If you’ve ever wondered why someone would choose to watch another person play a game instead of simply playing it themselves, the reason is likely one or even all of the above. Distill it even further ...

On April 5, a YouTuber known as Gibi ASMR uploaded a surreal track-by-track tribute to Billie Eilish’s debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? It’s not your typical YouTube pop tribute.

If you spend time on YouTube or TikTok, you may have come across videos of someone whispering into a microphone, carefully slicing stacks of slime, or slowly ripping strips of paper. These videos are ...

The euphoric-but-relaxing responses to soothing visuals and quirky, textural sounds has spawned an online wellbeing phenomenon. But what is ASMR—and why do only some people feel it? Increasingly, ...

In the video that would make her famous, Makenna Kelly sits in a bedroom next to a microphone the size of her head. The 13-year-old has braces, red hair, and speaks only in a whisper. For a minute, ...

Have you ever heard or seen something that left your body tingling? A gentle whisper, the crinkle of wrapping paper, the tapping of a finger, or the sound or sight of rushing water? If stimuli like ...

Common ASMR triggers include whispering, hair play, and ear brushing. Not all people experience a positive response or any response to these triggers, though. ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian ...