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ASMR Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety—But Is It Appropriate for Children?

Have you ever come across an online video of someone pretending to do your makeup? Maybe you've seen clips of people whispering into the camera while repetitively moving their hands. These videos are ...
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ASMR Can Be Soothing, But Should Kids Watch Them?

ASMR videos have grown in popularity a lot, with different kinds of formats like make-up ASMR, food ASMR etc. People share how watching these ASMR videos bring them a sense of peace and helps them ...
Yahoo

Here's What ASMR Actually Is—and How to Know If You're Reacting To It

ASMR stands for an autonomous sensory meridian response. The funny thing? Research and science behind ASMR are still so new that there's really no "scientific" definition for the term. It simply ...
Fast Company

This hotel offers ASMR bedtime stories for guests who can’t sleep

Moxy Hotels wants to make sure you have a good night’s sleep, so it has conscripted a few celebrities to read guests bedtime stories. Not just any stories, though. These bedtime stories come with an ...
Newsweek

What Is ASMR? What It Does and Why It Works

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) has become a new craze in the social media age, though the practice has been around for much longer. Many YouTube channels and apps are now dedicated to ...
Wired

Lice Checks, Crafts, and Being Touched by Strangers: Inside a Role-Playing ASMR Spa

“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 ...