Hunk Unc: My dearest Hunk Unc, I’ve got quite a situation on my hands. I want to get together with someone, but they are a self proclaimed “slut”. And it's likely they only want to sleep with me...

Right. Tone shift. None of that soft, therapy-talk nonsense you’ve been getting lately—this is straight off a Speight’s cap. Your Unc is back.

You’ve got a situation on your hands.

You’re keen to get with someone who’s already told you exactly who they are. They’re here for a good time, not building anything serious. On top of that, there’s a 7-ish year age gap, and your mates are all saying “don’t go there.” That’s worth paying attention to.

So before you do anything, cut the crap and be honest with yourself:

Are you actually after a bit of fun? Or are you dressing it up as “just fun” when deep down you’re hoping it turns into something more?

Because those are two very different games, and only one of them ends well.

Unc’s been in the trenches. Freshly 18, thought he knew everything, got involved with someone older—looked great on paper. But here’s what you don’t clock at the time: there’s a power dynamic. They’ve done more, seen more, know how this goes. Meanwhile you’re still figuring out how to set boundaries without folding. Saying “nah” doesn’t come as easy as you think—especially when you’re a bit dazzled.

So yeah—have a proper think.

If you’re genuinely just after a bit of fun:

No judgement. Go in with your eyes open. Keep it clean, ask when they were last tested, use protection, and—this is the big one—set your boundaries early and stick to them. Don’t get talked into anything you’re not 100% on board with.

But if there’s even a hint you’re going to catch feelings:

Pull the pin now. Because they’ve already told you the deal, and it doesn’t include what you’re hoping for. You don’t get to be surprised later when they act exactly how they said they would.

And about your mates—they might not be right about everything, but they’re seeing something you might be choosing to ignore. Worth asking yourself why.

End of the day, there’s nothing wrong with wanting a bit of fun.

Just don’t lie to yourself about what you’re signing up for—and don’t be naive enough to think you’ll change the outcome.