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Yu Qiu
Joined6 October 2024
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An international journalism student from China at Cardiff University, telling stories around me and capturing real moments.

From Sleep Aid to Companionship: How ASMR Creators Turn Whispering into Work.

Yu Qiu·28 August 2025
Over 25 million videos online show nothing more than whispering, brushing, or tapping sounds. How have creators of these unusual videos helped people fall asleep?

Virtual intimate relationships in ASMR: “I really hope someone in reality treats me the same way.”

Yu Qiu·28 August 2025
More young people now rely on whispering videos from online creators to fall asleep. But is this virtual intimacy making real relationships harder?

From sleep aid to emotional support: “Once I put on my headphones, I fall asleep.”

Yu Qiu·28 August 2025
One in three people in the UK struggles with insomnia, and many now turn to whispering or tapping videos for relief. How is this YouTube trend helping them sleep?

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