What is ASMR?

ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) is a tingling feeling that usually starts on the scalp and goes down the back of the neck and upper spine. It has been compared to auditory-tactile synesthesia and may overlap with frisson as a pleasant form of paresthesia.

ASMR refers to a state of "low-grade bliss" marked by "a mix of good emotions and a characteristic static-like tingling sensation on the skin." Specific aural or visual inputs, as well as conscious attention control, are the most prevalent triggers.