For a moment, I felt like a child again. My head rested on a silky pillowcase, fingers gently combing through my hair while a soft voice whispered in my ear. But this wasn’t bedtime — and that ...

But I’m glad I didn’t let my cynicism get the better of me. In the YouTube videos, many of which are tagged with the ASMR keyword (hey, whatever draws in new subscribers, right?), practitioners do ...

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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 ...

You may know “ASMR” as the niche genre of YouTube video which people watch on tablets and laptops to help them relax, perhaps before bed or in the lull of a Sunday afternoon. These videos typically ...

Thomas Hostler does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

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 ...

But I’m glad I didn’t let my cynicism get the better of me. In the YouTube videos, many of which are tagged with the ASMR keyword (hey, whatever draws in new subscribers, right?), practitioners do ...