Well, the Cougars on TV are not going after men under 18. Not that I have seen...
But Cougars is not the only Movie or TV show that has touched on this subject. Look at the movie, Summer of 42. No one back then claimed the male character was abused. Not that I remember anyway...
Yet, in Lolita, the MC was considered a cad, even if he was not a successful one.
When you compare the two, it seems to me society does not put much weight on the actions of a cougar compared to a man preying on young girls...
What does surprise me is the the fact Lusk was not arrested, booked, and made to post bail considering the Florida cases recently. But then, I am sure Lusk previous position and that of her husband play a role in the decision...