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Colin Merritt

Retrospective
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Retrospective

July 30, 2008
There was the guy that…
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There was the guy that…

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July 2, 2008
Buyers’ tips, part two
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Buyers’ tips, part two

If I’m going to punch your donut, I’d prefer that it wasn’t chocolate-filled

June 5, 2008
Tips for first-time buyers
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Tips for first-time buyers

Otherwise known as tricks of the trade

May 6, 2008
Two virginities in one night
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Two virginities in one night

Like trying to insert a water balloon into a wine bottle

April 8, 2008
Cialis and shrinks don’t mix
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Cialis and shrinks don’t mix

Nothing like a shot of morality to kill the mood and your trust

March 11, 2008
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When the novelty wears off
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When the novelty wears off

Am I secure enough to be an escort?

January 16, 2008
A challenging client
Vancouver

A challenging client

My cock shrivelled up and my asshole slammed shut

December 18, 2007
On the frontlines of safer sex
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On the frontlines of safer sex

Escorts can help clients learn how to better protect themselves

November 20, 2007
Plucked like a pro
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Plucked like a pro

More high-maintenance bang for the buck

October 24, 2007
My career as a rentboy
Vancouver

My career as a rentboy

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure

September 25, 2007
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