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i think part of the reason i'm interested in this angle is because it's not one i see as much in writing (although maybe it's out there and i just haven't found it). the closest i've seen is probably the mechsploitation thing, but i don't have much interest in that - it's just not for me personally.

in general, i like ongoing hypnotic relationships. i like when there is a dynamic between the hypnotist and subject even outside of the hypnosis itself. i think it's just interesting, having a normal conversation with someone who's hypnotized you before, even having a conversation about hypnosis with them outside of a session. to talk about future plans, to talk about your progress, the same way you would talk about any other mutual goal or project.

maybe my interest in the mundane parts of it comes from the reading i've done about the clinical and experimental side of it, too. there is something about someone deliberately and methodically trying to alter your perception, just to figure out what's possible and how it works, to try to learn more about hypnosis and the mind in general. trying to hypnotically induce color blindness, hallucinations, changing your perception of time, making you forget various things. you going along with it with equal parts curiosity and skepticism. i don't know. i really might like that more than a sci-fi brainwashing experiment. the idea of genuinely being a useful subject, a willing subject, offering myself to be studied.

Do you have any recommendations of good places to learn that from, or resources that could help? I want to be well informed before I actually try for the first time

I'm mainly self-taught, but I highly suggest these, depending on what you're trying to do.

In order, they are: The Brainwashing Book (shoutout @h-sleepingirl ), Hypnotic Realities by Milton Erickson, Hypnotic Amnesia by LeeAllure and D.J. Pynchon, and Mind Play: A Guide to Erotic Hypnosis by Mark Wiseman.

Sleepingirl, who has a few books out now (congrats, you're lovely!), writes in a way that makes them easily accessible for new people; I'd recommend starting there. The others are just my suggestions for having a decent knowledge base.

Thanks for the ask!

I want to also mention that I have a guide online that teaches what I think are the foundations of hypnokink, especially for people new to hypnotizing others (but with a lot for experienced people too!).

After two years, I'm planning some major updates to LearnHypnokink.com and I would love some input from the community!

I'm soliciting for feedback on a) what parts you think need expanding, and b) what concepts you think need to be added.

You say “Bounce your tits for me,” and while my brain says this is demeaning my body bounces to make my breasts jiggle. You say “You can only walk on all fours now,” and while my brain knows that I can walk on two legs my body can’t figure it out.