Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Dr. Ruth Westheimer z”l

Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024.  Dr. Ruth, renowned sex therapist, author and host of the the 1980’s radio show Sexually Speaking, revolutionized how people talk about sex.

We encourage you to read and watch a few of our favorite interviews with her.

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“Jewish drag queen Pink Pancake (Michael Witkes) talks about taking a queer, Jewish approach to comedy.”

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FINALISTS

“Overall, you’re not doing bad for an old Giza.”
— Phil  Wilson,  Mobile,  AL

“I’m going to refer you to a carbon dating expert.”
——Pete Critelli, Red Lodge, MT

” No  recommended  treatment today, but at  some point we  will be picking your brain out  through  your  nose . “

—Jim  Gorman, Thousand Oaks,  CA

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“I was hoping for  a  necklace.”
—Harold Sanger,  St.  Louis, MO