But assuming that both parties are consenting adults, theres no doubt that there is just something about an older man. The research in this area shows that not only are younger women attracted to older men, but older men are attracted to younger women, a convenient situation for heterosexual couples she explains.

At what age do women find older men attractive?

Women Find Men Most Attractive At 50, Men Like Women At 18 A recent study published in the journal Science Advances looked at 200,000 online dating profiles and found that mens sexual desirability peaks at 50, while for women it peaks at 18 and goes down from there, The New York Times reports.

What is it called when younger women go for older men?

What does manther mean? 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.

Why do older men like younger women?

The pattern, as she explains it, is this: young women are typically impressed by older mens togetherness, maturity and responsibility. They are attracted to someone who is totally different from guys their age. As for men, its usually not true that they like younger women because theyre more attractive.