TY  - BOOK
AU  - Joanna Łapińska
PY  - 2026
CY  - Oxford, United Kingdom
PB  - Peter Lang Verlag
SN  - 9781803740201
TI  - Hear the Tap, Feel the Scratch
T2  - The Transgressive Intimacy of ASMR
DO  - 10.3726/b20210
UR  - https://www.peterlang.com/document/1326727
N2  - How do digital experiences shape intimacy? What role do sensory stimuli play in creating connections across virtual spaces? ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response), a growing cultural and media phenomenon, invites us to reconsider the ways intimacy, care and relaxation are nurtured through immersive soundscapes and visuals. This book situates ASMR within the landscape of contemporary affective culture, exploring how sounds, visuals and tactile elements build intimate and soothing connections in digital environments. Through a detailed analysis of ASMR videos, it reveals how posthuman perspectives and post-cinematic aesthetics blur the boundaries between human and non-human, reshaping our experience of media and creating new spaces for connection, care and emotional resonance. Ultimately, it uncovers how ASMR opens the door to new forms of transgressive intimacy, challenging traditional notions of closeness in today's world.
KW  - ASMR, affect theory, digital intimacy, posthumanism, sensory experiences, sleep culture, soundscapes, tapping, scratching, transgressive intimacy, relaxation, post-cinematic, embodied sensations, wellness culture, affective triggers, media performance
LA  - English
ER  -