Ten oddly satisfying ASMR videos to help you unwind before bedtime

If eight hours of slumber sounds like a dream to you and counting sheep just doesn’t do the trick – ASMR might be your golden ticket to a good night’s sleep. 

We all know that sleeping well is just as important as diet or exercise when it comes to health, but that doesn’t mean we find it easy, particularly in times of a global pandemic. 50% of British adults reported that their sleep pattern had been disrupted more than usual during the coronavirus outbreak. 

Most experts indeed recommend keeping your phone and other devices far away from your sleeping space, but listening to sleep-inducing videos might be one exception if you’re really struggling to drift off. According to the National Sleep Foundation, watching videos that feature calming sounds can help you relax and relieve stress, making it easier to fall asleep. 

The research team at hybrid mattress brand OTTY Sleep have combed through millions of videos to select ten of the best ASMR videos created to calm you down and lose you mid-episode as you drift off.

 

1. ASMR Sleep & Relaxation Treatment by Gibi ASMR – 13 million views

If your mind is far too busy for its own good when you finally slip between the sheets at bedtime, this is the Youtube channel for you. Gibi ASMR boasts a collection of satisfying sounds and sleep-inducing videos to help you drift off. 

When it comes to ASMR triggers, tapping and crinkling are two of the most common sounds, listening can elicit relaxation, helping you de-stress. Luckily, the ‘ASMR Sleep & Relaxation Treatment’ video features a mix of noises designed to send you off to a good night’s sleep.

Youtube Channel: Gibi ASMR 2.96 million subscribers

1. Sleep Recovery: 3 Hours of Hair Treatments by Tingting ASMR – 6.7 million views 

Can’t sleep because your mind is racing? The ‘Sleep Recovery: 3 Hours of Hair Treatment’ was created to help you relax your mind by filling it with satisfying sounds from a complete scalp and hair health check. It’s as simple as that. 

Host Tingting helps you drift off with sounds of ear-to-ear whispers, realistic hair sounds, scalp tracing, hair brushing and scalp treatments and massaging. Hair play ASMR is a popular streaming choice for those living with insomnia, as watching and listening can provoke the same response as having your hair played with. 

Youtube Channel: Tingting ASMR 1.69 million subscribers

1. Sleepy Pleasures: Soft Spoken by Gentle Whispering ASMR – 7.6 million views 

Whether you can’t seem to shut off your thoughts or sheep counting isn’t quite doing the trick, the ‘Sleepy Pleasures: Soft Spoken’ video will do its best to guide you on your way to a good night’s sleep through calming and relaxing whispers. 

Gentle whispering is one of the most common ASMR triggers, and a recent study has proven that the sounds can result in a feeling of calmness and relaxation before bedtime. 

Youtube Channel: Gentle Whispering ASMR 2 million subscribers 

1. Unique Triggers & Deep Inner Ear Sounds by asmr zeitgeist – 4.6 million views 

Watching the ‘Unique Triggers & Deep Inner Ear Sounds’ ASMR video can help hold your attention and pull your thoughts away from those niggling everyday tensions. The video explores the deep inner ear sounds and unique triggers, allowing you to fall asleep without feeling stressed and uneasy. 

You’ll listen to the sound of fizzy sherbet powder being poured directly into your ears and covered in slime, while the host gently picks foam from your ear canal. So, put your headphones in to fully experience the binaural ear to ear sound. 

Youtube Channel: asmr zeitgeist 1.93 million subscribers 

1. ASMR Hypnotic Triggers by ASMR Bakery – 7.3 million views 

In this video, everything from gentle tapping sounds to scratching noises helps send you into relaxation-mode. Listening to nail tapping can soothe some people and intensely irritate others; it’s all about personal preference. 

Designed specifically for people with insomnia and anxiety, ASMR Bakery uses bubble wrap, foam boards, wood and cotton swabs to help soothe and create sleep-inducing triggers. 

Youtube Channel: ASMR Bakery 776 thousand subscribers 

1. ASMR Triggers that will put you to sleep by DennisASMR – 2.8 million views 

This ASMR video has become a lifesaver for the perpetually sleep-deprived. Host Dennis provides visual and audible aid to help you snooze, with box tapping, crinkling and scratching sounds, mouth noises and hand movements with plastic gloves. 

Physical ASMR triggers are often used to de-stress the viewers and create a sense of intimacy. In this video, the host uses soft and gentle gestures and hand movements.

Youtube Channel: DennisASMR 953 thousand subscribers 

1. ASMR for people who desperately need sleep by Jojo’s ASMR – 1.5 million views 

For those who prefer talking videos, Jojo’s ASMR is all about vocal triggers, going as far as creating a 30-minute video dedicated solely to speaking gently into the microphone. The ASMR YouTuber uses his technique to soothe your anxiety and make you feel more comfortable before you doze off. 

Youtube Channel: Jojo’s ASMR 1.52 million subscribers

1. The Ultimate Ear Massager For Deep Sleep by StacyAster – 6.6 million views 

Unwind and relax with ‘The Ultimate Ear Massager For Deep Sleep’ video, guaranteed to make you fall asleep in no time. Whether it’s the sound of crunching bubble wrap or faux fur pressing against the microphone, this video has something for everyone. 

Host Stacy Aster explores the movement sounds of common day to day items to help those struggling to drift off because they have too much on their mind. 

Youtube Channel: StacyAster 713 thousand subscribers 

1. 1 Hour Sleep Clinic by mads asmr – 5.4 million views 

If you’re looking for something entertaining and relaxing to watch, you should try the ‘1 Hour Sleep Clinic’ which will help you settle down before bed. The video is an audio and visual-induced sensation that guides you through ‘sleep clinic’ with ASMR triggers dotted throughout the journey. 

You’ll experience inaudible whispering, scalp massaging, tapping with nails and the pulling of latex gloves, but we can confirm that this video is super relaxing and conducive to falling asleep. 

Youtube Channel: mads smr 563 thousand subscribers 

1. Softest ASMR Hair Brushing by WhispersRed ASMR 1.3 million views 

Drift off to the sound of gentle brush strokes, nail tapping and hand sounds with a pre-bedtime viewing pleasure from WhispersRed ASMR. Hair brushing is one of the go-to soundtracks for falling asleep. Don’t believe us? This video has more than 1.3 million views on Youtube, so there’s something about the soothing sounds of hair that stimulates relaxation amongst viewers. 

Youtube Channel: WhispersRed ASMR 931 thousand subscribers 

Why ASMR can help you to relax and improve your sleep, according to the experts at OTTY

“ASMR can help to reduce anxiety, as it acts as a distraction from everyday life. It brings a feeling of peace to the mind and body and is even considered a form of meditation. In response to the specific sounds in the videos, viewers experience feelings of intense pleasurable and relaxing sensations. 

ASMR is described as a tingling sensation that starts in the head or neck and travels down the body. The sounds used, commonly referred to as ‘triggers’, can be anything from whispering, tapping or the sound of someone brushing their hair. 

The feeling of relaxation, comfort and tiredness, may be influenced by chemicals released in your brain, such as endorphins. Endorphins are chemicals produced by the brain to relieve stress and pain. When you experience the ‘trigger’ sensation during an ASMR video, the chemical released helps to lower stress and aid relaxation.” 

If the content of this article piques your interest please click on the following link where you can find study by OTTY: https://otty.com/pages/struggling-to-sleep-sleep-problems-across-the-u-k