Dr. Ruth Westheimer

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Ask Dr. Ruth: How Do I Boost My Sex Drive?

'Can I overcome my recent hypoactive sexual desire disorder diagnosis?'

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Ask Dr. Ruth: Can I Safely Have Sex While Pregnant?

In most cases, yes, and often!

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Ask Dr. Ruth: Can Kegel Exercises Make Sex Better for Women?

Perhaps, and you can literally do them anywhere

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Ask Dr. Ruth: How Can I Orgasm More Easily During Sex?

I’m often left unsatisfied

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Ask Dr. Ruth: How Do I Broach the Subject of Personal Hygiene With My Partner?

I don’t want to hurt their feelings

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Ask Dr. Ruth: How Can I Help My Partner Last Longer in Bed?

‘Most men can be taught how to control their orgasms’

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Ask Dr. Ruth: Is Porn Healthy for Me and My Relationship?

It depends

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Ask Dr. Ruth: Can a Relationship Overcome Infidelity?

After 30 years of working as a sex therapist, the legendary Dr. Ruth isn’t done sharing her wisdom. Here, she answers your most pressing questions on sex, relationships and life. Email your own queries to...

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Ask Dr. Ruth: Where’s My G-Spot?

After 30 years of working as a sex therapist, the legendary Dr. Ruth isn’t done sharing her wisdom. Here, she answers your most pressing questions on sex, relationships and life. Email your own queries to...

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Ask Dr. Ruth: How Do I Overcome a Vaginismus Diagnosis?

The sexual dysfunction condition may be linked to relationship woes

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Ask Dr. Ruth: How Do I Keep My Long-Distance Relationship From Fizzling Out?

Fantasies (and good communication)

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Ask Dr. Ruth: How to Tell a New Sexual Partner That You Have an STD

There's a silver lining

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Ask Dr. Ruth: How to Focus on Creating a Better Sex Life

You’ll need a good fantasy or two

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Ask Dr. Ruth: What You Should Do When Your Body Makes Strange Sounds During Sex

You know you've been there

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Ask Dr. Ruth: When Should I See a Sex Therapist?

The famous — and hilarious — 89-year-old therapist has a new sex column on TIME

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer

You've Decided to Break Up With Your Partner. Now What?

Advice from Dr. Ruth Westheimer

By Dr. Ruth Westheimer
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