Dr. Ruth Westheimer, widely known as Dr. Ruth, is a renowned sex therapist, media personality, and author. Born Karola Ruth Siegel on June 4, 1928, in Wiesenfeld, Germany, she had a challenging childhood. At the age of ten, she was sent to Switzerland to escape the Nazi regime, which eventually led to the loss of her parents in the Holocaust. This traumatic experience profoundly shaped her resilience and outlook on life.