Look out, Las Vegas Man Cubs…Cougars are taking over Sin City.
A recent survey revealed the top ten cities that are hot spots for relationships involving older females and younger males. And Las Vegas landed in the top 10. The list was released this year by Cougar Life, a dating website created to empower the mature women in the modern world.
The data was taken from the number of people who signed up on the website in 2022. This is the first list of its kind from Cougar Life, who launched their site in 2009. Over nine million people have joined since then, with a 200% increase in signups between 2021 and 2022.
The benefits of the older woman/younger man dynamic.
According to Cougar Life, older women bring maturity and experience to their relationships. And they tend to steer clear of drama. Meanwhile, the younger male is typically more open-minded and finds more humor in life than their older counterparts. The company’s position is that relationships can work with people of any age, as long as they’re honest about their needs and agree on important issues.
When the slang term “cougar” first originated in the 1990’s, it was considered somewhat taboo for an older woman to date a younger man. But thanks to modern female-driven movements, and shows like Sex And The City, it’s becoming more universally-accepted.
I know what you’re thinking…”Am I a cougar?”
According to Wikipedia, a Cougar isn’t merely any women who happens to date, or have dated, a younger man. “Cougar” is defined as a woman who seeks out relationships with younger men or women, either romantic or sexual in nature. And the term applies specifically to any woman who seeks these partners who are at least five years younger.
So where are the biggest Cougar habitats in the country? According to Cougar Life’s list, Florida dominates that dating market. Followed by Ohio. Here’s the rest of the Top 10. – Wendy Rush
10. Buffalo, NY
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While Sex And The City made us all think New York City was where all the cougars hang out, turns out that’s wrong. If you’re looking for an older lady, Buffalo is where you should go.
9. Minneapolis, MN
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Minneapolis can get pretty darn cold in the winter. Good thing there are a lot of cougars there to cuddle with.
8. Cleveland, OH
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That 70’s Show always said Cleveland rocks. Now we know why.
7. Cincinnati, OH
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Apparently, Ohio is hiding a lot of mature women looking for younger men. Cincinnati also landed in the Top 10.
6. Richmond, VA
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Virginia has some beautiful landscapes and is also known for their education system. So this would be a good place to look if you’re looking for a smarty pants in hiking shorts.
5. Tampa, FL
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Florida took three of the five top spots on this list. So you can pretty much wander anywhere in the state and find a mature woman looking for love.
4. Las Vegas, NV
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Las Vegas women are savvy and know how to have fun. And apparently that doesn’t stop with age.
3. Atlanta, GA
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Whether she plays golf or not, many mature Atlanta women are “open” to love with a younger man.
2. Orlando, FL
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Another city in Florida in the top five on this list. Not sure what it is about the area that brings the cougars, but it’s anything but slim pickings for cougar-hunters.
1. Miami, FL
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Welcome to Miami. The number one city for mature women looking for younger mates. I wonder if that’s what Will Smith was referring to…
