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David J. Ley is a clinical psychologist and author, known for his critical stance regarding sex addiction. His first book, Insatiable Wives won a Silver Medal in the Foreword Magazine Book of the Year in 2009.[1][2] His book, The Myth of Sexual Addiction, is widely regarded as a strong argument against the concept.

Education

Ley received his bachelor's degree from Ole Miss, and his masters' and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from the University of New Mexico.[3]

Views

In an interview with Salon.com, he said "The sex-addiction concept is a belief system, not a diagnosis; it’s not a medically supported concept. The science is abysmal."[4]

References

  1. ^ https://www.psychologytoday.com/experts/david-j-ley-phd
  2. ^ http://www.badoink.com/life/interviews/interview-david-ley-author-of-the-myth-of-sex-addiction/#5
  3. ^ David J. Ley
  4. ^ http://www.salon.com/2011/11/29/dont_believe_the_sex_addiction_hype/
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