Sexual wellness authority and sex educator jessica drake spoke yesterday at Chapman University as a guest lecturer for the Psychology 340: Human Sexuality class, taught by Assistant Professor David Frederick for the Crean School of Health and Life Sciences.

drake addressed a class of undergraduates on a variety of topics including sexual health, relationships, feminism, the adult industry, tolerance, boundaries and consent. The appearance, which included the legendary Nina Hartley, marked the second time drake has spoken to Dr. Frederick’s class. A recap of her first visit can be read at www.guidetowickedsex.com.

“It is an honor to have been asked back to speak at Chapman University,” jessica drake said. “The opportunity to discuss sexuality in a frank manner with young people facing all sorts of sexual pressures and uncertainties is invaluable. Their questions are thoughtful, often challenging, and always lead to insightful debate. I thank Dr. Frederick for inviting me to speak to his class and look forward to doing so again.”

Dr. Frederick described drake as “an exceptional speaker,” adding “I would highly recommend her as a speaker for any class related to media issues, gender, or sexuality.” In addition, drake has garnered much praise for her speaking appearances at colleges and sex-positive events across the country.

“jessica drake is a wickedly compelling and articulate sex educator, who is also smart, funny, and compassionate,” said Dr. Constance Penley; Professor of Film and Media Studies and Co-Director of the Carsey-Wolf Center, UC Santa Barbara; Co-editor of The Feminist Porn Book: The Politics of Producing Pleasure.

“jessica drake is a powerful voice for sexual education and empowerment! Using adult entertainment as a tool for social change, jessica builds from the pioneers of porn sex ed, Nina Hartley, Carol Queen, and Tristan Taormino.  Like these trailblazers, jessica has a vital voice, and she isn’t afraid to use it to help us all embrace our sexualities and fight social stigma and oppression,” said Dr. Mireille Miller-Young, PhD; Associate Professor Feminist Studies Affiliate/Black Studies/Film & Media Studies, UC Santa Barbara.

To help advance her sex education mission, drake writes, produces, and directs the video series jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex, which has received positive reviews from adult industry authorities including XBIZ, AVN and Fleshbot.com. The production jessica drake’s Guide Wicked Sex: Anal received the 2012 XBIZ award for Specialty Release of the Year and jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex: Fellatio received the AVN Award for Best Educational Release in 2012.

Orange Coast College Professor of Human Sexuality and Askmen.com sexologist Dr. Hernando Chaves said, “jessica’s Guide to Wicked Sex series has proven to be a valuable addition to sex education media and a resource I have used with great success with sex therapy clients seeking to improve their sexual skills, technique, and confidence with partners. In short, jessica is a valuable asset and important voice in sex education and the sex positive movement.”

For more information about jessica drake’s appearances and sex education seminar series, visit www.guidetowickedsex.com/seminars.

EDISON, New Jersey — Sexual wellness authority and sex educator jessica drake will conduct two seminars as part of her appearance at EXXXOTICA New Jersey, October 4th through 6th, at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison. drake will address a variety of topics, including those featured in her award-winning Guide to Wicked Sex DVD series, in an audience-driven forum called “Ask jd: Q&A with the Wicked Star.”

In addition to the Q-and-A’s, drake will be signing autographs and taking pictures with fans throughout the three-day expo. To purchase tickets and for complete details about the nation’s largest event dedicated to love and sex, visit the EXXXOTICA website.

“EXXXOTICA New Jersey is going to be a blast this year, and I am thrilled to be able to interact with attendees of the ‘Ask jd’ seminars,” drake said. “We are going to candidly discuss any and all subjects related to sex and sexual wellness. The opportunity to have an open dialogue in a room filled with open-minded people looking to enhance their sex lives is extremely rewarding and fun. The experience is always different. Even people who own or have seen my Guide to Wicked Sex videos will be surprised by how much more information there is still to learn, practice and enjoy.”

After a store appearance and signing nearly five years ago, jessica drake was approached by a woman who admitted she had never experienced an orgasm and wondered why. drake was touched by the confession and request for help, and noticing a dramatic increase in the number of women and couples attending her appearances, she saw a demand for modern sex education.

drake is the writer, producer, and director of jessic drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex, a critically acclaimed sex-ed video series from Wicked Pictures. jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex: Anal‚ received the 2012 XBIZ award for Specialty Release of the Year, and jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex: Fellatio took home the AVN Award for Best Educational Release in 2012.

EXXXOTICA made its New Jersey debut in 2008, welcoming more than 18,0000 adult entertainment fans through its convention doors. The expo features hundreds of adult performers, exhibitors, a full schedule of seminars and world-class entertainment acts. This year’s expo marks the sixth straight year it has taken place in the Garden State, and it’s the 20th event overall for the “nation’s largest event dedicated to love and sex.”

“We’re extremely excited to add jessica to the long list of stars appearing at EXXXOTICA New Jersey,” commented J. Handy, Director of EXXXOTICA. “She has been appearing on and off with us over the years, and with this being our 20th show overall, it’s only fitting to have her join us and help celebrate sexy.”

The “Ask jd: Q&A with the Wicked Star” seminars will be held on Friday, October 4 from 9:15 to 10 p.m. and on Sunday, October 5 from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. For more information about jessica drake’s appearances and sex education seminar series, go here.

For more information, visit www.GuideToWickedSex.com or follow on Twitter @jdGTWS.

For more jessica drake, follow her on Twitter @thejessicadrake.