The TRUTH About ASMR...My Opinion

[@Garreousbear]

It's like massage. It could be sexual but it definetly doesn't have to be.

[@mostsatisfied1053]

That's a surprisingly sound analogy.

[@holnrew]

Spot on

[@darialeft3456]

nicely said!

[@Mylo8328]

Totally agree! I think this is a good way to think of it.

[@mikal9904]

Asmr=eat massage

[@alextromagnetic]

I never realised until now how much you soften your accent when you do ASMR

[@thor5842]

Alextromagnetic thank god she does I hate EU accents

[@slingeroftruth]

I thought she was Aussie all this time.

[@iancollins7074]

@Andrew Crews Cheshire

[@masterpopeyoda3290]

I have no idea what EU accents are in relation with the countries/parts of countries as I live in the US. But her accent sounds like an Aussie imo but I honestly don't know any better.

[@saintlarfleeze3551]

@@masterpopeyoda3290 Oh god she sounds nothing like an Aussie.

[@LauraLemurexASMR]

I swear the interviewer asks if the content is sexual, when some of them are fully aware of the definition of ASMR and know that its main intention is not at all to be, sexual

[@DanishVlog]

LauraLemurex ASMR you’re very right, but sometimes the people being interviewed/content creators are enforcing this by calling ASMR “eargasms” or comparing tingles to orgasms. Cause they’re not and obviously orgasms are usually connected to sex. As one of the very first to make videos together with whisperinglife back in 2009, I’ve ALWAYS hated the use of the word eargasms because and the sexualisation of ASMR and it is a big reason, that I backed out of the community when I did. Now to avoid misunderstanding - your channel and Sophie’s channel have never contributed to either of those misunderstandings 💛 (love the content on both your channels!)

[@nortagnan2135]

Interviewers don't ask questions for themselves, they ask questions they think their audience would want to ask.

[@Richard-r7u6c]

But when you've got a woman with her melons hanging out, sucking on a microphone.. it's a fine line.

[@lewis72]

@Andrew Smith Eamonn Holmes isn't out of touch with the sweet trolley though, is he ?

[@floshjix02]

Well then again the creator of the word ASMR the “M” standing for “meridian” was mistaken for the word orgasmic. While I don’t think asmr is sexual, I do believe it can be, and tends to be most (I hope) for relaxation.

[@JackieDoesASMR]

Love this! The asmr community is going through such a weird moment. I feel it’s due in part to these huge “regular” KZbinrs coming out with “I tried asmr” as an easy grab for views. It’s put a large spotlight on the community and people don’t fully understand what it’s all about.

[@tcarroll777]

I hate when people do commentary. I say one of a dude just yelling to ASMR Darling "This is so weird, dude!" It was pretty much all he had to say. Like it's not that weird. It's just like a massage but for the ears?

[@etaylor495]

You: and ASMR is just a nice way for people to relax in a stress filled world. Eamon Holmes: BuT iS iT sExUaL?!?

[@AXharoth]

even if it was whats wrong with sex

[@aquarius2284]

Forgive him, he only thinks with his tiny dk.

[@h-mart9694]

Aqua Rius ohhhhhhh roasted you’re 9 year old wit really got him there🔥🔥🔥

[@randylee5651]

Its kinda like telling your homies goodnight, it's only sexual if you make it that way

[@goblingunk_]

Sophie, you are awesome. And I agree with all you said. I'm a male in my late 20s' and watch mainly female ASMRtists (with some exceptions), yet my reasons are not at all sexual. So much of ASMR is about trust and comfort, and I feel more comfortable around women than men. Motherly caring energies are so nice to me. So that has a lot to do with it.

[@jacoboniaasmr5576]

I watch a mix of men and women ASMRtists--I completely agree about the motivations. Some of my closest friends growing up were girls, and I've always loved, like you said, the "energies" of both men and women in my life. They fill you in different ways. Ephemeral Rift has a cool dad/uncle vibe, and ladies like Sophie and LauraLemurex are the kinds of people I'd be good friends with in real life.

[@intothebeyond8763]

Only male that I watch is the GOAT Bob Ross. I always fall asleep before I get to finish my painting.

[@goblingunk_]

@Andrew Smith In a nurturing, comforting sort of way, yes.

[@holnrew]

I mostly agree, except for the motherly stuff. I just find it hard to relax around strange men because I associate it with authority and in my life men can be very competitive and put me down a lot because I'm a big guy and they find me threatening. I just feel on a more equal footing with women which puts me in a better position to relax when watching these videos.

[@hornedgoddess8191]

Yeah I watch a mix of men and women too. A lot of females that are really attractive ASMR creators aren't that great.

[@jacoboniaasmr5576]

I just got a massage for the first time today, and I think ASMR is a lot like that: intimate, but not in an unprofessional or creepy way. It's just relaxing. ASMR is about the sounds, and sometimes it's also about connection. Real, healthy, human connection. We NEED that.

[@Rosenaification]

I watch ASMR to fall asleep because I have troubles sleeping quite often so instead of having a TV on loud (due to my tinnitus so I want sounds to bury the beeping) or a video on loud, ASMR helps me cover the sounds, relax and not wake me up in the middle of it.

[@LauraLemurexASMR]

Perfect timing! ❤️

[@maxscardanelli6185]

Oh hey Laura!

[@liammortimer8602]

Yanny

[@ASMRShortbread]

Amazing interview on This Morning! The whole asmr community is so proud of you! 💜

[@Cal_x98]

@Andrew Smith Because he's a successful and respected host. You're triggered because he was asking questions and challenging Sophie not everyone likes ASMR get used to it.

[@TommyRayzer]

ASMR is not sexual at its core. It is designed for relaxation. However and in my opinion unfortunately, some ASMR KZbinrs do created purposely sexual ASMR. This unfortunately changes the reputation of AMSR as a whole.

[@ChrisBrown-pw2lb]

Name'em.

[@TommyRayzer]

I have no desire to name and shame anyone personally. But they are there. Some are quite sensible about it. IE its mostly just flirty stuff with the odd girlfriend roleplay. Others have "Patreon exclusive" mature content. Of course i have no idea what any of these look like. Just via video descriptions and comment sections do i know that they exist.

[@maxscardanelli6185]

@@ChrisBrown-pw2lb Karuna Satori is the first channel that comes to mind...

[@silentwatcher4883]

@@maxscardanelli6185 she has a separate style based on where you watch. But amouranth or whatever her name is, I WILL name them.

[@LiliMercury]

Max Scardanelli I was very confused by this reply. The image I have of Karuna Satori’s videos is not sexual at all. She often wears this big anxiety robes, wears big glasses and messy buns, she talks about how ASMR helps with her anxiety and depression and mentions her husband and kids quite often. Maybe I’m missing something here? Would you care to explain?

[@hornedgoddess8191]

I don't really care if people view ASMR as a fetish or whatever. And I don't really care if people use it for sexual gratification. Neither of those harms me or others.

[@MoxieBeast]

happy to hear someone from the community who's a pro speak so candidly and thoughtfully!!!! i do eating asmr (not ears, food 😂) and am always flabbergasted when people stop by just to say something like "this is the weirdest fetish ever." i'm literally just eating. the point is, like you, that others don't feel alone and i'm happiest when people tell me they're eating while watching my videos! and also like you, my litmus test is "would i want my 9 year old nephew to see this?" and that applies to my comments section as well. Cheers love. i hope this video gets tons of views-- thanks for putting this out there for us all!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@EzioTheProphet]

The little trigger examples you did actually gave me asmr

[@reecemarais690]

The Lord Jesus Christ hallelujah

[@ragingrylan028]

A short question: why is your name 'The Lord Jesus Christ'? 😂

[@EzioTheProphet]

@@ragingrylan028 Because i am your Shepard

[@ASMRShortbread]

I’m so sorry about what has happened to you with gogglebox. The asmr community loves you. Keep your chin up, you wonderful person. 💜

[@TheASMRReviewShow]

ASMR highlights the importance of intention vs. interpretation. Many videos can be interpreted as being sexual in nature, but I think it is a safe assumption that the vast majority of legitimate ASMR videos are not made with sexual intentions. I love the way you've articulated your thoughts in this video and I'm probably going to end up paraphrasing some of your ideas if the topic ever comes up around my friends or family! ^_^

[@skijumpnose]

Saw you on This Morning Sophie,was a good interview

[@MysteryManfrom79]

@Andrew Smith He was patronising and cynical. Almost like being a Piers Morgan wannabe!

[@MysteryManfrom79]

@Andrew Smith I felt embarrassed for her at times - it was like being put on the spot for the sake of being put down. I'm actually glad David Blaine did 'that' to EH in hindsight.

[@Foroctos]

I hate how interviewers always try to "be funny"

[@flavioalessandro9692]

Lol if its not Latte asmr, i find you here

[@pspls3285]

Is that interview on YT? I live in America & am curious about this guy everyone's talking about, mostly disliking him.

[@stephenlloyd2634]

I enjoy her regular voice more than I thought I would could definitely listen to her read me a book

[@ripxdoc]

yo i'm right there with you

[@methos101]

Sophie great topic. I personally don’t think asmr is sexual. But that’s just me. I have to say I love your content. You’re doctor role plays are my personal favorites. You are one of my favorite ASMRtist. Thanks Sophie 😊.

[@cindykincade589]

I totally agree with you that ASMR is not sexual. (At least not to me). I know there is people out there that feel differently but I would think that they could get what they "needed" from something other than an ASMR channel, ya know? There is sooooo much out there on KZbin and other places that could provide a much bigger area and a broader content for that type of.....interest...????? Lol.

[@Synthmilk]

@@cindykincade589 it can be both, as someone else pointed out, like massage. ASMR triggers can easily overlap with sexual triggers, since what arouses people can be highly diverse as well, especially when you get into personal attention or close/intimate things like whispering or ear/face touching. Inherently sexual things can also be relaxing or cause ASMR, so really there is no strict line between ASMR and things that are sexual.

[@cindykincade589]

@@Synthmilk I always thought of sexual as stimulating...? Right? I mean it's a building "up" of feelings and such. I wasn't thinking of how diverse it might be to different people what actually is stimulating to one person and totally different with the next. Sorry about that. I'm not sure but it seems like I'm older than most who listen and watch ASMR. Lol. So, I don't always think outside of the box, so to speak. Lol. Thank you for responding to my comment, I really do appreciate it. So many times I've put questions and comments that I'm trying to understand something new and I rarely hear anything back. So thank you again. 😊

[@SDYA1995]

I enjoy asmr for the background noise. When you live alone and things are quiet it’s nice to put something on. Gives a sense of companionship.

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

Been thinking of starting an ASMR channel for ages, and talking about it for ages. I'm just awful at thinking I need all these things to start it. Thanks for helping me sleep and giving me a small nudge towards getting started with it.

[@jackiechan4025]

I found out about ASMR as a senior in high school and having had problems seemingly my whole life with getting enough hours of sleep to function well, it was the perfect remedy. Before, I'd be so wound up, I'd lay in bed rolling around for hours before I drifted off but with ASMR, it only takes 1, 30 minute video and I am *OUT.* I've literally been watching a video every night for the past 3 years and I can't even reliably fall asleep without it. Now, I personally don't have a problem with the public stigma and over-sexualization of the genre but it is very important for "outsiders" to distinguish intent when looking at it's recent spike in popularity. In general, it's just better to be informed than not. But, like with anything new and unfamiliar, you're gonna have die hard opposers and haters that want to believe there is ALWAYS some subliminal agenda at play. And that's fine. On another note, if you personally don't experience ASMR and find that these sounds don't trigger you in a positive way, there is such a thing as "negative ASMR" (as I like to call it) too. It's called misophonia. There are certain ASMR triggers that make me uncomfortable. Those ear eating videos, especially ones with obnoxious and wet lip sounds are my "negative trigger." And I think if more people had the courage to look beyond the surface level of things, like ASMR, they might realize that they'd actually like what they find. Or, at the very least, they might open their minds a little and recognize that it's not as bad as they once originally thought it was.

[@alliecakess]

Jackie Chan what is the video you watch every night?? I have to shuffle through them, every night. If it wasn’t for ASMR I don’t think I’d sleep at all b

[@raylopez9217]

I love how you talk about this. You are true to your beliefs and straight-forward saying what you think, but so kind and respectful at the same time. It is very very unlikely that I will have the chance to ever meet you, but I gotta say you are one of my favorite people of the world

[@STUNTS1516]

A genuinely well thought out and open discussion right here. Fair play :)

[@iridizousa8578]

Okay this has nothing to do with the video but I have to say her voice and accent is amazing

[@rosierose7629]

She reminds me of supermaryface (ken's gf) also her voice and accent is similar to mary's !

[@AshaSara]

yesss

[@siraweed3232]

yes

[@YahushuaMessiah777]

I'm thankful that you make these videos, personal attention seems to be my main trigger. I first recall feeling asmr as a child when a woman was teaching me how to read, one on one. All my life I have been wondering what this strange feeling is that overcomes me at the oddest times. It's pleasant but also weird and tiny bit uncomfortable. I watch these videos to help identify my triggers and to build a tolerance so that I can train myself out of the uncomfortable bit of it. Thank you.

[@blackopskillaz12345]

Your normal voice is so adorable 😍 such a perfect human being. I know they don't exist, but you must be as close to being perfect as anyone could be. Thank you for helping me fall asleep every night, curing my insomnia step by step 💗

[@timdavis4463]

Good take sophie! I know you edited a lot, but if you havent done your presentation for your thesis yet, this shows youll do great. As some others have said, your accent is awesome and different in your spoken voice. Youre the best for getting me to sleep, and keep poppin those p's and t's

[@Ineke1466]

Since approx 6 years I am watching ASMR videos and often I had to explain its very relaxing. I love yr videos and your explanation about asmr, it’s clear you’re a serious artist😘

[@kaylac804]

This goes to show how much thought you put into your videos and just the pure innocence you hold inside you! Thank you Sophie, we all needed this video!!❤❤

[@kirstybenson4269]

Please dont let people get you down only people who watch asmr will understand it. Your so sweet and thank u for making these videos. The impact u have on people's lives who can't sleep or who suffer from anxiety or mental health issues is massive. Asmr helped me and I did feel weird watching it at first but it's helped me so much. Thanks for getting the topic out there and don't let it get u down xxx

[@AndyGoodstuff]

Thank you so much for putting this video out into the world. You seem like a really awesome person to have in-depth discussions with because you're so level headed about what you're saying. Can't wait for the next one!

[@FairyBlossomFriendsASMR]

LOVED watching you on the news channel! You are so well spoken 💕

[@CaptainASMR]

ASMR itself is a wonderful thing, but people always have to ruin things. The sexualized ASMR channels taint the community as a whole and make all of it look like some weird sexual thing to people looking in from the outside. Then we have the media cherry-picking and blowing up that unfortunate part of it, and further spreading this idea that ASMR is for more than just soothing and relaxing for the majority of us. Thank you for making this video, this stuff has been on my mind a lot lately.

[@masonlarkins]

Captain ASMR yes captain

[@jakemism3803]

Captain ASMR absolutely right your very right

[@rhythmoftherave]

I totally agree.

[@bogdanbogdanoff5164]

We could start by clearly dividing the label into regular and sexual content, come up with a new name.

[@xySuperManxy]

I don't know if things are as bad as you say. Everything is sexualised today, but I think the ratio of regular ASMR to erotic ASMR is high enough that it won't get viewed that way. Just keep talking about your favourite regular ASMRtists and promote family-friendly content if you want to see that as the face of the community.

[@aishanelly2150]

Congrats Sophie on your interview! You’ve worked hard, good things are coming for you :)

[@baconnullifier7867]

Asmr is sensual not sexual. 2 completely different things kids these days have forgot the meaning of.

[@JaixBlud]

Hit the nail on the head. Couldn’t have put any of it it better myself, good job Soph! 🙏🏻

[@olomem]

Asmr videos remind me of the times I spent with my grandma when she was alive, there is lots of caring, joy, kindness, motivation and gentle physical contact (touching face, hair, ears). I don't feel tingles but it's very relaxing, specially when I need to sleep. My favorite kind of videos are the ones with slow and gentle sounds.

[@DanishVlog]

You very eloquently put words to a lot of things, that I’ve been thinking for a very long time! Thank you 💛 many of the things you mention here are some of the thoughts that made me stop making videos way back when role plays were the “new trend”. I love them and the relaxation they give me in stressful times, but I just couldn’t make them myself 😊 so thank you for being brave and creative and for speakinf up like you’re doing in this video!

[@KrissyFizzle]

I honestly hate the sexualisation of asmr so much. It pisses me off because it enables people to come onto any asmr video and expect sexual gratification from the content creator. I've had someone ask me once to wear something silky in my videos and I was like WTF? Just because of those people that do lollipop sucking videos to illicit sexual comments it doesn't mean that you're allowed to come into my video and comment things like that to me. The people who sexualise asmr disgust me bc they ruin it for everyone else

[@hairysticks74]

I saw you on This Morning and you seem like such a nice person. I suffer from really bad joint pain and really struggle to sleep most evenings. If it wasn't for ASMR (or rain sound videos I sometimes listen to), I'd be buggered! Please keep up the good work, and hello from North East England...

[@okpartybonus]

Brilliant video! Eloquent and informed. Can't wait for the second part!

[@laurastamper5132]

Bravo! This is literally the second video of yours that I have ever seen and I'm subscribing just because of it.

[@desireegodinez8910]

I love how u present urself and how educated u sound when u speak. Making the asmr community very proud💛

[@jacobonia]

This is a really great explanation of everything. I completely agree with your take on the sensual stuff--why people do it, and why it's not the healthiest thing. And I really appreciate this note to young creators to be wise and stay safe as well.

[@noname-ou3qj]

Cant believe u were on tv! Congrats on being on this morning 😁

[@leanzadoodles5354]

Not related to the topic but your regular voice is so sweet and still relaxing!

[@-7070]

The issue is autonomous sensory meridian response is exactly that, a response which means it's entirely subjective. Anything that is subjective will always have a diversity of views and controversies. That said sexual ASMR is not inherently bad, if a person receives said response it has served its purpose even if not originally designed for provoking this response. This does also mean given some people find a sexual approach relaxing people will exploit this and whether it is wrong or fine, again is subjective whether you agree or disagree. I do agree it is rather questionable for a youtuber specifically to use such tactics given if someone wanted a sexual content there are pornographic websites to get that response if that's what your looking for but the way I see it, it's entirely up to the viewer to decide if that content suits them or not.

[@rossibrennan5754]

I watched you on This Morning and you represented yourself, Asmr and our community brilliantly despite interviewers ignorance and sneering. Well done, Sophie!

[@matthiasck]

Wow...your regular voice is just like Emma Watson's...who is brillant like you 😊👍🌈 Thanks for posting. This was truly insightful. Learned a lot!

[@Hailingfromcork]

I will definitely be using this video to continue conversations with people who are genuinely trying to open an avenue of communication about asmr. As someone who has been using asmr as an amazing tool for a few years now, I often meet a lot of criticism, particularly on the, 'it's sexual' front (I'm a late 20's male, who was genuinely confused, for a brief time, at the correlation). I feel you've encapsulated so much of what I feel I have to say, so concisely. I stumbled on asmr because I was into binural beats/audio, before asmr was there to explain the tingles I've had my whole life. I was so relieved to know that I was not alone in this sensation, and to find amazing artists like sophie, who understand it so well. Thank you for all you have done for me, and all of your subs sophie! You are amazing! Keep it up.

[@annahoang6199]

This was all worded really well. Thank you so much for clarifying this stuff for the people that were confused. You're the best 💜💜

[@DrMillerfan]

This is a great video :) been a fan of asmr for about 6- 7 years. Glad that it took a fellow brit to express a opinion ( which the brits seem to excel at!) about current trends. Thank you :)

[@tblalc1105]

This is so well said and I believe is super important xx

[@lasrber]

Wait, there's drama? I missed the drama. I use asmr to relax and distress, like a low budget spa day, helping me sleep, or as background noise. Or, most importantly, to get my mind out of a loop when I'm upset and redirect my thoughts to something less self destructive.

[@ZoraVRS]

I just watched your interview on "This Morning", you were brilliant, you looked stunning. Didn't like the guy so much, calling you a whisperer and rolling his eyes wth. He doesn't get it at all, what a fool.

[@samsquarepants]

My tingles are down my right side too!! Great video Sophie 👍🏻xx

[@StephenJ15]

Sophie you are so amazing the dedication you have to ASMR and the community can never and will never be overlooked you absolute star 💕💕

[@synthuaxed]

Well said, Sophie. I appreciate anyone who takes the time and effort to create content for those of us who need help relaxing or sleeping.

[@edricagrullon1903]

You absolutely Rock... I’ve been trying to explain ASMR to my wife for 2years and she’s really supportive of it but she can’t get past the idea that it’s overtly sexual in nature but this video actually got through.... TY for this vid it really helped clarify what I’ve been trying to exp for so long now. I can’t tell you enough how important this conversation is and your fans appreciate it greatly TY,,,,!🙏🏼❤️

[@Toulian]

Thanks for This video! Also looking forward to your video helping upcoming ASMR youtubers. I’m looking forward to see what your setup looks like and how you do your background!

[@DavidG1984]

I haven’t heard of ASMR until recently and some are weird about it but for the most part people are cool with it. I love your vids! Thank you!

[@jordan95hd83]

Thank you for this, Sophie! I've been been watching ASMR videos for years. And I saw you on This Morning and you explained what ASMR was really well! ❤

[@isaroni1]

You should do podcasts. You have an excellent voice for it!

[@elabasmr]

So articulate and well explained- and I empathize with a lot of what you said (eg about children’s asmr & intent...) . _PS- super cozy looking sweater and background_ ✨🌝You and Emma are both wonderful ❤️🌹🤗

[@paulos0167]

Hello Sophie. You are the only asmr channel I watch because you seem to genuinely believe that what you do is based on helping people to relax, calm down and de stress. Another reason that I watch you is because your channel isn't sexualised as I think those that are miss the point of asmr completely. I'm probably one of your older viewers and watch because what you do helps me to relax during periods of extreme anxiety and depression. I had a serious accident some years ago that has left me with a lot of residual pain which is getting worse the older I get. This has lead to bouts of both illnesses because I worry what the future might hold and also because of mild ptsd. Your asmr videos are another tool in the box of techniques I use to help me when I'm in a bad place. Thank you for everything you do and I sincerely hope you will continue to produce great content. Good luck at uni! 🙂

[@leeswan868]

That was well said Sophie, you described it perfectly and if the media interprets it differently then they don’t understand asmr x

[@cflam30]

First time I hear your voice so loud, and I got tingles when I heard you say the word « understanding »... I tried 4 or 5 times and it worked each time 😁

[@wengchenhsuan3336]

I find it really relaxing to watch your video I really appreciate it Thank you Sophie !

[@boots1622fan]

Thank you for this video x.x I feel like it needed to be addressed. I've been watching ASMR since 2013 maybe, and I've always been embarrassed, feeling like I was weird because of it, and now that it's in the public eye people have gotten super mean about it! It's really disheartening but ASMR has such significant effects on my sleep and anxiety, so, no one can really take it away from me lol

[@richolsen9729]

One thing that I tell people in order to help them understand ASMR is that it’s art. Art’s purpose is to evoke emotion. ASMR creates feelings of calmness. Music is also art. So is painting (Bob Ross reference here 😏). Art makes you feel something. What people need to do is honestly stop being hypocrites. They bash ASMR for being purely sexual (most of it isn’t) but then go listen to music that actually is. Some music is sexual and some is not, some ASMR is sexual and some is not. They are both art, so why is one accepted more than the other? Because touching someone’s face is an uncomfortable concept for some, just like Elvis Priestley’s hip swinging moves back when he became famous. He was actually boycotted for doing it back then. Also, I believe Frivolous Fox (love, love, love her content 😏) created literal ear eating and ear licking for the most part, and she often lets people know very clearly that it is NOT intended as sexual. So yeah I agree it just depends on ones intentions. I also kind of like to envision ASMR as identified into classified categories. Like using all five senses to experience objects put in one category, then using all five senses in experiences with other people in another category and then roleplay videos in a third category, what do you think?

[@VandergriftMoefies]

Thank you for being so honest in this video and to not ignore or to disprove that ASMR can't be sexual in anyway, ever. And the stuff when ASMRtists (mostly female) make a Ear licking video in some revealing outfit and freak out and actually surprised about getting sexual comments. I don't get why so many of you (people in the comments) have a problem with people finding ASMR Sexual?! Isn't it popailr these days to sexual express yourself (not that I'm a fan of that movement)? What is it to you that someone thinks ASMR is sexual?! You or the creator you like still gets the views and money. It's aperently bad to slutshame, but it's good to shame (mostly men) for thinking ASMR is hot?! That's extremely hypocritical. And let's be real, some ASMR videos are EXTREMELY similar to Fetish videos and some just are straight up softcore pron (even hardcore on Patreon). But you know what, that's not a problem. Again, what's it to you?

[@robk3596]

Sophie & Erin etc I feel represent the true embodiment of what ASMR is intended to be. Far too many young ladies exploit sexuality quite intentionally to boost & sustain viewings & equally subscribers! Sometimes overt sexuality is used to compensate for lack of talent & inspiration in video format. Well done to all those practicing true ASMR, you know who you are!

[@Lazamattaz]

You did really well on the This Morning interview, Sophie! Both the presenters annoyed me with there questions, and Eamon seemed particularly rude and dismissive about it, but you remained so pleasant and open which I wouldn't have been able to do haha

[@dknighter2]

I don't get any tingles but I love ASMR and it helps me out a lot. I am a programmer and listen to ASMR basically as white noise to help me relax and my productivity goes up.

[@jisblap]

I don’t get “tingles” from sound, but from touch. I watch a lot of ASMR videos to relax and help me sleep. That’s all.

[@vil.nguyen]

thank you for sharing this! love those series already

[@resenhasasmr4910]

Seu canal é maravilhoso, não desista de gravar. As pessoas são muito maldosas, amamos o asmr e você faz um trabalho incrível.

[@joaocoelho1029]

Holy God! I had tingles watching this video, and that's not even ASMR. You're amazing!!!

[@The_Totes_Adorbs]

Sensual is intimacy, its the feeling of warmth, relaxation, comforting, its feeling vulnerable but safe at the same time.. It's allowing not only others inside of your bubble to love you, but it's allowing you to love yourself as well. It's love, friendship, joy, and summer days, or breezy winds in front of a fireplace during silent winter nights. It's a truly beautiful experience that melts away stress, anxiety, and pains physically, mentally, and spiritually. It's about allowing yourself to feel closer with the world around you. Sensual is what ASMR is, sexual is a completely different thing all together.... but people these days have forgot what sensual means. People will text each other from across the room, will spend more time on vacations trying to get likes on twitter, facebook, instagram, by uploading media of what they're doing, than actually living it. ASMR is the epiphany the people deserve, but not the one it needs right now. Maybe one day soon, if we're lucky, people will once again understand what the words Sensual mean, and not easily confuse it with sexual, because it's a closeness they couldn't fathom without it ending in "Happy endings," But, Happiness.

[@baconnullifier7867]

Xion Dominagus preach it brother.

[@heydayASMR]

Beautifully said 💖

[@The_Totes_Adorbs]

@@heydayASMR Thanks

[@cindykincade589]

You know I've never thought of it that way. But you are right, it's "sensual" and not the "sexual" that some media attention wants to give it. It's so easy for the younger generation to get caught up in the "likes" and all that goes with that and they miss out on their "now". 💞

[@The_Totes_Adorbs]

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[@ApocalypseStyle]

Great video, really enjoy your perspective. And your hair is always on point.

[@RedWolfy7]

10 YEARS FROM NOW scientists have firmly concluded tingles are not sexually related to ASMR. Reporter: "So, is it a sex thing?"

[@kingsleepingasmr379]

Perfectly explained 😊 You were excellent taking about the subject on telly!

[@allm_midoriya263]

OMG your talking voice is BEAUTIFUL!

[@aestheticallycool1471]

I really really love that she appreciates all aspects of asmr 💖

[@georgewaterman1925]

This was so interesting! Nice to see a differnt video and you streching out! Great job

[@freyaeastwood8596]

You should soooo start making more non asmr videos! I love your normal asmr vids & you’re one of my fave creators, I’ve never seen you in ‘non asmr form’, haha, but I love your personality in this vid and you just give me such a friendly, bubbly vibe & I think you’d be so good at making non asmr videos!☺️ LY!💗x

[@ItMeSinamenRoll]

Freya Eastwood she has a second channel that is a lifestyle channel. Idr what it’s called though.

[@RPGCrash]

I'm sure to someone, somewhere, finds ASMR pleasing in a sexual way, but I don't think that makes for a majority of us. I have schizophrenia, and I use ASMR to drown out unwanted noises and voices with something more pleasant. I use music for this too, but what I'm looking to listen to can change with my mood. I just always needs something playing in or on my ears to distract me and ASMR fits the bill quite often.

[@daisydaisy0121]

Sophie I would love to see a craft tutorial asmr video from you🤞❤️to me there's nothing more relaxing than paper, fabric, and scissor noises

[@benmathews2762]

Omg I saw a Life with Mak video on Tumblr, but I didn't know what her channel was before you said it 😅 It was the costumer service one and it was AMAZING

[@LordMarkan]

Very well said, Sophie. I appreciate you defending ASMR without being antagonistic or confrontational, it makes everyone involved look better for it. =)

[@rakamukherjee9070]

I also think it's completely awesome the fact that you're looking out for other asmr creators- it's completely unfair that a creator might have to watch what they're wearing but I love your intentions!!!

[@WATER123455]

I think we should simply accept human diversity, eroticism is part of us, there is no need to stigmatize it or us. Whatever connotation we give to the asmr, I think we should accept that it is part of a whole world, of all the diversity that exists.... So, you´re really awesome Shophie

[@TheCimbrianBull]

I just watched your recent appearance on that news show. I think you did great and conveyed a positive image of ASMR. Keep up the good work, Sophie! 😀 👍

[@andrewsarroyo]

I know it probably means nothing to her, but I have so much respect for this woman. I’m honored to be one of her subscribers.

[@dannydangerously4533]

I was over thinking and had trouble sleeping when I came across asmr, I listened to a lot of different asmr creators. I love facts videos and clever stuff. I've listened to all sorts from chill out stuff and freaky stuff to sexual stuff. I don't dig ear eating. I do enjoy asmr for comforting aspects and also to help relax my busy mind. Either way Sophie you do some brilliant videos and I enjoy your creativity.

[@queenm1645]

I saw you on this morning!! Well done at explaining things girl!! We love you xo

[@UserName-xi8rm]

I couldn’t of said it better myself Sophie 🌸

[@xerozu69]

ASMR is a type of content. A broad category of it. It all depends on the content and how the Artist intended it to be. If you do plan to make “risky” content make it clear to the viewers before they watch. But when it comes to children it’s a very slippery slope. For them that rule of “make something that you’re parents could see with no problem” applies here though and though but with adults it’s their responsibility to make an informed choice

[@Abo_Omar_F50]

You are the best ASMR channel I watched