The term PUMA should not be confused with COUGAR, which describes a woman in her 40s seeking sexual relationships with younger men (or even JAGUAR, which describes women who are 50+). In fact, it carries a connotation of the woman being sexy, if a little predatory The word PUMA tends not to be used in a derogatory way.
PUMA is a term used to describe a woman in her 30s who likes to date or have sexual relationships with younger men.