RodEnuf Posted July 14, 2024 Report Posted July 14, 2024 Ruth Westheimer, Holocaust survivor who offered grandmotherly sex advice as ‘Dr. Ruth,’ dies at 96 Her program, “Sexually Speaking,’” which launched in 1980 on the now defunct WYNY-FM, broke broadcasting taboos. Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist, was featured in the 2019 documentary “Ask Dr. Ruth.” By Andrew Silow-Carroll July 13, 2024 (JTA) — Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive Holocaust survivor and Israeli military veteran who charmed and educated millions of listeners as the taboo-breaking radio sex therapist “Dr. Ruth,” died on Friday at her home in Manhattan. She was 96. Her program, “Sexually Speaking,’” which launched in 1980 on the now defunct WYNY-FM, broke broadcasting taboos about talking about sex and helped make her the most famous sex therapist in the world — albeit one with a motherly demeanor and thick German accent. She was a firm believer in sex as healthy dialogue among consenting partners, in which each indulged and appreciated the other’s needs and quirks. She also emphasized psychology over biology. “When it comes to sex, the most important six inches are the ones between the ears,” she once famously said. To see the full article, CLICK HERE. A-RB and 6INCHES66 2 Quote
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist, was featured in the 2019 documentary “Ask Dr. Ruth.” By Andrew Silow-Carroll July 13, 2024 (JTA) — Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive Holocaust survivor and Israeli military veteran who charmed and educated millions of listeners as the taboo-breaking radio sex therapist “Dr. Ruth,” died on Friday at her home in Manhattan. She was 96. Her program, “Sexually Speaking,’” which launched in 1980 on the now defunct WYNY-FM, broke broadcasting taboos about talking about sex and helped make her the most famous sex therapist in the world — albeit one with a motherly demeanor and thick German accent. She was a firm believer in sex as healthy dialogue among consenting partners, in which each indulged and appreciated the other’s needs and quirks. She also emphasized psychology over biology. “When it comes to sex, the most important six inches are the ones between the ears,” she once famously said. To see the full article, CLICK HERE.
Appreciater Posted July 14, 2024 Report Posted July 14, 2024 @RodEnuf .... Her swaying accent, smile, and attitudes...made her a lot easier to accept by the public... Vinnig 1 Quote
smalldad Posted July 14, 2024 Report Posted July 14, 2024 (edited) Aw, that's truly sad. I liked to listen to her show on the radio in the 90s. Listening to her helped me understand (and enjoy) my kinks even more than I already was! RIP Dr Ruth. Edited July 14, 2024 by smalldad Vinnig 1 Quote
Vinnig Posted July 15, 2024 Report Posted July 15, 2024 She and Richard Simmons died on the same day—and he a day after his 76th birthday. Quote
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