/sci/ - Science & Math

As someone who has genuinely had ASMR since at least 8 years old, I can tell you that it has nothing to do with the YouTube phenomenon. I'm convinced beyond all doubt that at least 75% of the people who subscribe to "ASMR" content creators have absolutely no clue what ASMR is. These channels are, in effect, "satisfying sounds" channels. True ASMR does not make your scalp "tingle", nor does it ever come from something highly contrived such as a dedicated YouTube video. In my and others' experience, ASMR occurs from speech, vocal ticks or eating sounds, all of which must be genuine to cause the sensation. The sensation being a powerful relaxation felt mostly in the head. It is completely non-emotional (unlike music, for example) and nonsexual. It feels more like the high from a hard drug like heroin or meth, but with zero side effects, and the sensation disappears as fast as it is felt. A typical strong buzz will last maybe 15-20 seconds, but can last minutes if the trigger is being maintained at a consistent pace (like watching someone eat dinner).