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BDSM Dictionary : Hypnosis: history
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Hypnosis is a state of altered consciousness associated with increased levels of suggestibility, and the practice of inducing such a state in yourself or other people.
Broadly speaking BDSM related hypnosis can be separated into two categories.
Hypnodomination is the use of hypnosis in a D/s relationship to further increase the obedience and suggestibility of a submissive to a dominant.
Hypnofetishism is a sexual fetish related to the act of
hypnosis, either as a hypnotist or subject. It may also encompass
hypnotic paraphernalia such spirals and pocket watches.External links
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