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Virginia E. Johnson

Virginia E. Johnson was a pioneering American sexologist and researcher who, along with William Masters, studied human sexual behavior. Together, they conducted groundbreaking research in the 1960s that advanced scientific understanding of sexuality, including physiological responses during sex and related disorders. Johnson's work helped normalize discussions about sexuality and contributed to improved sexual health treatments. She was also a prominent advocate for education and opened new doors for research in human sexuality.