Ava Cadell (born Ildiko Eva Csath; June 15, 1956) is a former actress, writer, producer and currently a therapist and speaker on issues of sexuality.

Career

Ava Cadell received a doctorate in human behavior from Newport University (California) and a doctorate of education in human sexuality from the

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. She then embarked upon writing and lecturing, based out of Los Angeles. Through her private practice, Cadell counsels individuals and couples on personal issues. An early acting role was as a model on the BBC sitcom ''

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'', in the episode ''Back in Fashion'' (1974).

Personal life

Cadell was married to criminal defense attorney Peter Knecht from 1992 until his death. She has a stepson, stepdaughter, and a stepgrandson. Knecht died from cancer on October 3, 2014, at his home in California.

Filmography

Published works

Books

* 1993: Hot Spots. Hot Spots Publishing. * 1997: Between the Sheets. A.C. Entertainment. * 1998: Love Around the House. A.C. Publishing. * 1999: Confessions to a Sexologist. Los Angeles: Peters Publishing. * 1999: The Stock Market Orgasm. Peters Publishing. * 2002: 12 Steps to Everlasting Love. Peters Publishing. * 2004: The Pocket Idiot's Guide® to Oral Sex. Indianapolis: Alpha Books. * 2005: Dr. Ava's Tantra Workbook. Kudos Inc. * 2011: The Sexy Little Book of Oral Pleasure. Indianapolis: Alpha Books. * 2012: The Sexy Little Book of Sex Games. Indianapolis: Alpha Books. * 2014: Neuroloveology: The Power to Mindful Love & Sex. New York: Open Road Integrated Media. * 2015: Idiot's Guides: Kama Sutra. London: DK Publishing.

Audio books

* 1997: Between the Sheets, * 2003, DOC Johnson Presents: Ava's Hot Lips,

Music albums

* 1995: Soundz of sex,

Journal articles

* Cadell, A. (2010). The loveologist guide to cheating: secrets to why people cheat and how to prevent cheating. Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality.

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cadell, Ava 1956 births American sexologists Living people Newport University (California) alumni Hungarian emigrants to the United States Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality alumni