What is below a cougar?

Despite Moore's attempt to use the terms interchangeably, a puma is widely regarded as a woman under 40 who prefers younger men while the cougar label is applied to women in their 40s and 50s who seek out younger male companions who are at least 10 years younger and often half their age.
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What comes after a cougar status?

COUGAR (woman in her 40s who dates younger men) JAGUAR (woman (50+) who likes younger men) KITTEN (woman with an older man) PANTHER (woman who likes older men)
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What is a Jaguar woman?

A term that describes a woman 50 years and older who dates significantly younger men; similar to cougars who are in the age range of 30-50; commonly found in a club looking to pick up younger men.
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What is a cougar over 50 called?

Age 30-39: Puma. Age 40-49: Cougar. Age 50-59: Jaguar. Age 60-68: Panther.
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What is it called when a younger man likes an older woman?

A person with such a sexual preference is a gerontophile or gerontosexual. The word gerontophilia was coined in 1901 by psychiatrist Richard von Krafft-Ebing.
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How To Know if a Woman is a Cougar



How much of an age gap is OK?

This rule states that by dividing your own age by two and then adding seven you can find the socially acceptable minimum age of anyone you want to date. So if you're a 24-year-old, you can feel free to be with anyone who is at least 19 (12 + 7) but not someone who is 18.
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What is the opposite of cougar dating?

A manther is the male version of a cougar, or a middle-aged woman who has the hots for younger men. Manthers are older men who pursue partners significantly younger than them.
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Why do Cougars like younger guys?

Women said they liked dating younger men, because, from their experience, younger partners were more motivated to provide pleasure and satisfy them before they satisfied themselves.
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Is a 60 year old woman a cougar?

“Cougars” are popularly defined as women in their 40s (or older) who date significantly younger men, generally at a 10-year age gap or more.
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What's the difference between cougar and jaguar?

Despite essentially being named after the jaguar, cougars are a separate species from jaguars. The jaguar is the largest cat in the Americas, while the cougar is the second largest. The name “puma” also got its start in South America, where it remains the most commonly used name for the cougar.
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What is a puma woman?

In the United States, "puma" has been used as slang for a cougar minus ten years; she is defined as a woman in her 30s who prefers dating younger men. Hollywood celebrity Jennifer Aniston has long been associated with the term due to her relationships with younger men, most notably John Mayer (nine years younger).
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How old is a Puma lady?

1. 'Puma' and 'cougar' are names attributed to women who are in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. 2. 'Puma,' in general, is a woman in her late 20s or 30s who dates younger men who are in their 20s.
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What is a panther in dating?

"Woman who likes older men" is the most common definition for PANTHER on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. PANTHER. Definition: Woman who likes older men.
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How do you flirt with a cougar?

How to Flirt with an Older Woman over Text
  1. Open with a thoughtful or playful message.
  2. Get her talking about herself.
  3. Send a photo of yourself if you're feeling brave.
  4. Give her a specific compliment.
  5. Ask a flirty question.
  6. Tease her a bit.
  7. Add some sexy emojis.
  8. Avoid sending multiple messages in a row.
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Why do girls like older guys?

A Solid Life Position

One of the main reasons a woman might prefer dating an older man is because they know what they want and simply aren't looking for anything unstable. An older man is likely to be more independent financially and have his own place, a car, and a job.
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How do you turn on a younger guy?

Here are seven fool-proof ways attract a younger man.
  1. Be a flirt. ...
  2. Work your classiness and sex appeal. ...
  3. Be coy. ...
  4. Treat him like he is special and interesting. ...
  5. Never act in a way that points out the fact you are older. ...
  6. Avoid certain topics. ...
  7. Seize the day and be happy!
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What do you call a man who uses a woman?

A womanizer is someone who has multiple sexual encounters or relationships with more than one woman on a regular basis.
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What do you call a man who uses a woman for her money?

Explanation: One entry found for gigolo. 1) gigolo.
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How often do 50 year old married couples make love?

31 percent of couples have sex several times a week; 28 percent of couples have sex a couple of times a month; and 8 percent of couples have sex once a month. Sadly — or so we thought — 33 percent of respondents said they rarely or never have sex.
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What age gap is too big?

A relationship age gap bigger than 10 years often comes with its own set of issues. “While there are always exceptions to rules, a good rule to remember is that dating someone more than 10 years older will present challenges now or later that add to the preexisting challenges any relationship has,” he says.
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Is 20 and 17 a big age gap?

Yes, it's a big age gap, but it doesn't bother us, as we get on so well and are in love. Don't worry about your gap, it's nothing. 17 and 20 is no big deal, but 17 and a 40 something year old? I know you won't believe me here but there's a 90% chance he sees you as a trophy.
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What does gerontophile mean?

Medical Definition of gerontophilia

: sex attraction toward old persons.
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Is 30 a cougar?

According to the Urban Dictionary, which lists many definitions of cougar too unsavory to print, the cougar woman is generally at least 35 — and always on the hunt — while many of the Hollywood and tabloid depictions put the women in their 40s, 50s and even 60s.
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What is a panther lady?

History. The woman known as the Panther Lady was part of the People's Liberation Army of China in the 1950s. She has specially trained a panther named the Black Devil to maul enemy soldiers. She relocated to Korea during the Korean War, where she fed captured UN soldiers to her panther.
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