ASMR and Trypophobia: Do You Have Both? Whispered question

The Midnight Encyclopedia: Stories for Sleep · Oct 9, 2026 · 1m

ASMR and Trypophobia: Do You Have Both?

ASMR can create pleasurable tingles in response to certain sounds or movements, while trypophobia can cause discomfort or disgust when looking at clusters of small holes. I experience both, and discovering that these experiences had names—and that other people shared them—made me feel less alone.

Could there be a connection between these very different sensory responses? Research has examined them separately, but whether they are linked remains unclear.

Have you experienced ASMR, trypophobia, or both? Join the conversation and share your experience…