: "Cougar" refers to older women who actively pursue relationships with younger men, while "Puma" is sometimes used for women in their mid-30s. Psychology of Attraction: Why Young Men Seek Older Women

: It typically describes an attractive middle-aged woman, often a mother, generally between the ages of 30 and 50.

: Historically, media often sidelined older women or cast them as caregivers. The MILF trope represented a shift toward acknowledging the sexual agency and appeal of women beyond their 20s.