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Dr. Ruth, renowned sex therapist and Holocaust survivor, dead at 96

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    Kritzkrieg
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    Such a stark reminder of my own age, I was a child when I would see her on TV doing interviews and did not realize she was a holocaust survivor. Through the years though Im glad she was open about...

    Such a stark reminder of my own age, I was a child when I would see her on TV doing interviews and did not realize she was a holocaust survivor.
    Through the years though Im glad she was open about sexual topics because it flexes a freedom I think people who wish to express SHOULD be able to express. For that and for whatever good she made in peoples lives I wish her and her loved ones well.

    10 votes
    1. redwall_hp
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      We need someone like her now, more than ever, to push back against the corporate prudishness that permeates media. The world needs more openness about sexuality and less tolerance for brands and...

      We need someone like her now, more than ever, to push back against the corporate prudishness that permeates media. The world needs more openness about sexuality and less tolerance for brands and religion.

      Her shows were probably a little before my time, having been born in the early 90s, but she has a solid record of candor and progressive messaging and education. Being willing to publicly speak about safety surrounding AIDS in the 80s is also a fairly big deal.

      11 votes
  2. BeanBurrito
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    She was very popular in the 80s and 90s. I saw a lot of her stuff. Ninety six is a ripe old age. Good for her.

    She was very popular in the 80s and 90s. I saw a lot of her stuff. Ninety six is a ripe old age. Good for her.

    9 votes
  3. bl4kers
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    There's a documentary about her that I watched a few years back. I recall it being pretty good

    There's a documentary about her that I watched a few years back. I recall it being pretty good

    6 votes
  4. Baeocystin
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    I liked her. She brought a sense of humor and fun to a topic people still have great difficulty opening up about. RIP Dr. Ruth, your work made the world a more humane place.

    I liked her. She brought a sense of humor and fun to a topic people still have great difficulty opening up about. RIP Dr. Ruth, your work made the world a more humane place.

    5 votes