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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:
StripedMug · 19/02/2026 12:34

Can an AI have an orgasm?
Do androids dream of electric sheep?
Are you dating if you've never met?
So many questions.

Lovelanza · 19/02/2026 12:34

Dating 11 men but only met 6 of them??? Hope you ain’t an accountant OP

mumofoneAloneandwell · 19/02/2026 12:36

🙄 (jealous)

(hrtft)

I’m dating 11 men
outerspacepotato · 19/02/2026 12:40

Well, if they're verbally validating your skills, they are orally pleasing you in a way.

Kangaroo1 · 19/02/2026 12:42

If this is real, I hope you are using protection.

UpDownAllAround1 · 19/02/2026 12:43

Match of the day theme playing now

bumptybum · 19/02/2026 12:46

So the sex was mind blowing but you didn’t orgasm?

and are you seriously thinking that a man should by definition be able to bring you to climax through clitoral stimulation first time without knowing you, your body or how to read it and work it? Women are all different. It can take time. If the only reason you’ve friend zoned them is that then I suggest you were not that interested in the first place

Overtheatlantic · 19/02/2026 12:47

I’m annoyed and grossed out in equal measure. So glad it’s almost the weekend.

Negroany · 19/02/2026 12:50

Doesn't sound like fun to be, it sounds like hard work.

I used to shag a range of fwb, and it was great (fifteen years ago), but no way could I be arsed having bloody dinner with them!

Negroany · 19/02/2026 12:51

Lovelanza · 19/02/2026 12:34

Dating 11 men but only met 6 of them??? Hope you ain’t an accountant OP

And meets each of them every week for dinner - 11 nights in her week.

OhBumBags · 19/02/2026 12:54

mumofoneAloneandwell · 19/02/2026 12:36

🙄 (jealous)

(hrtft)

Edited

(hrtft)

Yes, your post makes this very clear.

Villanellesproudmum · 19/02/2026 13:28

Doesn’t sound like dating, more chatting, meeting shagging and moving to the next.

But if you’re safe and ok with that and don’t want anymore than that and you’re honest with the men so don’t mess them around you’re old enough to decide what you want and don’t want out of life.

TwistedWonder · 19/02/2026 13:47

Just a reminder to everyone that it’s half term and those teenage boys are bored

exhaustDAD · 19/02/2026 14:03

If all of this makes you happy, and you don't trick the guys into thinking that this is more than what it is... Enjoy life, sure. If everyone is in the clear, you are not hurting anyone. To me, it sounds like so much admin and juggling, I sure as hell would not be able to do it if I was single.. (with 11 women, being a guy myself) . Sounds exhausting...
Do they know that you are not exclusive?

NigellaWannabe1 · 19/02/2026 14:06

Haven’t read the whole thread so I’m not sure if anybody else has raised it - but why wrote this with AI? It makes it sound fake.

Upstartled · 19/02/2026 14:06

Sounds completely manic and unlikely.

KaleidoscopeSmile · 19/02/2026 14:15

"...you do not get promoted..."

Ha ha!

LouiseMadetheBestBroccoliPasta · 19/02/2026 14:30

I remember you from the threads on FWB survivors, which is a sobering read. I'm glad you're not pulled towards your POS FWB anymore but I think you're still seeking validation from men rather than loving and validating yourself. Have you thought about therapy? What happened in your life that has led to this craving for validation from men?

aquashiv · 19/02/2026 15:38

. I experience multiple orgasms, all with the same partner.

Do I win?

Disturbia81 · 19/02/2026 16:11

I can’t relate to the 11! But I can relate to having my most fun and happiness sleeping and hanging out with several men and not getting into relationships. No insecurities, no boredom, no getting annoyed with each other, just fun.

MrsMoastyToasty · 19/02/2026 16:22

Shouldn't you be revising for your GCSEs ?

OneShyQuail · 19/02/2026 16:30

Could not do it.
I only have mindblowing sex with an emotional connection and it gets better the longer you are together, the passion and connection just builds not tapers off.

Fair play you do you.
Not sure what the point of the post was though 🤷‍♀️

BadLad · 20/02/2026 00:19

Negroany · 19/02/2026 12:51

And meets each of them every week for dinner - 11 nights in her week.

Perhaps she's like the Vicar of Dibley in the Christmas Lunch episode.

GarlicBound · 20/02/2026 00:28

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.

Yep, I was similar for at least half my sexually active life. Some women don't believe women can have good sex without getting emotionally embroiled. Rather too many others still harbour moral judgement on women 'cheapening' themselves with casual sex.

After my second marriage broke down, I found I wasn't enjoying short-term sex as much as I used to. So I stopped doing it. No harm, no foul.

Wishing you continued happiness, OP.

SnowFrogJelly · 20/02/2026 00:33

BadLad · 20/02/2026 00:19

Perhaps she's like the Vicar of Dibley in the Christmas Lunch episode.

😂

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