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- NAME: Dr. Ruth Westheimer
- OCCUPATION: Radio Talk Show Host, Television Personality, Journalist
- BIRTH DATE: June 04, 1928 (Age: 85)
- EDUCATION: Sorbonne, The New School
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Frankfort, Germany
- AKA: Dr. Ruth
- Originally: Karola Ruth Siegel
- ZODIAC SIGN: Gemini
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer is one of the world's most recognized authorities on sex. She has delivered her advice on TV, radio and the web for decades and has written numerous books.
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Ruth Show. She has also published several books including Dr. Ruth’s Guide to Good Sex, Sex For Dummies, and her autobiography, All in a Lifetime.
Over the years, Dr. Ruth Westheimer has received many awards for her work,
including a honorary doctorate degree from Trinity College in 2004 and the Medal for Distinguished Service from the Teacher’s College at Columbia University.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer currently lives in the Washington Heights area of New York City with her husband. In November of 1996, she launched a Web site featuring daily sex tips and advice columns. She continues to maintain a private practice in New York.
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