“When I started the radio program in 1981, not many people were talking...” — Ruth Westheimer Quote

“When I started the radio program in 1981, not many people were talking about sexuality. Not many people were talking about AIDS or HIV.”

“I think I was fortunate that even in the children's home I had a boyfriend. How important it was, as an orphan at the age of 12, to be caressed and to be kissed and to know that there is someone who really deeply cared about me.”

“At first I was against Internet dating because there are some inherent risks, but I've seen so many happy couples who've met on the Internet that I've changed my mind.”

“Gay men must bear the responsibility for the spread of AIDS.”

“AIDS is a shared truth - it's not selective in its wrath.”

“My son has died of AIDS.”