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I’m dating 11 men

181 replies

isittimetogethigh · 19/02/2026 09:33

This is going to sound crazy but after separating from my husband two years ago and getting hooked on my first fwb, something in me just switched. I now feel so emotionally detached from any men I meet. I genuinely always believed if I had sex with a man I would just be his. That I’d attach. That it would mean something deeper.
Apparently not.
The next man I slept with I really fancied. We had great chat, proper vibe. The sex was unreal. But after? Nothing. No emotional spiral. No overthinking. No building him up in my head. And if I’m honest it was brilliant for me.

Over the last few months I’ve met different men from nights out, online and just generally being outside living my life. They’re all different in their own way. All attentive. All enjoy spending time with me and I genuinely enjoy spending time with them.
They’re all younger than me as well. Between twenty nine and forty. Which makes this whole thing even more interesting.

Out of the eleven I’ve only slept with four and only once each. The sex has been mind blowing every time. They’ve all verbally validated my sexual skills and wanted more of me, which I can’t lie I’ve enjoyed hearing.
But here’s the kicker. Not one of them has made me orgasm through oral. That is the most disappointing part for me. I’m not directing a grown man on what to do. At this point I’m realising good sex is not enough. If you cannot make me finish the way I like you do not get promoted. So those four have now been moved straight into the friends category.

It’s mad to me that the same woman who cried over one man is now calmly dating multiple and sleeping peacefully at night.

My first fwb, the one I was borderline obsessed with is back wanting to meet. The difference is I don’t feel that pull anymore. I already know I’ll be much more level headed with him this time.

I meet each guy once a week for dinner and drinks and it’s honestly brilliant. I’ve been upfront with all of them about my situation.
I think what shocks me most is I’m not looking for one of them to pick me. I’m enjoying the menu.
And I’m just sitting here wondering why I didn’t do this sooner. At forty I genuinely feel like I’m in my prime and having the most fun I’ve ever had.

OP posts:
Starlight1979 · 19/02/2026 09:52

isittimetogethigh · 19/02/2026 09:51

The dates have been set which each of them, but yes still yet to meet some for the first initial date

So you think you're dating 5 blokes you've never met?

PersephonePomegranate · 19/02/2026 09:52

Wow, where do you find the time?

I think it's short sighted to think you don't need to give direction - it's not a failing, it's that people have had partners that liked different things. Also, if you only fuck them once, they're never going to get the chance to do it for you. If all this sex has been so mind blowing (but somehow not made you orgasm), why wouldn't you want to go there again?

Up to you though!

isittimetogethigh · 19/02/2026 09:53

OhBumBags · 19/02/2026 09:51

Can you explain your thread title then please?

It makes no sense at all?

Or was it just clickbait?

How about I get literal if that helps ‘potentially’ dating 11 men although 4 have been friendzoned?

does that work?

OP posts:
Goonyoucanaskme · 19/02/2026 09:53

You sound very confused. Perhaps you are in shock after your breakup and not thinking straight. Be careful.

FriNightBlues · 19/02/2026 09:53

Do any of them have the same name?

isittimetogethigh · 19/02/2026 09:53

PersephonePomegranate · 19/02/2026 09:52

Wow, where do you find the time?

I think it's short sighted to think you don't need to give direction - it's not a failing, it's that people have had partners that liked different things. Also, if you only fuck them once, they're never going to get the chance to do it for you. If all this sex has been so mind blowing (but somehow not made you orgasm), why wouldn't you want to go there again?

Up to you though!

I orgasmed but not through oral. That’s huge for me.

OP posts:
OhBumBags · 19/02/2026 09:54

isittimetogethigh · 19/02/2026 09:53

How about I get literal if that helps ‘potentially’ dating 11 men although 4 have been friendzoned?

does that work?

No, still doesn't work 🤣

MillyTheale · 19/02/2026 09:54

Starlight1979 · 19/02/2026 09:52

So you think you're dating 5 blokes you've never met?

Gosh, if we go with that logic, I have a great new job just because I’ve applied for it.

titchy · 19/02/2026 09:54

isittimetogethigh · 19/02/2026 09:50

I’m genuinely a woman. I’m not looking for other people’s experiences to get off on. Just wanted to share mine that’s all. I don’t think it’s provocative either. It’s more about me figuring myself out and happy that I’m not stuck obsessing over one man like I did with my first fwb.

Try chat GPT, not MN.You can receive all the validation you apparently need there.

LapisBlue · 19/02/2026 09:55

Wank fodder. Probably posted by a man. Try harder next time.

isittimetogethigh · 19/02/2026 09:55

Starlight1979 · 19/02/2026 09:52

So you think you're dating 5 blokes you've never met?

We speak online everyday, hence it feels that way

OP posts:
FlyingUnicornWings · 19/02/2026 09:55

Sounds exhausting. I’d rather have a cuppa and watch Corrie.

isittimetogethigh · 19/02/2026 09:55

titchy · 19/02/2026 09:54

Try chat GPT, not MN.You can receive all the validation you apparently need there.

I can do both

OP posts:
Onlyhereforthebatshitneighbours · 19/02/2026 09:55

💪

Onlyhereforthebatshitneighbours · 19/02/2026 09:56

I never used to believe people when they said how much women love to pull down other women. Then I found mumsnet.

LapisBlue · 19/02/2026 09:57

In other pointless news, I was on holiday in Malta last week, have just put my heating on and am cooking a beef casserole later.

Starlight1979 · 19/02/2026 09:59

isittimetogethigh · 19/02/2026 09:55

We speak online everyday, hence it feels that way

I speak to my boss and male colleagues every day but I don't believe I'm dating any of them....

YourSassyPanda · 19/02/2026 10:00

This doesn’t sound great op. Do you think you really actually like any of them? Do you want them to like you? What are you getting out of this situation?

MeganM3 · 19/02/2026 10:01

Well, it’s nice to feel wanted 😊. Go for it as long as you’re being safe and having fun. If it stops being fun then refocus onto other important elements of your life such as close female friendships. Probably be more fun.

AutumnAllTheWay · 19/02/2026 10:04

Sounds like youve come on wanting to discuss oral....

Which none of us want to do.

Youre odd and I agree, probably male.

Going.back to my tea and toast.

Lemondrizzle4A · 19/02/2026 10:09

Who cares.

isittimetogethigh · 19/02/2026 10:10

YourSassyPanda · 19/02/2026 10:00

This doesn’t sound great op. Do you think you really actually like any of them? Do you want them to like you? What are you getting out of this situation?

I get why it might not look great from the outside, but this isn’t about needing anyone or chasing validation. I like them enough to enjoy spending time together, but I don’t need them to define my happiness. What I’m getting is connection, fun, amazing sex, and full control over my own life. Honestly, at 40, this is the most relaxed, confident I’ve ever been and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

OP posts:
OhBumBags · 19/02/2026 10:11

I don't think the OP is male.

This is not her first thread and the others do appear to show her struggling.

OP, you sound like you've hit the self-destruct button and if I were you I'd give men a swerve for a long while and work on your own happiness and self-worth.

OriginalSkang · 19/02/2026 10:11

isittimetogethigh · 19/02/2026 10:10

I get why it might not look great from the outside, but this isn’t about needing anyone or chasing validation. I like them enough to enjoy spending time together, but I don’t need them to define my happiness. What I’m getting is connection, fun, amazing sex, and full control over my own life. Honestly, at 40, this is the most relaxed, confident I’ve ever been and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

Who asked you to?

TheCriticalThinker · 19/02/2026 10:16

A woman in her 40s boasting about the men in their 20s she's shagging 🤒

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