So many people in the comments seem to be on some moral high-horse on the idea of femininity when in reality she was just making a soothing relaxation video you all need to chill
zilt tsep He wasn't talking about the "haters" of ASMR. The comments he was talking about were people commenting on what she was saying about femininity and women in general.
The problem with people today is that they believe that you must be the same in order to be equal. There's nothing wrong with femininity or masculinity; they are equal, but different. They also both exist in each of us, some of us leaning more one way than the other. Femininity as a concept should not offend anyone. I'm still proud to be a woman and do not have to make myself more like a man to be proud!
I came back to this vid today in 2022 and can't believe it's been 10 years since I first watched it. Crazy inspiring and impressive that Maria is still giving us quality content
Maria was making basic statements about femininity around the world. She never stated actual opinions on those standards. Feminism allows women to be feminine. It's not very feminist to put her down for living her life the way she wants to live it and loving her body and herself the way she feels she needs to. Who are we to judge?
preach!! as a feminist i'm totally okay with this video, maria is a sweet human and she never said anything that said women have to be feminine and charming .
***** J.K. Rowling would be disappointed with this level of sexism. Boys are allowed to be who they are and girls are allowed to be who they are. Feminine or masculine. You are not insufficient because you are one way or another. The Harry Potter series shows dynamic female and male roles displaying both masculine and feminine traits in both genders. Not to mention Dumbledore is a homosexual so it's very likely that in his community there are people who display both traits and he is thus accepting. The audacity to shame his good name you poser
***** Maybe masculinity is something you need but how dare you say that everyone should fall in line with what you think is effective, but is in reality quite damaging. Also JK Rowling herself admitted to Dumbledore being gay. Look it up. And you should give a shit about what's in Harry Potter because if you have any interest in the series, as it appears you do, you should know better than to belittle gender equality, a theme prevalent in the series.
What I find amusing, in regards to this ongoing 5-year debate about Maria's views on femininity, is that about 90% of what she says in this video she is simply reading from the Wikipedia entry for femininity. ;) It's a relaxing ASMR video she made to help people like us sleep, not a political soapbox spiel. Enjoy listening to/watching it if it triggers you, or don't if it doesn't. *shrug* It's personal preference for the ASMR aspect, that's all.
Listen, if you are truly a feminist, then you believe a woman should have the right to choose her own way in life. If Maria choses to be classy and traditionally feminine, you would be contradicting your own feminist ideals by not supporting her. Therefore, if you are here complaining about this video in relation to feminism, you are not a real feminist; you have requirements and expectations for women to meet, similar to a misogynist.
I love Maria and I watch this video every day to go to sleep, so I don't agree with the dissenters but saying they're just as bad as misogynists is hilariously wrong and not what feminism means
+Nicole Bisson I didn't say it was what feminism meant. I said feminism means you spey women, and this they should have a right to present themselves hope they want. I was comparing misogyny to people who call themselves feminists and believe women should all have to present themselves in such a way that contradicts what might be considered traditional.
+Erin Kay misogyny is the hatred of women and feminism is a movement that aims to dismantle the patriarchal social systems that subjugate women. No one is hating or subjugating Maria for sharing her thoughts on femininity.
Anyone can be as feminine or masculine, dainty, delicate, or tough as they choose to be. Femininity can be empowering. You can be a strong person AND have delicate mannerisms or what have you. The power is in doing what you want to do. A woman should not attack another woman for wanting to be graceful or feminine.
this is a lovely, innocent video. i am a militant feminist & i love maria & all her videos, avid fan really, and frankly i don't find any of her statements offensive even if i disagree w/ them, because this video isn't about politics and doesn't threaten anyone. maria is sweet & genuine & i certainly believe she loves women and equal rights. i detect no harm or violence here. one of my fave videos of my fave whisperers, hands down. watching for 2 years now. yay for insominia/anxiety soothers! l
There is nothing wrong with women getting equal rights where it is obvious that it is needed but these hard line feminists have done more damage to this cause. These hardliners are a complete pain in the arse and I have met very few men and women that disagree with me..
4 years of watching this video and I still don't get how she can look so attractive with that hairdo. If I would leave two locks of hair out I would look like a potato
Reading past comments and just needed to say, as a Russian woman: people don't realize that Russian feminists are feminine. It's just in our culture. I can't explain it. She's not making a statement. She's just a feminine feminist. That's it 🌷
I heard someone say that it's because during USSR women and men were sort of forced to be the same and women were stripped of their femininity and made to wear factory uniforms, tie their hair back etc so now the act of being traditionally feminine is a form of feminism.
Definitely one of my favorite asmr videos, so so so lovely! To those who are upset about you talking about femininity, please keep in mind that feminism and the fight for gender equality is about allowing both genders to express themselves however they please, and if that is sticking to more traditional gender roles, that is okay :)
Having watched Maria for so many years now and watching her grow, I have noticed her progress. I feel like in this video she seems kind of sad, innocent, and not as confident. Now I think her presence has changed a lot. She seems much happier and so much more confident than before. Given this progression, I wonder if she still feels this way and what she has learned while growing up over the past few years.
I've had these thoughts about this video over the years, too. And I've returned to it to listen to the content of the words from a more militant feminist perspective than I had before. I can also just enjoy it for its ASMR value, too, though.
I appreciate how Maria owns her femininity. She is who she wants to be. She knows that gender is performed, she's aware that there is a beauty industry, she's informed on the different standards in several cultures and time periods. Confidence is part of her style. Lastly, the traits Maria describes are part of what draw me to her videos. She is flowing, gentle, and kind. She soothes through her presence. I love the tingles and the relaxation she gives. Thank you for this video, Maria.
Gender is not “performed”, you’ve been reading too much Judith Butler. Men and women are innately different, as are femininity and masculinity. We should respect our nature rather than falling for these cynical ideologies that seek to make us all androgynous drones.
My best friend told me about these videos and how much they help her relax. She said her husband thinks she's crazy for watching this stuff, but I say "Thank you, Jen!" Honestly, I'm glad she recommended you. ^_^
YOU are the definition of feminine, and I don't care what any feminist, masochist, or anyone says. Keep on rocking Maria, and don't let the world take you down!
This is the first time I've seen this girl so I'm late to the party, but she seems like a really chill person who is just enjoying expressing her feminity in the way she feels comfortable. I don't believe that anyone should be forced to conform to a particular standard of femininity or masculinity, but Maria isn't trying to tell people what to do, she just wants to chill and do her beauty routine and talk about different cultures, so everybody relax ok
I have loved watching the evolution of Maria. All of her videos are superb, but I really feel like she has blossomed in the past year or two. She is in a league of her own when it comes to ASMR as well. Always has been and continues to be. She is darling.
Watching this was the first time that I realized that I can actually CHOOSE what I want to embody, in this case be more feminine if I so desire 🌹🌸 I come back here from time to time, as a reminder.
I have long hair, and I love getting my hair brushed, its one of the most soothing things that I can think of. The sound of you brushing your hair made it feel like mine was being brushed as well. I fell into a trance and finally got some rest. You should make an ASMR video of that, I have a feeling it will be well appreciated. Thank you for all that you do.
Thank you that was beautiful. Please feel proud of your heavenly feminine voice. I'm trans, and when I can use my softer voice people don't feel confronted. Instead they feel like sharing what they need and what they're afraid of.
I have never understood the controversy around this video. She is just talking about societies views of femininity and how femininity is looked at in different cultures and throughout history. It's actually quite interesting and educational but maybe I'm missing something. I also think that being feminine is great just like being masculine is great, people should just be whatever they want to be /whatever they are.
This was the first asmr video that I watched and I just remember thinking “why am I feeling so sleepy watching this?” . And the rest is historyyy...❤️❤️❤️
I’ll say, as an OG sub it’s very interesting coming back and reading how the comments sit every few years, observing the differences and similarities I see in them. ❤
Gonna update my pad by adding 5 4k tvs, a massage chair & a speaker system to my office where I can listen to GentleWhispering and produce tingles that will shake the heavens
harmoniabalanza They are all of those things until they get hooked up with over-bearing bossy women who try to change into THEIR idea of what a man should be.Watch how men inter react with each other.
Loved this video and your explanation of femininity. More women need to understand the power of femininity instead of trying to compete with men. Well done.
This video is brilliant. Works better than any other i have ever watched. The voice tone, the movements, paired with the topic she's talking about... It's just brilliant!
Can you do another one like this please? But with your new improved mic? :) It is my favourite of all your videos I know it pretty much off by heart :) With Love from the UK x
***** Please Maria? I know 65+ people who would enjoy it ;) Again thanks for everything you do, saw a few articles about you in the British press this week :D x
There is something beautiful about the way Maria displays her feminine traits. Her hands flow elegantly, tracing whatever she is touching, and her voice is soothing and nurturing. ❤👌
I feel like I remember you getting some flack for this video back in the day due to the subject matter, but I’ve always appreciated it and still do, especially the hairbrush sound. I’m very much a millennial feminist and think there’s nothing wrong with appreciating and recognizing femininity and how it relates to oneself. I also like that you talk about the subject matter and how it relates to different cultures and time periods.
It's really interesting...during the part where Maria was talking about cultures going to extremes such as body alterations to achieve the feminine ideal, it occurred to me, interestingly enough, that even today in America women alter their bodies to achieve the modern feminine ideal. Think about it, cosmetic surgery such as nose jobs, breast and butt implants are all to achieve a "beautiful look." Not much as changed, Maria!!
Why hasn’t anyone kept in mind that this was posted in 2012, her opinions could’ve been different then from nowadays. As it says in the description the purpose of this video is mostly for sleep and she was only explaining the ideals of femininity in different cultures. Femininity views have changed drastically in the past 6 years and so has Maria, and probably her opinions too. I don’t believe there is a certain way to be feminine but everyone is entitled to their opinion even if you’re strongly against it
There's nothing wrong with anything she said. Her opinions did not need to "change drastically". Let people be! No one is telling YOU what to do, so quit telling other people what they need to do!
Dear Maria, I have to admit that this is my favorite video that you have done. Your list of words to define feminine traits reminds me why I am grateful to be a man. Not that appreciating these traits is not universal, but being a man makes me appreciate them from the male perspecitve. The list reminds me that true beauty transends what meets the eye and is a reflection of what touches the soul. Thank you for reminding us all of this simple truth.
You do all realise that this is ASMR video, and your supposed to watch for the effect it gives you and not for the intellectual content. While I believe Maria is an intelligent and interesting person, she's probably ad-libbing her way through the whole thing rather than presenting a factual documentary.
Maria, it's beautiful to see your journey. And to see how much you have flourished over the span of video uploads and time. Thank you for making your viewers feel better, and bringing your love and special care through the screen 🌺💕
One small random detail that I found relaxing, of the many relaxing parts of this video, was how the perfume bottle seemed difficult to spray so it made an almost slow motion spraying sound 😅
Maria is very sweet. I love to listen to her bc she calms me down after a hectic day. I'm happy I came across these videos! Keep up the great work beautiful lady!
Simply beautiful. I think another trait of femininity is being humble and down to earth. Make more informative videos like this one, plzzz. You are wonderful. Best wishes
This was sooooooo relaxing! I have always enjoyed seeing women pampering themselves in front of a mirror... it inspires me to take a little time out for myself sometimes, And your voice is so soothing and it matches perfectly your graceful movements. Thank you for yet another wonderful video!
empathy, sensitivity, nurture, passion, compassion, confidence ... Maria, you always have and always will display these traits. Even though you were going through a bad time when you made this video, your personality shines bright. Thankyou for being a beacon in mine and many others' lives :) ...... now ..... snore :D
Holy damn... If we all just saw each other as equal, a feminist movement would not be necessary. LORD if she wants to express herself as a traditional female, LET HER. It also doesn't mean that everyone else has to do the same as her. You do you, boo. (I just wanted to add to the conversation, no offence is meant)
You speak English beautifully. You barely have any accent at all, but when it does come out it adds a very lovely and delicate touch to your words. Thank you so much, you make the best ASMR videos!
I feel like femininity can't really be define, so many people have different views of what it is to be feminine and that we shouldn't confine women, or really anyone, to fit into such a broad thing. If you consider wearing makeup and dresses feminine, that's great! If you like to cut your hair short and wear sweatpants and consider that feminine, that's wonderful! Wear and do what makes you happy and comfortable, not what someone else wants you to be!
Alexandria : Yes but you see, she is not embracing any female to be who she want to be, she is saying that whatever (good, socially acknowledged) qualities you have you have to have them in order to appeal to men: contrary to women empowerment.... She is not embracing any qualities like women being kind (and in peace with you) etc.at all !!
I know where u can find one i just don’t have an actual name. Look up bun maker and it should show up. It has an oval shape and has an opening in the middle to put your hair through. I’m pretty sure it comes in different hair colors depending on your hair color but idk. I hope you find it!
ExoticFireGirl No. Also Maria is from the West *facepalm* She talks about the perception of feminity from around the world. don't read too much into it, it's a just a nice video made to help people relax.
randomuploadsism maria is from Russia dude *major faceplam*, she moved to usa, i am half russian\who also moved but to west europe so i understand where she is coming from as this bullshit was fed onto lil girls from young age. And no its not just a video, the content is propaganda. and seriously wtf is this stupid approach, what you watch videos abt terrorists and people been killed and go 'ha ha its just politics?' thats fucked up dude. And no..the perception of feminity is different in different countries THANK GOD. And yes I know, I have been watching asmr videos since 2010 and actually have spoken to Maria unlike you.
This is actually one of my all time favourite videos of yours, Maria. I would be soooo interested to hear your take on womanhood and femininity where you are now in life - I think your ideas will have matured a lot. Not to say that what you say here is wrong or anything (of course not, and you're not even presenting it as YOUR viewpoint or anything), but I think, watching your newest videos where you talk about your views on life, you'd have some very interesting insights in what it can mean to be a woman. But just ... this video ... the extended hairbrushing and the soft talking and the tapping and ... everything about this video makes me tingle like crazy.
This is one of my favorite videos of yours, but I am so pleased to see how much more energized and happy you are in your more recent work. ❤ Maybe a revisit to this some day? Even just the soft speaking/primping, kind of like watching your mother or older sister get ready for an event.
TheEldritchinfluence I’m fairly certain she left him. She’s shared that she was incredibly unhappy in her first marriage. She has Daryll now though so she’s good for life :)
So many people in the comments seem to be on some moral high-horse on the idea of femininity when in reality she was just making a soothing relaxation video you all need to chill
exactly
Gynocentric society.
I don't get the haters against ASMR stuff. It's just people who struggle to chill, trying to do so, and I haven't seen an unpleasant ASMR-er thus far.
zilt tsep He wasn't talking about the "haters" of ASMR. The comments he was talking about were people commenting on what she was saying about femininity and women in general.
keepoo246810 I dare all the girls to push whip cream pies in your face and put the video on youtube
The problem with people today is that they believe that you must be the same in order to be equal. There's nothing wrong with femininity or masculinity; they are equal, but different. They also both exist in each of us, some of us leaning more one way than the other. Femininity as a concept should not offend anyone. I'm still proud to be a woman and do not have to make myself more like a man to be proud!
100% agree.
I agree on that
+VisionOfFreedom You made me see points of view that I hadn't taken into consideration before. I agree on that too!
VisionOfFreedom I'm three years late but I heartily agree😆🙌🏻
I’m super late, but this is so true!! Wish we could all accept this way of thinking
I came back to this vid today in 2022 and can't believe it's been 10 years since I first watched it. Crazy inspiring and impressive that Maria is still giving us quality content
Me too ❤️
Me three!❤️
Me to I love this video
Moi Aussi! dats French for ME TOO! what are we all doing here in 2022?? So cool!!
I just remembered it again today, and still 10 years later this relaxes me like few others.
Maria was making basic statements about femininity around the world. She never stated actual opinions on those standards. Feminism allows women to be feminine. It's not very feminist to put her down for living her life the way she wants to live it and loving her body and herself the way she feels she needs to. Who are we to judge?
preach!! as a feminist i'm totally okay with this video, maria is a sweet human and she never said anything that said women have to be feminine and charming .
dumbledore, i expected better from you *****
***** J.K. Rowling would be disappointed with this level of sexism. Boys are allowed to be who they are and girls are allowed to be who they are. Feminine or masculine. You are not insufficient because you are one way or another. The Harry Potter series shows dynamic female and male roles displaying both masculine and feminine traits in both genders. Not to mention Dumbledore is a homosexual so it's very likely that in his community there are people who display both traits and he is thus accepting. The audacity to shame his good name you poser
***** Also why are you laughing? Matters concerning gender equality and Harry Potter are no joke
***** Maybe masculinity is something you need but how dare you say that everyone should fall in line with what you think is effective, but is in reality quite damaging. Also JK Rowling herself admitted to Dumbledore being gay. Look it up. And you should give a shit about what's in Harry Potter because if you have any interest in the series, as it appears you do, you should know better than to belittle gender equality, a theme prevalent in the series.
What I find amusing, in regards to this ongoing 5-year debate about Maria's views on femininity, is that about 90% of what she says in this video she is simply reading from the Wikipedia entry for femininity. ;) It's a relaxing ASMR video she made to help people like us sleep, not a political soapbox spiel. Enjoy listening to/watching it if it triggers you, or don't if it doesn't. *shrug* It's personal preference for the ASMR aspect, that's all.
Listen, if you are truly a feminist, then you believe a woman should have the right to choose her own way in life. If Maria choses to be classy and traditionally feminine, you would be contradicting your own feminist ideals by not supporting her. Therefore, if you are here complaining about this video in relation to feminism, you are not a real feminist; you have requirements and expectations for women to meet, similar to a misogynist.
I love Maria and I watch this video every day to go to sleep, so I don't agree with the dissenters but saying they're just as bad as misogynists is hilariously wrong and not what feminism means
+Nicole Bisson I didn't say it was what feminism meant. I said feminism means you spey women, and this they should have a right to present themselves hope they want. I was comparing misogyny to people who call themselves feminists and believe women should all have to present themselves in such a way that contradicts what might be considered traditional.
+Erin Kay *support women
+Erin Kay misogyny is the hatred of women and feminism is a movement that aims to dismantle the patriarchal social systems that subjugate women. No one is hating or subjugating Maria for sharing her thoughts on femininity.
+Nicole Bisson People are suggesting that she is... dismantling feminism with this video. That is pretty hateful...
I wish Maria did more of these types of videos. Sweeping hand motions hair brushing and soft speaking take me to tingle city.
This is still the gold standard of ASMR videos
And even still, 5 years later
Anyone can be as feminine or masculine, dainty, delicate, or tough as they choose to be.
Femininity can be empowering. You can be a strong person AND have delicate mannerisms or what have you. The power is in doing what you want to do. A woman should not attack another woman for wanting to be graceful or feminine.
PREACH!!
Xena Warrior Princess brandishing two swords while screaming, "I am a delicate feminine flower!"
Well now that is very Inspiring. That’s called common sense dumba$$
When she turned around at 4:20...fierce Maria, fierce!
ha-ha! 4:20...ha-ha! Blaze it...
BLAZE IT
+Phanic! At The Disco .LMAO WHAT I WAS THINKING
+Phanic! At The Disco your name omg
this is a lovely, innocent video. i am a militant feminist & i love maria & all her videos, avid fan really, and frankly i don't find any of her statements offensive even if i disagree w/ them, because this video isn't about politics and doesn't threaten anyone. maria is sweet & genuine & i certainly believe she loves women and equal rights. i detect no harm or violence here. one of my fave videos of my fave whisperers, hands down. watching for 2 years now. yay for insominia/anxiety soothers! l
There is nothing wrong with women getting equal rights where it is obvious that it is needed but these hard line feminists have done more damage to this cause. These hardliners are a complete pain in the arse and I have met very few men and women that disagree with me..
Not sure your stamp of approval is asked for here.
Well we all know what a militant feminist is. A lesbian man hater..
Cool_babyy feminism. why not just choose equality. sexist much. ironic isnt it. somewhat of an oxymoron.
martin clunes the point of feminism is equality between genders, jackass. google isn't necessarily a difficult search engine to use.
i remember watching this video at 18.. i’m 30 now and i love this video just as much then as i do now ❤
4 years of watching this video and I still don't get how she can look so attractive with that hairdo. If I would leave two locks of hair out I would look like a potato
potato 🥔
that cracked me up 🤣
I'm sure you wouldn't but can totally relate! 😅😅
But... potatoes don't have hair.
Ya I look like George Washington when I try to wear a low ponytail 😂
@@skoch9929 LMAO the classic "Founding Fathers" hairdo. Can relate :(
Something about this video is just so warm and soft :) i really like the lighting and everything!
When she is quiet you can hear a ticking clock or water dripping in the background. This made it sooo much better!
Reading past comments and just needed to say, as a Russian woman: people don't realize that Russian feminists are feminine. It's just in our culture. I can't explain it. She's not making a statement. She's just a feminine feminist. That's it 🌷
Everyone's a feminist in one way or another. It's a bad term
I heard someone say that it's because during USSR women and men were sort of forced to be the same and women were stripped of their femininity and made to wear factory uniforms, tie their hair back etc so now the act of being traditionally feminine is a form of feminism.
Isn't she lovely? She was lovely then and she is lovely now. Her videos are such a pleasure to listen to, all the different types. Xx
Definitely one of my favorite asmr videos, so so so lovely! To those who are upset about you talking about femininity, please keep in mind that feminism and the fight for gender equality is about allowing both genders to express themselves however they please, and if that is sticking to more traditional gender roles, that is okay :)
Having watched Maria for so many years now and watching her grow, I have noticed her progress. I feel like in this video she seems kind of sad, innocent, and not as confident. Now I think her presence has changed a lot. She seems much happier and so much more confident than before. Given this progression, I wonder if she still feels this way and what she has learned while growing up over the past few years.
I've had these thoughts about this video over the years, too. And I've returned to it to listen to the content of the words from a more militant feminist perspective than I had before. I can also just enjoy it for its ASMR value, too, though.
@@mrsmelons5553 There is nothing as anti-woman as “militant feminism”
I think this was when her divorce was happening
People need to just calm down and go to sleep
alienmalec 👏👍
this is the best comment on this video without a doubt! legit trying to fall asleep and scrolled down and got mad reading the comments
😂well said
I appreciate how Maria owns her femininity. She is who she wants to be. She knows that gender is performed, she's aware that there is a beauty industry, she's informed on the different standards in several cultures and time periods. Confidence is part of her style. Lastly, the traits Maria describes are part of what draw me to her videos. She is flowing, gentle, and kind. She soothes through her presence. I love the tingles and the relaxation she gives. Thank you for this video, Maria.
Gender is not “performed”, you’ve been reading too much Judith Butler. Men and women are innately different, as are femininity and masculinity. We should respect our nature rather than falling for these cynical ideologies that seek to make us all androgynous drones.
@@ohwellwhateverr nerd
I love this video ❤ I keep coming back to it all the time 💎👑 It's 2020! Anyone else?
Yes same here😍
2021 here. An all time favorite!
Go outside losers
My best friend told me about these videos and how much they help her relax. She said her husband thinks she's crazy for watching this stuff, but I say "Thank you, Jen!" Honestly, I'm glad she recommended you. ^_^
Frankly, I don't care what Maria tells us. I just find her magically relaxing.
YOU are the definition of feminine, and I don't care what any feminist, masochist, or anyone says. Keep on rocking Maria, and don't let the world take you down!
This is the first time I've seen this girl so I'm late to the party, but she seems like a really chill person who is just enjoying expressing her feminity in the way she feels comfortable. I don't believe that anyone should be forced to conform to a particular standard of femininity or masculinity, but Maria isn't trying to tell people what to do, she just wants to chill and do her beauty routine and talk about different cultures, so everybody relax ok
I have loved watching the evolution of Maria. All of her videos are superb, but I really feel like she has blossomed in the past year or two. She is in a league of her own when it comes to ASMR as well. Always has been and continues to be. She is darling.
This was the first video of yours that I watched. I just love the softness of this one. It's such a comforting vibe.
I come back to this video from time to time. It's so soothing.
Here it is, years later. This was the video that introduced me to ASMR and still one of my favorites.
Still watching all these years later, this is one of the videos where my ASMR journey began, thank you Maria :-)
Same! This one just never gets old.
Watching this was the first time that I realized that I can actually CHOOSE what I want to embody, in this case be more feminine if I so desire 🌹🌸
I come back here from time to time, as a reminder.
I have long hair, and I love getting my hair brushed, its one of the most soothing things that I can think of. The sound of you brushing your hair made it feel like mine was being brushed as well. I fell into a trance and finally got some rest. You should make an ASMR video of that, I have a feeling it will be well appreciated. Thank you for all that you do.
2019 and this is still a favourite of mine ❤️
2021 and still a fave 😌
Almost 2024 and I keep coming back ❤
This video got me through the hardest break up of my life and I’m coming back to it for the heartache 2020 is bringing me 😭❤️
Hope you are fine now ❤️
Thank you that was beautiful.
Please feel proud of your heavenly feminine voice.
I'm trans, and when I can use my softer voice people don't feel confronted.
Instead they feel like sharing what they need and what they're afraid of.
I have never understood the controversy around this video. She is just talking about societies views of femininity and how femininity is looked at in different cultures and throughout history. It's actually quite interesting and educational but maybe I'm missing something. I also think that being feminine is great just like being masculine is great, people should just be whatever they want to be /whatever they are.
This was the first asmr video that I watched and I just remember thinking “why am I feeling so sleepy watching this?” . And the rest is historyyy...❤️❤️❤️
I’ll say, as an OG sub it’s very interesting coming back and reading how the comments sit every few years, observing the differences and similarities I see in them. ❤
Gonna update my pad by adding 5 4k tvs, a massage chair & a speaker system to my office where I can listen to GentleWhispering and produce tingles that will shake the heavens
Lol, that's going to be expensive. Have fun. Invite me over or something.
I'm glad my unnaturally long neck is appreciated somewhere...
Must be very useful at the theatre when you don't have front-row seats.
Don’t forget Models are appreciated for their long necks 😌
Be glad you have a long graceful neck
Frankly, I think we'd all be better off if men were more kind, gentle, and compassionate
too.
100% agree!!
+harmoniabalanza There are plenty of kind, gentle, and compassionate men in the world. Maybe you're looking in the wrong places!
harmoniabalanza how to be put directly into the friend zone for dummies...
harmoniabalanza They are all of those things until they get hooked up with over-bearing bossy women who try to change into THEIR idea of what a man should be.Watch how men inter react with each other.
Maybe you misunderstand masculinity if you think most men aren't already inherently this way. Men just express themselves differently
Loved this video and your explanation of femininity. More women need to understand the power of femininity instead of trying to compete with men. Well done.
Dawna S : its not like she embraces feminine qualities at all !!!
Yess 👏👏
This is a go-to video for me whenever I can’t quite find tingles! Works like a charm.
This video is brilliant. Works better than any other i have ever watched. The voice tone, the movements, paired with the topic she's talking about... It's just brilliant!
Can you do another one like this please? But with your new improved mic? :) It is my favourite of all your videos I know it pretty much off by heart :) With Love from the UK x
I agree with this guy. Please make a similar video!
Yeah me too, i loved this ♡
***** Please Maria? I know 65+ people who would enjoy it ;) Again thanks for everything you do, saw a few articles about you in the British press this week :D x
Ditto! This is a great video, but would be much improved with her newer mic!
No lie. This woman has all the woman traits she listed, and then some. Maria is all woman!!! Great video!!!!
U can't be 100% sure about that
Dillan Not Dylan what do you mean lol
I love everything about this video, the lighting, the voice, the hair-brushing, the things you say, Thank you so much.
I don't brush my hair. It's super curly and if I were to, it would just be a big ball of frizz.
2020 and still an all-time favorite 💗
Thank you for creating these videos. For those of us who are lonely and stressed, they are a genuine gift. :-)
A video like this for getting ready for bed would be awesome. I love this style of video!
Maria could read the dictionary and I'd still be riveted.
I was listening to this just now, and my computer went into sleep, but I had gotten there first and so did not realize the sound had stopped.
Computers eventually go to sleep when they watch too much youtube, including watching Maria.
There is something beautiful about the way Maria displays her feminine traits. Her hands flow elegantly, tracing whatever she is touching, and her voice is soothing and nurturing.
❤👌
I feel like I remember you getting some flack for this video back in the day due to the subject matter, but I’ve always appreciated it and still do, especially the hairbrush sound. I’m very much a millennial feminist and think there’s nothing wrong with appreciating and recognizing femininity and how it relates to oneself. I also like that you talk about the subject matter and how it relates to different cultures and time periods.
It's really interesting...during the part where Maria was talking about cultures going to extremes such as body alterations to achieve the feminine ideal, it occurred to me, interestingly enough, that even today in America women alter their bodies to achieve the modern feminine ideal. Think about it, cosmetic surgery such as nose jobs, breast and butt implants are all to achieve a "beautiful look." Not much as changed, Maria!!
Why hasn’t anyone kept in mind that this was posted in 2012, her opinions could’ve been different then from nowadays. As it says in the description the purpose of this video is mostly for sleep and she was only explaining the ideals of femininity in different cultures. Femininity views have changed drastically in the past 6 years and so has Maria, and probably her opinions too. I don’t believe there is a certain way to be feminine but everyone is entitled to their opinion even if you’re strongly against it
There's nothing wrong with anything she said. Her opinions did not need to "change drastically". Let people be! No one is telling YOU what to do, so quit telling other people what they need to do!
@@CocoAvalon lol they're not telling anyone what to do. stop being hysterical you nutjob
@@AP-bf9pe Okay bc I always listen to people who have such minimal intellect that they have to resort to name calling.
Dear Maria,
I have to admit that this is my favorite video that you have done. Your list of words to define feminine traits reminds me why I am grateful to be a man. Not that appreciating these traits is not universal, but being a man makes me appreciate them from the male perspecitve. The list reminds me that true beauty transends what meets the eye and is a reflection of what touches the soul. Thank you for reminding us all of this simple truth.
Not sure about the content but it is SO soothing. And that's all I care about!
Could you PLEASE do a video like this one? Softly touching your face and neck? It's so elegant and relaxing
I always come back to this video ❤ I love how she moves her hands at the beginning 0:20
You do all realise that this is ASMR video, and your supposed to watch for the effect it gives you and not for the intellectual content. While I believe Maria is an intelligent and interesting person, she's probably ad-libbing her way through the whole thing rather than presenting a factual documentary.
Paul Twilley you know you don't have to watch it right
ugh
I don’t think he meant it as an insult guys, it seems like he’s addressing the fights in the comments
Kindness and nurture, I think we can agree that this world needs more of that.
Maria, it's beautiful to see your journey. And to see how much you have flourished over the span of video uploads and time.
Thank you for making your viewers feel better, and bringing your love and special care through the screen
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MY FAVORITE BRUSH!!!AHHHH.I ADORE THE SOUNDS YOU PRODUSE BY TOUCHING THAT BRUSH))))
I always come back to this video
One small random detail that I found relaxing, of the many relaxing parts of this video, was how the perfume bottle seemed difficult to spray so it made an almost slow motion spraying sound 😅
Maria is very sweet. I love to listen to her bc she calms me down after a hectic day. I'm happy I came across these videos! Keep
up the great work beautiful lady!
Another video like this would be amazing, I always come back to it!! Your hand movements and gentle speaking put me to sleep!
I keep coming back to it this is GOLD
Simply beautiful. I think another trait of femininity is being humble and down to earth. Make more informative videos like this one, plzzz. You are wonderful. Best wishes
If I were to brush my hair that much in one go, there would be fallen hairs everywhere :(
This was sooooooo relaxing! I have always enjoyed seeing women pampering themselves in front of a mirror... it inspires me to take a little time out for myself sometimes, And your voice is so soothing and it matches perfectly your graceful movements. Thank you for yet another wonderful video!
empathy, sensitivity, nurture, passion, compassion, confidence ... Maria, you always have and always will display these traits. Even though you were going through a bad time when you made this video, your personality shines bright. Thankyou for being a beacon in mine and many others' lives :) ...... now ..... snore :D
yey! Thanks for this haha ^_^
That smile at 3:33.....wow! o.O
I creamed my corn!
Very beautiful, very elegant, I like it very much. Thank you. Thumbs up!
This video is just the perfect mix of sounds and visual ASMR. It's almost perfect! I wish you made more like this with self-care rituals
Maria, this is 1 of your best videos. You gave a good, cultural history lesson from places around the world. Your voice and demener were perfect. :)
My go to all these years later! 💕
What is that thing you used for making a bun, in the beginning of the video? I want one!
Holy damn... If we all just saw each other as equal, a feminist movement would not be necessary. LORD if she wants to express herself as a traditional female, LET HER. It also doesn't mean that everyone else has to do the same as her. You do you, boo. (I just wanted to add to the conversation, no offence is meant)
Violet Zamora thank you
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You speak English beautifully. You barely have any accent at all, but when it does come out it adds a very lovely and delicate touch to your words. Thank you so much, you make the best ASMR videos!
Maria combing her hair and talking softly- heaven Xxxxx
Although I completely disagree with the information presented in your video, I must admit that your voice and hair play are mesmerizing.
I feel like femininity can't really be define, so many people have different views of what it is to be feminine and that we shouldn't confine women, or really anyone, to fit into such a broad thing. If you consider wearing makeup and dresses feminine, that's great! If you like to cut your hair short and wear sweatpants and consider that feminine, that's wonderful! Wear and do what makes you happy and comfortable, not what someone else wants you to be!
This goes for masculinity as well!
She never said there were any define traits, only patterns across cultures.
+grootiscute I never said she did.... there are a lot of comments that seemed to say that. I'm just putting out my own thoughts.
Alexandria : Yes but you see, she is not embracing any female to be who she want to be, she is saying that whatever (good, socially acknowledged) qualities you have you have to have them in order to appeal to men: contrary to women empowerment....
She is not embracing any qualities like women being kind (and in peace with you) etc.at all !!
I've been looking for a hair tie like this for 8 years, still no luck 😂
Just came here to say the same thing! I actually had one in the 90s and loved it and don’t know what happened to it!
I know where u can find one i just don’t have an actual name. Look up bun maker and it should show up. It has an oval shape and has an opening in the middle to put your hair through. I’m pretty sure it comes in different hair colors depending on your hair color but idk. I hope you find it!
Stay Classy Saint Maria. One of the best classical ASMRS of all time.
She's tops on my list for ASMR. Her voice is soothing and gives me chill bumps. Very relaxing.
Couldn't sleep without you, Maria!
Keep in mind everyone, Maria is from Russia so her views on femininity are very different from western views
is this like, a joke?
randomuploadsism
the messege in the video is
ExoticFireGirl No.
Also Maria is from the West *facepalm* She talks about the perception of feminity from around the world. don't read too much into it, it's a just a nice video made to help people relax.
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maria is from Russia dude *major faceplam*, she moved to usa, i am half russian\who also moved but to west europe so i understand where she is coming from as this bullshit was fed onto lil girls from young age. And no its not just a video, the content is propaganda. and seriously wtf is this stupid approach, what you watch videos abt terrorists and people been killed and go 'ha ha its just politics?' thats fucked up dude. And no..the perception of feminity is different in different countries THANK GOD.
And yes I know, I have been watching asmr videos since 2010 and actually have spoken to Maria unlike you.
*****
indeed, its russian federation and not part of the west. i guess that guy doesnt know geography for shit.
This is actually one of my all time favourite videos of yours, Maria. I would be soooo interested to hear your take on womanhood and femininity where you are now in life - I think your ideas will have matured a lot. Not to say that what you say here is wrong or anything (of course not, and you're not even presenting it as YOUR viewpoint or anything), but I think, watching your newest videos where you talk about your views on life, you'd have some very interesting insights in what it can mean to be a woman. But just ... this video ... the extended hairbrushing and the soft talking and the tapping and ... everything about this video makes me tingle like crazy.
This is one of my favorite videos of yours, but I am so pleased to see how much more energized and happy you are in your more recent work. ❤ Maybe a revisit to this some day? Even just the soft speaking/primping, kind of like watching your mother or older sister get ready for an event.
This video has remained one of my top favorites since I first watched it several years ago. I just love everything about this video.
This was my favorite ASMR video for the longest time
Caitlin Marie still a classic.
maria seems sadder in this video than her recent ones
she was going through a real crappy divorce when this video was filmed :(
TheEldritchinfluence I’m fairly certain she left him. She’s shared that she was incredibly unhappy in her first marriage. She has Daryll now though so she’s good for life :)
Amanda Huganquiss amen...
She told us now that he wanted something she just couldn't give him...
More femininity videos pleeease ☺️ you are the queen!
The light reflection off your face mirror on to your face and the ticking clock in the background really adds to this video. Top class stuff!
It's 2021 and I still find myself coming back to this one