About
About Jess
I’m Jessica Adams, a sexuality counsellor and educator devoted to helping people reconnect with their pleasure—something so often dismissed or buried under the weight of our busy, complex lives. With over two decades of experience in education and a deep passion for sexuality, my focus is on creating spaces where pleasure is not just possible, but natural, available to every body, and free from shame.
I hold a Master of Education from the University of Salzburg and spent 15 years teaching children and teens across all age groups (4–19). During that time, I had my own three children and eventually transitioned into the field of diversity and inclusion, working as an educational consultant for various schools across Vorarlberg, Austria under the Board of Education.
It was a deeply personal journey that brought me into the world of sexual health and education. In 2020, I was trained and certified in the Betty Dodson Method (Bodysex), beginning my work with women and diving into the powerful potential of embodied pleasure. I then returned to study, pursuing certification in Sexuality Counselling through the Sexual Health Alliance in the USA — with the goal of working with every body. I furthered my knowledge in sex education through various courses in Austria, Germany and the US and eventually started working on a sex education program designed to support kids and teens in navigating the world of human sexuality in a more informed, grounded, and body-aware way. Because it is only with the necessary tools that we all get to make healthy, informed choices for ourselves.
As a mother of three, living between the Austrian Alps and Cape Town, I know how easy it is to lose touch with your own desires. Life’s demands can push intimacy and self-exploration aside. Through my own journey, I discovered how much I had been holding back—both from myself and from others. What I found was not just knowledge about my body, but an entirely new sense of freedom, joy, and connection I had never imagined possible.
That transformation is what fuels our work today. We at Isca.Rosa believe pleasure isn’t something we need to earn—it’s something we’re born with. Our aim is to help you reclaim it. To feel at home in your body. To understand that before we can experience intimacy with others, we need to tune into our bodies first. Only then can we truly explore pleasure in its full, embodied expression.
About Isca.Rosa
The name Isca.Rosa carries deep meaning for me. It’s a personal bridge between past and present, between my story and the stories that shaped me.
Jessica, my first name, was chosen by my teenage mother from a postcard sent to my grandfather from Prague. The identity of the sender is a secret shared only between my grandfather and me. It’s a mysterious and beautiful part of my story that reminds me of the vastness of life and the many untold stories we carry. The name Isca is thought to be a root or ancient form connected to Jessica—tracing back through languages where it often meant water. For me, it represents the deep flow of life, of connection, and of desire.
Rosalia, my middle name, honours my great-grandmother—a woman born in 1901 who lived with strength, resilience, and an unshakable love for life. Her spirit is part of everything I do. The name Rosa is a natural echo of Rosalia, symbolising softness, blooming, and transformation—the essence of what happens when we allow ourselves to grow into pleasure.
Isca.Rosa is a reclaiming of those names, those stories, and those lineages. It’s a space rooted in heritage, healing, and hope—an invitation for every body to explore joy, freedom, and connection in their own skin.
This is pleasure—for every body.
Get in touch:
Mail: jess@iscarosa.com
WhatsApp: +27 (0)646094089