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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:
pixiegirlishere · 20/02/2026 14:54

I’m a lot younger than 68 but I’d agree - you’re not dating are you?

if you feel like you’re cut off from your emotions (and it sounds like you are) I would suggest that you’re not actually ready to date. Not really. You sound like you’re looking for reassurance and also that being the one to reject first helps you to feel in control.

Howarewealldoing · 20/02/2026 15:02

Sounds like you want people to say well done . So well done

Freya1542 · 20/02/2026 15:05

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

You should be very proud and hold your head high @isittimetogethigh 😂

ImDoneOnceAndForAll2 · 20/02/2026 15:06

What about the sti risk?
Oral sex with them all. Yuck!!

PeonyPatch · 20/02/2026 15:17

This doesn’t sound healthy to me OP. You sound detached, dissociated. Sure great sex, but truly great sex is sex with emotional connection imo. This will likely catch up with you. That’s my opinion. Are you looking for opinions? I don’t know what the purpose of your post is.

PeonyPatch · 20/02/2026 15:18

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

Tbh I’m more worried about your sexual health.

Lavender14 · 20/02/2026 15:22

Personally I'm confused as to how sex can be mind blowingly good when you aren't communicating and they can't get you off...

applebee33 · 20/02/2026 16:21

All the prunes are up in arms with you OP . How dare you express your enjoyment

Dweetfidilove · 20/02/2026 16:24

It must be the terrible hygiene standards that present on MN, but I don't know that I'd want 4 or more tongues on rotation 🤔.
At least condoms can be used during penetration, but the rest just terrifies me.

Are the conversations with the others great? I believe you should date multiple people, but 11 sounds like quite a roster; and I'm not wasting time being bored shitless.

Iamacatslave · 20/02/2026 16:24

Your poor fanny.

GoGoSuperBug · 20/02/2026 16:32

Going out for dinner every day I can’t imagine how hard I would struggle with my weight. I suppose all the mind blowing sec burns calories so there’s that.

Rainydaycat · 20/02/2026 16:37

Ok

Foundress · 20/02/2026 16:48

Dweetfidilove · 20/02/2026 16:24

It must be the terrible hygiene standards that present on MN, but I don't know that I'd want 4 or more tongues on rotation 🤔.
At least condoms can be used during penetration, but the rest just terrifies me.

Are the conversations with the others great? I believe you should date multiple people, but 11 sounds like quite a roster; and I'm not wasting time being bored shitless.

Indeed! This thread is reminding me of an old thread where lots of ‘women’ were posting saying just how much they really loved giving men blow jobs. One brilliant poster stated there was no way she was ever going to ‘chew on an old bit of gristle for anyone’😂.

Foundress · 20/02/2026 16:52

Sorry posted too soon. I think that was during the school holidays as well😂.

SleepingStandingUp · 20/02/2026 17:03

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?

"I'm enjoying strings free sex with random men" might work

You've dated 6 men, had one night stands with 4 of them, are yet to decide whether to have sex with the other two. There'd also 5 guys in your inbox.

Good for you. Just keep safe and don't get pregnant.

PersephonePomegranate · 20/02/2026 17:33

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

That's a bit embarrassing, OP, resorting to the 'they're just jealous' retort because you don't like the responses.

For what it's worth, I don't think what you're experiencing is at all unusual for women - or men, actually - who have come out of a long-term, monogamous relationship. Many people enjoy re-finding themselves and playing the field a little. They often get over it after a while.

It's not a woman having causal sex that's the issue here, it's everything else you've written!

peacefulpeach · 20/02/2026 17:35

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.

Do you have long brown hair and are you wearing a dress?

WeepingAngelInTheTardis · 20/02/2026 17:36

Its the way you written it that is giving everyone the ick.

EyePieSky · 20/02/2026 18:13

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.

I know exactly what you mean. I was on a very similar situation about 4 years ago and was dating 4 different men. They were dating other people too,

It was really fun and I'm not going to lie, the more I spent time with them, the less I focused on them as such. I was used to the mood / how I thought my partner felt about me/ what the future held dominated my relationships.....

it was really freeing to not have those worries and know that I was just having fun for now

Tigercrane · 20/02/2026 18:22

applebee33 · 20/02/2026 16:21

All the prunes are up in arms with you OP . How dare you express your enjoyment

Do you mean prudes? Or do you think the commentimg mumsneters have constipation?

onelumporthree · 20/02/2026 18:35

applebee33 · 20/02/2026 16:21

All the prunes are up in arms with you OP . How dare you express your enjoyment

We don't care about whether the OP is enjoying it. Crack on.

What we don't understand is why they felt the need to start a thread about it on here. Most of us are (I'm sure) thinking 'so what?'.

Hallywally · 20/02/2026 18:40

Personally I did all that in my teens and 20s and really CBA now in my mid 40s. Have you been in long term relationships shops since you were young OP?

wizzywig · 20/02/2026 18:42

Good on you. Id love to be like that

Dweetfidilove · 20/02/2026 20:18

Foundress · 20/02/2026 16:48

Indeed! This thread is reminding me of an old thread where lots of ‘women’ were posting saying just how much they really loved giving men blow jobs. One brilliant poster stated there was no way she was ever going to ‘chew on an old bit of gristle for anyone’😂.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Can't say I blame her 😂😂

whiteumbrella · 20/02/2026 21:31

Ok so of the 6 you’ve met, there are 2 you may go on a second date with. So you’re dating 2 men and have dates arranged with 5 others.