ASMR videos

[4x4Tyke]

I was in two minds about posting it here or in the Lounge, since original source was last week's New Scientist and I didn't want it to descend into the gutter, here it is. I sort of recognised the description of pleasant relaxing feeling as something I'd had felt from time to time in real life experiences like a massage or being cared for.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24032020-30...

I was sceptical this state could be achieved with just a video. So this morning I decided to test it and watched my first ASMR video. I have to admit I found it rather incredible, the relaxing effect came on very quickly and deeply for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekbzoIG5PJ4

That vid could be described as quite sensual or even errotic, an attractive woman flirting to camera, but the feeling is being relaxed not aroused. However that is not the only type of ASMR video, so I decided to try one of the audio type as well. The sound of light rain, while the effect was not as strong or quick for me, it was most certainly there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q76bMs-NwRk

I found the fugue type state persisted after the videos/audio until I willful broke it by focussing on something, but still remain relaxed.

So give these a try and let me know what you think.

Please feel free to add any scientific based reports you come across, empirical experience and to add any videos that work for you.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2111617-video...

Edited by 4x4Tyke on Saturday 10th November 17:36