Why do men get to have all the fun with dating young? Men are at their peak virility in their 20s and early 30s, and women have the highest sex drives in their 40s and 50s. That's why it's becoming more common for mature women to date younger men. It's no longer taboo, and your young lover doesn't have to be your dirty secret. In fact, a lot of women enjoy showing off their younger male companions - especially to their married friends! If you're new to dating younger men, then you've come to the right place. Find out how to hook up with a man way younger than you in this dos and don'ts guide to dating for cougars. Getting a boy toy is easy with our expert tips. We'll walk you through the '7 Dos: How To Hook Up With A Man Way Younger Than You':

First of all, if your sex drive has increased and you're finding younger men more attractive every day - welcome to the club! If you use your sex drive as an asset, you can't go wrong. There's a reason you're finding younger men more attractive, and you're about to have the time of your life. Mature women with the healthy, sexual appetites are a huge turn on for men way younger than you. By using your life and sexual experience, you can seduce any younger man you want. One of the main reasons younger men go for cougars is because they want to be with a sexually knowledgeable, hungry woman. Often younger women aren't as passionate or into sex as their male companions. This is where you can use your own biology as an advantage in an otherwise oversaturated market. You have something they want, so let them know it.

If you're newly divorced, widowed, sick of dating men your age, or you've just been in a slump - you may have let yourself go. When life becomes stressful or things start to feel depressing, we often fall back on poor eating habits and quit being as physically active.

You don't have to be bikini body-ready to date a way younger guy, but you want to feel good in your own skin. If you feel good about how you look, it completely changes how you speak, move, and dress. When you take care of yourself, get in shape, and increase your confidence - anything is possible!

You can start by adjusting your morning routine. Adding some lemon to your first water of the day, doing stretches or yoga, and going for a daily walk will help elevate both your mood and get you in shape faster. Consider joining a gym, which isn't just good for your physique - you'll also find yourself meeting plenty of younger, fit men. If the bar scene isn't your thing, you can do some healthy window shopping and flirting at your local exercise spot. Men are less likely to attend the classes, but they will hit the machines. If you want to get out there and organically meet men way younger than you - this is a really fantastic way to start.

Keep in mind, that you don't need to dress younger to attract younger men. Dress how you feel comfortable, don't try and dress age inappropriate to the point you look foolish. Remember, younger men love mature women. Dress your age, dress sexy, feel amazing.

Young men love a confident, older woman. Whether or not you're overflowing with self-worth, you can fake it 'til you make it! If you follow steps one and two above, you're getting yourself in prime position to pull off a sexy Mrs. Robinson to all of your local, young hotties. No one else has to know that you've been in a dating slump, or that you're new to dating younger men. You have all of the assets you need to enjoy hooking up with some young studs.

Most young men find the thrill of an older woman irresistible. If you're simply looking for a hookup, smiling at a man you find attractive at the gym, bar, or even on the street is a really simple and effective way to get a date. As a woman, you hold all of the power. As an older woman, you have even more that men want.

There's a fine line between being sexy and seductive, and coming across as trashy and desperate. Those are some harsh words, but you don't need to put your assets on full display or act overly sexual to get what you want. In fact, playing coy and using subtle hints is an even bigger turn on to men. If the man is way younger than you, he could become startled with too much aggression. Wearing close-fitting clothing that flatters your figure versus letting your butt hang out, is the kind of fantasy every young man has. Be the older woman in the sexy dress that shows off her curves, but leaves enough to the imagination - so that they want to imagine!

When you use mystery and don't give it all away, you also attract a different kind of man. Even if you're just looking for a fling in a bar, or a hookup online when you seem like more of a challenge you help weed out the low-hanging fruit types. You want a guy who's willing to work for it a little because he'll bring that effort to the bedroom.

The term 'cougar den' might make you cringe, but it's an easy label that young men use to find out where sexy, older women hang out. If you do a quick internet search for bars that cater to cougars, you're likely to find out where younger men go looking for older women. This makes it so much easier to find the types of guys you want to hook up with, without having to roll the dice or put yourself out there.

Test out a local cougar den with your girlfriends (all married or taken, of course!), you don't have to let them know that's what it is! Get the gals together for a night out, and secretly use it as a way to get comfortable going to bars and looking for younger men. You'll probably make a few connections on your first night out, and maybe even hook up with a younger man - if you want. Many of the bars that cater to older, single women (or married and bored women!) know the score and are used to women coming out solo and on the prowl.

You might think going out on a bar's 'ladies' night' is a bad idea, but most guys know that's when you should go to a bar. The bar will be crawling with young men looking for older ladies, and you can have your pick of the litter!

If you're not having the best of luck, or your schedule doesn't allow for bar-hopping and gym flirtations, consider meeting guys way younger than you online. You might assume that only older men are actively using apps to find women in your age range, but you'd be wrong! There's a thriving community of cougars and the men who love them - online. All across the country, young men are seeking mature women for hookups, dating, and serious relationships.

Don't be afraid to spend a few minutes online perusing single guys with an interest in older women. Hundreds of thousands of newly single, older women love using dating websites to find hookups and relationships. Plenty of lonely and bored wives do, too! The number of younger men looking for older women is always much higher than it is when you're left to your own devices at restaurants and bars.

When you use dating apps and services for finding men, you can cherry-pick the types of men you encounter based on your needs. The ball is in your court and you can choose whether someone is a waste of time or worth getting gussied up for. If you're just looking to hook up with sexy, younger men - online is a direct route to achieving that goal! There are plenty of sites that cater to cougars, *cough* lonelywifehookups.com *cough*.

This tip is more of a caveat to dating younger men, but something that's helpful to know in figuring out your dating strategy. While it's customary for men to pay for most or all dates when they go out with women their age or younger, when dating much younger men it's a whole different game. Be prepared to pay for things.

While your stud might pay for your first few drinks, or you may get lucky and find a younger guy who has the budget to take you out, often long-term dating younger men is hampered by their financial situation. If you start going out regularly, you'll probably find yourself picking up the tab. Even if your way younger guy likes to impress you by taking you out, unless he has a good job - it probably won't last. Sometimes the appeal of dating an older woman is that she's financially stable and can take the young man out, versus the guy always having to pay to take out women his own age.

Be ready to shell out more money and more often, the more desirable your man is. If you're just looking for a hookup, then this isn't as much of a worry. From a financial standpoint, it might be more fun and cheaper to just hook up with way younger guys!

Dating younger men can be a tricky thing to navigate if you don't do it right, so make sure that you've got all your bases covered, and you're ready to impress. Enjoy these bonus tips on the 3 things not to do when looking for way younger men to hook up with!

1. Don't look for younger men in your social or work circles. Dating is already complicated enough if you start eyeballing your friends' sons you're going to get into trouble. Definitely, don't date your own kids' friends!

2. Younger men can get really clingy, so be aware that you might blow their mind and they'll never recover! Most younger men have only been with inexperienced women their own age, and can quickly grow attached to women who seem to have their lives together and rock in bed. If you're worried your hookup is becoming needy, it's better to end it sooner than later.

3. Don't flaunt your boy toy all over town. Wait until you're official, or heading up to being official. While you're free to do whatever you want, if you're worried about gossip or how dating a younger man will make you look at work or to your family - it's best to take things slow and ease people into the idea.

Our expert dating coaches have compiled some fabulous articles specifically for mature women to use to find love and hookups. Check out one of our favorites, The 'How To Get Your Groove Back Like Stella Did' Guide and the always helpful Does Your Hookup Want More From You? 6 Signs They Do. Happy dating!