Whilst many creators have strongly denied accusations that ASMR is used for sexual purposes, some so-called ASMR-tists specialise in risqué content that surely violates Youtube policy.
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (most commonly abbreviated to ASMR) is a vibrating sensation that occurs down a person’s spine as a result of ‘triggers’, ranging from visual movements to mouth sounds. Yes, some people actually enjoy hearing mouth sounds.
Over recent years the ASMR community has rapidly grown in size, with an increasing audience leading to more creators taking the plunge into this tingle-inducing sector. But not all of them have the same child-friendly intentions.
For the most part, ASMR specialises in relaxation, helping insomniacs alike or providing some soothing sounds for you to play in the background. Top creators boast a generous 3.5M subscribers, highlighting that this is not just a niche market.
What Can You Expect From This Weird Side Of ASMR?
A channel which gained attention for all the wrong reasons was that of Cloveress ASMR. Her most notable performance was eating “the most phallic fruit in the whole land” (how the fruit should always be described, really) which saw her take 13 minutes to consume a banana in its entirety.
Whilst you might think that over-sexualising a banana is rather risqué, some ASMR-tists are far more direct. As per usual online, search and you shall find. There’s more NSFW content available than ever, most of which is too out there to state. But if you fancy yourself a girlfriend without the hassle of having her physically there, this side of ASMR might be right for you.
However, if fruit-play isn’t your forte, you could choose to be tortured instead, with Cloveress’ infamous “Stabbing You Roleplay”. Sounds relaxing, right? There really is something for everyone!
ASMR is so popular, that even some of your favorite celebrities have dabbled in it. The likes of Margot Robbie and Jake Gyllenhaal have attempted to make our spines tingle through different triggers. If Cardi B can do it, you can too! Here are some tips on how to start your own Youtube channel, and who knows, if you don’t want to attempt ASMR yourself, you could go viral for reacting to it.
Despite this influx of frankly creepy videos, there’s still a plethora of PG ones to enjoy. So whether you want to have your senses tested in a cranial nerve exam or fancy a stranger whispering in your ear until you fall asleep, Youtube really does have it all.
