When Spirit Payton started making videos in 2015, she had no idea she was destined to become the online "Queen of ASMR." Now, millions of people have watched her eat pickles. ASMR, or Autonomous ...

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ASMR stands for “autonomous sensory meridian response.” It’s a rather dry term considering the fact that it stands for a physical sensation that millions of people describe as a peaceful, joyful ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers one listener question about the natural world. This week's question comes from Maria calling from Seattle. "When I was a kid, occasionally my dad would ...

Ever felt a strange, relaxing tingle while listening to someone whisper or watching a quiet, repetitive task? You’re not alone. That sensation is called ASMR—short for Autonomous Sensory Meridian ...

ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) is a relaxing, tingling sensation that some people experience in response to specific auditory or visual triggers. These triggers can include soft whispers, ...

Autonomous sensory meridian response — or what’s more commonly referred to as ASMR — is a calming, pleasurable feeling often accompanied by a tingling sensation that’s often triggered by sounds ...

So many sounds get under my skin and even anger me. I’ve left the dinner table after being revolted by hearing others chewing and swallowing. When someone whispers something to me at the movies, it’s ...

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You may have never heard of ASMR before, but you may have experienced it. It’s the tingling sensation on the back of your scalp or on your neck when you hear certain subtle sounds: Like a whisper, or ...