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The Science and Misconceptions of ASMR Videos on YouTube
TLDR ASMR videos on YouTube, which feature sounds and visuals that trigger a tingling sensation in the head or scalp, are not sexual or pornographic but are instead a non-sexual and intimate experience that many people watch for relaxation purposes. While the science behind ASMR is still incomplete, it has the potential to be a therapeutic tool for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain.
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ASMR is a tingling sensation triggered by certain sounds or visuals, such as whispering voices or repetitive motions, and it has the potential to unlock a new understanding of the brain.
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ASMR is a personal and unique experience triggered by certain sounds and visuals, such as whispering, that can create a tingling sensation in the head or scalp, and it is not sexual or related to aesthetic chills.
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ASMR is experienced by a small proportion of the population, but it is not a random occurrence and can be triggered by everyday sounds, which is why ASMR artists on YouTube replicate these sounds to provide the same effect.
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ASMR videos on YouTube have democratized the ability for anyone with a skill or desire to make ASMR videos, resulting in a wide variety of content including whispers, binaural recordings, and crisp sounds like scissors or fingers tapping.
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ASMR videos involve binaural recording and often include tapping, rubbing, or soothing whispering sounds, with some popular channels featuring role-playing scenarios and creating a sense of relaxation and flow for viewers.
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ASMR videos are often misunderstood as being sexual or pornographic, but the majority of people who watch them do not view them in a sexual way and find them to be a non-sexual and intimate experience.
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The first peer-reviewed study of ASMR found that 98% of people who watch ASMR videos on YouTube do it for relaxation purposes.
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The study found that the most common triggers for ASMR were whispering, personal attention, crisp sounds, and slow movement.
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ASMR may be a different type of synesthesia, possibly sound emotion synesthesia, and it activates the pleasure response in the brain, but the science on it is still incomplete and more research is needed.
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ASMR is explained as a mimicked affiliative behavior that triggers a strong reaction in the brain, and while it may not work for everyone, it has the potential to be a therapeutic tool for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain.
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