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Devon Delacroix

Devon Delacroix is a writer, filmmaker and sex worker, hailing from suburban Toronto. His writing has appeared in magazines across Canada (a few of which you may have even heard of) and his films have been screened widely at festivals and galleries (most of which you haven’t). He's bad at Twitter, but trying to improve. Reach him at devondelacroix@gmail.com.

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What I learned about sex work and writing
Hard Labour

What I learned about sex work and writing

Devon Delacroix reflects on four years of writing “Hard Labour”

December 20, 2018
I had sex with a client in a Chinese restaurant
Hard Labour

I had sex with a client in a Chinese restaurant

‘I wasn’t sure I was in the right place’

October 25, 2018
Why I couldn’t stay hard in a gangbang
Hard Labour

Why I couldn’t stay hard in a gangbang

‘Even in the most anonymous situation, a reliable erection requires some kind of connection’

September 28, 2018
My client asked me to wear a balaclava during sex
Hard Labour

My client asked me to wear a balaclava during sex

I look more like a bike courier trying to stay warm and less of a sex worker

August 31, 2018
I role-played as a cult leader for a sex-work client
Hard Labour

I role-played as a cult leader for a sex-work client

He wants to be dominated, but something’s off — and it’s not just my costume

July 6, 2018
I had a threesome with my crush and client
Hard Labour

I had a threesome with my crush and client

Jake and I are finally going to have sex for the first time. The only catch is that there will be an audience

June 15, 2018
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When your client’s fantasy goes wrong
Hard Labour

When your client’s fantasy goes wrong

‘Sorry,’ he said. ‘This isn’t working for me.’

May 1, 2018
When role reversal fantasies just aren’t sexy
Hard Labour

When role reversal fantasies just aren’t sexy

The ability to detach is a hugely valuable skill for a sex worker, especially when the scene isn’t a turn-on

March 30, 2018
When a one-on-one encounter becomes a ménage à quatre
Hard Labour

When a one-on-one encounter becomes a ménage à quatre

Tricks often think of sex workers as fuck machines up for anything — that doesn’t mean you can surprise us with additional parties

February 23, 2018
Why role-play is more complex than you think
Hard Labour

Why role-play is more complex than you think

From language, limits and safewords, each situation has its own set of unique challenges

January 26, 2018
How a client helped me overcome my fear of renting porn
Hard Labour

How a client helped me overcome my fear of renting porn

Just the thought of renting a DVD caused me a surprising amount of anxiety

December 29, 2017
I was invited by a monogamous couple to spice up their sex life — and it went all wrong
Hard Labour

I was invited by a monogamous couple to spice up their sex life — and it went all wrong

They took a risk by opening up their relationship, but they didn’t anticipate what could happen

November 24, 2017
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When your client wants his first porn shoot, sort of (Part 2)
Hard Labour

When your client wants his first porn shoot, sort of (Part 2)

He hesitates when I pass him the first dildo

October 6, 2017
When your client wants his first porn shoot, sort of (Part 1)
Hard Labour

When your client wants his first porn shoot, sort of (Part 1)

He’s a reluctant model but he’s got a debt to pay

September 29, 2017
I roleplayed as a door-to-door canvasser to fulfil my client’s desires (Part 2)
Hard Labour

I roleplayed as a door-to-door canvasser to fulfil my client’s desires (Part 2)

It’s an odd experience to have the empty eyes of nearly 200 masks staring at you while you’re trying to get off

August 4, 2017
I roleplayed as a door-to-door canvasser to fulfil my client’s desires (Part 1)
Hard Labour

I roleplayed as a door-to-door canvasser to fulfil my client’s desires (Part 1)

It was hard to be serious when my client’s apartment looked like a bag of leprechauns exploded

July 28, 2017
I wore a snowmobile suit and winter boots for a sex-work client (Part 2)
Hard Labour

I wore a snowmobile suit and winter boots for a sex-work client (Part 2)

July 7, 2017
I wore a snowmobile suit and winter boots for a sex-work client (Part 1)
Hard Labour

I wore a snowmobile suit and winter boots for a sex-work client (Part 1)

June 30, 2017
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