I’ve been talking to a guy [M18] I’m [M23] about possibly hooking up. He’s a twink, white, with black hair and green eyes—basically, he’s exactly my type. I’ve always been into guys who have that slim, youthful, and playful vibe, and he fits that perfectly. He also seems pretty naughty and somewhat experienced when it comes to sex.

The thing is, I’m really turned on by the age gap between us, but at the same time, I feel kind of guilty because he’s still 'so young.' I know 18 is the age of consent, and he clearly knows what he wants, but I can’t shake this feeling. Maybe it’s tied to how we’re taught to always view age gaps as something inherently abusive.

Has anyone here dealt with similar feelings? How did you handle it? Do you think I’m overthinking, or is this something I should reflect on more before moving forward?