It's a mixed bag. Some do, some don't. I've always liked older women. Now that I'm old, that's not as true, but I still have dated women as old as 52. 27-28 is legit the youngest I could do. Some think it's about ability to pull, and if you could, you would. Not for me or a lot of people. shyt, some celebs who we know could pull younger, just don't; Keanu Reeves lady looks older than him for instance.
Age is relative, and as you get older, even if the gap gets wider it's not as bad or easier to navigate. A 28 year old dating an 18 year old would get the side eye from me, but a 38 year old dating a 28 year old, really isn't a big deal. Other considerations are, dudes have to stop thinking that they're the prize at any age. That's the shyt that got Shannon caught up and multiple people told his dumbass beforehand. He could've got a cool 35 year old and been fine. You're just a target or a quick nut if the age gap is wide enough. That ain't a relationship, that's a transaction.