The Power of Mindful Sex | Diana Richardson | TEDxLinz

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  • NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains an exercise around sexuality. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of mindful intimacy. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/t...
    Awareness in sex creates love and connection, says author Diana Richardson. She has spent 25 years teaching couples about sex as a form of meditation where longing and attraction don’t die. Are you open minded? Are you open to explore? Learn how sex can bring healing and connection to your relationship in this thought-provoking talk.
    This performance was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
    Diana Richardson is one of today’s leading authorities on human sexuality. She has written 8 books on how in practical ways a person can experience a more fulfilling sex and love life. One of her bestsellers was translated and published under the title "Zeit für Weiblichkeit", a book well celebrated in the German speaking world. Born in South Africa in 1954, she first qualified as a lawyer (B.A.LLB), and then she trained as a massage therapist (ITEC) in the UK. Her interest in the body and healing prompted an intense personal exploration into the union of sex and meditation - the essence of Tantra. Since 1993, together with her partner, she has been sharing her insights and experiences with couples who travel from many different parts of the world to participate in their informative and life changing workshops in Switzerland. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Komentáře • 354

  • @maddiej5131
    @maddiej5131 Před rokem +19

    I did this on accident once with my partner. I was just feeling very focused, and in love, and it just happened. It felt like warm euphoria throughout my body, but a light, positive euphoria… it gave me like a 3-4 hour long after glow where I couldn’t speak afterwards. Then I happy cried, and felt uplifted for like a whole day after. Maybe it’s why I’m so in love with him to this day, while he’s still catching up ;)

  • @MariJ487
    @MariJ487 Před 3 lety +32

    I think this is one of the most underrated topics ever....
    It's about how to handle your literal life force...

  • @doogster2010
    @doogster2010 Před 4 lety +93

    This is the way it should be... slowing down... focusing on your partner...little waves rather than mountain peaks... tenderness... eye to eye contact... and looking at tantra.... I like it thanks to Diana

  • @janetmcgeever5874
    @janetmcgeever5874 Před 6 lety +122

    Diana Richardson's work is revolutionary if you take the time to experience it. Like she says 'don't believe me' try it... 'awareness generates love and nurtures connection.'

    • @peteraloha1
      @peteraloha1 Před 6 lety +3

      Janet, couldn't agree more with you! - and, for full disclosure, your words put me at ease a bit, as I first though I am nuts when reading many of the comments above. Diane R. is genuine and points to a precious experience that I am so happy to discover ( a bit late in life) - but what shocked me was many of the folks commenting above would dedicate their time to listen through a presentation that went *entirely* above their heads and minds ;-).............thanks you for your post!

    • @janetmcgeever5874
      @janetmcgeever5874 Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks Peter. I agree. Glad it supported you!

    • @anneedelman9799
      @anneedelman9799 Před 4 lety

      @@peteraloha1 %4i

    • @peteraloha1
      @peteraloha1 Před 4 lety +1

      @@anneedelman9799 %4i? - not sure what that means?

    • @MrTeslatube
      @MrTeslatube Před 3 lety

      It's my nature to think fully of all the aspects of the thing I'm doing but unfortunately my partner is not that, she is in a hurry most of the time so that she could finish 3-6 climaxes quickly against 1. But I don't deny my intense pleasure with that ☺️

  • @angelcordero4581
    @angelcordero4581 Před 4 lety +21

    This video should have millions of views! Thank you Diana Richardson

  • @deejackson6690
    @deejackson6690 Před 5 lety +39

    That was very good!! That talk needs to be broadcast all over the world!

    • @Love.IsTheAnswer
      @Love.IsTheAnswer Před 5 lety

      dee jackson Marnia Robinson is a disciple of Diana. I highly recommend her book Cupid’s Poison Arrow. This style of love making will become as popular as Yoga and meditation.

    • @Atef-ph6cs
      @Atef-ph6cs Před 4 lety

      It is!

  • @amethics
    @amethics Před 6 lety +35

    Along with my wife of 25 years, I recently spent a week with Diana and her husband Michael in learning ways to bring increased presence and, it we're lucky, joy to our relationship. Blessed by and grateful for the experience and we look forward to returning for more. Thank you and keep up the great work, Diana!

  • @bertleyn3950
    @bertleyn3950 Před 5 lety +25

    Thank you Diana, attending to the love-making retreat was heaven for My beloved and Myself ...This is what came up to me during the retreat : I can imagine that love making in presence is one of the reasons why I chose to incarnate ... Thank you so much for offering this to us and humanity through the great 'work' you do !

  • @douglasinglesepertutti4230

    What a wonderful revelation! Thank you Diana Richardson.

  • @jackiegorman7542
    @jackiegorman7542 Před 5 lety +92

    This is the ultimate way to make love and connect with your partner. It’s a mind, body and soul connection that is incredibly intense and deeply intimate. I highly recommend it. 😉

  • @davidadam4495
    @davidadam4495 Před 3 lety +24

    What a brilliant presenter, smooth, well paced and clearly knows her subject!

  • @hissendaud653
    @hissendaud653 Před 6 lety +60

    Gratitude is the Key That Unlocks the Door to Instant Happiness

  • @GoldJacketLuke
    @GoldJacketLuke Před 6 lety +51

    Excellent talk!! This wisdom and information needs to go mainstream. I've read two of Diana's books and highly recommend them! I wish she mentioned the word "karezza" though.

    • @markdemell3717
      @markdemell3717 Před 3 lety

      This broad is clueless about what a man thinks ,ugh.

    • @olaflieser3812
      @olaflieser3812 Před 3 lety +2

      @@markdemell3717 You keep repeating yourself about "clueless" in your comments. How do you know what "a man" (in general, other than yourself) thinks? Your comments surely tell more about yourself than about the topic: Did somebody at all say clueless in any comment...?

  • @frankcole115
    @frankcole115 Před 3 lety +11

    A MOST INTERESTING WOMAN TO LISTEN TO A MESSAGE TO LEARN AND PRACTICE FOR ALL COUPLES THANK YOU FOR THIS DIANA

  • @lindanorris2455
    @lindanorris2455 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Ms. RIchardson is 100 % correct. Her methods and talk is truly wonderful!

  • @radawson1018
    @radawson1018 Před 5 lety +37

    Love her analogy with the type of fire you build....a slow, 2-3 hour stoking the flames sounds ideal.

    • @SanjayRajput-iz2qc
      @SanjayRajput-iz2qc Před 5 lety

      Mojjhh

    • @TheFirstBubbaBong
      @TheFirstBubbaBong Před rokem

      What is wrong with a raging bonfire at first then stoke it for a few hours. Nothing! Depends on what your intentions are with Tantra.
      Tantra is also about teleportation using the energy from 2 because it’s very difficult for one to generate the energies needed to perform such a task.
      Modern day Tantra is nothing like it’s former self. Tantra has way way more uses than what is being taught today.

  • @sagenerd419
    @sagenerd419 Před 6 lety +79

    I like the timing of encountering this video. really, thinking of my own journey, I've seen we've all been needing these ideas for a long time.

  • @ralphrose1
    @ralphrose1 Před 4 lety +14

    That was amazing, I took notes and I thank you for such a wonderful presentation 🙌🙏💋💜😄

  • @bridamc3493
    @bridamc3493 Před 5 lety +10

    Extremely high quality talk....!

  • @mandeango1
    @mandeango1 Před 4 lety +8

    Ascend in Love.... Great Presentation!

  • @ivanverdian1
    @ivanverdian1 Před 3 lety +4

    It works in everything else in life. Once you have a goal, then focus on the process rather than on the goal.

  • @sharmashubham432
    @sharmashubham432 Před 6 lety +9

    I love this information......

  • @ravimishra4916
    @ravimishra4916 Před 3 lety +3

    This is such a vibrant talk , great!!

  • @ariesphenix1
    @ariesphenix1 Před 5 lety +15

    Beautiful message, especially at the end. Thank you ♥️

  • @BHAVENZ
    @BHAVENZ Před 6 lety +4

    Lovely to see you and listen to your presentation...love Bhaven

  • @mgichndz
    @mgichndz Před 5 lety +13

    The timing of this video for my personal life, and the soul positive outcome that could come from it, is very interesting. They say that timing IS everything, lol

  • @timad7c2
    @timad7c2 Před 4 lety +14

    Such a beautiful aspect on life. I hope my partner of forty years has the same experience.

  • @nishantshekhar1987
    @nishantshekhar1987 Před 5 lety +28

    Thankyou lady for such an reminder, love from india

  • @jasonhenkel6247
    @jasonhenkel6247 Před 4 lety +3

    Great talk. Thanks for insights

  • @rubberfisk269
    @rubberfisk269 Před 6 lety +5

    Thanks Diana ...

  • @neoneo1066
    @neoneo1066 Před 4 lety +3

    Beautiful, thank you.

  • @jomay4871
    @jomay4871 Před 5 lety +127

    Such a beautiful woman...I like the manner in which she presents...

    • @ytb40
      @ytb40 Před 4 lety +4

      She is absolutely gorgeous. Such an elegant woman, tasteful, and her hair is legendary, what an awesome mane :)

    • @markdemell3717
      @markdemell3717 Před 3 lety +3

      She seems like some weird cult leader ,ugh.

  • @Waterskilakeaustin
    @Waterskilakeaustin Před 5 lety +4

    Bravo! Thankful!

  • @ritikabarik7536
    @ritikabarik7536 Před 3 lety +2

    This is amazing. Thank you so much ♥️

  • @nicholasc.5944
    @nicholasc.5944 Před 11 měsíci

    I just love rhe softness and cadence of her voice

  • @aniketambat6334
    @aniketambat6334 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you mam for such a valuable information

  • @ivayola
    @ivayola Před 3 lety +8

    Wow this is powerful, respect!

  • @juliad9947
    @juliad9947 Před 3 lety +12

    Sometimes all it takes is to relax, take your time and enjoy the experience.

    • @markdemell3717
      @markdemell3717 Před 3 lety

      This old broad is like a weird cult leader ,blah,blah .I need no lesson on how to do it right .ugh.I stopped here out of curiosity and ended up laughing .With the right partner I could go on all weekend ,with the wrong partner ,I just want to finish and get out.

    • @cq6754
      @cq6754 Před rokem

      This so called " old broad" is probably a good lay, diffently wouldn't kick her out of bed for eating crackers.

  • @Lacehairwigs
    @Lacehairwigs Před 3 lety +12

    Wow. She needs to collaborate with Esther Perel

  • @cq6754
    @cq6754 Před rokem

    Very well stated and a great video..

  • @wamuciiwamucii7136
    @wamuciiwamucii7136 Před 4 lety +4

    😍her hair really is beautiful.. and I love the lesson here

  • @jayswisher3244
    @jayswisher3244 Před 4 lety +5

    ThankYou 💜

  • @JonathanPerron76
    @JonathanPerron76 Před 3 lety +4

    wow thank you ... so much :) love it so much ...

  • @Jaybird2064
    @Jaybird2064 Před 6 lety +1

    Very interesting. Thanks.

  • @wisconsinfarmer4742
    @wisconsinfarmer4742 Před 5 lety +6

    Everything she says is true about being mindful.

  • @arbajshaikh8964
    @arbajshaikh8964 Před 4 lety +3

    Good presentation 👍👍

  • @hellentumukunde4042
    @hellentumukunde4042 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful message thanks a lot

  • @sofiahassan7568
    @sofiahassan7568 Před 5 lety +2

    Amazing

  • @projsc5945
    @projsc5945 Před 4 lety +12

    Mindful vs Mind-filled 🤯🤯🤯. My mind is blown.

  • @amadubangura4416
    @amadubangura4416 Před rokem

    Very good and educative thanks

  • @gonzalotorresarguello3512

    Well said! Thanks so much! Excellent!!!

  • @nigelclark7360
    @nigelclark7360 Před 3 lety +1

    Very good.

  • @Dud30ify
    @Dud30ify Před 6 lety +6

    Great talk. Interesting point of view.

  • @abcxyz1901
    @abcxyz1901 Před 5 lety +3

    Although you have no idea how much I know .. but it was fun to watch..

  • @abuahmed6058
    @abuahmed6058 Před 3 lety +1

    Useful.

  • @kathleenyvonnewestbrook7307

    Thanks! ACIM lesson 65: My only function is the one God gave me. 🎇

  • @AirElegant
    @AirElegant Před 6 lety +11

    Very educational video💖

  • @kayahsanaahypolite7726
    @kayahsanaahypolite7726 Před 3 lety +3

    Her hair is gorgeous :)

  • @negarn2490
    @negarn2490 Před 3 lety +1

    That was awesome!!

    • @markdemell3717
      @markdemell3717 Před 3 lety

      Not really ,she is a guru flake. I need not a lesson ,just a passionate lover who could match my passion.

  • @solomonmurphy818
    @solomonmurphy818 Před 4 lety +1

    God bless you.

  • @BadButNotSad
    @BadButNotSad Před 4 lety +6

    What a beautiful person, great talk too.

  • @jenmoore8652
    @jenmoore8652 Před 6 lety +1

    Great talk thank you

  • @vijay0861
    @vijay0861 Před rokem +1

    Great...

  • @excellentmassagecare
    @excellentmassagecare Před 5 lety +13

    Thank you for speaking on this. I tried it last night. It works❣❣❣

    • @markdemell3717
      @markdemell3717 Před 3 lety

      Just you and your toy? This broad is a flaky cult leader guru just selling snake oil books.

    • @richardpauly1635
      @richardpauly1635 Před 2 lety

      That's good you are still having fun

  • @sherylhokianga3
    @sherylhokianga3 Před 4 lety +8

    Love Her Long Hair!

  • @zeethedrummer
    @zeethedrummer Před 3 lety +3

    It must take years of practice to achieve that!

  • @muddygirlsdaddaddy5243

    There definitely meaning to the song "Slow Ride"

  • @cristianomarafigo9050
    @cristianomarafigo9050 Před 6 lety +2

    Perfect!

  • @KDJWTV
    @KDJWTV Před 3 lety +2

    The goal should be to make each other happy because you love each other are you married each other or both.

  • @dreacasali687
    @dreacasali687 Před 5 lety +117

    I really liked the suggestions in this video, and think that lots of people would benefit from this. However, I didn't like the gender stereotypes of the man being always ready to go and the woman needing to warm up. It can definitely be the other way around! Overall, awesome Ted Talk.

  • @coolguy9236
    @coolguy9236 Před 5 lety +2

    Diana Richardson I'm from India you are really really great in explaining it

  • @SaveManWoman
    @SaveManWoman Před 6 lety +10

    85% to climax and back to embracing. This approach usually works for those over 35 due to biology. You are all great at the style at your age. As she says don’t believe her. Believe your own style and results by intending with ❤️!

  • @cheemasaab0344
    @cheemasaab0344 Před 3 lety

    U r 100% right

  • @heiko1248
    @heiko1248 Před rokem +1

    I find that many couples who devote themselves to Tantra will be open for exchange with other partners as well. So in reality instead of creating a deeper bond, you can run the risk of loosing your relationship altogether. Tantra may not be the cause here, but it's certainly an area that attracts people with commitment phobia.

  • @danblackberry6930
    @danblackberry6930 Před 5 lety

    Great

  • @PopeMindless
    @PopeMindless Před 5 lety +7

    People who don't believe animals can think aren't paying much attention.

  • @rudraom9
    @rudraom9 Před 5 lety +1

    Welcome this is enough

  • @jamesspencer963
    @jamesspencer963 Před 6 lety +4

    I love this

  • @soniabatham0006
    @soniabatham0006 Před rokem

    Very mindful session 👏👏

  • @AdriaRoss
    @AdriaRoss Před 6 lety +13

    Sadly, most people are even less aware than (what many perceive that) animals are, because it requires a certain level of awareness (which, most lack) to have the desire to seek more [awareness].

  • @LUCTIANITO
    @LUCTIANITO Před 6 lety +2

    I came just on hearing her describing it

  • @mgichndz
    @mgichndz Před 5 lety +199

    I always have to chuckle when humans think they know what animals are thinking.

    • @whattheuniverseisdoing1300
      @whattheuniverseisdoing1300 Před 5 lety +59

      Magic Handz I similarly have to chuckle when humans act like they are not themselves animals...
      The illusion of choice makes us arrogant, and think we are different from other animals.

    • @PetitHibou72
      @PetitHibou72 Před 5 lety +6

      Yes, those assertions of hers really did not resonate. Still watching...

    • @j.s.2216
      @j.s.2216 Před 5 lety +16

      I know exactly what animals think.
      Hamster: Ooo look at that new neighbor! Her sand hole is so perfect! And her fur is so shiny... I feel the tension between my little legs... I need to have tiny fur balls with her!!!!! NOW!!! *hamster runs to his neighbor and becomes humpster*

    • @whattheuniverseisdoing1300
      @whattheuniverseisdoing1300 Před 5 lety +3

      J. S. 😂....”Humpster”

    • @elitesmile63
      @elitesmile63 Před 4 lety

      cringe

  • @POLYLIVING
    @POLYLIVING Před 3 lety +1

    YESS!!!!!👏✨

  • @sandeep_reddy22
    @sandeep_reddy22 Před 3 lety +1

    oh..i observed so many philosphers ..scholers..poets have some where this magical link with india on awareness enlightenment things..wow

  • @okhah
    @okhah Před 6 lety +5

    God bless her....
    Tho only the patient once'll experience it

  • @wendy-leemorrissirrom8636

    Tantra. 💗

  • @TheDreamingSunshine
    @TheDreamingSunshine Před 6 lety +1

    made me think

    • @markdemell3717
      @markdemell3717 Před 3 lety

      Made me go ,blaaah. Guru flaky lady .I need not a lesson from her ,hahaha.

  • @Madhra2k24
    @Madhra2k24 Před 5 lety +16

    *Love making is like a meditation !!! @ **15:55*

    • @cspace1234nz
      @cspace1234nz Před 5 lety

      You clearly don't know what meditation is.

    • @Madhra2k24
      @Madhra2k24 Před 5 lety +1

      @@cspace1234nz
      Check the video @ 4.09

    • @cspace1234nz
      @cspace1234nz Před 5 lety

      @@Madhra2k24 .....what, you think she knows what meditation is ? These are nonsense terms people use when they have something to sell so people like you will pay attention. Seems to work !

    • @Madhra2k24
      @Madhra2k24 Před 5 lety +1

      @@cspace1234nz
      What is she selling and what did I buy???

    • @apwith
      @apwith Před 3 lety +1

      why don't you enlighten us as to what meditation is

  • @kenzofinucane4057
    @kenzofinucane4057 Před 6 lety +51

    Its funny how mindful and mindfilled are used as opposite ideas by her, it goes to show that opposites can be the same in some way, for example, saying its cold and saying its warm is the same statement just with different implied measures

    • @JackNever
      @JackNever Před 6 lety +2

      sum gal Well stated! I wish more could be as enlightened.

    • @whatsup914
      @whatsup914 Před 6 lety +9

      There are relative measures of being both mindful and "mind filled", just like there are many facets to one's personality. I do not like the analogy of cold and warm, though. Coldness is only relative to the object that you are comparing it with that has a higher energy level. For example, when you add ice to a glass of water at room temperature, you are not cooling the water. Instead, the water is transferring energy to the ice and heating it.

    • @elisestevenson5428
      @elisestevenson5428 Před 6 lety

      Damn

    • @kenzofinucane4057
      @kenzofinucane4057 Před 6 lety

      whatsup914 mindful and mindfilled are also relative to the state one postulates as being normal, someone thats relativeky mindful in our society can be seen as very unmindful for example in a buddhist temple

    • @Jenkkimie
      @Jenkkimie Před 6 lety +2

      Opposite ideas? Or different stages of same function?

  • @julioaranton461
    @julioaranton461 Před 3 lety +5

    I choose to make Love...⚘🙏

  • @davidfricker3258
    @davidfricker3258 Před 6 lety +31

    The point I was focused on is that you deny the emotional life of animals. As an alternative learning experience perhaps you could spend time with them, outside the clinical setting. May I suggest before you do start, perhaps reading, with an open mind, a few books with books by Jane Goodall.
    I have no intention in getting into a right and wrong discussion, so if you wish to have the last word, just write back. TED talks are wonderful. Nowhere else have I found such interesting topics and diverse opinions. As I stated before, I believe the practice of mindfulness is a great gift to humanity.

    • @terryzuniga2473
      @terryzuniga2473 Před 6 lety +6

      That's a respectful argument you got right there man, people like you are great in this world, just saying.

    • @peteraloha1
      @peteraloha1 Před 6 lety +1

      Have you ever considered to actually *sample*, i.e. experience what Diane is sharing about in this talk? - there is a chance it might open up a whole new world, an entirely new way of being, one that gets us out of our heads and minds, and unites us with creation in ways that are "out of this world".................. just sayin' ;-)

    • @terryzuniga2473
      @terryzuniga2473 Před 6 lety

      Well now that's kinda creepy

  • @PaperRaines
    @PaperRaines Před 6 lety +7

    The sad part is most people do not have time for all this. From children to lost erections a lot of people are lucky to get in, get out, and get anything from it

  • @austingode
    @austingode Před 4 lety

    Complicated ...... to further ones knowledge a practical guide is necessary.......

  • @mauricegoz
    @mauricegoz Před 6 měsíci

    🙏🏽

  • @roiconchada1808
    @roiconchada1808 Před 3 lety +1

    Watching is at 4:00 AM

  • @terryzuniga2473
    @terryzuniga2473 Před 6 lety +24

    *"Have a sense of humor" *Croud starts laughing**

  • @cliffjamesmusic
    @cliffjamesmusic Před 4 lety +2

    Reminds of a song I wrote called “Oh Eve, please don’t blame me” - an explanation from God to Eve about why Adam is the way he is: in removing Adam’s rib to make Eve, some blood was lost. Adam still has enough for his mind and his manhood, but not enough to use both at the same time.

  • @ffggddss
    @ffggddss Před 4 lety +8

    Boy, has she ever got it right!!!
    Fred

  • @sajinraagu
    @sajinraagu Před 6 lety +12

    I accept you..in some way
    ..its a fire..it should take
    More time.we should satisfy our partner too....thank you very much

  • @davidfricker3258
    @davidfricker3258 Před 6 lety +54

    She surely hasn't spent much time around animals. She starts off with so many misconceptions concerning distinctions between humanity and animals. She has a view. Mindfulness is a very good practice.

    • @akintolamichael6107
      @akintolamichael6107 Před 6 lety

      David Fricker

    • @baflange6477
      @baflange6477 Před 6 lety +8

      So spending time around animals is how you learn about animals? I never wanna learn about lions then, or T. rex

    • @davidadams2395
      @davidadams2395 Před 6 lety +3

      How many animals copulate just for pleasure?

    • @camilorodriguez5560
      @camilorodriguez5560 Před 6 lety +2

      Baf Lange. In fact, yes...

    • @Dud30ify
      @Dud30ify Před 6 lety +19

      Why are you clinging to that detail. It is not even a significant Part of The talk.