Owen Dennis Riley's ASMR clips can soothe you to sleep. Having trouble sleeping? Well, maybe an ASMR video from Owen Dennis Riley can help. But these aren’t just your regular ASMR videos that you find ...

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, ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are millions of YouTube channels with people crinkling bubble wrap or whispering about folding laundry. Our guest talks about why autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) makes her, and many ...

ASMR has evolved from a niche online trend into a widely used tool for relaxation. It shows promise in improving mood, reducing stress and encouraging calm through simple sensory triggers.

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 ...