Mia Khalifa Hits Out At Men Who Date Women Much Younger Than Them

Mia Khalifa has left the internet divided with opinions after stating that men who date women much younger than them are predatory.

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During an episode of Emily Ratajakowski's High Low podcast, the former adult entertainment star joined the host to discuss all things sex. From body image issues to the overwhelming shame that comes with being open about one's desires, the duo discussed it all.

However, there is one segment of the podcast that has gone viral and it is related with big age gaps, more specifically related to older men and younger women.

And we're not just talking about a couple of years between the two, we're talking about significant age differences.

Khalifa, whose real name is Sarah Joe Chamoun, hit out at men who seek relationships with women younger than them, saying there are elements of control within such a partnership.

Khalifa told Ratajakowski:

"Any guy who goes after a girl significantly younger than them is severely lacking in their life and I mean that confidence-wise,

"They are falling short in so many places and that is the only place they can turn to feel like they have something on the scale of power."

The 31-year-old went on to agree with Khalifa, saying:

"Ultimately, it’s predatory because you’re manipulating someone who is not aware of what they’re giving you. And it’s unfair."

The clip went viral on social media and many did not take the remarks very kindly.

"The thing I hate about this convo is that it disempowers the woman. Who says she's being manipulated? How can anyone make a free choice? We're all being manipulated,"

Commented one user.

"So disappointed by this content. This is a personal opinion which is divulged as a truth. It’s always on a case by case basis. Older men can pursue younger women out of genuine and pure interest,"

Wrote another, while a third added:

"Pretty disrespectful to suggest that an adult woman isn’t smart enough to understand the dynamic of dating someone older than them."

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Many pointed out though that the comments disagreeing with Khalifa's opinions were mostly from other men, which in itself seemed to be a problem.

"The amount of man (sic) crying in the comments because their predatory behavior got called out... Very woody Allen of you,"

Said one user.

The OnlyFans star has been open about social issues and has shared her experiences, especially about her short time in the adult entertainment industry.

In a 2018 interview with Lance Armstrong on his podcast The Forward, Khalifa said:

"I wasn’t doing it for money, I just wanted to let loose and rebel a little bit.

"It didn’t validate me. Nothing like that ever does. That’s not what you should be doing to try and build your self-esteem… Looking back on it I don’t know what I was thinking."

Khalifa has also shared her opinion on how she thinks the industry is manipulative, telling the Daily Beast that she was approached when she was at her most vulnerable. She said:

"I was approached at a very vulnerable point in my life, I went back and shot a scene, and it was terrifying and temporarily validating, but afterwards I felt a little empty.

"Though I still had that pit in my stomach where I wanted to chase that validation again…

I think what made me go back and do it again was that the attention I was receiving,

I was afraid it would go away if I didn’t do what I was asked to do."