Ladies, Are You A Cougar?

According to Wikipedia the slang word "Cougar" is used to
describe an older woman who prefers to date men at least 5 years
their junior. Dr. Joyce Brothers notes that women don't reach
their sexual peak until their mid-thirties and sometimes older.
Therefore, they are perfectly matched with a younger man who has
more sexual vigor. Women today are taking care of themselves and
often looking for younger men who can keep up with them.

Calling a woman a Cougar was initially an insult that meant an
older woman who stalked and pounced on unsuspecting younger men
while hoping for a sexual liaison. Women called Cougar were
thought to be pathetic, lonely old women who preyed on immature
young men because no one else would have them. My, how times
have changed!

Now the word "Cougar" has become positive and means more of an
attitude than the age of the men you date so you might be a
Cougar without even knowing it. Take the Cougar Quiz below to
find out if you are a fun loving, adventurous and confident
Cougar!

Cougar Quiz:

1. Are you mature, independent and savvy?

2. Are you opinionated, sassy and fun?

3. Do you have a full fantasy life that you want to share with
others?

4. Are you open to relationships with younger men?

5. Are you fun and enjoy humor of many different types?

6. Do you love to travel, explore and learn new things?

7. Are you getting sexier and more sensual as you age?

8. Can you assert yourself without worrying what others will
think of you?

9. Are you happy whether in a relationship or not?

10. Do you know what you want and then go after it?

If you answered yes to more than one question then you have a
true Cougar "attitude" and you can consider yourself a Cougar.

Being a Cougar is all in the attitude - attitude of exhilaration
about life. They epitomize beauty and strength. A Cougar can be
of any age, mothers, sisters, wife, lover and friend. Being a
Cougar is about finding balance. Cougars revel in their
relationships and are open to spiritual and mental freedom. They
are intelligent, confident, and enjoy life; celebrating triumphs
and surviving heartache. From all socio-economic backgrounds,
Cougars have met life's challenges head on and proud to be
themselves.

The defining qualities of a Cougar woman is confidence,
assertiveness, sophistication, independence, intelligence,
maturity, inner strength, wisdom and a fun loving attitude. She
doesn't take no for an answer and often searches for unusual
solutions to traditional problems.

If you have several of these qualities, regardless of your age,
then you can be proud and proclaim yourself a Cougar! Enjoy
your Cougar status by enjoying your relationships without guilt
or expectations, travel somewhere exotic at the last minute,
speak your mind without fear of recriminations and find like
minded friends by joining the Cougar pack at Cougar Candy Store!

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Janet Williams founded the Cougar Candy Store and dedicated it
to woman of any age who are strong, sexy, smart and independent.
Also open to men over 18, the website offers advice from experts,
blogs, an online gift store and chat rooms, where they can share
their fantasies and experiences and develop new friendships. To
learn more about the Cougar Candy Store visit
http://www.CougarCandyStore.com