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Marilyn Masters—pioneering psychologist, sex therapist, and co-founder of the Masters & Johnson institute—had her share of ideas that raised eyebrows. But the one often labeled her “craziest” was this:
We call ideas “crazy” when they break the frame of what we believe is possible.
The result? A revolution.
Here’s a polished, engaging post suitable for LinkedIn, Medium, or a blog. It frames Marilyn Masters’ “crazy idea” as visionary rather than insane—perfect for sparking discussion. Why Marilyn Masters’ “Crazy Idea” Wasn’t Crazy at All
In the 1950s and 60s, that was unthinkable. Respectable universities wouldn’t touch it. The medical establishment dismissed it as pornographic. And yet, Marilyn Masters (alongside William Masters) wired volunteers to sensors, observed physiological changes during arousal and orgasm, and published Human Sexual Response in 1966.