Pfft, believe me when I say I can sympathize, though I tend to go older instead of younger (except for the current guy, but he's mature enough to make up for being a young'un).
I have to admit I'm really happy to not be in the position of having to card before a first date. Maybe it's different with girls but I like a man with some wear and tear on him, so you know he won't wuss out at the first sign of trouble.