People & Blogs
Why I Gave My Teenage Daughter a Vibrator | Robin Buckley | TED
“Why does a vibrator make us uncomfortable, but Viagra does not?” asks cognitive-behavioral coach Robin Buckley. Sharing her own personal story of empowering her teenage daughter to explore the power of pleasure, Buckley encourages parents to talk to their teens about healthy sexual development — and shares why the awkward conversations are worth it. If…
People & Blogs
Networking Doesn’t Have to Feel Gross | Daniel Hallak | TED
Networking doesn’t always have to feel like a self-serving transaction, says executive coach Daniel Hallak. Highlighting the importance of focusing on giving rather than taking when it comes to making connections, he outlines a mindset shift to help you build better relationships — in a way that doesn’t feel gross. (Recorded at TEDxManitouSprings on December…
People & Blogs
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Goes Hands On | TechCrunch
Watch as Boston Dynamics’ Atlas utilizes machine learning to autonomously move engine covers between supplier containers and a mobile sequencing dolly.
People & Blogs
Landbase’s AI-powered robot Ameca at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Why hear us talk about #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 when you could hear it from Ameca, Landbase’s AI-powered robot, in a poem?
What’s at Stake for the World | Ian Bremmer @TED #tedtalk
Fighting Election Fiction, Palantir’s Record Results | Bloomberg Technology
Combatting Persistent Election Interference Fears
-
Science & Technology4 years agoNitya Subramanian: Products and Protocol
-
CNET4 years agoWays you can help Black Lives Matter movement (links, orgs, and more) 👈🏽
-
Wired5 years agoHow This Guy Became a World Champion Boomerang Thrower | WIRED
-
People & Blogs3 years agoSleep Expert Answers Questions From Twitter 💤 | Tech Support | WIRED
-
Wired5 years agoNeuroscientist Explains ASMR’s Effects on the Brain & The Body | WIRED
-
Wired5 years agoWhy It’s Almost Impossible to Solve a Rubik’s Cube in Under 3 Seconds | WIRED
-
Wired5 years agoFormer FBI Agent Explains How to Read Body Language | Tradecraft | WIRED
-
CNET5 years agoSurface Pro 7 review: Hello, old friend 🧙
Thoopsy
September 28, 2023 at 2:31 pm
My mom turned to me one day and said, “Wait, you can’t drive, and it’s awkward to bring up. Do you want a vibrator?” She then proceeded to show me hers, and ask if it looked reasonable. It was a pretty funny conversation, but I’m glad we had it because I would’ve bought a cheap one but she knows what actually works!
dyhppyx
September 28, 2023 at 3:03 pm
You’re awesome
Akira
September 28, 2023 at 3:03 pm
There are theories that redheads tend to be more s3xual so i guess it makes sense.
Sebin Sebastian
September 28, 2023 at 3:14 pm
Her husband be like : honey what was the topic today? (Background, Birds peacefully making chirping sound)
After 2 seconds Birds flying 😂😂
GreenfirePhoenix
September 28, 2023 at 3:18 pm
it’s funny to read the comments and see most of the women loving this and most of the men haaating it LMAO
Yacoub Bo Abbas
September 28, 2023 at 3:19 pm
Should of got her a husband 👍
Thoopsy
September 28, 2023 at 3:51 pm
At 14?! Nobody should get married at 14!!!
Pond Hollow Orchards
September 28, 2023 at 3:24 pm
Corrupting the youth the devil is proud
Pond Hollow Orchards
September 28, 2023 at 3:25 pm
This experience is supposed to be shared with another individual, this world is not about self pleasure
Vashti Perry
September 28, 2023 at 4:07 pm
🤦🏽♀️ wild.
David
September 28, 2023 at 3:32 pm
I miss propriety.
mahsa khalafvand
September 28, 2023 at 3:50 pm
Please enable Persian translate
Alien
September 28, 2023 at 3:58 pm
Came here just for the comments lol. Did not expect to see this in my feed but sure, why not. Gotta have that talk pr your kids might do something dumb 😂
Female is Supreme
September 28, 2023 at 4:01 pm
Sexualizing children is not “empowering”.
Ajay
September 28, 2023 at 4:25 pm
Humanity should put effort to pursue empowerments of both sexes equally, without discrimination.
Kate
September 28, 2023 at 5:10 pm
Bet you have one of those calendars with muscle cars and practically nude women on the hoods.
Bob H
September 28, 2023 at 4:38 pm
A real mom would have bought her a sybian…
Mason
September 28, 2023 at 4:47 pm
Why
adh__d ominick
September 28, 2023 at 4:59 pm
Looking forward to the Ted talk on why we should give our sons prostitutes for their 14th birthday
Stan Bucasas
September 28, 2023 at 5:16 pm
You can talk about this nonsense but basically censor coleman Hughes by bowing down to emotionally stunted individuals and groups.
MotorheadOne
September 28, 2023 at 5:29 pm
a trans ?
Dwight
September 28, 2023 at 5:32 pm
Nice advertising of vibrators. Sponsors never fail to cross the limits. Crazy times.
Frank Agora
September 28, 2023 at 5:56 pm
To teach her that authentic relationships with men can be undermined and replaced by a $15 electronic device?
Hi it's me
September 28, 2023 at 6:41 pm
This talk makes men in the comments uncomfortable because they know if a girl starts learning about what she wants she will expect more from them.
ahmedp800
September 28, 2023 at 6:49 pm
4:22 Let me guess, a cucumber? 🥒
Serena Berneschi
September 28, 2023 at 7:12 pm
One of the best talks ever! It’s so important talking of these topics. THANKS!
keith Mutamba
September 28, 2023 at 8:16 pm
Why I introduced my son to Lana Rhoades
TheOkayestGamer
September 28, 2023 at 8:22 pm
Repent.
DesertPigeon
September 28, 2023 at 8:34 pm
wtf has Ted Talk become….
Yithmaster
September 29, 2023 at 12:28 am
Ah yes the result of winning WW2
Paul Johnson
September 29, 2023 at 6:07 am
Like Good times at Ridgemont High
Trivial Saga
September 29, 2023 at 12:55 am
Really lost all respect for ted talks. Most of them (including this one) are just trash.
Trivial Saga
September 29, 2023 at 10:38 am
@Georg Plaz I did.
Georg Plaz
September 29, 2023 at 10:43 am
@Trivial Saga so why did you think the video was trash?
Justin Gill
September 29, 2023 at 2:07 am
This is why our society is dying. We deserve it.
justrosy5
September 29, 2023 at 3:32 am
LOL! Yep. All other objections I have aside, this Mom is using her 13 year old daughter to get attention for herself. I think that’s about the most narcissistic thing I’ve seen a Mom do in a long time. It’s amazing how narcs fly under everyone’s radars so easily…
Internet Hobo
September 29, 2023 at 12:34 pm
@justrosy5 What’s actually narcissistic is not listening to another person’s reasonable perspective. 😅 You’re being arrogant and ignorant if you think you can diagnose someone so easily.
“It’s amazing how” many melodramatic jerks avoid giving any indication they watched the video, got upset at a title, and started lying about abusive behavior. 🤦♂
badger14
September 29, 2023 at 2:14 am
Tf is this 😂😂
Georg Plaz
September 29, 2023 at 3:49 am
have you watched the video?
.x.
September 29, 2023 at 2:43 am
Good Mom.
.x.
September 29, 2023 at 2:45 am
Made me cry…
None of your Damn Business
September 29, 2023 at 3:34 am
*WTF 🤮🤦🏽♀️Indoctrination program = TED*
Georg Plaz
September 29, 2023 at 3:48 am
what exactly about the video did you not like?
Sharty Spice
September 29, 2023 at 3:35 am
Sister-friend burnt dat vibe OUT! Requiring replacement. Buzzzzzzzzzzz
justrosy5
September 29, 2023 at 5:28 am
Love the joke! Just not that it’s about a poor 13 year old CHILD. Maybe save it for the adults-only section???
Internet Hobo
September 29, 2023 at 7:13 am
@justrosy5 Educated people can talk and joke about sexual health. Turing 18 doesn’t make you sound less ignorant: it means you’re pretending to be a child in your head, that you aren’t listening, and you’re probably weird around kids 😓
A2Z
September 29, 2023 at 4:22 am
georgplaz – Take a look at his profile pic. Noah Berlatsky vibes.
Quote:
_”as someone who has worked a lot with kids, I think it’s best to signal to her that you are open to talk about anything, but let her come with the topics to you on her own.
…
and don’t be worried about her getting addicted to masturbation. its so rare for people to develop addictive sexual behaviour and it usually stems from a childhood in which they were not able to get their sexual needs met (like masturbation)”_
Elia
September 29, 2023 at 4:36 am
That’s as harmful as making it a taboo. It’s just the other extreme of repression, the other face of the same coin. One-dimensional approaches will always lead to distorted outcomes. It is always the middle way that is the answer to any question in life.
The middle way in this demand is simply enriching children’s birthright of freedom to be left alone to their ultimate spontaneity. Imposing any concept on a child is constraining, let alone reducing a child to be functioning through their reptile brain instead of enriching and opening doors for more prefrontal cortex engagement.
It is nice to have genuine transparency in listening to and answering their questions making them aware of the safest ways to approach any issue in life, but we always have to remember that that child could be the next Marie Curie or Nicola Tesla. It’s always better to let them be.
justrosy5
September 29, 2023 at 5:02 am
This was just outright child abuse. See my other comments to understand that statement.
Jovan
September 29, 2023 at 5:01 am
0:04: 🔌 A mother discusses her decision to buy her teenage daughter a vibrator and the importance of empowering teenage girls to learn about their bodies and embrace their right to pleasure.
4:40: 🔍 A mother learns that her daughter is masturbating unsafely and decides to buy her a vibrator to support her in the safe exploration of her body.
8:12: ! The importance of sexual pleasure for women and the impact it can have on their lives.
Recap by Tammy AI
Chris Lee
September 29, 2023 at 5:58 am
Thanks for saving my time! amazing summary with lovely time stamps! where you get this Tammy AI?
Internet Hobo
September 29, 2023 at 7:08 am
So Tammy AI is a bot that creates fake likes. Wow, what garbage use of AI, I’m guessing you wrote the comment yourself? 🤷♂
Lexx Effectual
September 29, 2023 at 4:15 pm
@Internet Hobo From the Tammy AI FAQ: “Tammy AI is an advanced B2C platform. Unlock a world of possibilities with our suite of AI-powered products, including innovative Basic Summary, Pro Summary, Chat QnA, Explore and My Library.”
Internet Hobo
September 29, 2023 at 5:09 pm
@Lexx Effectual So is it a botter using AI, or is botting views a “feature?”
eVOLVINGmALE
September 29, 2023 at 6:08 am
democrats
Alias
September 29, 2023 at 8:01 am
Wait a minute… this isn’t PornHub! 🤦
Funnysterste
September 29, 2023 at 8:02 am
The bible sez: Sex is bad.
David Boson
September 29, 2023 at 9:29 am
um so she doesnt need to ask for one on her wish list on one of the hundreds of cam sites?
Scarlett Bittle
September 29, 2023 at 10:02 am
To anyone that is commenting negatively. You don’t get it. You didn’t listen to the talk. And you should.
WaaDoku 【和ァ独】
September 29, 2023 at 10:28 am
Depends on the relationship between mother and daughter but I can see a version of this when buying toys like that for your daughter would actually lead to more unsafe behavior, not less.
Souri Nejad
September 29, 2023 at 10:49 am
Ridicules speech
Alejandro Curado
September 29, 2023 at 11:19 am
“Because girls are not supposed to think about sex” (most adults and all religious people would say). And yet, we all know what sexual repression can do in those conservative macho-oriented circles
Lexx Effectual
September 29, 2023 at 4:53 pm
THIS! Thank you! Denial enables abuse. We so desperately need to talk about sexuality, especially with people who are inexperienced. They need to be able to identify abuse when it happens.
Jan M
September 29, 2023 at 12:14 pm
Such a wise woman….
Elwit Kauesa
September 29, 2023 at 12:17 pm
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
white lies
September 29, 2023 at 2:16 pm
Thank you for such an educational talk.
Danielle Evans
September 29, 2023 at 2:25 pm
As someone who was raised in shame about sexuality, and screamed at for being the slightest bit curious, watching this was very healing. Thank you.
Ramzi Chouk
September 29, 2023 at 6:09 pm
Sexuality is ok when you’re married, you’re referring to hedonism and degeneracy
OMG BeCkY
September 29, 2023 at 2:26 pm
Well we know who’ll be getting a bunch of Class D batteries as stocking stuffers this Christmas!
jessica baker
September 29, 2023 at 6:13 pm
SLAYYYY
Katie Shields
September 29, 2023 at 7:32 pm
Llp
Nice guitar
September 29, 2023 at 10:45 pm
A bunch of perverts, it would be infuriating if it wasn’t so tragic
cuddleslol
September 29, 2023 at 10:51 pm
So so so excellent
bassbyrdtx
September 29, 2023 at 11:08 pm
be careful, she could get V.D.- vibrator dependency.
.
seriously, though- good for you! Your daughter will have healthier relationships later in life because of your willingness to tackle an awkward topic.
Richard Meinzer
September 30, 2023 at 12:59 am
This is where the entire aberration of left-wing thinking becomes apparent…
DrBNNC
September 30, 2023 at 5:17 am
Turns out this video is one of the best things ever put on the World Wide Web.
Thanks TED.
Share.
Silvia Acquapendente
September 30, 2023 at 7:48 am
Loved this speech! So inspiring! thank You! <3
Jahongir Ummatov
September 30, 2023 at 7:53 am
Astagʻfirulloh no idea
Wayne
September 30, 2023 at 9:33 am
She is surely a single mother.
Black cat
September 30, 2023 at 9:58 am
The idea may be good, but I am confused by the fact that they advise giving vibrators to virgin girls, so that they deprive themselves of their virginity? Is it no longer fashionable to do this with a man at the right age? But won’t this, on the contrary, lead to even greater promiscuity of the younger generation?
James Wyman
September 30, 2023 at 10:44 am
I thought i was going to be completely against your message after you said you got your daughter a vibrator. I was proven wrong and im glad i listened to the rest of your speech. I think they need help to know the value of their body and not throw themselves at anyone who shows any interest.
J Ray
September 30, 2023 at 2:52 pm
How about having a father at home that shows her how a proper male/female interaction should be conducted?
Internet Hobo
October 1, 2023 at 11:28 am
@J Ray RIP homophobic bigotry. Also, that sounds like you want to diddle little girls and/or don’t trust women, pretty gross. 😓
Tim Flelter
September 30, 2023 at 11:36 am
This is the Mom version of Adam22
FerRR
September 30, 2023 at 11:57 am
Everyday we stray farther from god
Lou M L
September 30, 2023 at 2:26 pm
Daughter – Mom, I broke my vibrator, can you get me a new one?
Mom – Sure, what color?
Rupesh Jaiswal
October 1, 2023 at 2:37 am
I didn’t know colours are in option. I’ve only seen pink.
Cam Lee
September 30, 2023 at 9:02 pm
Just because people pervert their lust and cravings doesn’t mean it’s ok for everyone
Apni jhagiyan
October 1, 2023 at 5:36 am
Why my father gave me toy. A ted talk improvement
Gabriel Michael
October 1, 2023 at 6:18 am
If you leave God’s words you will be in danger. Life is short. Eternal life is forever. Don’t leave Jesus Christ please.
SkyRiderJavelin
October 1, 2023 at 7:20 am
Ted Talks have become ridiculous, who gives a stuff about vibrators. Ted Talks used to really interesting you could watch them for hours and hours. Now its all about the boring woke left wing agenda and opinions of opinion, just dribble.
有點得意的小盒子
October 1, 2023 at 1:19 pm
I’m just here for my weekly assessment of English listening practice and I see this
Ráguia
October 1, 2023 at 10:40 pm
Same
myparcel tape
October 5, 2023 at 9:49 am
Communication with style.
Andy Nichols
October 1, 2023 at 8:15 pm
THIS NEEDS TO BE SEEN BY EVERYONE
musicismagic
October 1, 2023 at 8:33 pm
Bigger question- why discuss something private to her-,on the internet? That seems more perplexing.
BRIEZevents
October 2, 2023 at 3:20 am
Europeans will never be the same with Africans
Make Love Go Viral
October 2, 2023 at 7:33 am
Breast check isn’t same as masturbation. Masturbation is wrong.
Conkeen
October 2, 2023 at 11:27 am
Cool, child seduction isn’t an issue if you’re a mom.
Michael O
October 2, 2023 at 12:31 pm
WOW‼️ I absolutely love this segment. In the age we’re in now it still amazes me that women sexuality is still a taboo.
AWSOME segment.
Michael O
October 2, 2023 at 12:31 pm
WOW‼️ I absolutely love this segment. In the age we’re in now it still amazes me that a females sexuality is still a taboo.
AWSOME segment.
George Pupe
October 2, 2023 at 11:27 pm
You people need to slow down. Your society has gone off the rails.
Goddessvenom
October 3, 2023 at 2:34 am
Fingers, there’s nothing wrong with fingers🤦🏽♀️
Also they’re free an safer. I don’t know I guess I’ve just never liked the idea of something artificial, gotta be the real deal 🤷🏽♀️
Kamran Karim
October 3, 2023 at 4:32 am
You gave a best lesson it is very important to make such connection with your parents so you could share anything comfortably
DM
October 3, 2023 at 9:57 pm
Wat
EditingKat
October 3, 2023 at 10:35 pm
Ok
akeem Brown
October 4, 2023 at 5:43 am
So someone else doesn’t
inesalag
October 4, 2023 at 2:55 pm
And what should i buy my teenage boys?
myparcel tape
October 5, 2023 at 9:47 am
Most of them have hands that are more flexible and adaptable than their toys.
If they are physically able they will learn what their bodies can do and if they know you will answer them with your acquired knowledge, they will respect you.
Aspartame Kills, ya know?
October 5, 2023 at 10:14 am
What’s next lesson, starting an OnlyFans?
Mark Mcdougal
October 5, 2023 at 1:33 pm
Sooooo well said. I hope this vid goes viral.