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 ...

Odds are you already know Lush for its relaxing bath bombs, incredible lotions, and super innovative packaging. But the biggest fans found a whole new way to use the products. According to the brand, ...

I don’t personally know YouTube ASMR host who calls herself Slight Sounds, 25, but for the next 26 minutes she will glow on my dark computer screen like friends and family often do when I’m on ...

“It’s time for your lice check,” a woman who goes by “Ms. K” whispers directly into my ear as she starts running her fingers into my scalp and through each strand of hair. I’m in a dark room, Eastern ...

It's time to check out these Black creators of ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) videos on YouTube. It's time to check out these Black creators of ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) ...

Sometimes, the world can feel like a relentless nightmare, designed by someone with all your pain points in mind. Being online, whether you have to be or just want to stay in the loop, can make all ...

Auto-Sensory Meridian Response is everywhere right now: SNL skits, Grammy-nominated indie albums, and celebrity performances. ASMR is a phenomenon in which audio or visual triggers, like delicate ...

If you went back in time to its inception and tried to predict some of the trends that would become popular on YouTube, you’d be surprised by what you missed. For a site built around a myriad of ...

I’ve been a chronic insomniac for about six years. I’ve never really responded to psychiatric treatment, so I’m always sifting through the provisional purported hacks for achieving relaxation. The ...

Heather Feather, “Candy Queen ASMR Role Play for Relaxation” (screenshot by the author for Hyperallergic via YouTube) Sometimes we all just want someone’s gentle, soothing voice whispering in our ear ...

ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response, and we know a few creators who can really put the sensory into that acronym. ASMR content may not always be porn, but when porn works it in you ...