Ava Cadell
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| Born | Ildiko Eva Csath June 15, 1956 |
| Occupation(s) | sexologist, media therapist, author, speaker, producer |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Spouse | Peter Knecht (1992-2014) (his death) |
| Website | www |
Ava Cadell (born Ildiko Eva Csath; June 15, 1956) is a multifaceted professional known for her work in various fields including acting, writing, producing and her current role as a therapist and speaker focusing on issues of sexuality.[1][2]
Career
Ava Cadell holds a doctorate in human behavior from Newport University (California) and a doctorate of education in human sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco. Subsequently, she has dedicated her career to teaching, writing and lecturing, primary based in Los Angeles. Through her private practice, Cadell provides counseling to individuals and couples, addressing various personal issues such as infidelity, barriers to orgasm, sexual performance concerns, compulsive sexual behavior, parental challenges, power dynamics,[3] anger management, fear of intimacy, communication issues, and lack of desire.[4]
Personal life
Cadell was married to Los Angeles area criminal defense attorney Peter Knecht from 1992 until his passing. She shares a familial bond with her stepson and stepdaughter, Chance and Courtney, and a step-grandson. Knecht passed away on October 3, 2014, at his California residence after battling cancer.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach | Ava | Director: Andy Sidaris |
| 1993 | Fit to Kill | Ava | Director: Andy Sidaris |
| 1993 | Amore! | Mrs. Scarborough | Director: Lorenzo Doumani |
| 1992 | Hard Hunted | Ava | Director: Andy Sidaris |
| 1992 | Lunch Box[6] | Maggie Dancer | Director: Yusuf Khan |
| 1991 | Do or Die | Ava | Director: Andy Sidaris |
| 1991 | The Master Demon | Jan | Director: Samuel Oldham |
| 1988 | Not of this Earth | Second Hooker | Director: Jim Wynorski |
| 1985 | Into the Night | Club Hostess | Director: John Landis |
| 1985 | Commando | Girl in Bed at Motel | Director: Mark L. Lester |
| 1984 | Jungle Warriors | Didi Belair | Director: Ernst R. von Theumer |
| 1983 | Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 | Blonde | Director: Dick Lowry |
| 1981 | History of the World, Part I | French Girl | Director: Mel Brooks |
| 1979 | Outer Touch | Partha | Director: Norman J. Warren |
| 1979 | The Golden Lady | Anita | Director: José Ramón Larraz |
| 1978 | The Hound of the Baskervilles | Marsha | Director: Paul Morrissey |
| 1975 | The Ups and Downs of a Handyman | Schoolgirl | Director: John Sealey |
| 1974 | Confessions of a Sex Maniac | Ava | Director: Alan Birkinshaw |
| 1974 | Jolly Hockey Sticks | Director: John Jesnor Lindsay | |
| 1974 | Confessions of a Window Cleaner | Naked College Girl | Director: Val Guest |
Published works
Books
- 1993: Hot Spots. Hot Spots Publishing.[7]
- 1997: Between the Sheets. A.C. Entertainment. ISBN 978-0966262346
- 1998: Love Around the House. A.C. Publishing. ISBN 978-0966262308
- 1999: Confessions to a Sexologist. Los Angeles: Peters Publishing. ISBN 978-0966262322
- 1999: The Stock Market Orgasm. Peters Publishing. ISBN 978-0966262315
- 2002: 12 Steps to Everlasting Love. Peters Publishing. ISBN 978-0966262339
- 2004: The Pocket Idiot's Guide® to Oral Sex. Indianapolis: Alpha Books. ISBN 978-1592572939
- 2005: Dr. Ava's Tantra Workbook. Kudos Inc. ISBN 978-0966262384
- 2011: The Sexy Little Book of Oral Pleasure. Indianapolis: Alpha Books. ISBN 978-1615641345
- 2012: The Sexy Little Book of Sex Games. Indianapolis: Alpha Books. ISBN 978-1101556245
- 2014: Neuroloveology:The Power to Mindful Love & Sex. New York: Open Road Integrated Media. ISBN 978-1624672255
- 2015: Idiot's Guides: Kama Sutra. London: DK Publishing. ISBN 978-1615647163
Audio books
- 1997: Between the Sheets, ISBN 0966262344
- 2003, DOC Johnson Presents: Ava's Hot Lips, ASIN B000ZUBY0A
Music albums
- 1995: Soundz of sex, ASIN B000008QSL
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.[8]
References
- ^ "Ava Cadell". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
- ^ "Dr. Ava Cadell signs new book, 'NeuroLoveology'". The Malibu Times. May 7, 2014.
- ^ Cadell, Ava (1999). Confessions to a Sexologist. Los Angeles: Peter's Publishing. pp. 1–6. ISBN 0-9662623-2-8.
- ^ Gates, Anita (August 13, 2003). "A Day At The Office". The New York Times.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (2014-10-03). "Attorney Peter Knecht Dies at 78". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ Khan, Yusuf, Lunch Box (Comedy), Brad J. Silverman, Johnathon Gorman, Ava Cadell, retrieved 2024-04-08
- ^ "The Weekender, 08 Dec 1993". The Weekender. 1993-12-08. p. 27. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
- ^ Cadell, Ava (2010-01-01). "The loveologist guide to cheating: secrets to why people cheat and how to prevent cheating". Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality. 13.
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