Jessie Nicole - xoJane

I'm a Skeptic, But I Think Manifesting Might Be Working For Me

Jessie Nicole — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:00:00 -0400

When you send the energy of your intentions into the universe, this manifests those intentions into reality, or the universe manifests your desires into part of its grand plan. The specifics are kind of sketchy.

It Just Happened To Me: I Got Robbed At Gunpoint

Jessie Nicole — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0500

I'm jumpy around passing cars and men on the street. I fall asleep with a low voice telling me not to scream ringing in my ears.

Sex Workers Get Raped Too, But Resources To Help Them Can Be Hard To Find

Jessie Nicole — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:30:00 -0500

It didn't hit home until a sex worker I know was assaulted by a client. And she needed help.

I'm A Blatant and Unapologetic Media Pirate

Jessie Nicole — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0500

If something exists digitally, I have probably at least tried to obtain it illegally.

Do This Don't: Get Matching Tattoos

Jessie Nicole — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:30:00 -0500

Getting a matching tattoo with Sydney felt like a completely reasonable commitment.

Commentary On The Commentary: Sex Work And The Disabled Client

Jessie Nicole — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0500

Some people pay for erotic services. Some people with disabilities pay for erotic services.

Hate Workwear? So Do I! How To Deal With Finding Your Own Workplace Style

Jessie Nicole — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:30:00 -0500

Standard office clothing, especially for women, is f#$*ing expensive. And putting it together is time consuming.

Regency Romances Are THE BEST, You Guys

Jessie Nicole — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:30:00 -0500

According to Wikipedia, the books I like are specifically "Regency Historical Romances," which prioritize explicit sex scenes over historical accuracy. Hell, yeah.

I Just Want All My Friends to Be Friends, and They Won't Cooperate

Jessie Nicole — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:30:00 -0500

If only they made more of an effort to communicate with each other and listen to each others' perspectives they would then realize that they were meant to be best buddies and play ersatz musical instruments together all the time!

Tales from the Whole Foods Trenches: How Not To Be A Total Dick At The Grocery Store

Jessie Nicole — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:30:00 -0500

It's tiresome hearing the "Whole Paycheck" joke all day, but atrocious hearing it from someone currently spending the equivalent of your actual paycheck.

Commemorating the Trans* and Sex Worker Days of Sad

Jessie Nicole — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:30:00 -0500

It's frustrating that the biggest days for our respective communities are really depressing.

What It's Like to Come Out of the Hooker Closet

Jessie Nicole — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:00:00 -0500

The most powerful reaction I've heard when coming out has been, "OMG, me, too!" I've found this connection with friends I've known for years and strangers within minutes of meeting each other.