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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:
Kakibob1924 · 20/02/2026 00:37

Get a telly.

EBearhug · 20/02/2026 02:02

I don't think you're actually dating someone if you haven't yet met them. You're just chatting and maybe planning to meet ' that's not actually dating yet. But it's just words, so whatever.

I had a great time dating, and got through quite a few (I tracked them.) Some were rubbish in person, one or two were weird, perimenopause got in the way at times with unexpected periods. Saw some of them a few times, still friends with a couple of them, fell in love and had my heartbroken by one. It can be great fun if your expectations aren't too high that it's going to be more than sex - it can happen, but most men aren't that serious. Just be safe, use condoms and have STI checks regularly.

Elektra1 · 20/02/2026 06:25

I’ve got no comment on the 11 men part, only on the “I’m not telling them what to do” part. I’m a lesbian, and I still expect to have to give some direction on what I like/how I like it, even though we both have the same parts - because everyone’s body is different and people respond to touch in different ways. So I think it’s unreasonable to expect a new sexual partner to just intuit your preferences, regardless of gender.

Lorad · 20/02/2026 08:09

OhBumBags · 19/02/2026 09:46

Actual mind-blowing sex with 4 different men is quite lucky.

Unless your mind is easily blown?

Perhaps this is why they were so pleased with themselves?

None of whom can make her cum orally either!

I think she is easily mind blown!

Planesmistakenforstars · 20/02/2026 10:17

I also haven't promoted any of the shit loads of men I've never met that I'm dating.

isittimetogethigh · 20/02/2026 10:46

I can sense a lot of jealousy on here. I’d have preferred high fives not the evil eye.

OP posts:
OhBumBags · 20/02/2026 11:16

isittimetogethigh · 20/02/2026 10:46

I can sense a lot of jealousy on here. I’d have preferred high fives not the evil eye.

You really need to look into therapy if jealousy is what you sense.

And I actually mean that. I think you could do with it.

99bottlesofkombucha · 20/02/2026 11:19

I don’t understand. The sex was good but you expect them to read your mind and are not willing to direct/request in the slightest so have instead friend zoned them? Thats… not the path to mind blowing sex.

HawkinsLabsColdwarEra · 20/02/2026 11:22

isittimetogethigh · 19/02/2026 09:42

I don’t know, I guess I posted because I’m shocked at how I’m ok with it and as an emotional person I’m not anymore, if that makes sense.

so I’ve met 6 of them so far

how do you balance the psychology of it, and remembering the details of each person , eg do you use a journal with their profiles etc ?

NellieJean · 20/02/2026 11:24

isittimetogethigh · 20/02/2026 10:46

I can sense a lot of jealousy on here. I’d have preferred high fives not the evil eye.

You can definitely sense something but I’m not sure it’s jealousy.

TheCriticalThinker · 20/02/2026 11:43

I cannot even imagine a woman in her 40s would be jealous if a peer she knew had 11 younger boyfriends. I think they'd just feel sad for that person

isittimetogethigh · 20/02/2026 11:43

It just seems I’ve triggered the people whose lives are a tad dull, they see me living a carefree life which they don’t have

OP posts:
TheCriticalThinker · 20/02/2026 11:45

You've definitely triggered something, just maybe not what you think you've triggered lol.

Also, how are you in a relationship with these 11 men given that you haven't actually met five of them?

StopWindingBobStopWinding · 20/02/2026 12:07

isittimetogethigh · 20/02/2026 10:46

I can sense a lot of jealousy on here. I’d have preferred high fives not the evil eye.

Very definitely not jealous of you having some not very satisfying sex with a few out of the loads of mediocre men from online dating apps, I can assure you. In my twenties, before I met my husband, I enjoyed dating lots of men, and having sex with whoever I wanted to, including some exciting one-offs, but I’ve been with my husband for nearly 30 years now and I can’t think of anything worse than the sort of sexual speed dating you’re describing.

TwistedWonder · 20/02/2026 12:10

Get back on the PlayStation mate. It’s back to school for you Monday

VickyEadieofThigh · 20/02/2026 12:14

NewYearNewMee · 19/02/2026 09:48

@OhBumBags mind blowing sex yet not one oral orgasm? Then all friend zones? OP seems confused to me!

That comment moved the OP into 'chinny reckon' territory for me.

TheCriticalThinker · 20/02/2026 13:26

Oh I didn't realise everyone thinks the OP is a teenage boy.

Yes, that makes sense

TwistedWonder · 20/02/2026 13:33

TheCriticalThinker · 20/02/2026 13:26

Oh I didn't realise everyone thinks the OP is a teenage boy.

Yes, that makes sense

It’s half term - always a sign that the silly threads ramp up

toiletpaperthief · 20/02/2026 13:57

isittimetogethigh · 20/02/2026 10:46

I can sense a lot of jealousy on here. I’d have preferred high fives not the evil eye.

welcome to the pearl clutching brigade of MN 🤣

OriginalSkang · 20/02/2026 14:28

isittimetogethigh · 20/02/2026 11:43

It just seems I’ve triggered the people whose lives are a tad dull, they see me living a carefree life which they don’t have

Dating 11 men sounds like an admin nightmare, not carefree!

Anonanonanonagain · 20/02/2026 14:32

isittimetogethigh · 20/02/2026 11:43

It just seems I’ve triggered the people whose lives are a tad dull, they see me living a carefree life which they don’t have

😂Genuinely hilarious! I think I prefer my real life with less free time than your life with online boyfriends of varying descriptions. Good god almighty while you say you have become more liberal I think you are very insecure and need to think you have men all over the place in order to be validated.

onelumporthree · 20/02/2026 14:36

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.

Yes, that's nice, but why are you telling us?

HoppingPavlova · 20/02/2026 14:38

Okay. I really couldn’t be bothered with having 11 men on the boil, way too exhausting, but if you have the time and capacity, then, whatever floats your boat.

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Violetsoap · 20/02/2026 14:53

I'm giving the OP the benefit of the doubt that this is actually real, but if it is, this is quite interesting to me. I only had one boyfriend as a teenager then met my ex DH and was with him for 20 years. The marriage broke up 3 years ago and as I was leaving I met a guy who I fell deeply in love with and became very attached to. We weren't even in a relationship😳and it didn't end well!
Since then I've been too scared to date anyone as I just feel if I like someone, I emotionally attach too soon, but I don't know how to stop doing it! So it's very interesting that the OP has managed to stop emotionally attaching to men and is a lot more lighthearted about everything. But yes, dating 11 men at once does sound exhausting! 🤣