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Why in this world would older women wish to be a cougar and only date much younger guys?

Asked by Aster (20023points) February 19th, 2011

What is it about younger men that some women go for? Could it be those rock-hard backs, bulging, tan biceps, snow white teeth,
thick eyelashes, small waists, curly hair, hard legs, energy, humor or am I missing something?

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iamthemob's avatar

A big factor may often very well be the fact that, by dating much younger guys, they know that they’re the ones in power.

Having the power can be a pretty powerful aphrodisiac.

There’s also something to say for sticking it to the double standard: “Fine – all you guys want to date those little girls? We can do the same thing.”

trailsillustrated's avatar

Also, they’re alot less likely to have penile dysfunction or whatever it’s called- where they can’t get or stay hard. A big drag.

Aster's avatar

Erectile dysfunction commonly referred to in medical journals as , “wet noodle syndrome.”
WHERE’S COLOMA? LOL

LuckyGuy's avatar

Another technical term is – “wonked winkie”.
Just for the record, don’t overlook guys without prostates. They last al ot longer than any <25 year old and the only after tryst mess is from the female.
So I’ve been told.

Ladymia69's avatar

It’s for the same reason that men feel the need to buy fast cars at 50 and have affairs with their much younger secretaries. It is clinging to the shred of hope that you might not die if you feed on youth. Or maybe they do it because it’s fun.

WasCy's avatar

For the only reason that matters: personal preference.

Neizvestnaya's avatar

I’ve primarily had relationships with younger men, a decade at least. They have always been the ones to choose me though I’m fine with it, this time I’m marrying my “pup”.

The reasons you list are true along with others like the general attitude of just giving a damn about more than themselves. How irritating it’s been to be around men my age or older who don’t take care of themselves but have a hateful expectation women should be perfect. I’m tired of listening to their big unjustified egos that go with santa claus bellies, poor hygeine, sloppy appearances, couch potato lifestyles and terrible dating manners. Not for me.

tinyfaery's avatar

Because they can. They have everything they need, why not a little icing on the cake. Good for them.

lucillelucillelucille's avatar

If I were dating,I wouldn’t date a man younger than me.No thank yooooooooo! ;)

Aster's avatar

@lucillelucillelucille not even 3 years younger?

jca's avatar

@worriedguy: men who have been “fixed” still ejaculate – it just has no “babies” in it.

i think two main reasons are the erectile dysfunction thing and the power trip. As far as the ED goes, young men don’t realize that the lead in that pencil does not seem to last forever. Not that us ladies don’t appreciate a nice tongue, but to me, there’s nothing like a good fucking, and an older man can be all kinds of wonderful, but just not there in the “fucking department.”

Lightlyseared's avatar

More stamina.

buster's avatar

Women love hard dicks.

trailsillustrated's avatar

@jca you said it, sista

Blackberry's avatar

I don’t want to get old : (
You already answered the question lol. Although I think young men are just for having fun with, but most wouldn’t marry them.

Crossroadsgrl's avatar

I’d marry one and plan on asking one out in the next week or two

More fun, more caring, more energy, in better shape, ...and something nobody mentioned…but WE act younger ourselves
Now I’m NOT saying immature, just we might be a bit more fun ourselves ( adventurous )

lucillelucillelucille's avatar

@Aster -I did go on a few dates with younger men when I was single.I’m pretty sure that I wouldn’t be much interested in it now if I was dating again.I have always liked them to be around the same age as me or a few years older.
Come to think of it,I had pretty specific criteria back then and probably still would today.

LuckyGuy's avatar

@jca I was fixed about 25 years ago. I shot inert stuff.
Unfortunately, about a year and half ago I had my prostate removed. Now I still shoot, but I only shoot memories. No mess!

Who knew that was even possible?!

Cruiser's avatar

Gosh if I were a 50 yr old woman I think I would be trolling for the younger stud! Have you seen the 50 and over selection in men? Cut the cougars some slack I say!

Neizvestnaya's avatar

I’m in my mid 40’s now and in the past 5 years I’ve met men near my age who are hateful, embittered, vengeful, sneaky, actively disrespectful and I don’t give a damn if they’ve been burned in the past and are scarred, scared and overprotective- that doesn’t justify their lackluster dating behaviors.

lizardking's avatar

I have read through most comments, all are acurate but not for everyone. All men are not pigs, couch potatos, boring etc.
I have been very happily married for 25 years, I still look at my wife like it is the first time. Although our bodies have changed we still enjoy each other, and huh,by the way, I am 55 with 10“s of solid steel( without pills). After our earth moving all night performance, we enjoy each others company, which brings me to this: what do you cougars talk about after a quick slamming from a young guy, do you ask him if he remembers where he was when Kennedy was shot, or even John Lennon. Will you understand him with his limited life experience?

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