WESTHEIMER, (Karola) Ruth

WESTHEIMER, (Karola) Ruth. American (born Germany), b. 1928. Genres: Psychology, Sex, Autobiography/Memoirs. Career: Own radio show, Sexually Speaking, New York, 1980-, syndicated nationally, 1984-; own TV show, The Doctor Ruth Show, 1985- (as Good Sex with Dr. Westheimer, 1984-85); Ask Dr. Ruth, syndicated TV show, 1987-. In private practice as a psychologist and family counselor, New York. Born in Germany, educated in Switzerland, moved to Palestine after WWII; member of Haganah, Jewish underground movement for creation of Jewish Homeland; taught kindergarten on a kibbutz; in Paris, 1950 until move to New York, 1956; Planned Parenthood clinic, Harlem, NY, project director, 1967-70; Lehman College, Bronx, NY, Dept. of Sex Counseling, associate professor, 1970-77; taught briefly at Brooklyn College, New York; own TV show, Dr. Ruth, New York, 1982; contributor, Playgirl mag. Publications: Dr. Ruth's Guide to Good Sex, 1983; First Love: A Young People's Guide to Sexual Information, 1985; Dr. Ruth's Guide for Married Lovers, 1986; All in a Lifetime: An Autobiography, 1987: (with N. Kravetz) First Love: A Young People's Guide to Sexual Information, 1988; (with L. Leiberman) Sex and Morality: Who Is Teaching Our Sex Standards?, 1988; Dr. Ruth Talks to Kids, 1993; Dr. Ruth's Encyclopedia of Sex, 1994; Heavenly Sex, 1995; Sex for Dummies, 1995; The Value of Family, 1996; Dr. Ruth Talks about Grandparents, 1997; Dr. Ruth's Pregnancy Guide for Couples, 1999; Grandparenthood, 1998; Dr. Ruth's Guide to College Life, 2000; (ed.) Encyclopedia of Sex, 2000; Rekindling Romance for Dummies, 2001; Power, 2001; Lover's Companion, 2002; Human Sexuality, 2002. Address: c/o Pierre A. Lehu, 153 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209, U.S.A.