Anonymistress is an online femdom who features erotic hypnotism.

An archaic or poetic term for describing a hypnotic induction. This is part of a metaphor that relates to the state of being in hypnosis as being in a trance.

Entrancement Video is a company that produces and provides erotic hypnosis video tapes. They began operations sometime in the year 2000 and are considered by many to have a good reputation.

Hypnosis for erotic purposes. Hypnosis is generally characterized as a state of increased suggestibility. There are many stereotypes associated with it, some justified and some not. Erotic hypnosis encompasses all aspects of associating hypnosis with sexuality, both in fantasy and reality, fictional and non-fictional.

A hypnotist that does hypnosis, partially or exclusively, for reasons relating to sexuality. This term can apply to both stage hypnotists and non-stage hypnotists. Due to many aspects of the interelation of society, sexuality and hypnosis, many hypnotists prefer to keep any erotic applications of hypnosis private. However, someone who adopts the title of Erotic Hypnotist, generally is more public about this aspect of their activity.

Mind control with sexual connotations. A definition of what exactly is or isn't mind control as well as it's ethics are beyond the scope of this short description. Generally erotic mind control themes include hypnosis, psychic powers, freak accidents, body modification, drugs, electronics, technology, subliminal messages, to name a few.

The EMCSA is a long running website that archives fictional erotic mind control stories. Hosted by Alt Sex Stories Text Repository and run by Simon bar Sinister, this website is considered by many to be a cornerstone of the online erotic hypnosis community.

Erotic hypnosis as it relates to same sex sessions, or situations that appeal to homosexual tastes. Generally refers to male/male, but could also be applied to female/female.

A technique where one person suggest a scene, or a setting, or an environment, or some sort of sense oriented experience to another person who is imagining the description in an attempt to fully experience the experience as if it were happening to them as it was being described. This is generally a useful tool in the process of hypnotism.

An abbreviated form of: Hypnosis, Hypnotism, Hypnotized, etc...

This is an alternate spelling of the name of the website HypnoFocus.com. This website was created in early 2001 to serve as a news and commuity website for the online erotic hypnosis community. The name is a play on words, with hypno being an abbreviated for of hypnosis and focus being what a subject is commonly asked to do in an hypnotic induction.

An abbreviated form of hypnosis pictures. Generally referring to pictures on the Internet featuring hypnosis.

Referring to the shortened version of hypnosis and video. When the two words are spaced, this can often refer to the generic description of any video including or featuring hypnosis. This can also be a mis-type of HypnoVideo, a producer and provider or erotic hypnosis video tapes on the Internet.

This is a combination of dominant hypnotist. Generally this refers to an erotic hypnotist that practices with BDSM themes.

The name of the website HypnoFocus.com. This website was created in early 2001 to serve as a news and commuity website for the online erotic hypnosis community. The name is a play on words, with hypno being an abbreviated for of hypnosis and focus being what a subject is commonly asked to do in an hypnotic induction.

HypnoGames.com is the largest erotic hypnosis streaming video clip website on the Internet. I've operated it since the year 2000.

Referring to a type of erotic hypnosis practiced by those in the BDSM fetish community. BDSM generally stands for Bondage Domination Sado Massichism (or Submission). Erotic hypnosis of this sort tends to include themes of obedience, Master / slave relationships, physical endurance, and sometimes humiliation.

A webring is a series of websites linked together by a common thread, generally by their topic focus. In this case, the topic focus is Hypnosis. Generally webrings operate by having a web page that lists all the sites in the webring, including title and description. Once on any site in the webring, one can generally find a navigation box for purposes of traversing the webring. This box is generally well marked, and identifies the site as participating in that particular webring.

Generally relating to BDSM. This describes a female dominant that either directly uses hypnotism, or posesses many qualities that naturally causes others to feel mildly hypnotized in her presence.

A self hypnosis program on with Windows platform developed by a gentleman on the Internet.

HypnoVideo is one of the oldest producers and providers of erotic hypnosis video tapes that I know of on the Internet. They are considered by most to have an extremely good reputation.

A form of hypnotic induction that occurs very quickly. An induction is generally considered to be instant if it occurs within 1 to 4 minutes. Many instant inductions are characterized by physical contact and a sudden surprising action.

A UK submissive, known for her interests in the fetish community and the erotic hypnosis community, as a submissive subject. She has appeared in a video from Entrancement Videos, and runs a couple of Yahoo! Groups.

A manipulation of an image file to create the illusion of hypnosis or mind control. Commonly some sort of ray, or beam, or pendant, or eye effect is done using an image tool such as Photoshop to create this effect. Popular image files to use are celebreties, both for their ease of availability and ease of recognition. Generally this is done as a form of fantasy fulfillment.

This describes hypnosis that is done in a manner that is sexually arousing or appealing. Gennerally this will refer to the tone, mood, or connotation of the encounter. This tends to be highly subjective, and depends upon the individual. For example, for some, an induction that makes use of one's body as a focus would be considered sexy, while for others a classical pocket watch would be sexy.

A term that generally refers to a deep level of trance. It is often described as the state of trance where amnesia, analgesia, and other deep trance phonomena occur.

A type of hypnosis demonstration performed in front of an audience for the purpose of entertainment. Traditionally, members of the audience become selected as subjects for the demonstration on the basis of hypnotic succeptability, based on a series of tests. There are many stereotypes and cliches associated with Stage Hypnosis.

A common hypnotic command indicating that the subject will become immobilized either partially or completely. Stiff and Rigid refers to the state of the body. Naturally, it wouldn't be incredibly difficult to imagine further inuendo.

A play on words, between Strip and Hypnotized. This has become the title of a series of (fictional) erotic hypnosis videos produced and distributed by Anton Productions.

A reality TV show that plays on The Playboy Channel. The show started midway through the year 2003, and as of December 2003 there were 13 episodes in existance. A DVD is scheduled for release in January 2004.

This show is hosted by Lauren Hays, and features hypnotist Tom Silver. Each episode features a few couples going through a hypnotic trance, and interviewed regarding their sexuality and other intimate details of their lives. Meanwhile, softcore porn scenes are acted out in the background during the interview.

The actual hypnosis content is minimal, as the induction isn't shown (probably due to FCC regulations regarding hypnosis and American television, not to mention time and pacing issues). Additionally no tests for trance depth and responsiveness are done. This is definately psychological and not stage hypnosis.

The production value of the show is high, all things considered. It has a slick and glossy look that one would expect from a company with the resoruces of Playboy. However, it is considered to be somewhat cheesy by many in the hypnosis fetish community, including the author of this glossary entry. Regardless, the show is interesting, and is worth at least one viewing.

A theme referring to the ability to stop time, including all other people, while the person doing the stoping remains in control. This theme appears in erotic mind control stories from time to time.

Commonly thought of as an indicator of a hypnotic subject's outward appearance, as well as responsiveness to suggestion. See this article for more information.

A shortened form of video capture. Referring to a still image taken from a movie or television show.