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, ...

What happens when you spread colorful objects on a slice of bread? In this surreal and deeply satisfying asmr short, vibrant balls are gently smeared with a butter knife... and magically transform ...

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 ...

These videos often fall under the umbrella of 'oddly satisfying' videos, along with, for example, people making and playing with slime. A popular Reddit thread on the topic has been trending on and ...

Come explore the world of ASMR and learn more about this audible fascination. The term ASMR was coined in 2010 and since then, this audible fascination has spread across the internet like wildfire.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Some of these videos were intentionally made as ASMR triggers — others, like episodes from Bob Ross’ The Joy of ...

Michael MacIntyre, MD, is a board-certified general and forensic psychiatrist practicing general psychiatry at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Los Angeles. ASMR is a sensation in which ...