April 9 is International ASMR Day, a celebration of all things soothing, whispery, and gently tap-tap-tapping into your nervous system in an oh-so-pleasing way. Whether you're already deeply familiar ...

Here at Nerdist, we love the little things that give us a moment of respite during a busy day. Whether it’s a soothing Lo-Fi remix of our favorite Disney songs or watching videos of people making ...

WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. — When it's quiet enough to hear a pin drop, that's Brooke Schueneman's cue to start recording. "Welcome back to my channel," Schueneman whispers into her microphone. She then ...

The autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) could help you access an altered sense of consciousness, research suggests. Oxytocin, colloquially known as the love hormone, is largely responsible for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Have you ever heard or saw something that left your body ...

Do you ever experience a tingling sensation in your scalp when someone whispers? If you recognize that feeling, then you may well be acquainted with the phenomenon that's gathered millions of ...

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 ...

In two months, I’ll be celebrating my five-year anniversary with an online community that has completely changed my life. From curing unhealthy sleeping patterns to relaxing nerves during an anxiety ...

ASMR has gained popularity over the past years for its potential effects on mood, cognition, and brain activity (Image: Canva) ASMR uses gentle sounds and movements to help people relax and reduce ...