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VERIFIED CONTENTAuthor: Klaudia Kierzkowska, graduate of chemistry at the University of Warsaw
ASMR, i.e. brain activity, has a beneficial effect on our well-being and, according to some, also on he alth. The chills spreading all over the body make us feel relaxed and at ease. What exactly is ASMR? What is worth knowing about it?
ASMR,colloquially known asbrain orgasm , is a relatively new and still mysterious concept for many. In 2010, the first social media group devoted to this issue was created. It starts with a tingling sensation on the nape and back of the head, and after a while pleasant sensations spread throughout the body.
What is ASMR?
ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response.Brain orgasm - ASMR , despite its name and associations, has nothing to do with sexuality. ASMR is a pleasant tingling sensation on the body associated with rest, relaxation and stress relief.
Brain orgasm can be experienced in many situations, but of course only those associated with pleasant sensations. The tingling sensation is most often caused by visual and olfactory stimuli, but also by touch. The tingling appears on the nape of the neck first, and only after a while it spreads throughout the body. Pleasant sensations can be additionally accompanied by goose bumps.
What can cause ASMR?
The brain reacts to pleasant visual, tactile, auditory or olfactory stimuli with a feeling of relaxation, bliss and relaxation. Thus, a brain orgasm can be experienced in many situations. However, to feel this "special" state you need to be relaxed and calm. In order to experience an orgasm of the brain, it is enough to turn on pleasant sounds, e.g. purring, whispering or murmuring, or listen to the playing of your favorite instrument.
However, sometimes even surprising and not very obvious sound sensations can cause a shiver on the neck, e.g. rubbing a foil bag against the microphone.
Massage of the neck, back or gentle tickling is also effective, and in some cases a visit to the hairdresser (touching and styling the hair). Brain orgasm can be experienced by eating a meal prepared especially for us by a loved one or by smelling your favorite smell, e.g. the smell of ground coffee.
It is worth emphasizing that not every person is susceptible toASMR. One neck massage causes the brain to orgasm, while the other one may not feel any pleasure. Everyone is different and everyone will be influenced by something else.
The impact of ASMR on he alth
Recently, recordings that are said to trigger ASMR are becoming more and more popular.
Scientists from Great Britain decided to take a closer look at the described phenomenon. The conducted research proves that people prone to brain orgasm, while watching videos, had a much slower heart rate compared to people who did not experience ASMR.
Another study confirmed that ASMR is beneficial for mental he alth. People feel less stressed, more relaxed, and more at ease. Brain orgasm has a beneficial effect on pain and insomnia.