Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ASMR videos create pleasurable feelings through sensory triggers, like stroking a microphone. A new sub-genre does the same thing, ...

ASMR has evolved from a niche online trend into a widely used tool for relaxation. It shows promise in improving mood, reducing stress and encouraging calm through simple sensory triggers.

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Videos of people sipping on molten lava, eating rocks, and cutting fruits made of glass are racking up millions of views on social media. On TikTok, an ASMR creator dips a spoon into a bowl of ...

ASMR videos create pleasurable feelings through sensory triggers, like stroking a microphone. A new sub-genre does the same thing, while being insulting or mean to viewers for comedic effect. Viewers ...