Is it immoral to hook up with a ~23M when I’m 36F?

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So, needless to say, I feel super weird about this one. If you check out the post I made on autistic women, some other women describe our sexuality or “almost ace” style better than I can.

There’s a much younger man who seems to be attracted to me. I’m basically celibate out of principle at this point (it’s been like six years since I’ve had sex).

You and I are both here contending with this one because the taboo does make it feel erotic. It’s kinky to admit to myself that it could be fun if we both had an honest chat about what we’d be getting ourselves into (more as an affair or fling).

I slept with a much OLDER man once in the spirit of liberating my mind (it was a 30 year age gap 🥲) and years later I threw up it grossed me out so much. So. All of that’s to say: I probably will not be fucking around and finding out with this one, but I do still want to gut check…

Is it immoral? Seems like the power dynamics + life experiences are so different that it’d be pretty creepy to act on something like this. Is it? Or is it just a kinky normal enough taboo or thing people get into?

EDIT: You’re glorious. Emboldening and thoughtful. Fun!

Comments

  1. RealKillerSean Avatar

    Dude no one cares. People do this all the time. Plus you’re a woman you can get this anytime you want. Just go fuck him already 🤦

  2. Feeling-Parking-7866 Avatar

    Are you going to live your life by the Morality of others? 

    You realise you’ve got finate time on earth right? 

    Live how you want. 

  3. Romulanski Avatar

    It’s so funny, cause the comment would be so hateful if the genders were swapped.

    But yea 2 adults having concentual sex is normal.

  4. GrandmothersToes Avatar

    As long as it’s consensual in both parties, i don’t think there’s an issue. You’re both there to get off and have some fun, and if you both understand that’s all there is to it, then go have fun.

  5. SlideItIn100 Avatar

    No. Go for it.

  6. No-Evidence6366 Avatar

    tbh ure almost 40 and hes in his mid twenties so i think its weird, i was also in a huge age gap relationship with an older man and its wrong. and people wont react so nicely if they ever find out, ive recieved awful comments in public so yeah, i think its not worth it but u do u, just because something is legal doesnt make it right and many of us had to find out the hard way

  7. Kodiak_Marmoset Avatar

    For goodness’ sake, you’re both adults. This isn’t high school where people are segregated into grades.

  8. Satansleadguitarist Avatar

    He’s an adult, you’re an adult, if you’re both consenting there is nothing immoral about that.

  9. CalDavid Avatar

    He’s an adult, don’t worry about it

  10. Amiabilitee Avatar

    Well, he’s not barely legal. He’s nearly in his mid 20s. So you don’t seem predatory or whatever. I don’t know what this guy is like, but I think its fine. Things I’d scope out before going through with it however is level of mental maturity & level of respect he has for both women & women who are older than him

  11. arcflash1972 Avatar

    I had older friends with benefits when I was in my early twenties. It was a lot of fun for us!

  12. Hattmeister Avatar

    The power dynamic thing you’re worried about isn’t really a concern if you want a hookup. If it’s an ongoing thing then it’s relevant, especially if it’s romantic.

  13. Cobra-Serpentress Avatar

    Not immoral, but if you have doubts, then do not do it.

  14. oneiros5321 Avatar

    You’re both adults, no one cares what you’re doing.

  15. LuckyShenanigans Avatar

    He’s an adult! Go with the Campfire Rule: be mindful of what you’re doing and leave him better than you found him! The fact that you’re wary of power dynamics here indicates you’ll be fine.

  16. sparksgirl1223 Avatar

    If you knew that he was legal (for instance he works at a place you have to be 21 to work, so a bar) but had no idea his age, what would you do?

  17. awesometown3000 Avatar

    If fucking another adult makes you feel kinky and excited, why are you not doing it already? The fuck do you want the approval of the internet for when you could be currently fucking?

  18. The_Monsta_Wansta Avatar

    Legal age and consent- have at it!

  19. uncle_jimmy420 Avatar

    If you have to ask…

  20. FriendlyNeighborOrca Avatar

    No, if you are a women. A creep if you are a men.

    So, go for it.

  21. Daelda Avatar

    My wife is 8 years older than I am – we met when I was 35 and she was 43. We’ve been married for almost 21 years.

  22. Elisterre Avatar

    No, it’s fine, regardless of genders.

  23. Mutski_Dashuria Avatar

    Not at all immoral.
    You’re both consenting adults.
    Have at it and let the haters stew in their shitty jocks. 😁👍

  24. infinit9 Avatar

    Why do you think you might be immoral? Did you used to teach him in school when both of you were younger?

  25. GoRangers5 Avatar

    Potential hot take here, but no adult that has consensual sex with another adult that is not a family member is not a victim.

  26. bassogeph Avatar

    Oh my… nothing immoral about that. Two people can love each other indifferent from age

  27. OldCarWorshipper Avatar

    Not immoral at all. Some folks love age gaps, some people hate them, others don’t care. You do you. You’re just having sex- not getting married and comingling your lives.

    As a former young guy myself, I can tell you for a fact that a lot of young guys out there would probably give their left nut to have the horny older woman experience. If you find this dude appealing, GO FOR IT! If he rocks your world, go for it AGAIN.

    On behalf of young men everywhere, I tip my glass to you, madam. And thank you.

  28. AttentionRoyal2276 Avatar

    You are both of legal age so what would be immoral about it? As long as you both are honest about what you want from the relationship there should be no problem

  29. Jokonaught Avatar

    It’s not inherently immoral, it’s just that these types of relationships have a high chance of being immoral.

    As the full blown life experienced person here it’s your responsibility to not forget what the relationship actually is, to remember that this experience is going to comprise a much larger percentage of the younger person’s life than it does your own, and above all to remember the rule to leave them in better emotional and mental health than they entered the relationship with you in. These are all just kind of normal responsibilities older people should always have with younger people it’s just especially true in relationships.

  30. Forced_Storm Avatar

    I don’t think it’s immoral for 2 consenting adults to hook up. It is different when there is a significant power imbalance like if jobs or money were involved. But 2 adults otherwise unrelated to each other is fair game. A lot of people have an age gap kink, and 13 years isn’t the worst I’ve heard of

  31. Extinction00 Avatar

    36/2 =18, 18+7=25

    It’s immoral but legal. But then again it’s called cougar hunting.

    So you do you.

  32. Senior_Blacksmith_18 Avatar

    Probably not immoral but definitely a uncomfortable age gap with him being in his early 20s and you in late 30s. 13 is still kinda bad but that 30 years is almost doubled as bad

  33. DavidAllanHoe Avatar

    I’ve done this. 10/10 would recommend for two consenting adults. It’s not just hot for you, it is for him too. A lot of guys in their early 20s totally have a thing for women around 40.

  34. boomstick1985 Avatar

    Depends on who your critics are. But that Dude is going to have some interesting convos with his bros.

  35. Dreadsin Avatar

    No

    Hope this helps

  36. Skriptor96 Avatar

    You are both adults. Go for it. Enjoy!

  37. Rabid-Ami Avatar

    Girl, get yours! As long as you two are open and honest, go for it!

    It’s so flattering to be hit on by younger men as an older 30s woman myself.

  38. prw8201 Avatar

    Eh half your age plus 7 is generally the rule I’ve heard. Immoral? No not at all.

  39. mrskmh08 Avatar

    I can say that for myself (34f) ain’t no way im messing around with someone in their early 20s.

  40. raharth Avatar

    You are both adults, so whatever you want

  41. kajana141 Avatar

    Do what you want, you’re both consenting adults.

  42. Griffithead Avatar

    The only reason he is too young is that he is still figuring out his life.

    As long as you don’t try and change him and force him into your idea of life, you are fine.

    Go have fun. Just be honest about what you want.

  43. hardshankd Avatar

    No. When I was 22 i hooked up with a 45 yo woman for fun times.

  44. riyiyi Avatar

    Yes, as this violates the golden rule of “Half+7”