http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/men-women/sex-addict-confessions-of-a-toxic-bachelor-1813573.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/men-women/sex-addict-confessions-of-a-toxic-bachelor-1813573.html ]]> <p>I met a Parisian woman in London in my early 20s who looked every inch the French film star. She told me she had a boyfriend back home and a lover on the side. She was perfect. There was no doubt in my mind that I would get her into bed. My confidence with women had moved seamlessly from awkwardness to arrogance in a few short, promiscuous years. While lying next to her after sex I went through the well-worn routine of amazement, emptiness and dread. This toxic combination of emotions always led to the eject button. </p> Men & Women Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/helen-croydon-younger-men-arent-worth-it-1805253.html http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/helen-croydon-younger-men-arent-worth-it-1805253.html <p>I watched GMTV last week in utter bewilderment when the presenter cheerfully introduced a story on the growing number of so-called "cougars" – women over 40 looking to date a man at least eight years her junior. Sofa guest, Rita Sangha, 39, whose recent, more able-bodied beaux include a 17-year-old, runs Cougar Camp, giving advice and encouragement to women looking to attract young blood.</p> Commentators Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100