The ASMR decorating game Hozy has taken over my life

I fell into a routine soon after starting Hozy, the cozy decorating game from Cone On Studio. After cleaning up a location ...
The Guardian

‘The internet has seen me at my best and my worst’: meet Jojo, Australia’s ASMR superstar

With 5.17 million YouTube subscribers, the 27-year-old might be the most successful ‘ASMRtist’ in the world Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email It would be crass for Jonah Singer to reveal ...
Los Angeles Times

Is this $130 ‘head orgasm’ in Orange County worth it? We tried it

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian response, is the calming tingling sensation brought on by gentle auditory, ...
The Guardian

Dramatic rise in water-related violence recorded since 2022

Experts say climate crisis, corruption and lack or misuse of infrastructure among factors driving water conflicts Water-related violence has almost doubled since 2022 and little is being done to ...
Wired

Lice Checks, Crafts, and Being Touched by Strangers: Inside a Role-Playing ASMR Spa

“It’s time for your lice check,” a woman who goes by “Ms. K” whispers directly into my ear as she starts running her fingers into my scalp and through each strand of hair. I’m in a dark room, Eastern ...
Backstage

6 Dramatic Conventions That Help Bring Plays to Life

You’re sitting in the audience, watching a production of “Hamlet.” The Danish prince himself enters, dressed in black. He performs his “to be or not to be” speech. He then winks at the audience and ...
WebMD

What Is ASMR Sex?

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a relaxing, tingling sensation that some sounds and visuals can elicit in some people. ASMR sex is the erotic use of specific visual and auditory ...
Fast Company

AI-generated ASMR is taking over the internet, and it’s getting really weird

ASMR is an acronym for autonomous sensory meridian response, which describes a physical tingling sensation triggered by certain sounds or visuals. Videos designed to elicit these responses have been ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Outside/Inbox: What exactly is ASMR, and what makes it feel good?

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 ...
Forbes

Turning Her Facials Into ASMR Content Helped Make One Esthetician’s Spa A Multimillion-Dollar Business: ‘Changed My Life Completely’

Three years ago, an idea from a colleague changed Holly Tanella’s business—and her life—forever. In 2022, Tanella—who owns BOHO Med Spa in Allen, Texas—was speaking with her social media coordinator ...
Hypebeast

'WEIRD SENSATION FEELS GOOD: The World of ASMR' Is a Multi-Sensory Exploration

WEIRD SENSATION FEELS GOOD: The World of ASMR exhibit curated by James Taylor-Foster is an all-immersive exploration of the popular multi-sensory experience. Created and presented in collaboration ...