1. There’s no concrete scientific evidence to explain the tingling sensation that’s been dubbed Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, or ASMR. At this point, proof of the phenomenon is mostly ...

So is it possible that something so easy to trigger, which feels so great, really has no harmful side effects? Slight headaches, tiredness and nausea are listed as possible reactions but - aside from ...

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 ...

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 ...

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In a video that has been viewed 1.2 million times, Lilliana Dee is pretending to apply concealer to the camera. “Dab, dab, dab,” she says in a deliberately slow near-whisper. The 23-year-old digital ...