# David J. Ley

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American psychologist

This article is about the clinical psychologist. For the geographer, see [David Ley](/source/David_Ley).

**David J. Ley** is an American [clinical psychologist](/source/Clinical_psychologist) and author, known for his critical stance regarding [sex addiction](/source/Sex_addiction). His first book, *Insatiable Wives*, won a Silver Medal in the Foreword Magazine Book of the Year in 2009.[1][2] A *[Publishers Weekly](/source/Publishers_Weekly)* review said that his book *The Myth of Sex Addiction* "makes a thoughtful and persuasive argument, using case studies and ample references to the work of other psychologists to flesh out his case. While serving as an excellent resource on sex addiction, Ley's study also sheds light on the myriad cultural and sociological factors that influence relationships."[3]

## Education

Ley received his bachelor's degree from the [University of Mississippi](/source/University_of_Mississippi), and his masters' and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from the [University of New Mexico](/source/University_of_New_Mexico).[4]

## 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."[5]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["David J Ley Ph.D."](https://www.psychologytoday.com/experts/david-j-ley-phd) *psychologytoday.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Hughes, Isabel (6 July 2014). ["Interview: David Ley, Author of The Myth of Sex Addiction"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150402153801/http://www.badoink.com/life/interviews/interview-david-ley-author-of-the-myth-of-sex-addiction/#5). *BaDoink Magazine*. Archived from [the original](http://www.badoink.com/life/interviews/interview-david-ley-author-of-the-myth-of-sex-addiction/#5) on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-01-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Nonfiction Book Review: The Myth of Sex Addiction by David J. Ley. Rowman & Littlefield, $35 (256p) ISBN 978-1-4422-1304-3"](http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-4422-1304-3). *PublishersWeekly.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [David J. Ley](http://swc.edu/faculty-2/certificate-instructors/david-j-ley/#.VMkwW2TF_3o)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Clark-Flory, Tracy (30 November 2011). ["Don't believe the sex addiction hype"](http://www.salon.com/2011/11/29/dont_believe_the_sex_addiction_hype/). *salon.com*.

## External links

- [Interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgAorrSKZGw) with [Anderson Cooper](/source/Anderson_Cooper)

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