# Nerve-Stimulating Headphones Nervana Headphones Stimulate the Pleasure Center of the Brain By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasure-center References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2016/02/20/39653/you-dont-need-marijuana-to-get-high-nervana-headphones-do-just-that.html) & [experiencenervana](http://experiencenervana.com/technology-vagus-nerve-stimulation/) If a standard pair of earphones send you an electrical shock it's likely a defect, but [Nervana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nervous-systembased-support) headphones are specially designed to do so to stimulate the pleasure center of the brain. The Florida-based brand has created a pair of [in-ear headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextsense-smartbuds) that send low-power electrical signals into the ear canal. These electrical signals [stimulate the vagus nerve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurostimulation-device) to stimulate positive vibes (literally) into the system. The results of the Nervana headphones after 30-minute usage is an increased mood and decrease in stress as the pleasure center of the brain has been stimulated to release good hormones. The Nervana headphones send out the electrical signals to the beat of your music, which means that no matter your genre preference that you'll be grooving your way to a better mood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electrotherapy Headphones:** Explore the potential of using low-power electrical signals in headphones to stimulate the pleasure center of the brain. - **Emotional Wellness Wearables:** Discover the disruptive innovation opportunity in creating wearable devices that can enhance mood and reduce stress through electrical stimulation. - **Music Therapy Gadgets:** Identify the market potential for gadgets that synchronize electrical signals with music to promote a better mood and overall well-being. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can explore the integration of electrotherapy technology into headphones for mood enhancement and stress reduction. - **Wellness and Healthcare:** Wellness and healthcare industries can tap into the potential of emotional wellness wearables for promoting mental health and overall well-being. - **Music and Entertainment:** The music and entertainment industry can explore partnerships and collaborations to create music therapy gadgets for a more immersive and emotional music experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brain Tracking Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mw75-neuro-lt.md) - [Brainwave-Monitoring Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mw75-neuro.md) - [At-Home Neuromodulation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuromodulation-device.md) - [Electric Brain Stimulation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roga-1.md) - [High-Tech Cyber Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurable-1.md) - [Brain-Balancing Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuro-wellness-enhancer.md) - [Active Noise-Cancelling Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-noisecancelling-earphones.md) - [Relaxing Brain-Stimulating Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepisol.md) - [Brain Training Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-training-solution.md)