In June, China banned and excised videos of sound effects while claiming to cleanse its internet of pornography. YouTube had already demonetized the genre in a sex panic; now PayPal is banning people ...

Maybe it is the rustle of canvas unfurling, or the sharp snipping of the stylist’s shears as they tidy up your bangs. Whatever it is, it resonates down your scalp and spine like a tuning fork. Certain ...

Trends develop here, there and everywhere on the internet, whether it’s the current BirdBox challenge inspired by Netflix’s new film or cake frosting videos on Instagram. One of the most recent trends ...

ASMR stands for “autonomous sensory meridian response.” It’s a rather dry term considering the fact that it stands for a physical sensation that millions of people describe as a peaceful, joyful ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Have you ever heard or saw something that left your body tingling? A gentle ...

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) has become a new craze in the social media age, though the practice has been around for much longer. Many YouTube channels and apps are now dedicated to ...

As a child, Taylor, aka "ASMR Darling" on YouTube, was watching someone draw her a picture. The hand movements and sounds of the soft scratching of the crayons caused her entire body to tingle. She ...

A world of digital delights can be found on TikTok, from comedy skits and dancing trends, to socio-political commentary and even people who cut soap for you as you fall asleep. If you’ve never heard ...