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Desire doesn’t just happen – it’s created with intention. #TEDTalks

In long-term relationships, we often expect our beloved to be both best friend and erotic partner. But as Esther Perel argues, good and committed sex draws on two conflicting needs: our need for security and our need for surprise. So how do you sustain desire?

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In long-term relationships, we often expect our beloved to be both best friend and erotic partner. But as Esther Perel argues, good and committed sex draws on two conflicting needs: our need for security and our need for surprise. So how do you sustain desire?

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  1. @nisimmakov4172

    June 14, 2025 at 2:07 pm

    тодА бокУ=)

  2. @maduonyema5940

    June 14, 2025 at 2:08 pm

    This is so true ma’am. Being very intentional about love making moves you beyond spontaneity, being conscious of each other’s needs… committed and intentional to being very happy. I totally relate.

  3. @hayeonkim7838

    June 14, 2025 at 2:22 pm

    Hi!

  4. @Iamsatyendraarya

    June 14, 2025 at 2:28 pm

    🇮🇳

  5. @luke-space

    June 14, 2025 at 2:36 pm

    Plenty of baby oil is the answer 😂

  6. @TrườngTranvan-t4i

    June 14, 2025 at 2:46 pm

    *Anyone in 2678?* 💖

  7. @JeremyLMarquez

    June 14, 2025 at 3:12 pm

    Is this the 12 year old content remix 101 for us marketers? We love Ted everything

  8. @melw5880

    June 14, 2025 at 6:14 pm

    I’ve been saying all of these things for years. Well stated and extremely accurate!

  9. @OnondagaDawn

    June 15, 2025 at 1:42 am

    👏👏👏

  10. @john_creates

    June 15, 2025 at 6:57 pm

    Too fast! Slow down. Your loosing half your audience with your rehearsed speech

  11. @MisterE42

    June 16, 2025 at 4:30 pm

    💯

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