Ruth K. Westheimer, Ed.D.

Karola Ruth Westheimer (née Siegel; born June 4, 1928), better known as Dr. Ruth, is a German-American sex therapist, media personality, author, radio, television talk show host, and Holocaust survivor. Her media career began in 1980 with the radio show Sexually Speaking, which continued until 1990. She has hosted several series on the Lifetime Channel and other cable television networks from 1984 to 1993 and is the author of 45 books on sex and sexuality.

Dr. Ruth was and continues to be a member of the American Board of Sexology (ABS) and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).

Karola Ruth Westheimer (née Siegel; born June 4, 1928), better known as Dr. Ruth, is a German-American sex therapist, media personality, author, radio, television talk show host, and Holocaust survivor. Her media career began in 1980 with the radio show Sexually Speaking, which continued until 1990. She has hosted several series on the Lifetime Channel and other cable television networks from 1984 to 1993 and is the author of 45 books on sex and sexuality. (AASECT).

This professional is in good standing and is a trusted colleague in the study of sexology. If you have been counseled by this professional or currently working with them, please let us know about your experience with a review at the bottom of this profile. When leaving a comment, please use a pseudonym if you feel uncomfortable using your real name.