Ruth Westheimer

The most important thing for my father was learning. Because nobody can take that away from you.

— Ruth Westheimer

I'm a black-diamond skier and can dance the whole night - if I find a good partner!

— Ruth Westheimer

It's pornography for me only when it involves violence or children.

— Ruth Westheimer

I want people to see me or read about me and think about sex.

— Ruth Westheimer

I have the habit of always saying thank you to police and guards who watch us.

— Ruth Westheimer

Young and older people need to learn relationships take time and effort.

— Ruth Westheimer

I'm all for any place, any way, any media that can help people connect with somebody and not be lonely.

— Ruth Westheimer

Planned Parenthood is a very important part of my professional life.

— Ruth Westheimer

I may have been on the cover of People and gone on 'David Letterman' and 'Arsenio Hall' because they had young audiences…

— Ruth Westheimer

I read the horoscope, and when I like it I smile and when I don't like it, I say, 'Dr. Ruth Westheimer,…

— Ruth Westheimer

I would never have dreamt that I would live in this country and that we would see swastikas painted at the door…

— Ruth Westheimer

Talking from morning to night about sex has helped my skiing, because I talk about movement, about looking good, about taking risks.

— Ruth Westheimer

At first I was against Internet dating because there are some inherent risks, but I've seen so many happy couples who've met…

— Ruth Westheimer

Even top fashion models get critical about one certain part of their body that they do not like. So perfection is impossible.

— Ruth Westheimer

Never to forget the Holocaust was not only against Jews. It was mostly against Jews but it was also against homosexuals, gypsies…

— Ruth Westheimer

When I was in Switzerland, I still had the fantasy I could have saved my parents and family if I'd stayed in…

— Ruth Westheimer

Yes, for me Hanukkah is very sad. But the life force that's in me makes it a wonderful holiday, too.

— Ruth Westheimer

I have some afflictions, like diabetes 2, but I take care. I sleep well.

— Ruth Westheimer

Sex is not a sin. Many people have complained that this is taking all the fun out of sex.

— Ruth Westheimer

My son told me to stop singing 'Happy Birthday' when he was 4.

— Ruth Westheimer

There is no scientific proof that any food increases sexual drive.

— Ruth Westheimer

It matters a great deal that I come from a Jewish background.

— Ruth Westheimer

I believe my soul isn't entirely German because my home is so disorderly.

— Ruth Westheimer

I don't want people to be lonely. I would like them to find partners.

— Ruth Westheimer

It's good to be a widow in New York, because I can do something every night.

— Ruth Westheimer

I have to be true to what I think because that's my whole career.

— Ruth Westheimer

I have nothing against the Internet meeting places, as long as people use them intelligently.

— Ruth Westheimer

There are times when you should never give a cheater a second chance, but there also are exceptions.

— Ruth Westheimer

I am not against people finding people to date on social media. That's the way it goes now.

— Ruth Westheimer

Don't share your fantasies unless you're sure your partner really wants to hear them.

— Ruth Westheimer

Our way is not soft grass; it's a mountain path with lots of rocks. But it goes upwards, forward, toward the sun.

— Ruth Westheimer

Travel has always been one of the best ways to make new memories and reconnect with your loved ones.

— Ruth Westheimer

For some people, 'ten feet tall' is just a metaphor. For me, it's more than twice my height!

— Ruth Westheimer

I never talk about anything Hollywood or about politics. I will talk about how concerned I am about funding for Planned Parenthood,…

— Ruth Westheimer

Sex is still the most interesting subject under the sun. People will say my wife is too tired or my husband is…

— Ruth Westheimer

I was 50 when I had my first show, so I was never on television with a short skirt or decollete; I…

— Ruth Westheimer

When you feel yourself being critical, whether it is of yourself or another person, stop yourself. Look for positive aspects to admire.

— Ruth Westheimer

You see families at a restaurant and the kids are on the phone and the adults are on the phone. It's just…

— Ruth Westheimer

I don't have scientifically validated data, but once two people have found each other and found interest in each other, my hypothesis…

— Ruth Westheimer

Luckily for me, I don't depend on seeing every patient who comes through my door to pay the rent, and so if…

— Ruth Westheimer