K Ruth Westheimer

About Ruth Westheimer

Birth

1928

Death

2024

First book

1959

Years writing

65

Karola Ruth Westheimer, better known as Dr. Ruth, was a German and American sex therapist and talk show host.

Ruth Westheimer, known globally as Dr. Ruth, revolutionized sex education in the media during the 1980s.

Before becoming an iconic sex therapist, she served in the Haganah paramilitary organization, where she was trained as a sniper.

Her academic background includes a doctorate in education from Columbia University and post-doctoral studies in human sexuality.

Throughout her prolific career, she wrote over 100 books, including titles such as The Sexually Satisfied Woman.

Born in Germany in 1928, her life was marked by a unique journey that took her from Wiesenfeld to becoming an American cultural icon.