The phrase "age of the red-hot mamas" is a colloquial term used to describe a time when older women were perceived as energetic and sexually active. While this phrase may no longer be in common usage, there are plenty of other terms that can be used to describe this same idea. Some synonyms for the phrase include "cougar era," "golden years of passion," "silver vixen age," and "mature seductress epoch." All of these phrases imply that older women are not only capable of being sexually active but also that they are desirable to younger men who are attracted to their experience, confidence, and wisdom.