Raerae, I'd say if you think you might be ready, try going it slow. Just go out with someone for coffee, lunch, or some "no pressure" type thing. Just because you chose to have some company doesn't mean you are obligated to that person for anything.
Or, like Dolly says, if you're just horny....well, just pick the cutest young thing you can find...and......uh oh, I'm getting carried away here....... (wink wink, nudge nudge, say no more!)