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Understanding ASMR and 5 soothing TikTok videos you can watch to relax

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'ASMR' is a commonly used term across a variety of videos on the TikTok platform. TikTok is increasingly becoming the main platform where people upload short videos and consume the huge amount of content that has been uploaded over the years. Acronyms like 'OBCD', and 'FYP' are common and known, but the recent one which we will learn about is 'ASMR'

This acronym you may have seen on TikTok or even on other sites like YouTube, Twitch, and Instagram. The term is primarily used in content where audio is the main focus, but what actually is it?

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Understanding 'ASMR'

ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response and it refers to a tingling sensation on the scalp, neck, and other areas of the body that some people get when listening to certain audio stimuli. Sounds that trigger ASMR can include several things, for instance, whispering, tapping, and certain types of music. There are also visual ASMR stimuli which include things like watching repetitive or satisfying actions.

With creators on sites like Twitch, YouTube, and now TikTok producing their own ASMR films in a variety of ways, ASMR has emerged as a distinct genre of online content. The hashtag has received over 400 billion views, showing how well-liked ASMR is on the app. Some ASMR videos on TikTok have gone on to receive millions of views and likes.

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1. A user wrote, "Show the TikTok some love."

2. Another user shared a ASMR video on Twitter and wrote, "Avakittyslimes on tiktok."

3. Another user shared a slime video with the caption, "Pennys.slime.satisfy on tiktok."

4. One user wrote, "Makeup repair TikTok not as satisfying once you realize these b*****s are f*****g them up on purpose for content."

5. Another user wrote, "ASMR TIKTOK BUGS SEARCHING."

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