About

Meet Jess

My name is Jessica R. Adams. I earn a living as a sex counsellor, speaker and facilitator, and fill my cup by making and exhibiting body art.

My goal in all of it is to create spaces where bodies can be. Free from stigma, free from shame, free from sexualisation or sensationalism, free from our own judgement. I want to create spaces to land, to breathe, to experience, to let go, to embrace and to become. In a world that continuously pushes us to be more, I want us to dare to just be enough.

About Isca.Rosa

The name Isca.Rosa carries deep meaning for me. It’s a personal bridge between the past and the present, between my story and the stories of those who shaped me in one way or another.

Isca is considered the ancient form of Jessica, my first name. This rather unusual name for a 1980s born girl, especially in the Austrian alps, was first seen by my mum on a postcard my beloved grandpa received from Prague. The identity of the sender is a secret shared only between me and him, but I will say this: it is a mysterious and beautiful part of my story that reminds me of the vastness of life and the many untold stories we carry. It guides me to be more than just what someone expects me to be, always.

Rosa is a natural echo of Rosalia, my middle name, was given to me to honour my great-grandma. Born in 1901, she lived a very different life, yet her spirit is part of what I do. From her I have inherited a deep sense for nature, an unwillingness to second-guess my instincts and a deep faith in myself & my abilities.

Isca.Rosa is a celebration of all women who came before us. Who shaped us through their names, their stories, their dreams. Who shaped our path to healing. I believe it is because of them that we refuse to give up hope.

Get in touch:
Mail: jess@iscarosa.com
Phone: +27 (0)646094089