by Florey July 18, 2025

REM Mining
noun | pronounced /rem ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
Definition of REM Mining
The intentional practice of accessing the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of sleep or hypnagogic state to extract creative ideas, insights, or inspiration, especially for storytelling, writing, or artistic expression.
A creative technique developed by author C.M. James in which one consciously induces an early dreamlike state (without full sleep) to mentally "mine" or retrieve narrative elements, emotions, or visions for use in fiction or art.
noun | pronounced /rem ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
Definition of REM Mining
The intentional practice of accessing the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of sleep or hypnagogic state to extract creative ideas, insights, or inspiration, especially for storytelling, writing, or artistic expression.
A creative technique developed by author C.M. James in which one consciously induces an early dreamlike state (without full sleep) to mentally "mine" or retrieve narrative elements, emotions, or visions for use in fiction or art.
Examples:
"I used REM Mining last night and came up with the next twist in my novel."
"C.M. James swears by REM Mining as the secret to building the Dreamfall universe."
"I used REM Mining last night and came up with the next twist in my novel."
"C.M. James swears by REM Mining as the secret to building the Dreamfall universe."
by C.M. James June 26, 2025

When an inmate in a female prison wants to craft a new dildo out of prison materials to please their abusive (dominant) stud owner, so they need to find a penis to craft it with (analogous to diamonds in Minecraft strip mining due to its rarity)
Dominant stud owner: Do you have that new dildo I asked for?
Submissive female prisoner: Nah, I need to go strap mining for it.
Submissive female prisoner: Nah, I need to go strap mining for it.
by SwaggyWalrus69 April 8, 2025

by Don’t Mess With Tremble >:( June 22, 2021

by FBI_WeegeeBoy1243 November 19, 2021

by CEO of the butter mines April 3, 2020

A way to refer to your dick & balls or penis & testicles when you don't want to be lewd in front of everyone or whoever you are talking with or around.
by King Of My Little Pony November 25, 2024
