What Type of Cougar Are You?

By: Lauren Lubas

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

A cougar is a mature woman who frequents dance clubs, bars, and lounges that are more popular with younger men. They do this because they know what they're looking for... someone young, sexy, and ready to be with an experienced woman. The simple act of finding a prospective good time in a place flooded with the eye candy you're looking for is pure genius.

Not only do cougars find what they're looking for at these clubs, but they also get it, and they get it with greater success rates than younger women looking for the same thing. This is generally because many younger men don't consider age to be an issue. Whether they're looking for something long term or they just want to have a good time, a cougar checks a lot of boxes that they're looking for, because cougars are experienced as well as confident.

Don't think you're a cougar? Well, if you are on the prowl for a younger guy, you're in the same boat as a cougar. If you frequently attend parties and events where younger guys are known to hang out, you're in the same seat as a cougar. It's time that you own it. Answer these questions, and we'll tell you what type of cougar you are.

When you're on the prowl, where do you go?

The club

A hipster lounge
The bar

Wherever I can throw my money around

How do you get the attention of your prey?

Wear tight clothes

Smile from across the room
Act shy

Buy them a drink

When a young man offers to buy you a drink, what do you say?

I'd love one!

I already have a drink, but you can sit down.
I'm not drinking tonight.

How about I buy you a drink instead?

What are you looking for?

One night of fun

A good conversation and a little play time
Comfort and fun

Someone to spoil

What is your drink of choice?

Beer

Dry Martini
Something fruity

Whiskey

What do you wear when you go hunting?

Tight clothes that show off cleavage and my legs

Something classy and sexy
Something to show off my butt

Expensive jewelry and shoes

What color are you wearing?

Black mostly

Navy blue with gold accents
Denim and green

Any bright colors

Do you like men to approach you, or do you like to approach men?

Men approach me. It makes me feel sexy.

Men approach me. I don't even try to approach them.
I approach men. I'd like to pick my prey.

I approach men. I like to begin the conversation.

How often do you go out on the prowl?

Once a week

Once a month
Twice a week

Whenever I need something

How often do you take men home/go home with men?

About 10% of the time

About 30% of the time
About 50% of the time

Closer to 100% of the time

How many people are in your group when you go out?

Just me and a couple friends

Just me and one friend
I always have a large group for support.

I go alone, but I don't leave alone.

Do you wear nylons?

Yes. They hide the cellulite.

No. My legs are perfect.
Yes. They hide the veins.

No. I like men to see my natural legs.

How much did your shoes cost?

Under $10

Over $100
Around $50

Over $1,000

Do you keep the numbers of the guys you close?

Yes. Just in case.

Only for about a month.
No. I'm not going to call them.

Just the ones I want to see again.

Are you willing to date older men and give up your cougar status?

If it feels right

No, but I will have conversations with them.
I don't want to date.

No. They aren't any fun.

A man tells you that you remind him of his mom. How do you respond?

Move on to the next guy

Tell him his mom must be very sweet
Get offended and stomp off

Tell him his mom must be very sexy

Are you wearing pants or a skirt?

Pants. They're more comfortable.

A skirt. It shows I am well-kept.
Pants. No one needs to see my legs.

A skirt. Easier access.

How do you do your hair when you go out?

In the latest style

Down and done nicely
In a ponytail

An intricate up do

When a man turns you down, what do you do?

Move on to the next guy

Smile, and see if anyone else is interested
Go home

Buy him another drink

How do you turn a man down?

I keep talking about my kids until he goes away.

I tell him he's nice, but not for me.
I tell him he's a creep and to get away from me.

I stop buying him drinks.

What age-range are you looking for in your prey?

25-28

29-32
I'll take anything.

21-24

If you take a man home, how do you treat him the next morning?

I tell him to get out before the kids wake up.

I tell him I have to go to work, and he needs to leave.
I make him breakfast in bed.

I ask him if he wants to stay in bed with me all day.

What kind of car do you drive?

An SUV/Crossover

A Cadillac
A truck

A sporty car

What is your priority when you go out?

Have fun and relax

Find someone interesting to talk to
Have someone tell me I'm sexy

Find someone to spoil

Do you talk to the bartender?

Yes. They are always nice.

No. I sit in the lounge.
No. They're usually rude.

Yes. They have all the info on the single guys.

Do you ever bring up your ex when you talk to guys?

Only if I want them to go away

No. I'd rather start new conversations.
Yes. I want them to know what I've been through.

No. I'd rather talk about new prospects.

Do you have grandchildren?

Yes. And they are beautiful.

No, but probably soon
No, but I have children.

Yes, and I spoil them.

What social media do you have?

Snapchat and Instagram

Just Facebook
I have all of the social media apps.

I don't have any social media.

Do you talk about current events with your prey?

No. I can't keep up with those.

Yes. It always makes a good conversation.
No. I think that's stupid.

No. It's kind of a buzzkill.

How much do you enjoy being a cougar?

It's okay, I guess.

It's great!
I don't really like it, but I'm out of options.

I love it! I feel younger than I did in my 20's.

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