You have probably come across the term cougar woman a lot recently in the media. The phrase cougar woman is used to describe a woman over 35 years old who chooses to date younger men. Cougar women prefer to date men at least 10 years younger than them.

Famous cougar women include successful, powerful and beautiful celebrities such as Madonna, Mariah Carey, Halle Berry and Jennifer Aniston. Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are an example of a cougar and cub couple who fell in love and made it work. They are now happily married.

So how can you tell if you are a cougar woman? If you answer yes to the following questions, chances are you are a cougar woman.

1. Are you over 35 years old?
2. Are you attracted to men at least 10 years younger than you?
3. Are you successful in life and/or work?
4. Do you take pride in your appearance?
5. Do you like to have fun and let loose?
6. Are you comfortable asking a man out on a date?

If you are a cougar woman, you should be proud. The term comes from the wild cougar cat. A powerful hunter and beautiful, sleek animal, the cat is very successful in the wild. Some women take offense at the term and don’t seem to understand the compliment. But why should older men have all the fun pursuing younger women? If you see a man you are attracted to, take action cougar women and embrace the spirit of the cougar.