Cosmopolitan articles from April 2001

Cosmopolitan archives from April 2001

Captivating Kirsten.(Interview)
April 1, 2001... Casmo cover girl Kirsten Dunst needs little introduction. The blond stunner started turning heads in her preteen years, holding her own opposite Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in Interview With the Vampire and Winona Ryder in Little Women. Now 18,...

Beauty About Face.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Bad Hair Days. They affect women of every age and ethnicity. But the hair we're talking about can't be fixed with a blow dryer. Here, leading New York dermatologist Dr. Deborah S. Sarnoff talks to three women about their everyday baffle with...

Fun Fearless Female Festivities.(periodical Cosmopolitan holds award ceremony to honour women entertainers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The color scheme was Caribbean blue. The sound effects were rolling thunder, and the theme song was "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." I'm talking about Cosmo's amazing Fun Fearless Female awards luncheon at New York City's Metropolitan Pavilion on...

COSMO MAILBOX.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2001... mmmmm men "Thanks so much for giving me six amazing pages to drool over in 'His 8 Sexiest Spots' (February). I have always been partial to men's arms and loved learning what that reveals about my relationship needs. But have to say, that...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2001... In January's On My Mind column, "Don't Let Finance Freak You Out," the publisher of The Wall Street Journal Guide to Understanding Money and Investing should have been listed as Lightbulb Press.

COSMO READERS' CHOICE AWARDS.(readers' on-line poll of favourite celebrities)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... You lust for Lenny Kravitz and admire J. Lo's abs (no wonder, see above!). Here, the rest of the riveting results of our online poll. What's New, Who's Hot, and What the Stars Are Up To cosmo tells all Best Female Bod in the Biz 1...

Can your sexual history haunt you?(sexism in public perception of promiscuity in men and women)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... When it comes to bedpost notches, are women still judged more harshly than men? * In a recent interview, Spin City star Charlie Sheen estimated that he's had sex with approximately 5,000 women. Conventional wisdom says that if a woman...

AGONY.(sex advice column)(Column)
April 1, 2001... Veggie lover Recently, I have started to become aroused by vegetables, particularly cucumbers. A trip to the grocery store is an erotic adventure that ends with my heading home to "cook." I'm scared someone will find out. What to do? ...

Pretty in Pink Cheeks.(techniques and trends in applying of face blush)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Baby pink cheeks are a big hit with red-carpet walkers. From cool young crooner Mandy Moore to big-screen queens Winona Ryder and Claire Forlani, today's glamorous gals are going for a glow that's part innocent, part feverish and frisky. "Rosy...

Paint your tootsies trendy.(techniques for applying nail polish to toenails)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Ready to tap into your arty side? You'd better be, because this season the hippest pedicures require fun, flirty, and totally unique paint jobs. "Nail art is so popular right now," says NYC manicurist Jin Soon Choi, owner of Jin Soon Natural...

HOT SPRING HUE: WATERMELON.(cosmetics)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... We're flipping over the season's most mouthwatering makeup shade: juicy watermelon. The blushes and shadows are bright yet sheer--a fresh and foxy combo--and the richer formulations for lips and nails create sassy, supershiny shades. Our picks:...

Nude news.(trends and techniques for applying lipstick)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Dewy lips like Angie Harmon's are one of the sexiest makeup must-dos this spring. Although barely-there lipstick appears to be a no-brainer, it'll only work wonderfully if you pick the perfect nude hue--the wrong tone can give you an...

If your lip color.(cosmetics and techniques for application)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Matches the skin on your face or is very pale: You need a rosier nude like Sonia Kashuk Professional Makeup Luxury Lip Color in Petal, $5.99, to deepen the color of your pucker. Is naturally red or dark pink: Neutralize your intense...

Beauty Crisis Rx.(techniques for makeup application)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Scoop these pro tips for surviving two makeup mishaps. * You left your lipstick at home: Any cream makeup (blush, shadow, highlighter) in a lip-appropriate color will substitute for smacker lacquer in a pinch. Last resort: Suck on a red...

WIN IT! TEMPTING TUB TREATS.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... We're giving away 15 sets of Ralph Lauren's colorful new line of Ralph bath and body goodies. Each five-piece prize includes supersudsing You've Got Gel Bath and Shower Gel, Scrubadub Exfoliating Body Gel, It Rocks Bath Crystals, Goodbye Dry...

Sexy Side-Swept Style.(hairstyling techniques)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The most jaw-droppingly cool do we've seen in ages? The daring, deep-parted locks look on Anna Sui's spring runway. "I took an '80s rock-chic style and glammed it up. The result is sexy and edgy," says NYC tresspert Garren, who styled the...

Get glam locks on the go.(portable hair-care products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... You need your hair to look extra fab when your social life's frenetic, but you can't schlepp all your styling tools around town. So we rounded up a set of hair primpers small and sleek enough to be stashed in your work satchel or a chic little...

LIV'S SHINY HAIR TRICK.(hair preparation for increased shine)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... She may be rock royalty, but we deem Liv Tyler the Queen of Sheen. Colorist Matthew B. of West Hollywood's Art Luna Hair America--the dude responsible for Liv's to-die-for shiny tresses--dishes his high-gloss recipe: * Peel half of a ripe...

The Best Blond for You.(hair coloring, shaping bangs, curls)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Longing for lit-up locks? Before you pick a shade of pale, follow these tint tips from colorist Sharon Dorram of New York City's John Frieda Salon. if you have a peaches-and-cream complexion: Opt for the buttery baby blond hue Sarah...

BEAUTY Q & A.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... "Is it okay to return a wrong makeup shade if I've used it?" You're in luck. Many national chain stores are very sympathetic to wrong-shade woes. Here's the scoop: * Rite Aid offers a money-back guarantee as long as you have the...

GET A BEAUTIFUL BACK.(toning exercises for the back)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Score a stronger and sexier rear view with these toning tricks from Sherri and Alex McMillan of Northwest Personal Training in Vancouver, Washington. 1 THE MOVE TO MASTER: SEATED ROW Sit on a chair or bench with a 3-pound weight...

Should I use the steam room or sauna after working out?(recommendations to use cooling down exercises, and to limit sauna time)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Not right away. Aerobic exercise can raise your temperature at least two degrees, and additional heat will make you sweat even more, which can cause dehydration, dizziness, and fainting, says Phillip Sparling, professor of health and...

SIMPLE STRETCHES.(in cars, offices, or standing in line)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Soothe tight muscles with do-anywhere moves suggested by Anita Goa, yoga instructor at Reebok Sports Club in NYC. * At the Office Stand with your hands behind your back, fingers interlaced. Squeeze your shoulder blades together, press...

BAD-GIRL REHAB: HANGOVER HELPERS.(headache, nausea, dehydration)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Facing a morning of misery thanks to last night's happy-hour festivities? Seymour Diamond, M.D., director of the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago, offers ways to ...

BREAST CHECK AN EASY WAY TO WARD OFF BREAST CANCER.(study indicates that regular exercise may reduce the chance of breast cancer)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Dodge this deadly disease with a dose of exercise. Working out on a regular basis may be one of the best ways to keep breast cancer at bay. When researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle analyzed more than a...

Can I kiss my sweetie when he has a cold sore?(herpes simplex transmitted by touch)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... No--locking lips with an infected partner is a major means of transmitting herpes simplex 1, the virus that causes cold sores. "This type of herpes is transferred through saliva and touching the skin, usually during intimate contact such as...

GOT BELOW-THE-BELT BUMPS?(skin imperfections in the vaginal area)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Check our chart for possible culprits, but see your gyno ASAP. "Vaginal skin irregularities always warrant a doctor visit," says Brian Miyazaki, assistant ...

I found a piece of whitish tissue hanging from my vagina. What Could it be?(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The tissue may just be a leftover piece of your hymen, the membrane partially covering your vaginal opening, which usually tears the first time you have intercourse. When the hymen breaks down the middle, a tissue remnant can remain at the...

PERIOD PLANNER.(personal digital assistant software)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Track your menstrual cycle with this cool PDA software. Now your Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) can help you stay on top of your menstrual cycles. A new software application called pPatrol can be downloaded onto your Palm, Handspring, or...

THE WEIRD WAY MY BOSS HELPED ME.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... These women thought their head honcho had it in for them until... * "My boss transferred me to work with a notoriously evil manager. I thought this was her way of making me miserable enough to quit. But after that manager was fired, I was...

FIND YOUR FOCUS.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Here's how to keep your cool in the midst of these three concentration killers. * Cubicle clamor. Try scheduling your hardest tasks around the time your area is emptiest, like first thing in the morning or at lunch, says Harriet Schechter,...

When should I send a thank-you note?(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... "When someone has gone out of their way to help you, writing a note is a must," says Barbara Pachter, author of When the Little Things Count...and They Always Do (Marlow & Company, 2001). So if your boss sent you to a fun seminar or a contact...

IS YOUR MAN ON THE MARKET?(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Is he dedicated or dating around? Judy Kuriansky, Ph.D., author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Healthy Relationship, reveals the signs he's seeing others. He ditches you on prime date nights. If he often has other plans on Saturday...

The secret he wants to spill.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Even if we ask how many guys you've slept with, we really don't want to know. We think we want, need, deserve to know how many dudes you've done the deed with--but we absolutely, positively can't handle the truth. Yet we ask anyway. And...

MALE MIND READING.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Would you hit on a girl your buddy was interested in? Percentage 42 No Flirting would be a betrayal of the friendship 40 Yes She can decide whom she wants to date. 18 Yes if they've never gone out she's fair game

AMERICANS HAVE SEX 132 TIMES PER YEAR; THE GERMAN AVERAGE IS 97 TIMES.
April 1, 2001... a study by SSL International, makers of Durex condoms

The best Make-up Stories Ever Told.
April 1, 2001... Cosmo readers dish details about fights with their fellas that led to romantic--and sometimes racy--reconciliations. "I love my boyfriend, but used to get the feeling that he didn't listen to me. Once during an argument, I accused him of...

Cosmo's Astro Seduce-Him Cards.
April 1, 2001... Want to be the kind of bed devil he's only dared to dream of? Our tear-out cosmic cards work like a psychic crib sheet to the moves and grooves that ignite his passion. Use them tonight and he won't believe his lucky stars! Whether you're...

Cosmo's Annual Confessions Special.
April 1, 2001... Ready for the sexiest, sauciest, and most shameless confessions ever to appear in Print? Read on for our best batch of outrageous accounts. caught in the act K getting some play "My boyfriend and I were in a community theater...

5 Secrets for Making Sex Supersensual.
April 1, 2001... Has your romp repertoire been limited to tantalizing him with touch? Here's how to electrify all your man's senses--and take your passion play to soaring heights tonight. Even if you already have a stockpile of high-scoring touch-him...

"My Dad Murdered My Mom".(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Country singer Allison Moorer was a teen when her world was torn apart by family violence. Now she tells how she turned her torment into powerful music. * Twenty-eight-year-old Allison Moorer has all the stereotypical attributes of a...

The Biggest Mind Games Guys Play.
April 1, 2001... Ever encounter a dude who's your Siamese twin one day, MIA the next? Hear why men mess with your head--and cop the tactics that will ensure you come out on top. * When it comes to the dating game, guys often resort to a school yard full of...

A true story of one woman's quest for love, lust, and adventure.
April 1, 2001... * The story so far: After breaking up with no-commitment Ben--then falling back into the sack for a session of ex sex--Maggie met Jackson, a foxy filmmaker and potential new suitor. friday Bizarre. Just got a phone call from Kyle...

Emily's Lucky Charms.(Emily Procter)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Emily Procter has been working her Southern wiles to woo Hollywood, land the part of The West Wing's sexiest new staffer, and oh yeah, sweet-talk Rob Lowe. * Despite her blond locks and long legs, what makes Emily Procter stand out is her...

David Spade Spills His Chick Tricks.(Brief Article)(Interview)
April 1, 2001... The Just Shoot Me star dishes on dating Hollywood hotties, his new movie, and getting the last laugh. * Before David Spade can start serving up snappy answers to pressing questions, the hilarious Just Shoot Me star has some business to...

Hot vs. over-the-top.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... hot vs. over-the-top Be alluring without wandering into tramp territory. HOT OVER-THE-TOP * Running a finger along your * Running a finger from your ...

Kirsten Dunst Wants to Show You...(Interview)
April 1, 2001... ... Her sexy side, from hot movie roles to a majorly successful MO with men. One thing's for sure: This former ingenue is now a leading lady and loving it. * When Kirsten Dunst had to shoot her first sex scene ever for her upcoming film...

How to Stage a Siege on His Heart.
April 1, 2001... Want him to surrender his love? Follow these man-baiting moves to blast his romantic defense system to smithereens. * You may think that playing it sweet and demure is the quickest way to capture a guy's heart. But the romance arena can be...

Blow his mind 7 scorching sex tricks that'll send him through the roof.
April 1, 2001... Want to push your guy over the erotic edge? Try these naughty and totally novel bedroom tactics, courtesy of Cosmo's most carnally creative readers. He'll work up a sweat just thinking about you. * If there's one absolute must-have when it...

Do you freak about getting fat?
April 1, 2001... If you're like millions of women, you beat yourself up every time you grab a bagel for breakfast or have a little chocolate for dessert. Banning your diet-police attitude will get you leaner, healthier, and lovin' life. It used to be that...

Death of a Dream Girl.
April 1, 2001... Jody-Gaye Bailey had everything going for her--stellar grades, a loving boyfriend, a bright future. Then she was gunned down at a stoplight by a drunken racist. Cosmo tells the shocking story. Jody-Gaye Bailey and Christian Martin, both 20,...

Temptation What Makes Us Cheat?
April 1, 2001... It used to happen in cheap motel rooms, now it's in plain view on shows like Temptation Island. We take a closer look at lust, trust, and getting busted. * When TV phenom Temptation Island lilt the airwaves in January, it caused a media...

COSMO'S GUIDE FOR THE BUSH GIRLS.
April 1, 2001... Sweet-as-pie Chelsea escaped the spotlight, but George's twins, Barbara and Jenna, are ready for their close-up. Here, a report on their first 100 days and a few pointers on how they can handle the hurdles ahead--winningly! * Picture this:...

5 sex wreckers (and the ways to outsmart them).
April 1, 2001... Cosmo uncovers the biggest between-the-sheets bothers and tells how you can banish them for good. * After indulging in three months of toe-curling sex with her new boyfriend, the good times came to a screeching halt for Stephanie [*], 23....

Teeny moves that say mucho about a man.
April 1, 2001... Paying close attention to a guy's itsy bitsy gestures can give you big clues about his relationship personality, passion preferences, and secret turn-ons. We tell how to read his body language and learn all about his love style. By now you...

Desire Lies, and Deception.(Excerpt)
April 1, 2001... When 15-year-old Dominick began a relationship with a woman more than twice his age, he had no idea their secret rendezvous would tear his family apart. * Cosmo's very own senior books and articles editor, John Searles, has written a tome...

5 Steps to a Stellar Weekend A.M.(suggested things to do in mornings of days off)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... These rise-and-shine suggestions guarantee a delicious start to your days off. spritz your face fresh If you're too lazy to do all your grooming but want to feel clean and radiantly refreshed, spray your neck and face with a scented...

ROMANCE RITUAL.(avoiding routine in a love relationship)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Have a Mystery Date Give your rendezvous routine a swift kick by taking your guy somewhere out of the ordinary this Saturday night. Go to a cowboy bar, a Little League game, or even the opera. "The element of surprise is the top source of...

DATING DAZED AND CONFUSED.(first sexual encounter in a relationship)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... "Should we go back to my place or his the first time we fool around?" Courtney Weaver, dating guru and author of Unzipped, says, "We chicks like to feel comfortable, so being able to take off your mascara properly and slip between your own...

PICK-HIM-UP POINTER.(initiating conversation in a social situation)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Play Damsel in Distress A smooth way to sweet-talk a sexy guy at a shindig: Sidle up to him and say "Excuse me, there's someone here I'm trying to shake. Would you mind talking to me until he gets the picture?" Any guy will jump at the...

How do you break the ice with a shy or chilly person?(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Never let your confidence slip because someone you re socializing with is introverted--just relax and talk about whatever feels appropriate. But don't go over the top trying to drag a shy person out of his or her shell, and don't do cartwheels...

Cope With Spring Cleaning.(suggestions for more efficient house cleaning)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Tidying tools and tactics for your seasonal scrub-down Pad-Prettifying Pointers While vacuuming isn't anyone's idea of a good time, you can make neatening your nook as painless as possible with these hints from Julie Morgenstern,...

9 Ways to Be Catty.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Those feisty felines know exactly how to get everything they want in life. Pounce on these pointers to put your wild side to work. * The coy grin, the slinky walk, the impeccably groomed appearance...feline fatales are inarguably a force to...

The Tough--Girl Trap.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Modern women often send men mixed messages that can drive them away, says 26-year-old romance novelist Hillary Fields. * I write romance novels for allying. Before you groan "Not another woman writing about damsels in distress and their...