Wicked Pictures Contract Star Recognized by
Adult Critics for Her Work as a Sex Educator &
Expert Advice in Hundreds of Media Articles!
LOS ANGELES (April 13, 2016) – Sex educator and Wicked Pictures contract performer jessica drake is nominated for Mainstream Star of the Year at the 2016 XRCO Awards. The award-winning performer uses her popularity to help educate others on issues related to sexuality, which she has done tirelessly through her instructional series, “Guide to Wicked Sex,” as well as personal appearances and interviews and advice in hundreds of media articles.
The nomination comes on the heels of drake receiving CatalystCon’s “Catalyst Award” for “inspiring exceptional conversations in sexuality,” as well as taking home “Mainstream Star of the Year” at the 2016 AVN Awards.
“I am so excited about my XRCO nomination, and grateful for the tireless support from Steve and everyone at Wicked Pictures, which make honors like this possible,” said jessica drake. “I love doing adult movies, and I also cherish the opportunity to use my platform to promote the industry in a positive light, as well as to spread a message of shame-free, pleasure-based sex education.”
The X-Rated Critics Organization Awards will be at the OHM Club in Hollywood on June 22, 2016. The gala is an annual gathering of the top talent in the industry, who come together to celebrate porn’s highest achievements.
XRCO’s Mainstream Adult Media Favorite award is presented each year to the star consistently making an impact on society through her work in the media.
drake is a frequent contributor to many media publications and outlets, speaking out in support of sex education reform and sexual wellness. Her best-selling sex education series, “jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex” is the recipient numerous industry awards for titles such as “Anal Sex for Men,” “Plus Size,” and “Fellatio.” She also makes personal appearances around the country, providing a safe, comfortable environment for adults to ask questions and discuss sex and sexuality.
Recently drake began to pen a monthly column for Stylecaster.com, where she offers relationship and sexual advice, including her newest articles on exploring and embracing fetishes, available here, and her expert tips on the female orgasm, here.
In the past year, jessica drake was featured in articles on many of the top websites in the world, including Uproxx, AskMen, CNBC, Vice, Buzz Feed, Bustle, Maxim, Refinery 29, Prime Mind, and GQ, along with scores of others who shared drake’s message of sex education and sexual wellness.
About jessica drake:
An exclusive Wicked Pictures contract performer, writer, and director, as well as a global humanitarian and emerging sexual wellness authority, jessica drake’s brilliant career is illuminated by her beauty, prodigious talent and adult industry clout. A recipient of three coveted AVN Best Actress awards and AVN’s Mainstream Star of the Year honor, jessica has solidified her status as one of the adult’s most illustrious stars, but its her time devoted to healing, working alongside, and educating those less fortunate of which she is proudest. In her award-winning, self-directed “Guide to Wicked Sex” series, jessica brings erotic topics to life through intimate demonstrations performed by some of today’s hottest adult stars. Recently joining the likes of Oprah, Martha Stewart, and Rachel Ray, drake published “jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex,” her own digital magazine to promote sexual education, and give fans more “Guide to Wicked Sex” content they’ve been craving. Each DVD and digital magazine volume addresses a different aspect of human sexuality, which is explored with a distinct blend of knowledge, experience, and good humor, and the series has earned recognition from AVN, XBIZ, and The Feminist Porn Awards. A charismatic public speaker, the same demand for her modern sex education DVDs also takes jessica around the world – presenting seminars and workshops at expos, retail outlets, and colleges like USC, UCLA, and Chapman University – where she speaks to curious adults desiring to learn more about sex, romance, and communication. For more information on jessica drake, visit www.twitter.com/thejessicadrake.
About XRCO:
Founded in 1984, the XRCO was formed to give writers and editors from the adult entertainment industry a voice in selecting the best in and brightest in the world of adult cinema. Original members included a small group of writers from Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia. Over the years, select and qualified membership has expanded to include some of the best adult reviewers from both print and the Internet. In 2005, the XRCO welcomed its first European members. 2009 marked a quarter century of excellence with the XRCO’s Silver Anniversary. For more information about the XRCO, visit www.XRCO.com.
