# Ava Cadell

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.

## 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 | Notes |
| 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 | 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 | |
| 1974 | Confessions of a Sex Maniac | Ava | |
| 1974 | Jolly Hockey Sticks | | |
| 1974 | Confessions of a Window Cleaner | Naked College Girl |

## Published works
### Books

* 1993: Hot Spots. Hot Spots Publishing.
* 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.