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The 18 Best ASMR Toys To Gift To A Stressed-Out Friend

Slime just hits different.

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If you’re unfamiliar with ASMR, it stands for “autonomous sensory meridian response”. K, cool, but what does that even mean? Basically, it’s that “tingly feeling” you get from certain sounds such as whispering, crinkling paper, or joy from feeling textures like squishy slime. We know it might sound weird, but once you experience it for yourself, it’ll all make sense.

If you have someone in your life who is stressed out or simply wants to relax, an ASMR present is definitely a good idea. We’ll let you in on a little secret: You don’t have to be a kid to play with slime for an entire afternoon. Stress balls nowadays are on a whole different level, and fidget toys are just so addicting they become hard to put down. After you buy one for your friend, you may just need to treat yourself to some of the items on our list, too. Here are some sticky, colorful, and soothing ASMR gifts.

This fidget sphere should be a staple on any desk. Stackable, snappable, and buildable, create gravity-defying structures all from the palm of your hand.

If you've never played with kinetic sand before, trust us, it's a new level of addicting. This set comes with three tools to craft, mold, and immerse yourself.

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How high can you build this National Geographic glowing marble run? With nine sturdy bases, get creative with this 150-piece construction set and see how fast the glow-in-the-dark glass marbles will roll.

If you have a friend who loves dumplings, this squishy stress ball is for them. This toy comes in a steamer container and allows you to decompress in a fun way.

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Peanuts and edamame just got a whole lot cuter with this fidget keychain. Squeeze to ease your anxiety with little smiling faces popping out!

Ice cream, but make it slime. This Fluffy Slime is a DIY kit to craft your own satisfying creations and scents with a cherry on top.

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We all can use a stress ball with inspirational messages on them. This colorful pack of four includes quotes such as: “yes I can do it,” “don’t give up” and “take a deep breath”.

While this may just look like an ordinary cube, it actually transforms into over 70 different shapes. This shape-shifting box is made with 36 rare earth magnets that’ll keep you busy for hours. Are you up for the challenge?

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Did you forget how mesmerizing these bubbler toys were? Made of clear acrylic plastic, this set of three is the perfect gift to help someone clear their mind.

Give the gift of a magnetic force that’ll keep them entertained when they need a little break (and bonus, it looks v nice on a desk).

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Something so gross yet deeply satisfying, there’s a reason those pimple-popping videos get millions of views on Tiktok. Pop it Pal, which was featured on Shark Tank, is made of silicone and lets you playfully pop pimples.

We bet you haven’t seen a stress ball like the Speks Blot. With an octopus vibe, this soft and silky silicone might just be the most satisfying relaxation toy on the market.

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This three-pack of butter slime cupcakes is the perfect treat for your mind. Super stretchy and not sticky, slimes include pink peach, yellow pineapple, and green mint. Get creative and play with your “food”.

This funky-looking Dodecagon is a 12-sided fidget cube that’ll combat stress, anxiety, and depression. The toy includes gears, a joystick, buttons, and stress balls.

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Can we pop all of these, please?! This giant sensory toy is meant to push and pop all 100 bubbles all day long. When you can’t get enough and have popped the entire side, flip it over and start all over again.

Pop Ball It makes an addicting popping noise when squeezed that’ll leave you distracted for hours, and you can even bring it in the bath. They come in a range of colorful tye-dye colors and are made of non-BPA and non-toxic silicone.

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Globbles are squishy toys for throwing, bouncing, squeezing, and even sticking. The colors are so vibrant, you’ll be able to easily find them no matter where you throw them.

This jumbo stress ball is perfect for literally anyone who wants to decompress by smashing and squishing. It’s just so nice to look at, filled with colorful mini beads inside.

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