35M here. I’m far from inexperienced sexually. I don’t struggle with finding partners when I’m trying.

I had an amazing fling with a woman 10 years older than me in my 20’s. It was a sexual awakening for me and she taught me a ton. So I know from experience just how thrilling an age gap relationship can be, and just how valuable a safe experienced partner is.

I’ve been on a hiatus but recently re-downloaded some apps looking to see what’s out there. Mostly for hookups, honestly. I matched with a 19 year old girl and we’re slated to hang out in a couple of days.

I’m feeling INCREDIBLY nervous about it and almost guilty? I can’t explain it but there’s this reflexive negative emotion that keeps coming up in my gut. Like I’m doing something wrong.

It’s consensual. She’s looking for an experienced partner. We both know it’s short term. But I can’t shake the “I’m doing something wrong” feeling. Like I know for a fact my progressive female friends my age would CRUCIFY me if I told them I was hooking up with a teenage girl.

Has anyone experienced similar feelings and how did you overcome them?