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Sex with someone 20yrs younger would you do it?

153 replies

fruityloopy · 22/03/2022 15:22

I’m a single 48yr old Mum of one.. I’ve been propositioned by a guy who I’ve chatted to a few times in the pub. I’m not entirely sure how old he is but probably late 20’s maybe 30.
I’m not after a relationship but just wondering am I unreasonable (or completely mad!) to consider it?

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ArmWrestlingWithChasNDave · 22/03/2022 15:24

No I wouldn't do it, because in my case they'd be 13. But 28-33? Sure. There's unlikely to be a dodgy power imbalance there, especially as you don't work with him or anything.

Momicrone · 22/03/2022 15:24

Why not

rubywho12 · 22/03/2022 15:25

I'd go for it

SNUG2022 · 22/03/2022 15:25

Only in the dark

Nicholethejewellery · 22/03/2022 15:25

It's fine.

Hellohah · 22/03/2022 15:26

I am 40 and am seeing someone who is 26. Not 20 years, but still a good old age gap.

If you find them attractive and want to, don't let the age thing stop you.

I have found more recently (in the last 5 years) that I have much better sex with men younger than me (for a lot of reasons).

fruityloopy · 22/03/2022 15:29

That made me laugh ‘only in the dark’
I have always found I do go for younger men so maybe there’s something to be said for better sex!

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SevenWaystoLeave · 22/03/2022 15:30

If you're both consenting adults, why not

Sisisimone · 22/03/2022 15:32

Yes I definitely would. Why not?

iklboo · 22/03/2022 15:34

If a 33 year old was bonkers enough to want to have sex with me and I wasn't married I very probably would.

GahAndTheBear · 22/03/2022 15:34

No. I couldn’t. I’m only 19 years older than my eldest son though, which is definitely a factor in my thoughts on this.

That said, lots of men think nothing of shagging women as young as or younger than their daughters.

SucculentChalice · 22/03/2022 15:35

No, probably not, because I'd be worried about him boasting about it to his mates.

youdoyoutoday · 22/03/2022 15:35

why not? As long as both people are consenting adults, its all good!

Do you think a 48 year old man would question this?

RewildingAmbridge · 22/03/2022 15:36

No because they would be a teenager around the age of consent , even someone in their early twenties really wouldn't appeal

maddy68 · 22/03/2022 15:37

Yes I have done. Has a fun time. Don't over invest.

Probably wouldn't Do it again

BeautifulGreenEyes · 22/03/2022 15:39
Biscuit
MotherofAutism · 22/03/2022 15:40

No, I personally think that big an age gap is wrong but....in this day & age, it's hard enough to meet anyone as it is so maybe not write it off completely. At least until you find out his actual age. Does he know yours? Don't put your heart & soul into it until he knows your age as he may not be comfortable with it 🤷🏼‍♀️

cumonilean · 22/03/2022 15:45

As a newly divorced 30 something I slept with a 19 year old on and off. We were fuck buddies nothing more and it worked for us and it was fantastic! SmileSmile

NancyPickford · 22/03/2022 15:46

When I was 36 I spent a magical summer with a 21-year-old. No strings, just fun and laughter and it's a very special memory. By the autumn it had come to a natural end and we went our separate ways.

MrsGHarrison87 · 22/03/2022 15:51

I love men of all ages if they have something about them but I've found men in their 20s have more stamina, and if they're inexperienced then they can very quickly learn. I would do it if I was your age but wouldn't really expect anything else beyond a few shags.

Excited101 · 22/03/2022 15:52

My dp does 😁

bare · 22/03/2022 15:53

I assume you don't know or are unlikely to meet his Mum 😀 not sure what I'd say to a 42 year old sleeping with my 22 yo son, but I don't think it would be a comfortable conversation 😀

Somethingblew · 22/03/2022 15:57

Wouldn't think twice at those ages if I was attracted to him.

When I was 29 I was sleeping with guys ranging from 19 to 48. If it's just sex, and both are consenting, it's really fine.

SevenWaystoLeave · 22/03/2022 15:58

@bare

I assume you don't know or are unlikely to meet his Mum 😀 not sure what I'd say to a 42 year old sleeping with my 22 yo son, but I don't think it would be a comfortable conversation 😀
Would it actually be your business though? Your son is an adult, he can sleep with who he wants. And I imagine meeting any one night stand of his would be awkward, whatever their age. Basically this is an area of life adults are entitled to not want their mums involved in!
HeatherShiver · 22/03/2022 16:03

I'm 51 my dp is 31, we have sex quite a lot!
Go for it!

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