Can anyone please clarify the meaning of the term “sub”

[hwic04]

I often see providers’ ads using the term “sub” or”sub bottom”. I understand that an escort will “submit” to being topped. In that sense I guess, aren’t all bottoms  “sub”? Or is there a difference?

The reason I ask is I hired a provider who under a few different names over the years has been a relatively well known bottom in many videos. During our session he started calling me sir, and would say things like yes sir and thank you sir. I have hired many bottoms in the past but had never heard responses like that from any other. It was quite unexpected. I have noticed he’s started doing that in his most recent videos and collaborations as well.

So my question: is this what I should expect from all escorts who advertise as “sub” or”sub bottom”? Or is “sub” a term that just generally indicates a guy is primarily a bottom?

[panpanda]

Not necessarily. Not all bottoms are "sub." There can also be a power bottom.

If there are providers that do call themselves "sub," then usually that means they're submissive and you can expect some dom/sub interaction. But always make sure to chat about the expectation before setting up your session. Just because someone calls themselves a sub doesn't mean you can go free-for-all.

[SirBillybob]

The topic seems rhetorical unless it’s a marine ‘wich. 

[MikeBiDude]

My interpretation is a “sub” is just a shortcut for “submissive”. Put any other word/noun after “sub” you like. Sub-bottom, sub-top, etc.

[+ Jamie21]

Yes I agree it’s short for submissive, which can usually mean they’ll bottom for you, and generally be submissive to your demands, hence the ‘sir’. But not everyone who will bottom will do so submissively. If I bottom I usually prefer to do that from a non submissive position. Whatever you see on a guys profile should be taken as illustrative; check with him what he means by it to avoid any awkward misunderstandings…

[SirBillybob]

I find that it’s “sir” when they are a bit abashed about not remembering my name and they haven’t yet caught on that “bitch” can acceptably sub. 

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

7 hours ago, hwic04 said:

During our session he started calling me sir, and would say things like yes sir and thank you sir.

I find that men from the South and former and active military will always call me sir, regardless of sexual position.