it starts with me.

for WEEKS i have agonized writing this blog.

when the Hep C situation recently reared it's ugly head, i started to write. i'd pour my thoughts and feelings out, then go back and edit. delete and rewrite. rewrite yet again. i tried to get more facts, and then i kept writing. while it was still just a saved draft, before i had even worked up the discipline to finish it and hit "publish post", i learned about the current HIV situation, and in an instant, i was hit with the same exact feeling i had back in 2004 when i found myself just FOUR days away from being on a first-generation quarantine list. i don't think you ever forget that tingling shock, that sinking in the pit of your stomach when you think that life as you know it has ended.

right now we are supposedly in the middle of a moratorium. safeguards are in place to notify and (hopefully) support the person/people who is/are affected by this horrible tragedy, but let me remind you...this moratorium does nothing unless we are taking into account the HUMAN factor in all of this and realize that NO ONE knows what ANYONE really does in their off-camera time.


look at us, as an industry.

we are SHAMING a girl whose life is changed forever. it could have been me. you. any of us.

we are unjustly pointing fingers, judging and blaming people.

we are attacking each other online and in public forums right in the sights of mainstream media.

we are going on crazy, hate-driven rants on blogs calling people names and making accusations and threats, totally destroying our credibility, and forwarding the stereotypes about the mental stability (or lack thereof) in this industry.



there have been several mentions of unionizing, and while this may be good in theory, in practical application, the likeliness of it being run fairly is nil.

personally, i think that in order to effect change, it has to begin on an individual level.

*right now, i do not feel comfortable shooting. i will not shoot until i do.

*i will, as a performer, require a test for HIV, Hep B & C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis that is newer than 14 days from my on screen partners. i will do my due diligence and check it's validity.

*as a director, i will require my talent to have tests newer than 14 days. period.

*if i am told by an agency that this means i will pay a higher rate for a performer, i will not continue to book through that agency.

*as always, i will continue to adhere to a specific list of talent that i am willing to work with. i will continue to add or remove people at MY discretion.

you can do this too. make your own guidelines. we have to lead each other and help each other. not by hate speech and shaming and dueling unions, but by strength...and willpower...and by example. EDUCATE yourself about the risks that you take on and off camera, and make informed decisions with YOUR best interest at heart because chances are, no one else will. we can be mentors and support one another. i'm not perfect, none of us are. i will not judge you. i'm no doctor, either, nor do i claim to be- but if there is ANYTHING i can do to help you- answer a question, talk with you, listen to you, support you in any way, reach out to me. if you do not have my number, DM me. and if you don't need support, then lend some to someone else.

FUCKING STAND UP for yourselves. in closing, i will quote an article i wrote about the SYPHILIS incident last year:

"Performers- RESPECT YOURSELF. you only have one body, one life, one chance at this. you are worth more than whatever you are being paid for the scene."

AIDS WALK INCENTIVES!

as you know, it's that time of year again, and i'm going to start offering some serious rewards for helping me and TEAM WICKED raise money for AIDS WALK LA!

here's the deal- donate $50 and get a special THANK YOU package from me, complete with autographed Wicked movie and another special gift.

you MUST be 18 or over, and it must be legal for me to ship to you.

it's a tax write off, PLUS you're getting awesome porn. win/win!!

go HERE to donate to my page. i will begin shipping on WEDNESDAY of this week.

thanks for your help!!

xoxo,
j

last year's AIDS WALK LA

THIS IS NOT THE BLOG...

...that you are looking for.

however, while i am writing and deleting and writing and deleting and rewriting, i thought i'd share some happy news for you (happier if you actually live in california or can get here)

on AUGUST 22, 23, and 24 i'll be dancing at the Blue Zebra Cabaret here in LA! one show thursday- and this is their Sexy 80's Party (see below) and two on both friday and saturday- PLUS on saturday i'll be donating 100% of my last show, tips, and promo to TEAM WICKED- and that means that after you're done watching my movies at home, you can come to the Blue Zebra and get the real thing naked on your lap AND if you come on saturday night, it's for an ESPECIALLY great cause.

i'll see you there. ; )

AIDS WALK LA

guess what??

it's that time again...

TEAM WICKED is getting ready to do AIDS WALK LA for the second year in a row! As you may remember, we had an AMAZING success last year raising all kinds of money to support this very important cause...but this year, we want to do even better. Coming soon will be a press release with all of the important details, but I wanted to give you guys the chance to take advantage of an early-donation incentive. With a donation of $20 or more, you will get an autographed 8x10 of yours truly shipped anywhere in the world, PLUS a mention on twitter, if you so desire. 

Here's the link to MY personal page.

There will be other incentives to come, one of the biggest being the chance to walk with us, and if you're REALLY cool, even come to brunch (which will also be my birthday party) with the crew!

Whether you make your donation to me, another member of the team, or TEAM WICKED in general, it's tax deductible, it's for a great cause, and we'll love you for it. If you can't donate (and we understand that times are tough) you can still help us! you can email, tweet, facebook, myspace (who does that anymore?!?) or use word of mouth and let your friends know about us. we'll love you for that too. ; )

thanks to everyone who donated so far. we are grateful.

xo,

j

X3Sixty Treats!

i know, you're going to get spoiled with all these blog posts. ; )

my friends over at X3Sixty have done quite a few interviews and pieces on me, and i thought you might like to see them.

I hosted their AVN Red Carpet, along with Nicki Hunter & there is SO much to see here:

http://www.insideadult.com/videos/72/2013-avn-awards-red-carpet-behind-the-scenes-on-porn-s-hottest-night.html

I also interviewed the legendary glamour photographer Suze Randall awhile back:

http://www.insideadult.com/videos/4/up-close-and-personal-with-jessica-drake-with-guest-suze-randall.html

An interview for Adult Insider:

http://www.insideadult.com/videos/37/adult-insider-8.html

My current Fling of the Month segment on Adult Insider:

http://www.insideadult.com/videos/123/adult-insider-13.html

And a favorite of mine, The Making of Men in Black A Hardcore Parody, for Wicked Pictures:

http://www.insideadult.com/videos/14/making-of-men-in-black-a-hardcore-parody.html

enjoy!

(and yes, i'm feeling MUCH better. thank you to everyone who has been checking on me. )

xo,

j