Studies have linked a lack of physical contact to feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. It can spike cortisol — the body’s primary stress hormone — and lead to sleep issues, ...

Get your back scratched and hair brushed at this cozy ASMR massage studio in L.A. Julie Luther, founder of Soft Touch ASMR Spa in Pasadena, gives the author an ASMR massage.

Back scratches with metal finger extensions? Face tracing with feather-tipped wands? It's not S&M; it's self-care at a Pasadena spa.

We chatted with Emma Smith, the voice behind WhispersRed ASMR, about airplane safety demonstrations, ear plugs, and how to practice mindfulness in stressful situations.

We went to Whisperlodge, an in-person ASMR experience advertised as a "spa for the senses" where trained guides use everyday objects to help you relax.

ASMR is breaking through the screen and into the spa treatment room, says Kat Romero. Are you ready for a calming, whispering massage?

Two artists are trying to translate relaxing YouTube videos into an in-person treatment—complete with tapping, whispering, and face-brushing.

ASMR (or autonomous sensory meridian response) is the tingling sensation some people experience from certain sounds or visuals – a "brain massage," in the words of Maria Viktorovna, who's been ...

The Luxury Escapism: Oddly Satisfying Spa in Brooklyn combines ASMR triggers and immersive VR technology for a surprisingly stimulating experience.

Soft Touch ASMR Spa/ Instagram In New York — home to unconventional practices such as automated robot massages — the first of the city’s scratch spas are also starting to crop up.

Broom sweeps and marble rumblings are just a taste of the sounds that you can enjoy at Whisperlodge, an interactive ASMR performance. Founded in 2016, Whisperlodge invites guests to experience ...

Emma Whispers Red makes ASMR videos - which allegedly cause some people to feel "brain orgasms".