Inside the massive internet community that's obsessed with 'brain-tingling' sounds

The INSIDER Summary:Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) are sounds that send tingles down your spine and through your body.YouTubers known as ASMRtists are using sponges, hairbrushes, hushed voices, and more to help their viewers experience the ASMR feeling.Listeners have said that ASMR has helped them cope with stress and even fall asleep better.Special binural microphones help ASMRtists record 3D sounds, which puts listeners right at the center of their favorite ASMR triggers.Despite the growing support for the ASMR community, they still undergo criticism and misunderstandings. ASMR is often times mislabeled as sexual.Featured in this video: Caroline ASMR, ASMR Darling, NYC ASMR, Gentle Whispering ASMR. Dr. Craig RichardSubscribe to INSIDER on YouTube for more great videos!Join the conversation about this story
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