at some point, especially when we feel a strong positive emotion such as awe or excitement. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech ...

The perpetuating social media universe of people tapping surfaces, crinkling paper and whispering into microphones might seem bizarre to newbies. But many people experience what is called autonomous ...

A dorm is a hard place to sleep in. There are people down the hallway having a loud party. There’s the uncomfortable mattress that barely fits your body. There’s probably someone also trying to sleep ...

If you spend time on YouTube or TikTok, you may have come across videos of someone whispering into a microphone, carefully slicing stacks of slime, or slowly ripping strips of paper. These videos are ...

Don't expect me to fall asleep without my nightly cranial nerve exam. At this point, ASMR videos are a staple in my bedtime routine, and I swear they work better than melatonin. I can't tell you how ...

To the uninitiated, these videos might sound like something you would usually find in a very particular, potentially risqué corner of the internet. Maybe you’re more familiar with the purely ...

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