HEMPEARTH – What Is Nexus Flipping?

“Nexus flipping” is a term that refers to mixing two psychoactive substances : MDMA and 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine, more commonly referred to as 2C-B or “Nexus.”

The effects of this combination are notoriously psychedelic, despite both MDMA and 2C-B falling on the lower end of the psychedelic spectrum compared to LSD or magic mushrooms.

This combo often results in feelings of compassion and connection towards others, but with a distinct “cartoon-like” visual effect that’s unique from conventional hallucinogens.

Many users report exceptionally stunning colors and shifting patterns.

This combination is most commonly used as raves, music festivals, or other events. It’s especially enjoyable at events with powerful light shows and colorful artwork.

2C-B (Nexus)

Nexus, also called 2C-B, is a psychedelic drug that was first synthesized in 1974 by Alexander Shulgin. It became popular after ecstasy was deemed illegal.

2C-B is just one of a large group of compounds in the phenethylamine or 2C-X family . Other members are sometimes combined with MDMA as well.

One of the interesting aspects of this psychedelic is that users report being able to switch back and forth between reality and the altered reality. This is where the term “Nexus” comes from. Others report increased focus and concentration, as well as enhanced creativity.

This compound is highly dose-dependant. Lower doses are stimulating and resemble the effects of MDMA, while higher doses are profoundly psychedelic.

MDMA

3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, more commonly referred to as MDMA , is another psychedelic drug that was first synthesized in 1912 for use in psychotherapy. It later gained popularity as a party drug in the 1960s for its ability to facilitate “one love” and a sense of connection with others.

MDMA offers most users an intensely emotional experience that leaves them feeling at one with the world around them. It can produce mild visual effects and hallucinations, and it’s known to alter the senses, including tactile, auditory, and visual perception.

What Does Nexus Flipping Feel Like?

Most users take MDMA first and then consume a dose of Nexus after 45 minutes to three hours of the MDMA trip. The results vary quite a bit from user to user.

Generally speaking, the response to mixing nexus with MDMA is positive. The majority of users feel an enhanced trip or control over their MDMA trip with the addition of nexus. Many state that, if nothing else, 2C-B can make the ecstasy a bit more manageable and less likely to become an overwhelming experience.

A popular way to nexus flip is to take 2C-B approximately an hour to two hours before the MDMA roll is expected to end. For most users, the comedown from ecstasy is rather unpleasant, and the addition of nexus can create a smoother transition back to reality while extending the trip a bit. Some users on Reddit report avoiding the MDMA comedown effects altogether using this method.

Why Is It Called Nexus Flipping?

Nexus flipping gets its name from the effects experienced with the two separately. Many combinations with MDMA include the term “flipping” because the experience is more often described as a roll or a flip rather than a trip.

Nexus is named for the substances unique ability to offer users the option of “flipping a switch” to move between reality and the experience of the psychedelic . While most psychedelics take hold and offer little control, 2C-B sometimes gives most people the ability to exist in the Nexus, or the connection between the real world and the psychedelic experience.

Combining the rolling feeling of MDMA with the control of nexus produces the name for the combination: nexus flipping.

How Long Does Nexus Flipping Last?

The trip duration you expect from nexus flipping depends on when you take both compounds and how much of each you consume.

An MDMA experience typically takes effect within 30 to 45 minutes and lasts anywhere from three to six hours at normal doses of around 100 mg. Higher doses tend to last longer, while lower doses have effects that fade more rapidly.

A standard nexus dose is around 20-30 mg taken orally, and the effects typically last for between four and eight hours. Most users report a gradual descent back to reality.

Taking both MDMA and nexus simultaneously will likely not extend the experience much, but higher doses could leave you feeling the effects for 6–10 hours total. 

Taking 2C-B an hour or two into an MDMA roll will provide an extended experience in most cases, lasting between six and ten hours. Taking 2C-B toward the end of a molly experience will drastically extend the total trip time, sometimes up to a total of up to 14 hours.

The aim of nexus flipping is to extend the euphoria of the MDMA, which is done by taking the 2C-B just as you begin to come down. Then, 45 minutes later, you’re back up again – with the enhanced visuals of the psychedelic.

What’s the Normal Dose for Nexus Flipping?

Many users take around 100 mg of MDMA and a 20 mg dose of 2C-B.

Some take more, but be very cautious with anything higher than this. Know the effects of the psychedelic substance before you combine them, prioritize the fundamentals of set and setting, and make sure you’ve had a solid meal before you start.