Once confined to obscure parts of the internet, erotic hypnosis has made its way into mainstream digital kink spaces. As a growing number of people seek tech-enhanced ways to fulfil their sexual desires and fantasies, erotic hypnosis platforms have surged in popularity.
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The subreddit, r/EroticHypnosis, has grown to nearly 200,000 members. On YouTube, creators like Deeper Inside Your Mind are thriving, which serves as evidence of the growing fascination with erotic hypnosis content, even with YouTube’s dubious approach to anything ‘adult’. And dedicated platforms like WarpMyMind, HypnoTube, and eSuccubus, are also growing – HypnoTube, for example, receives close to 800,000 monthly visitors worldwide, according to SEMRush data.
These sites are offering users an alternative way to explore fetishes, fantasy fulfilment, and sexual pleasure without needing a hypnotist physically present.
But with the rise of erotic hypnosis sites comes a new wave of ethical and safety concerns. The lines between fantasy, suggestion, and consent can blur in the digital space. This begs the question: How can users of these sites navigate them safely and legally?
Through this guide, we’ll be looking at how to navigate erotic hypnosis platforms safely and in an informed way for new and seasoned users alike.
What is erotic hypnosis?
Hypnosis is an altered state of awareness in which your attention is detached from your immediate environment and absorbed by inner experiences such as feelings, cognition, and imagery. Once hypnotised, you get into a deep state of relaxation and focused concentration.
For thousands of years, hypnosis was practised in various forms by cultures such as the Druid, Celtic and Egyptian. Today, it’s being used as a non-invasive treatment for medical and
therapeutic reasons
such as treating sleep problems, phobias, anxiety, and more.
Erotic hypnosis is a subcategory of hypnosis that is purely conducted for sexual pleasure.
“There are many approaches and potential goals to erotic hypnosis, such as enhancing sexual performance, enjoyment of a sexual fantasy, connecting with a partner or increasing or decreasing a fetish,” explains Katherine Dire, an erotic hypnotist and hypnodomme. “There is hypnosis for sexual health, for sexual arousal, and hypnosis as a fetish. Distinguishing between the three will impact the hypnotic approach.”
“There are many approaches and potential goals to erotic hypnosis, such as enhancing sexual performance, enjoyment of a sexual fantasy, connecting with a partner or increasing or decreasing a fetish,” explains Katherine Dire, an erotic hypnotist and hypnodomme. “There is hypnosis for sexual health, for sexual arousal, and hypnosis as a fetish. Distinguishing between the three will impact the hypnotic approach.”
Traditional hypnotherapy is not erotic hypnosis. Traditional hypnotherapy does not encourage sexual arousal. However, erotic hypnosis can be therapeutic, as a by-product.
How does online erotic hypnosis work?
Everyday ‘trance’ states are
part of our common human experience
, such as when we get lost in a good book or when undertaking a monotonous activity. But unlike these daily activities, where we don’t lose all our outer awareness, hypnosis goes into a deeper meditative state.
Hypnosis is usually conducted by a trained hypnotist. Suggestions are given either verbally or using imagery directed at the desired outcome. Hypnosis works because you relax the conscious mind and are able to work directly with your subconscious mind, which controls most of your thoughts, actions, behaviours, beliefs, and habits.
“When you relax the subconscious mind, you’re more open to “suggestions”, and can shift the way you think, believe, or act,” explains Melissa Hoffmann, a certified clinical hypnotherapist. “Your body is also responding to what your mind shows it, and reacts biochemically to the thoughts in your head.”
Erotic hypnosis sites use audio, video, or text-based scripts to induce a trance-like state. Typically, an erotic hypnotist may use relaxation techniques, rhythmic speech, and specific triggers to lead the listener into a hypnotic state. Once entranced, depending on what the file contains, you may choose to follow implanted suggestions related to roleplay, submission, transformation, or any other erotic themes.
One particularly popular format is the hypno video — a user-generated mashup of short pornographic clips overlaid with hypnotic visuals and sound, often designed with the overt intent to alter the viewer’s gender or sexual preferences.
Some online platforms offer pre-recorded sessions, while others facilitate live hypnosis via voice or video calls.
Hypnosis Concepts Explained
What are some common terms used in hypnosis?
When navigating erotic hypnosis platforms, you may come across these terms associated with hypnosis in general:
Trance
The altered state that you slip into during hypnosis.
Subliminal
Suggestions communicated directly to your subconscious without the conscious mind noticing.
Binaural
Beats or rhythms to encourage certain kinds of brainwaves in the listener to help you relax or concentrate.
Conditioning
The process of learning by which a cause-and-effect relationship is created between a behavior and a stimulus.
Triggers
A form of post-hypnotic suggestion, where it’s suggested that upon hearing a word or sound, the subject will perform a certain action. This can re-induce hypnosis when the word or sound occurs.
Fractionalization
This is when a hypnotist or erotic hypnosis file puts the listener into a trance, then takes them out, then back in, over and over. The effect is to put the hypnotee into a deeper trance each time.
Why do people enjoy erotic hypnosis?
Like all private bedroom activities, how you use erotic hypnosis is totally up to you. You can use it to explore your fantasies, desires, and even your identity, and there are a range of benefits that you can derive from it:
Deeper intimacy and connection
If you’re exploring erotic hypnosis with a partner(s), it can open the door to conversations about your fantasies and boundaries, which builds emotional intimacy and trust.
Heightened sexual pleasure
Tapping into the power of the mind using suggestion and mental imagery can heighten sensations, leading to more satisfying sexual experiences and even stronger orgasms.
Safe exploration of fantasies
Whether it’s taboo roleplay or exploring dominance and submission, erotic hypnosis is a great way to act out fantasies that might not be safe or practical in real life.
Identity exploration
In some cases, erotic hypnosis isn’t just a kink, it can be explored as an extension of one’s sexuality. In Katherine’s experience as a hypnotist, most hypnosis fetishists tend to be drawn to recurring themes like feminization, mental transformation, or humiliation, but there’s also a wide spectrum of content that explores various desires and power dynamics.
Relaxation and stress relief
Like traditional hypnotherapy, erotic hypnosis can be a calming mental escape. Longtime listener Bambi Megs (not their real name), who’s been engaging with erotic hypnosis files for seven years, explains:
“The most positive aspect has been the sense of relaxation and deep pleasure that I’ve experienced. Listening to erotic hypnosis has opened me up to new sensations and experiences that have been a lot of fun.”
Informed consent and self-awareness
Before diving into erotic hypnosis, you should recognize that consent, self-awareness, and communication are the foundations of safe and fulfilling exploration in any kind of hypnosis. Unlike mainstream portrayals that often sensationalize mind control, real erotic hypnosis is rooted in mutual agreement and mental clarity.
When exploring erotic hypnosis platforms, that means ensuring content aligns with your values and comfort.
To better understand the implications of consent in tech-enhanced, fantasy-based experiences like erotic hypnosis sites, our guide to sex tech and consent offers a great starting point.
Common misconceptions about hypnosis
Although hypnosis has been known for centuries and has been the subject of scientific research for over 200 years, there is still widespread misunderstanding about what it is, and what it is not. In 2023, concerns about non-consensual conditioning also gained attention after a BuzzFeed report on the Bambi Sleep files, a set of hypnosis recordings allegedly designed to alter users’ personalities without clear consent. While cases like this raise valid concerns, our experts emphasize that responsible exploration is possible with proper safeguards and awareness.Hypnosis is mind control
In reality, you cannot be hypnotized to do something that you do not want to do.
“That being said, the subconscious, which is more easily accessed during trance, is very powerful for affecting thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours. For this reason, it’s best to understand what kind of process and experience one is getting involved in before engaging in any hypnosis,” explains Juliet Annerino, a hypnotherapist at Silverlake Hypnotherapy.
I can be gradually conditioned against my will
Katherine points out that if something in the session goes against what was discussed or described beforehand, it can throw you off and break the trance. Her advice? If you don’t feel good about the source or you’re unsure how you’ll respond to the file, just don’t listen. Always trust your gut.
“While someone under hypnosis will not be persuaded to do anything which goes against their usual inclinations or value system, if other forces are at play, such as physical coercion or the use of psychoactive drugs, indeed strange things can happen,” says Annerino.
I can get stuck in hypnosis
This is a common concern, but it’s not possible to get stuck in a hypnotic state. We drift in and out of trance states constantly. As Katherine explains, if someone is not formally counted out of trance, they will drift out of hypnosis naturally.
Subliminal messaging can be used to nonconsensually brainwash me
Subliminal messages have minimal influence on behavior and decision-making. While they can cause slight, short-term effects under specific conditions, they lack the power to induce lasting changes without an individual’s awareness or consent.
One study found that subliminal messages momentarily influence simple judgments or preferences, but their impact is not long-lasting or strong enough to override conscious choices.
You can check our more myths and misconceptions about hypnosis debunked by the Institute of Clinical Hypnosis. That said, it’s important to differentiate between ethical hypnosis files and those designed to push unwanted conditioning.
How can you recognize manipulative content?
Here are some indications of manipulative or unsafe content, according to our experts.
Overriding autonomy: Phrases that suggest you can’t say no, or discourage you from ending the session early, could be concerning. Ethical hypnosis respects your right to stop at any time.
Excessive dependency suggestions: If a recording reinforces the idea that you can’t function, feel whole, or be happy without the hypnotist or their sessions, that could be a red flag.
Pressure to submit to fantasies or scripts you’re uncomfortable with: If the recording encourages you to embrace fantasies or behaviors that make you uncomfortable, question whether the content respects your boundaries.
Failure to offer an "opt-out" or "stop" command: Ethical erotic hypnosis will include a clear way to stop the session at any time, such as an explicit instruction to "open your eyes" if you feel uncomfortable.
Consent-bypassing: Any attempt to plant suggestions about doing things without your active or ongoing consent should be avoided. Ethical hypnosis builds from clear, enthusiastic agreement.
“Anything that exerts an effect can be used for a harmful purpose, whether we’re speaking of hypnosis, red wine or a chef’s knife,” explains Luke Chao, a certified hypnotist and instructor at the Morpheus Clinic for Hypnosis.
“The most dangerous misconception comes from hypnotists who have a vested interest in promoting the idea that hypnosis is totally safe (sometimes stated as ‘just a state of deep relaxation’). That might be true when you are aware of the risks and conduct yourself appropriately, but it becomes untrue when a bad actor maliciously uses any of these things,” he added.
There are a lot of audio, files, and sites available for erotic hypnosis, but not all are safe or ethical.
How can you explore digital erotic hypnosis safely?
1
Start Slow
Begin with short, non-immersive sessions to gauge your comfort level. Don’t dive into deeply intense or complex scenarios without understanding the process first.
2
Evaluate the credibility of the hypnotists or creators
Not all creators are equally reputable. Look for hypnotists who, preferably, are certified by a board such as the National Guild of Hypnotists and have positive feedback or reviews on their sites.
Look for creators who explain their techniques and offer a clear, consensual approach. Avoid sites or creators that promote unethical practices or any you are not comfortable using.
3
Evaluate the content before listening
A reputable creator will always make the scripts available to read before listening. Be sure to read them before listening, and read the descriptions and tags too.
Ensure that the file or content does not promote harmful, unethical, or non-consensual behaviour that goes against what you’re comfortable with. It’s also best to listen to a new file once before without relaxing into a trance.
Pay attention to what is being said and make sure you understand what and how the file is working.
“If you’re the kind of person who is really susceptible to hypnosis, I would advise you not to listen to erotic hypnosis, or at least, start very slowly,” advises Bambi Megs.
4
Try not to engage in the use of recreational drugs before experimenting with hypnosis
This is especially true if it’s your first time navigating these platforms.
“If you have any kind of mental illness, it’s also best to avoid using hypnotic tools without the supervision of a board-certified professional or not engage altogether,” emphasizes Annerino.
5
It’s permissible to open your eyes and end the session before your hypnotist has instructed you to
“Somebody who is being hypnotized has voluntarily surrendered some degree of agency. However, this surrender has to be maintained by the subject’s willingness to follow the hypnotist’s suggestions, and the hypnotist cannot take that for granted,” says Chao.
“If you don’t like what the hypnotist is saying and you would like to withdraw consent and open your eyes, it doesn’t make you a bad subject, or ‘resistant.’ It means that the hypnotist did an inadequate job in obtaining your consent and making you feel comfortable,“ Chao added.
Remember that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. You can always stop a session at any time if you feel uncomfortable.
6
If possible, build gradual trust with the hypnotist
While this may not work for pre-recorded files, trust is still a crucial part of online erotic hypnosis, especially when working with a live hypnotist over voice or video calls.
“I sometimes have clients for years before we step into their deeper fetishes together,” says Katherine. “Trust takes time to develop, and communication takes time to turn into understanding. Taking the necessary time, patience and care is necessary for optimal results in erotic hypnosis.“
7
Remember, you’re always in control
If you are too worried about losing control, you won’t be able to relax enough to appreciate any hypnosis. As long as you trust the hypnotist, you can let go and be vulnerable without fear. If you feel uncomfortable at any point, you can stop the session.
End of session
Engaging in erotic hypnosis can be a safe and enjoyable experience when approached with mindfulness and awareness.
The key is to remember that whether you’re working with a hypnotist or listening online, your boundaries and comfort should always come first.
For those interested in exploring more about erotic hypnosis, this guide can provide some valuable insights for beginners. However, if you’re looking for a community of like-minded people to explore further, we recommend the
erotic hypnosis subreddits
as a great place to start.
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