Anal sex is sex that involves the anus. In escort adverts it is often written as A-level, a pun on the school exam, and it is an offer and not a promise. Many escorts do not offer it, those who do usually charge extra, and the health risks differ from other kinds of sex. This guide explains the terms and the basics.
What the terms mean
- Anal. Sex involving the anus.
- A-level. Escort shorthand for anal sex. You may also see A levels, AFS or just A.
- Giving and receiving. Some listings say which way round, and a client may not be offered both.
In an advert
An escort who lists A-level is saying she is willing to discuss it, not that it is included. Ask before the booking, in plain words, and accept the answer. The services index explains the other terms, and the shorthand guide covers the common abbreviations.
Health basics
- Use a condom and plenty of lubricant. Receptive anal sex without a condom carries the highest risk of HIV and other infections.
- Go slowly and stop if there is pain. Pain is a signal, not something to push through.
- Do not move from anal to other kinds of sex without changing the condom.
- Tell a doctor or clinic about pain, bleeding or discharge that does not settle.
PrEP prevents HIV and is free from NHS sexual health clinics in England if you are eligible, and PEP must be started within 72 hours of a risk. STI testing in London explains where to go, and bareback meaning covers sex without a condom.
Consent
It is her choice, on the day, whatever the advert says. A no is final and needs no reason, and pressure or a lower price offered for it is a reason to leave. How booking works covers the first message and what to confirm.