What happens when you cuddle with a stranger? Nordic Cuddle, a cuddle therapy clinic in London, claims these sessions filled with soothing touches and hugs have many health benefits. Rebekka Mikkola ...

he internet, as we know, is like everything else in life – it has both positive and negative aspects. There are good things happening, from connecting people to loved ones in a pandemic era and ...

You may know “ASMR” as the niche genre of YouTube video which people watch on tablets and laptops to help them relax, perhaps before bed or in the lull of a Sunday afternoon. These videos typically ...

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Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) occurs when certain stimuli, including sounds, visuals, or close contact with another person, produce tingling or calm feelings and sensations. Share on ...

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 ...

ASMR videos have gone beyond soft sounds to include roleplay, storytelling. I’m intrigued by the comfort and sense of community they foster among young people. This piece is being written to the ...

A woman has revealed how she makes over £1,500 a month by hugging and spooning strangers in a practice known as 'cuddle therapy'. Kristiina Link, 30, from Stratford, East London is a certified ‘cuddle ...

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