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I’m dating 11 men

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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:
aquashiv · 20/02/2026 23:01

Iamacatslave · 20/02/2026 16:24

Your poor fanny.

😆😅🤣

Confuserr · 20/02/2026 23:05

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?

4 have been friend zoned and you haven't met 5 of them so you're...dating two men?
That's only one more than me and I'm married 😂

Ilovelurchers · 21/02/2026 00:10

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.

Possibly some people are jealous of you OP. But I don't think that's the reason your thread has attracted so much comment.

It's not unusual, after a break up, to go through a period of sexual exploration and non-exclusive dating. A lot of us have done it, and yes it can be fun, empowering etc.

It's just that the details of your experience seen strange and contradictory. From what I can work out you have had four one night stands, and none of them were good enough for you to consider having sex with any of the guys again, because they weren't good at oral sex. Yet you still say you are having amazing sex.... Surely you can see why this is confusing people?

Also, the comment about how you are not willing to give any direction in terms of oral.

So what, you don't talk during sex? You just lie there and hope they happen to get it right?

Again, it doesn't sound like amazing sex, does it? If for whatever reason you aren't comfortable enough with these guys to tell them what you want......

So I think people are just puzzled. And, yes, maybe a few are shocked/disapproving that a woman is admitting to enjoying recreational sex BUT that won't be true for most people. The site isn't that conservative/old fashioned.

I think it's just because what you are saying doesn't really seem to make sense. Sex for fun is meant to be fun! And it doesn't sound like the sex you are having really can be ......

ComedyGuns · 21/02/2026 00:24

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.

Go you! What an inspired post!

Ryah76 · 21/02/2026 01:12

@isittimetogethigh I get it- I am seeing two who are firmly FWB and it’s great! I love having my own space , and great sec when I want it. Just enjoy it!

cricketnut77 · 21/02/2026 08:55

Enjoy playing the field until you find one you really like. Why not try 2 at once ?

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