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“I’ve explored my sexuality and I
know myself better now.”
Whether she’s crossing an item off her porn bucket list or experimenting with fresh
trends and genres, Jessica Ryan is operating with a newfound energy this summer.
In some ways, she’s making up for lost time.
It wasn’t long ago that the auburn-haired Ryan was among the more well-known
stars in porn, racking up more than 300 scenes in her first four years in the business.
But near the end of 2017—just as it was reaching its peak—Ryan took a break to
pursue a relationship in the Bay Area.
Ryan made the most of her time away. She pursued a kinesiology degree online
while continuing to operate a private healthcare business that had been her second
source of income for more than a decade.
The break also served as an opportunity for self-discovery for Ryan. She said her
job as an adult performer had caused her to lose grasp of her sexual identity.
“I wanted to identify who I was in my personal life vs. my performer side,” she said.
Ryan’s hiatus clearly served her well.
Three years later—after her relationship fizzled—Ryan returned to the adult
industry with more drive and determination than ever before. In the past few months
alone, studios such as Bellesa, Evil Angel, Girlsway and Naughty America have
summoned Ryan for scenes. Perhaps her most memorable moment thus far is an
anal romp with Mick Blue for Tushy.
If there were an award for Comeback Performer of the Year, the 34-year-old Ryan
would be a prime candidate.
“I’m versatile,” she says. “I’d like to be in the realm of an empowered female. If only
‘horny person’ was an actual category.”
As a veteran, Ryan said she’s approaching her second stint in porn with an entirely
different mindset.
“I’ve explored my sexuality and I know myself better now,” she said. “That’s the
beauty of being in my 30s. I’m no longer in discovery mode…
“Now I’m coming into it with a business perspective, and it’s so different. It’s made
it a lot more fun, actually, just being intelligent in how I interact with people, other
than thinking, ‘This is going to be a good time.’ I’m still able to have a great time. But
now I’m being more tactful.”
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