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Mainstream ASMR videos create a relaxing feeling for many viewers. They use them to wind down for bed and destress after a long day. However, there are a growing number of people who use these videos for sexual purposes.

Does that sound like you? Or are you interested in exploring this new type of porn? You’ve come to the right place.

What is ASMR?

ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. It’s the sensation that viewers get when they watch videos or listen to podcasts that contain certain triggers, or elements in the videos, whether they’re sexual in nature or not. Some of the most common mainstream ASMR triggers include whispering, fingernails tapping, or turning the pages of a book. It’s possible to experience ASMR sensations in real life situations, but if you want to feel the tingles on demand, videos are the best way to do it.

Not everyone experiences ASMR. There isn’t a lot of research into the phenomenon, so estimates vary from 20% to 70% of the population who can feel it. 

Curious about whether you’re one of the lucky ones? We’ll discuss common triggers and where to find the videos later on.

How it feels

If you’ve never felt the sensation that comes from ASMR, it can be hard to describe, and it feels a little different to everyone.

First, there’s the physical sensation that ASMR videos can bring on, which is what most people focus on. Some describe it as a mild electrical current or bubbles in a glass of champagne. It can feel like sparkles, fuzziness, light and pleasurable tingles, or relaxation throughout the body.

You might be surprised by the fact that ASMR isn’t just about the physical sensation. Many viewers say it’s psychological as well. They describe feeling deep relaxation, comfort, calmness, peacefulness, or sleepiness when they consume ASMR content.

Some people view ASMR content in a sexual way, especially when videos are explicitly made for this purpose. That means that ASMR videos might make them feel turned on in addition to the other sensations. The mainstream ASMR community doesn’t feel this way, but the kink community has adopted ASMR as a facet of their sexuality.

Common ASMR triggers

ASMR videos generally have similar elements. Triggers for ASMR are what makes the video interesting to fans of the genre. They’re the sensory input that causes you to have the ASMR response, whether it be physical, psychological, or sexual. Most people who watch the videos seek out those that incorporate their specific triggers, and many have more than one that they enjoy.

ASMR triggers can be broken into three types:

Auditory triggers
Auditory cues are probably the most common in the ASMR community. ASMRtists (a cute name for people who make ASMR videos) have special binaural microphones that allow them to create soundscapes that feel intimate.

Some sounds that are popular triggers include:

  • Whispers or gentle speech
  • Licking
  • Tapping
  • Blowing
  • Brushing
  • Crinkling
  • Scratching

As you can guess, some of these can be very intimate, especially when a pretty girl is whispering in your ear when you’re wearing headphones. Licking videos are common for people who enjoy sexual ASMR. In addition, some people get ASMR from the sounds that genitals make during sex, especially the vagina or the sucking sounds during a blowjob. Some ASMRtists will record themselves sucking a dildo (or actual dick) or masturbating to create these sounds, which will work in tandem with the visual porn.

ASMR content that features auditory triggers are supposed to be isolated and crystal clear. ASMRtists record their videos with special equipment to ensure that there’s no background noise or ambient sounds. When you watch an ASMR video, you’ll have an experience that’s very close to hearing the sound in person.

In order to get the full experience, you need to listen to ASMR videos with headphones. These auditory triggers will be more intimate and easier to hear. Good headphones that go over your ears are best, but quality earbuds will work, too.

Visual triggers
An ASMR video will often include visual triggers as well as auditory ones. That makes the video more engaging to watch, and can be more immersive to many viewers. If you enjoy the sound of fingernails tapping on a table, you’ll probably enjoy watching the fingers tap even more. In some cases, the only auditory trigger will be gentle whispers while visual triggers are done on the screen.

Some common visual triggers include:

  • Kind facial expressions
  • Unboxing
  • Gentle movements
  • Making slime
  • Solving a Rubik’s cube
  • Playing with sand
  • Painting

Another common trigger that belongs in this category is personal attention and affirmation. It often involves roleplay, like having a doctor’s exam or getting a haircut. The sounds and visuals are pleasant, but the attention and love is just as important.

This opens the door for a popular sexual element of ASMR: girlfriend roleplay. An ASMRtist will pretend that they’re the viewer’s girlfriend, telling them they love them and making sexual comments. Videos like this are sexy, but they also have a romantic element that makes the person feel special.

Tactile triggers
Tactile triggers generally can’t be achieved through ASMR videos, as they involve physical content. However, it’s possible to feel the tingles while you’re in a situation out in the real world. Some of the most common tactile triggers include:

  • Ear massages
  • Having your hair played with
  • Light touch
  • Haircuts
  • Doctor’s exams

If you’re into sexy ASMR, you might want to explore this element with a partner. They can play into your fantasy and provide these tactile triggers for you. ASMR doesn’t need to be a solo act while watching a video; you can seek it out in real life (as long as it’s consensual).

There are many types of ASMR triggers that you can try out. This video by WhispersRed ASMR features 22 of the most common triggers, so if you’re curious, it’s a great place to start. 

You might find that some triggers relax you while others turn you on. That’s totally normal. Don’t kink shame yourself for having a sexual trigger that you think might be odd. If you’re into it and it doesn’t hurt anyone else, enjoy it!

ASMR and sex

One of the most attractive things about ASMR porn is the intimacy. If you follow one ASMRtist, you can get to know their voice and start to feel close to them. You like listening to them and might even get emotional feelings. Even if you’re looking at different videos, ASMR can make you feel cared for and safe. This is a turn on to many people!

ASMR is relaxing. You might think that this is incompatible with being turned on, but this isn’t necessarily true. Think about how you feel when you have an intimate session with a partner where you light some candles, massage each other, and have sex in a calm way. This is the sensation that ASMR creates for some people.

If you’re able to relax, it might make it easier to either masturbate or have sex with a partner. Many people have anxiety surrounding having sex and need some foreplay to get fully turned on, so watching an ASMR video beforehand can cause you to bliss out and have more fun during sex.

ASMR porn sites

While it’s common for some people to have sexual feelings about mainstream ASMR videos, there are also sexually explicit options for you to enjoy. 

ERO ASMR
Want to jump right in and find some quality ASMR porn? ERO ASMR is one of the best places online. It bills itself as “your source for sexual tension and psychological stress relief with the help of the new audio porn genre that combines ASMR and sex.” They say that you’ll experience more intimate connections with the performers, and even describe that, if you use ASMR triggers in connection with sexual ones, you can have a “braingasm.”

The categories on the main page of the site include:

  • Dirty talk
  • Roleplays
  • Blowjob
  • Pussy sounds
  • Moaning
  • One hour
  • Other

They have anything you might be looking for, and some stuff you’ve probably never considered before! Plus, all of it is free.

ASMR Fantasy
ASMR Fantasy has a wide range of ASMR triggers on their website, including ear whispers, body worship, binaural erotica, and mouth sounds. It’s a subscription-only site, and prices are a bit high. It costs $2.95 for a free three-day trial, $19.95 for 30 days, or $9.95 a month for a year. If you’re interested, you can get the three-day pass to try it out! (Just make sure you cancel before it’s done if it’s not worth the price.)

ASMR XXX
Many people consider ASMR XXX to be the best of its kind. It includes scenes from around the internet, and it has a wide variety of videos in all genres. It’s also free!

NSFW ASMR
NSFW ASMR is another Reddit community exclusively dedicated to sexy ASMR. They don’t make their own content, but users post videos they like from other sources. This can be a great way to try out different triggers and videos you might not have discovered on your own.

Pillow Talk Audio
This Reddit community includes user-generated content for sexy roleplays and other scripts. Not all of them are ASMR, but you can find many featuring whispering and erotic speech. Pillow Talk Audio is completely free, and it’s great to support independent erotic artists!

Litrotica
Litrotica isn’t a site exclusively for ASMR, but their audio sex stories can set a mood, and some of them are ASMR-focused.

If you don’t find something you like here, you can usually find sexual ASMR videos on your favorite porn site. All you have to do is search for them!

How to bring ASMR into the bedroom

ASMR videos can be a great way to engage in solo play, but how can you bring it into the bedroom with your partner? Here are some tips.

Figure out your triggers together.
If you’re new to ASMR videos or podcasts, you can listen to or watch them with your partner. This might be a new sensation to both of you, and it can add a new element to your sex life. You can browse through some different videos to see what each of you like in the same way you might discuss kinks. Sharing headphones can be an intimate activity in and of itself!

Once you’ve learned about ASMR together, if you find out that you enjoy it, you can use it like porn to stimulate yourself before (or during, or after) sex. It’s a really intimate way to get to know each other and start to enjoy a new type of porn.

Whisper to each other.
Whispering is one of the most common ASMR triggers, so you might be able to replicate the feeling that ASMR content brings in real life. You can whisper to each other at the beginning of sex to get you in the mood, or at the end when you’re laying in bed. Whatever works for you!

But what should you whisper about? Consider talking to each other about your greatest fantasies, a great way to turn each other on and think of new things to do while you have sex. You can also whisper about what you want to do to the other person right now or whisper dirty talk into their ear. When you’re laying in bed next to each other after a long session, you could whisper about how much you love them and care for them, if that’s your jam. Whispering could even help with the sub drop that comes from BDSM.

Send recordings.
You’ve heard of sexting or sending dirty pictures, but there are other ways to stimulate your lover when they’re not around. You can send voice memos to each other where you whisper about your sexual thoughts and feelings. Or even a goodnight message using soft, whispered tones can help you and your partner get those tingles.

Focus on sounds during sex.
There are certain sounds that come from all types of sex. Most people try to ignore them or could find them to be awkward or a bit of a turn off.

You don’t have to think like this! Some of the most common porn ASMR videos are just the mouth sounds of a person giving a blowjob or the sounds of fingering or penetrating a pussy. 

The next time you have sex, pay attention to the sounds you might regularly ignore. If you have a vagina, you could play with yourself while your partner leans in to listen to the sounds. Even if you don’t get ASMR tingles from this practice, it can help you get in tune with your own body.

Moan.
Soft moans are a common ASMR trigger. If you usually have fairly quiet sex, now is the time to let loose! Make sure your roommates aren’t home and express your pleasure vocally. ASMR moaning is usually quiet and sensual, so a long oral session could be a good time to make noise and trigger ASMR sensations.

Trace patterns on each other’s skin.
We talked about tactile ASMR sensations earlier, and you can easily play with this element during sex. You might be used to rough, hard sex, but maybe it’s time to slow down a bit.

You can use your fingertips or fingernails to stimulate your partner’s skin. Try to only lightly graze it. A feather can also replicate this feeling very well, or if you’re into BDSM, you could use a paddle or riding crop. An ear massage is a fantasy for many people who get the ASMR sensations, so you can try that as well.

Roleplay.
A lot of ASMR fantasies, whether in mainstream or sexual ASMR, include a roleplay element. Adding roleplay into your sexual practice can really change things up, including your roles during sex.

Some of the most common roleplay scenarios in ASMR include:

  • Haircuts
  • Doctor’s exam
  • Makeup application
  • Ear piercing
  • Eye examination
  • Hypnotist
  • Spa worker
  • Massage
  • Therapist
  • Teacher
  • Travel agent
  • Cranial nerve exam
  • Energy cleansing

You can watch videos of these scenarios to help you figure out the best way to carry them out in a way that will stimulate the ASMR tingles for your partner. Generally, these roleplay elements create the feelings associated with ASMR because of the tender care that the active participant provides. You can make them feel special with positive affirmations, especially if you whisper them.

ASMR started as a way to relax and unwind. As it’s grown, more and more people have realized that it’s possible to engage with it in a sexual way.

No matter what type of ASMR you’re into, we wish you lots of good tingles on your journey of exploring how ASMR can work for you!