Hypnosis has been used for centuries to induce dreams, recall memories, and transform habits.
So it makes sense that it could also be used to elicit pleasure.
That would be erotic hypnosis, also referred to as hypno-sex.
But theeroticin erotic hypnosis means more than orgasms.
What is erotic hypnosis?
“Erotic hypnosis has a way of enhancing the things that the subject already enjoys.
“It’s a way of playing with sexuality in a way that is a little indirect.”
Reasons someone may want to practice erotic hypnosis:
How it works.
Every session starts with you and your hypnotist laying the foundation.
The more pieces of the puzzle they have, the better.
Then, the hypnotist suggests you into a trance.
You enter a consciously induced trance that mirrors lighter trances you already experience at least twice a day.
How you experience a trancedepends on the suggestions the hypnotist makes.
Your relaxed state of mind can resemble sleepiness, grogginess, fuzziness, or floating.
“Everyone experiences hypnosis differently.
“You will never do something against your core values,” NLP-certified hypnotistSyren Raynatells mbg.
You drop your inhibitions, but you don’t lose your morals or who you are as a person.
The entire process is voluntary and meant to leave you feeling lighter than before.
Hypnosis orgasms.
It’s definitely possible to have an orgasm during erotic hypnosis, sometimes referred to as a hypnosis orgasm.
Still, having a hypno-orgasm is an enlightening experience.
“The orgasm is all in the mind,” says Kanaan.
“So doing a hypno-orgasm gets someone to realize the largest sex organ is actually their brain.”
Your body is a human tape recorder that remembers everything you’ve ever felt.
Erotic hypnosis lets you exchange your physical expectations for inner sensations.
“Erotic means sexual arousal,” Rayna tells mbg.
“It doesn’t mean orgasm.
It can, but it’s not built in.”
It’s normal to do an erotic session without any goal to have an orgasm.
BDSM, ASMR, and related concepts.
Erotic hypnosis is sometimes used as part of BDSM and otherkink practices.
“In the BDSM world, we love playing with power and control,” Dire tells mbg.
Hypnosis has a history of being a tool for manipulating power that overshadows its healing qualities.
She says this is “oddly perfect if you like the idea of power exchange.
A lot of people get off on those feelings of sexual vulnerability and helplessness.”
Audio porn and ASMR are also related concepts, though they’re not exactly the same as erotic hypnosis.
All three experiences present you with a way to let go and connect to your internal frame of mind.
You’ll want to try erotic hypnosis with a professional before bringing it into your bedroom.
Do your research and find out what you want out of a session.
Look for hypnotists who have credentials, prior clients, references, and a website.
“There’s a fine line between hypnosis and brainwashing,” says Kanaan.
“If you’re like ‘ew,’ don’t let that person hypnotize you.”
Not everyone who practices erotic hypnosis has the best intentions, which is why research is so important.
The phrasing of a hypnotist’s suggestions is paramount to a safe session.
Decide how you want your session to go.
Once you’ve found a hypnotist, decide whether you want to do a session in person or online.
Or if you want to skip those options and listen to pre-recorded audio files.
“Hypnosis is very much about rapport, which is all about connection,” says Dire.
you might reach greater connection through personalization, even if a session isn’t in person.
Manage your expectations.
Trance happens in levels, and this level of deep trance may or may not happen.
Get a good idea of what you expect a “successful” session to feel like.
How deep of a trance is deep enough for you to feel like it “worked”?
It’s important to go in with reasonable expectations and an open mind.
If you’re consciously resisting it, it likely won’t work.
Don’t get discouraged.
It’s kind of like wondering how some people can fall asleep instantly and others take hours.
Erotic hypnosis is powerful, but it isn’t certain.
It’s OK to be skeptical afterward.
Speaking from experience, the automatic need to test a suggestion is natural.
Rayna did a quick session over the phone with me during our interview to transform my love for cheese.
Immediately after our session, I wanted to know if it worked.
I haven’t dug around in my fridge for cheese in three days.
How to hypnotize someone.
Hypnotizing isn’t something you should jump into without a little research first.
Do more research.
Google or any other search engine is your new BFF.
Learn what you’re free to about erotic hypnosis.
You may want to work with a hypnotist or hypnotherapist yourself first before trying this on others.
Go into the session on the same team.
Check in when either of you needs it.
Be thoughtful about your suggestions.
There’s “nothing harmful about putting someone into that relaxed state,” says Rayna.
But be careful with how you phrase your suggestions.
you’ve got the option to’t take them back once they’re said.
“You want to double-check you aren’t crossing any lines or harming the receiver.”
“Expectations can sometimes inhibit us from experiencing real joy and freedom,” says Dire.
With erotic hypnosis, you’re transforming pieces of the mind.
It’s powerful, but setting unrealistic expectations can keep you from enjoying the moment.
Be gentle.
The underlying theme for success is safety.
If they don’t let go, then they keep themselves from the possibilities of hypnosis.
The bottom line.
Its purpose isn’t only to elicit orgasms or enhance kinks, though it definitely can.
