ASMR , otherwise known as "the head orgasm".

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ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response), also known as AIHO (Attention induced head orgasm), is a physical sensation characterized by a pleasurable tingling that typically begins in the head and scalp, and often moves down the spine and through the limbs.

Some triggers of ASMR include:

•Slow speech patterns, accents, soft-speaking voices and whispers.
•Lip sounds/smacking/eating
•Clicking sounds, brushing sounds, white noise, etc.
•Painting/drawing
•Instructional videos
•Watching other people performing simple tasks
•Getting close, personal attention from someone (eye-exam, make-over, etc.)
•Haircuts, people playing with your hair

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As someone who experiences ASMR, i'm not really sure how to explain it to people who don't feel the "head tingles".

There is a community on YouTube dedicated to making soft spoken ASMR videos, and I watch these every night to help me sleep, as well as just for relaxation purposes.

Here are a couple videos I really like, let me know if you feel anything watching them. Does your head tingle? Do you feel relaxed? Anything? Headphones highly recommended.

Relaxing Guide To Sleep (Soft Spoken) - YouTube
*_* Oh such a good 3D-sound ASMR video *_* - YouTube
Cranial Nerve Exam Role Play (ASMR) - YouTube
ASMR Role Play: Supportive Friend - YouTube

Is this some sort of black magic or what?

I actually don't have a set of headphones available to me now, so I can't check them!

I don't know if I'm willing to risk feeling that good

They made my head tingle a little (I think?) but then I got distracted by the irritating lip smacking noises and I had to close the videos after thirty seconds or I was going to go crazy.

Does getting tingles and shivers when listening to music count?

I never really experienced the full effects of what people claim to feel, but this video sure is nice:

SHORT stories - "Fresh Guacamole" - PES - YouTube

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Originally Posted by I Took the Red Pill

I never really experienced the full effects of what people claim to feel, but this video sure is nice:

SHORT stories - "Fresh Guacamole" - PES - YouTube

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Wow, that's cool, I love that video :) Makes me want some guacamole.

I just watch these

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It's posts like this that make realise i have absolutely nothing in common with you people

Sounds a lot like the pee shivers.

I have never experienced anything remotely like this. Interesting!

Come to think of it, I do get tingles when I get my hair cut.

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Originally Posted by Araciel

I just watch these

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Dude, Bob was amazing... you can't buy naps like that man.

Also I find it very comforting when someone has a nice voice, I could listen to Max von Sydow all day. :D

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Originally Posted by Pike

They made my head tingle a little (I think?) but then I got distracted by the irritating lip smacking noises and I had to close the videos after thirty seconds or I was going to go crazy.

Does getting tingles and shivers when listening to music count?

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The lip smacking is actually enjoyed by a lot of people and helps create the tingle, myself included. It seems to be one of those "love or hate" sounds.

I don't see why music would be excluded from ASMR. I mean, the feeling comes from all different sorts of noises. Do you have any music in mind?

Now that I think about it, wind chimes are relaxing with a soft breeze.

I was about to make fun of the OP, but then I realized that I've actually felt this before. When people played with my hair, and I'm sure other times, but I would need to think about it. :confused: Anyway, this is not as alien sounding as it initially seems.