The term “hippie flipping” refers to the combined use of MDMA and mushrooms. Curious explorers of consciousness generally pair the two as a means of experiencing the synergy of their combined effects: The trippy visuals and laugh track of psilocybin mushrooms converge with the sensory elevation and empathy-soaked social rapture associated with MDMA.
How to Hippie Flip
Option 1: Synchronized Flipping – This is when you take the two substances at the same time. A common approach, tried and tested. Works well. Only downside is that the MDMA wears off before the mushrooms .
| Synchronized Flipping Dosage Size | Initial Dose | One-Hour Mark Dose |
| Lower Dose | 120mg MDMA, 1-2g mushrooms | 80mg MDMA |
| Larger Dose | 120mg MDMA, 3-5g mushroms | 80mg MDMA |
Option 2: MDMA Delay – Take the mushrooms first. Settle into the mushroom experience, get comfortable. When you’re feeling calm, then take the MDMA. The MDMA should enhance the mushroom trip. The MDMA should outlast the mushrooms, leaving you calm and happy.
| MDMA Delay Dosage Size | Initial Dose | One-Hour Mark Dose | 2-3 Hour Mark Dose |
| Lower Dose | 1-2g mushrooms | 120mg MDMA | 80mg MDMA |
| Large Dose | 3-5g mushrooms | 120mg MDMA | 80mg MDMA |
Option 3: Re-up the MDMA – Take the MDMA and the mushrooms at the same time, then re-up the MDMA two or three hours in. This allows the MDMA to actually last longer than the psilocybin, and so you always have that support of the MDMA.
| Re-up the MDMA Dosage Size | Initial Dose | One-Hour Mark Dose | 3-4 Hour Mark Dose |
| Lower Dose | 1-2g mushrooms, 100mg MDMA | 50mg MDMA | 50mg MDMA |
| Larger Dose | 3-5g mushrooms, 100mg MDMA | 50mg MDMA | 50mg MDMA |
The Good Parts of Hippie Flipping
“Flipping” is a term that refers to using MDMA in combination with other substances, typically psychedelics.
Many psychedelic users are attracted to hippie flipping because they enjoy the effects of both drugs alone, so they want the best of both worlds.
When hippie flipping, the effects of a mushroom trip experience may include the following.
- Visual effects (enhancement of colors, objects morphing, seeing geometric patterns with eyes open or closed)
- Laughter
- An increased sense of humor
- Introspection and insights
Meanwhile, the positive effects of MDMA that someone might want from the experience could include the below.
- Euphoria (both mental and physical)
- Empathy
- Love
- Connection to others
- Enhanced appreciation of music.
The Effects Of Hippie Flipping
The effects of hippie flipping depend on several factors.
- The order in which you take the shrooms and MDMA
- How long you wait in between dosing
- The dose of each
- Environment
How Long Does Hippie Flipping Last?
The effects of magic mushrooms last 4-6 hours, while those of MDMA last between 3-6 hours. So, if you took both of them at the same time, you can expect the experience to last up to six hours.
However, hippie flipping will lead to a longer experience if you take one drug then wait a while until taking the other. Depending on your timing, the effects could last 10+ hours.
If you’re going to try hippie flipping, take the time to establish the proper mindset first. Making sure you’re in the right headspace goes a long way to ensuring a good trip. Experienced psychonauts also recommend hippie flipping in a familiar location that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed.
Hippie flipping is easier to plan than other psychedelic combinations since MDMA and psilocybin take roughly the same amount of time to hit and last for similar durations.
