The man leans in, pupils bulging behind purple contact lenses. “Oh, hello there,” he says, so close you can see the pores on his nose. “I thought you were the paparazzi. They’re very interested in the ...

Fans of the videos swear these tingles are a real phenomenon, but with limited research on the topic, conversations about the relaxation benefits of ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) have ...

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Seeing an artist paint at an easel. Driving through an automatic car wash. Watching a magic trick or a tarot card reading. Getting an eye exam. These are just some of the things that can make my scalp ...

Hi everyone! In today's #ASMR video I'll be giving you a relaxing brain & ear massage that'll give you the sleep and tingles ...

Lip smacking, turning pages and scratching — they're all part of a phenomenon called ASMR. We look at why millions are captivated by these "brain tingles." New York Times: "A.S.M.R. Videos Give People ...

The barber turns on his trimmers. Click. Bzzzzzzzzz. He brings them closer and closer to my ears. He moves from one side of my head to the other. The gentle buzzing sound slowly pans from my left ear.

GentleWhispering triggers tingles, calms anxiety, puts some to sleep. April 8, 2014— -- The YouTube channel, "GentleWhispering," features 180 videos that most people would consider slow-paced and ...

Have you ever stumbled upon an hourlong online video of someone folding napkins? Or maybe crinkling paper, sorting a thimble collection or pretending to give the viewer an ear exam? They’re called ...

She speaks in a low, patient whisper punctuated by a wide smile, her face inches away from the camera. Her voice is soothing and her eyes are warm. "Let me give you this shield potion," she says, ...

ASMR - a strange tingle in the head caused by certain sights and sounds - is a growing YouTube subculture. Now scientists are starting to investigate what the possible causes might be. Just over a ...