William Masters

William Masters was an American gynecologist and sexologist, best known for his groundbreaking research on human sexuality. Along with his partner Virginia Johnson, he conducted studies in the 1950s and 1960s that explored the physiological responses involved in sexual activity. Their work, documented in the book "Human Sexual Response," revealed important insights about sexual function, desire, and dysfunction. Masters and Johnson's research paved the way for modern sex therapy and significantly influenced how sexuality is understood in both medical and societal contexts. Their contributions helped normalize discussions about sexual health and improve sexual understanding and education.