Helen Kaplan

Helen Kaplan was a prominent American psychologist and sex therapist known for her work on human sexuality and psychoanalysis. She is best known for developing the Kaplan Model of Sexual Response, which expanded upon earlier models by incorporating emotional and psychological dimensions in addition to biological factors. Kaplan emphasized the importance of understanding sexual desire and dysfunction through both physical and mental lenses. Her contributions to the field advanced the understanding of sexual health and therapy, making her a significant figure in sex education and therapy during the latter half of the 20th century.