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THE J SPOT

Jasmine Lobe’s popular column, The J Spot, was more than just another examination of sex and relationships among beautiful and powerful people. The writer, actor, model and former figure skater covered topics like feminism, friendship and female sexuality, as well as her own experiences surviving sexism and sexual assault in Hollywood. Her wry delivery and raw honesty made Lobe’s column a must-read during its run.

Apr 18

Reshma Saujani’s ‘Brave Not Perfect’ Showed Me Courage Is a Muscle That Gets Stronger With Use

In a world where girls are socialized to present as perfect, pleasing and pretty, Jasmine Lobe reflects on Reshma Saujani's book 'Brave Not Perfect' and the encouragement it offers for women to be courageous.
By Jasmine Lobe
Jul 6

Why I’m Afraid to Admit I’m Happy

I meditated every goddamn day. I wrote gratitude lists. I imagined the life I wanted. I read self help books. I fought for happiness.
By Jasmine Lobe
Mar 12

Brigitte Bardot Says Women Like Me Are Ridiculous

'I see a woman who fears the #MeToo movement—fears it will invalidate her career, a career built upon sex appeal and countless trysts.'
By Jasmine Lobe
Kaitlyn Flannagan for Observer
Dec 19

Harvey Weinstein Sexually Harassed Me, James Toback Threatened to Slit My Throat

By Jasmine Lobe
Comfortable shoes are a must.
Oct 4

Hugh Hefner Is Gone (RIP), It’s Time for Bunnies to Revolt

By Jasmine Lobe
Doesn't everyone deserve at least a day lazing pool-side Out East?
Sep 22

Summer in Review: Did You Sleep Your Way to the Hamptons or Swelter in NYC?

By Jasmine Lobe
What would this hedge fund have in store?
Aug 10

Is It Sex for Money When You Sleep With Your Boss?

By Jasmine Lobe
Annoying things in bed
Jun 7

The One Phrase You Never Want to Hear in a Relationship

By Jasmine Lobe
Jasmine Lobe selfie
Feb 1

My Not So Secret Feminist Agenda

By Jasmine Lobe
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Oct 20

Pussy No Longer Wants to Be Dicked Around

By Jasmine Lobe
Family dynamics cast a long shadow on romantic relationships.
Sep 15

Father Time: When the Weight of Daddy Issues Crushes Adult Relationships

By Jasmine Lobe
The imperfect match.
Jul 20

Matchmaking—or Pimping?

By Jasmine Lobe
The specter of relationships past.
Jun 15

Ghost Story: In Spring, a Young Man’s Fancy Turned to Indifference

By Jasmine Lobe
‘Worse comes to worst I can step on the hand rail, shimmy out of the ceiling hatchet and climb up the cable to the next floor—real action hero stuff.’
Apr 21

Welcome Mr. April: Wrestling With Unanticipated Hope

By Jasmine Lobe
Illustration: Veronica Grech
Feb 3

#PrincessProblems: Navigating the Game of Pretty

By Jasmine Lobe
Illustration: Veronica Grech
Oct 30

No Satisfaction: When the Drama of an Affair Is Just Not Enough

By Jasmine Lobe
Illustration by Veronica Grech
Aug 6

My Friend Asked Me to Be Her Egg Donor

By Jasmine Lobe
Illustration by Veronica Grech
Jun 19

I Gave My Ex-Boyfriend a Special Gift for My Birthday

By Jasmine Lobe
May 7

Four Friends Find Love in the Bathroom

By Jasmine Lobe
Illustration by Veronica Grech.
Apr 6

How My Knight in Shining Armor Turned Into the Dark Prince

By Jasmine Lobe
Feb 5

Why I Turned Down 20K A Month from a Sugar Daddy

By Jasmine Lobe
Dec 6

How a $250 Erotic Massage Led To A Surprisingly Happy Ending

By Jasmine Lobe
Nov 7

Can A Funeral Lead To A Date With James Franco?

By Jasmine Lobe
<em>Photoillustration by Triboro</em>.
Oct 2

The World According to Bush: On the Quest to Accept My Unwaxed Self

By Jasmine Lobe
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