Dr. William Masters

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Utah
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Masters_and_Johnson_Institute
gptkbp:author gptkb:Virginia_Johnson
gptkbp:awards gptkb:American_Psychological_Association_Distinguished_Scientific_Contributions_Award
gptkbp:birth_date 1915-12-27
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Cleveland,_Ohio
gptkbp:collaborated_with Research team at Washington University in St. Louis
gptkbp:contribution Developed sexual response cycle model
Pioneered sex therapy
gptkbp:death_date 2001-02-16
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:St._Louis,_Missouri
gptkbp:field Obstetrics and gynecology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dr. William Masters
gptkbp:impact Advocated for sexual rights
Challenged sexual taboos
Influenced public policy on sexual health
Influenced sexual education curricula
Promoted sexual health awareness
Encouraged research funding for sexual health studies
Changed perceptions of human sexuality
Contributed to the sexual revolution of the 1960s
Encouraged open discussions about sex
Helped destigmatize sexual dysfunction
Inspired future generations of sexologists
Promoted understanding of sexual orientation
Fostered interdisciplinary approaches to sex research
gptkbp:influenced Sexology
Modern sex therapy
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Sigmund_Freud
gptkbp:involvement Sexual health advocacy
Public speaking on sexual health
Television documentaries on sexuality
gptkbp:known_for Sexual research
gptkbp:legacy Impact on sexual health education
Influence on sexual therapy practices
Inspiration for future sex researchers
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_achievement Established the field of sexology
Authored several influential books on sexuality
Conducted pioneering research on sexual response
gptkbp:notable_work Human Sexual Inadequacy
Human Sexual Response
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Doctor
Gynecologist
gptkbp:research Clinical observation
Interviews with subjects
Experimental studies on sexual behavior
Physiological measurements during sexual activity
gptkbp:research_focus Sexual dysfunction
Human sexual response
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Virginia_Johnson
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Michael_Sheen
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