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 Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. 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 Steptoe and Son, 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
| +Film Appearances
! Year
! Title
! Role |
| 2016 | A Mini Movie | Loveology |
| 1998 | | Ava |
| 1993 | Fit to Kill | Ava |
| 1993 | Amore! | Mrs. Scarborough |
| 1992 | Hard Hunted | Ava |
| 1992 | Lunch Box | Maggie Dancer |
| 1991 | Do or Die | Ava |
| 1991 | The Master Demon | Jan |
| 1988 | Not of This Earth | Second Hooker |
| 1985 | Into the Night | Club Hostess |
| 1985 | Commando | Girl in Bed at Motel |
| 1984 | Jungle Warriors | Didi Belair |
| 1983 | Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 | The Blonde |
| 1981 | History of the World, Part I | French Girl |
| 1979 | Outer Touch | Partha |
| 1979 | The Golden Lady | Anita |
| 1978 | The Hound of the Baskervilles | Marsha |
| 1975 | The Ups and Downs of a Handyman | Schoolgirl |
| 1974 | Over Exposed | Miss Wallace |
| 1974 | The Session | |
| 1974 | Jolly Hockey Sticks | |
| 1974 | The Man Who Couldn't Get Enough | Ava |
| 1974 | Confessions of a Window Cleaner | Naked College Girl |
Published works
Books
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1993: Hot Spots. Hot Spots Publishing.
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1997: Between the Sheets. A.C. Entertainment.
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1998: Love Around the House. A.C. Publishing.
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1999: Confessions to a Sexologist. Los Angeles: Peters Publishing.
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1999: The Stock Market Orgasm. Peters Publishing.
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2002: 12 Steps to Everlasting Love. Peters Publishing.
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2004: The Pocket Idiot's Guide® to Oral Sex. Indianapolis: Alpha Books.
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2005: Dr. Ava's Tantra Workbook. Kudos Inc.
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2011: The Sexy Little Book of Oral Pleasure. Indianapolis: Alpha Books.
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2012: The Sexy Little Book of Sex Games. Indianapolis: Alpha Books.
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2014: Neuroloveology: The Power to Mindful Love & Sex. New York: Open Road Integrated Media.
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2015: Idiot's Guides: Kama Sutra. London: DK Publishing.
Audio books
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1997: Between the Sheets,
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2003, DOC Johnson Presents: Ava's Hot Lips,
Music albums
Journal articles
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Cadell, A. (2010). The loveologist guide to cheating: secrets to why people cheat and how to prevent cheating. Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality.
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