Cosmopolitan articles from April 2008

Cosmopolitan archives from April 2008

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April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Be the girl in the know.... Here's the latest scoop on everything really cool going on in Cosmoworld. WIN $10,000!> Wouldn't you love a chunk of cash to do whatever you damn well please? Our new sweeptakes...

Satisfaction guaranteed.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... "I definitely agree with 'The Most Satisfying Sex Position.' Thank you so much for putting [girl-on-top] in the limelight! This magazine is the best, hands down. Keep up the great work--I absolutely can't wait to see next month's issue!" ...

A new side of John Mayer.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... "I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed your interview with John Mayer. I have always been a fan of his music, and reading his interview made me fall in love with him as a person as well as a musician. The letter that he wrote to readers was...

To catch a killer.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... "I was very surprised by your article 'Young and Murdered: How Their Killers Were Finally Caught' in the February issue. I am currently majoring in DNA analysis in college and was really happy to see that you are making the effort to show...

Adventure-filled days.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... "While flipping through your February issue, I came across '365 New Experiences' in 'The Cosmo Post.' As short and sweet as the article was, it completely inspired me. Because of Jen MacNeil, the girl in the story, I'm already making a list of...

Health news you can use.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... "Thank you for the piece 'Beware of This Scary Infection,' about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus [MRSA]. When I contracted a staph infection--I believe I picked it up at a tanning salon--a physician told me that it would go away....

Katherine Heigl uncensored.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... "I loved that you had Katherine Heigl on your February cover. I think she is so beautiful and graceful, not to mention down-to-earth and approachable. She's an inspiration to women today, and rm so glad that she received the Fun Fearless Female...

Second-date don't.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... "I have to disagree with 'How to Land a Second Date.' In the article, it said you could call him after the first date to help figure out if he's interested. My guy friends say that if they like a girl, they'll call. A guy stays interested in a...

Baby craving.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... "I appreciated the article 'I Suddenly Had Baby Panic.' It's comforting to know that other females are in the same situation [of wanting a baby with no man in sight]." --Tiffany, Pittsburgh

Guys sound off.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... Peek inside the male mind with this month's Web poll. Can falling in love affect your job performance? Yes 72.5% No 27.5% "Falling in love really can have an effect on work. When you're crazy about a girl, it...

Bitch alert.(FROM THE EDITOR)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In this month's "Couples" (page 137), we explain how to rein in your bitch reflex with your guy. Here, readers tell of moments they've gone crazy on their man. "My boyfriend sent me dead roses this past...

Guys' secret cosmo Confession.(Behind the Scenes at Cosmopolitan)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We've always known that guys covertly read this magazine sowe, polled the crafty dudes to get the dirt on when aM why they sneak a peck. Here's what we found out: * Forty-five percent admit they scan Cosmo's...

Things I didn't know till this issue.(FROM THE EDITOR)
April 1, 2008... Forty-two percent of the college class of 2006 reported living at home a year after graduation (page 180). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Men French-kiss to transfer libido-boosting testosterone to their partner (page 146). [ILLUSTRATION...

Hot sheet: 12 things being buzzed about right now.(COSMO NEWS)
April 1, 2008... FAKE FIRST IMPRESSIONS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Some guys practice "impression management" online--in other words, they use their profiles to mislead girls. Here, a guide to their most common tricks. WHAT THEY DO HOW...

The Hayden you haven't met: she plays an indestructible cheerleader on the hit TV show Heroes ... and offscreen, Hayden Panettiere is just as fierce. Listen in as she opens up about guys, messed-up actresses, and being a "good bad girl.".(COSMO NEWS: interview)(Interview)(Cover story)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] At first glance, Hayden Panettiere seems to have ed the glamorous celebrity aura, as evidenced by the chic, head-to-toe black ensemble that she is wearing---complete with Ray-Bans perched on her head and sexy...

Red-hot bags.(COSMO NEWS: Style Stakeout)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Stars know adding cherry pop wakes up any outfit. SIENNA MILLER Sienna's handbag is eye grabbing-just like she is. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] KATHERINE HEIGL Smart idea: Distract from sweats with a bold tote. [ILLUSTRATION...

First comes love, then comes ... baby? If the behavior of famous couples is any indication, the order in which life's biggest milestones are carried out is no longer a given. Cosmo explores why.(COSMO NEWS)(weddings)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In Tinseltown, sending out a birth announcement e a wedding invitation has become de rigueur. Such stars as Nicole Richie, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Salma Hayek have all popped out babies before making wedding plans. In...

Doing the twist.(COSMO NEWS: Beauty Stakeout)(hairstyles)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Celebs are spiraling out of control--at least their hair is! ALI LARTER Chin-length ringlets showcase Ali's striking features. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] KELLY CLARKSON Kelly's career and her mane are both on a roll. ...

Sexy vs. skanky.(COSMO NEWS)(Matthew McConaughey and Dominic Monaghan)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... PAPER Matthew McConaughey [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PLASTIC Dominic Monaghan [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SEXY SKANKY Cute guys with Carrot Top carrot-eating tots Dudes on horseback...

Party of one.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "One of my five roommates had been acting like a bitch--she had hooked up with a girl's crush and stolen someone else's clothes, and she was lying to our faces about everything. So when her birthday rolled around, we knew just how to get back...

Gossip girl.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "A week after I broke up with my boyfriend, I found out that he was having no-strings sex with a girl whom I loathed. So I decided to get revenge. I invited him over for what he thought would be some postbreakup, no-commitment fooling around....

Taking the plunge.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "I downed a huge cup of coffee at breakfast one morning, so by the time I got to work, I needed to use the facilities pretty bad. After I did my business, I was washing my hands when I realized that the toilet was overflowing. I couldn't find a...

Parent trapped.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "I had just moved to a different city to start a new job. So when my parents came to visit one weekend, I decided to stay with them in their swanky hotel. One night, we went out for a fancy dinner to celebrate my new position. Afterward, they...

Knee-deep in trouble.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "My boyfriend has one of those big pick-up trucks that you have to climb up to get into. One night, on our way out to dinner, he went ahead of me to open the door of his vehicle. Since I was wearing a skirt, stepping into the truck seemed...

Damage control.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Ouch! That situation can be painful... but don't forget he could also be building your sympathy to get a nice payoff later that night. It sounds like your boyfriend is a genius. So give him what begging for: Kiss...

Scaredy-party.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "When my guy invited me to a party at his buddy's house, I was really nervous about impressing his fiends, so I wanted to make sure I got everything fight. Unfortunately, I had fallen asleep before the party, so when he showed up at my door, I...

Lip service.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "I'd been flirting with this guy for what seemed like forever, and finally, at a party, we started making out. One thing led to another, and pretty soon, we were in bed together. Without removing my shoes first, he lifted my legs in the air and...

Window of opportunity.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "When my roommate's sister came to visit her at college, I gave her my bed and stayed with a friend in another dorm. But when my friend and I went out that night, I ended up leaving her to go hook up with a guy. I left his apartment in the...

Not-so-private screening.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "My boyfriend, Kyle, and I decided to spice up our sex life by videotaping one of our sack sessions. A few days later, his brother, Spencer, called to let him know that he'd grabbed the camera from Kyle's room to use for his friend's film....

Dancin' fool.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "After a bit too much to drink at my cousin's wedding, I made my way to the dance floor. I thought I looked great busting a move, but when I tried to drag a member of the band out on the floor to grind with me, my mother rushed over and told me...

Stripsleaze.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "I was a waiter at a family restaurant. One day, a group of middle-age women came in, and I could tell they d been drinking a bit. The were cackling and commenting on my backside. I played along, and when one of them said she'd pay me $40 to...

Armed and dangerous.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "I loved my girlfriend, but our sex life was getting routine. So one night, while we were fooling around, I took it upon myself to take things up a notch and make a power move that would blow her away. I slowly slid my hands up her stomach and...

A rash decision.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "While pledging my college fraternity, the frat brothers made us go for three months without shaving or cutting our hair. I looked like a woolly mammoth: scraggly hair and a big, bushy beard. When pledging was finally over, I was thrilled to...

Fouling out.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "After indulging in a huge lunch, my stomach wouldn't stop rumbling from the hefty burrito I'd eaten. When I was alone in the elevator in my apartment building, I let one rip as soon as the doors shut... and then another, and another, emitting...

A sticky situation.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "During a party at my house, a girl whom I'd been seeing and I made our way to my bedroom. We ended up doing the deed on my floor, with her on top. When we were finished, stood up to get dressed, and the girl started laughing. When I asked her...

Mother dear.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "All my female friends know me as a prankster, so one day, out of sheer boredom, I thought I'd send a mass text message to get a rise out of them. I thought about it for a while before writing a message that read 'I miss you.... Let's meet up...

Hot guy blooper of the month.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "During my sophomore year of college, I was visiting my sister and her cute roommates at their apartment. When I stood up from the couch, I heard giggling behind me. I'd accidentally sat on a melted chocolate bar, and there was a huge brown...

Fly guy.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... 'I was browsing through some stores at the mall, and I stepped into a dressing room to try on a few pairs of pants. Nothing fit well, so I emerged and continued walking through the complex and dropping into stores. After a while, I noticed a...

April (fools) showers.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... ',On April 1, I decided to go all out to play a trick on my roommate. While he was gone, a buddy and I spent hours moving every piece of his bedroom furniture into our backyard. We set it up exactly as it had been in his room, and then we took...

Hanging by a tread.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "I was running on a treadmill at the gym on a day when the place was particularly busy. I was listening to my iPod, not really paying attention, when I tripped and fell. On the way down, I managed to awkwardly catch myself on the arm of the...

Making the cut.(GUY CONFESSIONS: Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "I play the clarinet in a band, and we'd been practicing for our annual show for months. On the night of the performance, we were in the middle of a song when I realized that I needed to make a quick mark on my sheet music. I reached into my...

Men this minute: brand-spanking-new info from guy world that we just had to share.(MAN MANUAL)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHAT'S ON HIS RADAR The Fashion Dapper vests aren't just for stuffy suits anymore. Right now, even creative types are upgrading their casual wear by sporting them in deep, rich colors (like the smoky...

Decode his favored talk topics: the subjects a guy broaches can illuminate his dating mind-set. Here's what it means when he brings up ...(MAN MANUAL: guy spy)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] *... Your tastes. Queries about where you like to shop or hang out could be him fishing for hints on how to impress you...or trying to figure out whether he'll be able to keep up with that lifestyle. *... Your...

The stuff he won't reveal: "Why do they use corny come-ons?".(MAN MANUAL: guy spy)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An inexperienced dater may find it easier to memorize a cheesy pickup line than to improvise an introduction and make conversation on the fly. Other men bust out superlame conversation starters ("Nice shirt--it'd...

Read between his lines.(MAN MANUAL: guy spy)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HE SAYS: "Maybe we need a break." HE MEANS: "I think we should end things, but this sounds nicer." SOURCE: PSYCHOLOGIST JANICE D. BENNETT, PHD, RELATIONSHIP COACH IN NEW YORK CITY

What guys can't get enough of: these words and gestures will give your man a thrill.(MAN MANUAL: his point of view)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * There are small things you do--both innately and intentionally--that secretly put a smile on your guy's face. And they're not what you'd guess (i.e., none of them involves a push-up bra). Read on for the scoop. ...

"I could do with a little less ...".(guys speak out)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... "Excessive giggling on dates tends to annoy me. Enthusiasm is definitely a good thing, but I'm pretty sure I'm not that funny." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] --Ephraim Froehlich "Primping marathons. I appreciate that my girlfriend wants...

Guy without his shirt: check out this month's half-naked hunk.(MAN MANUAL)(Carlos Everette)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Name: Carlos Everette Age: 25 Height: 6 feet Weight: 170 pounds Sign: Taurus Hometown: Olney, Maryland The best compliment a woman "Telling me that my mom raised me well. can give:...

The kind of "dirty" she's into.(MAN MANUAL: cosmo for your guy)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * A healthy sex life calls for pushing the envelope now and then. But the trick is to suggest moves that'll give your girl the thrill of doing something crazy and wild... without making her feel skanky. Here, some...

She wants you to be in killer shape.(Myth of the Month)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "No way! I don't want my man to be ridiculously fit. I'd feel like I have to be in even better shape than he is. That would stress ma out because I hate dieting and the gym." --Morgan, 24 "I work out a ton...

Hitting their sexy stride: these guys had to grow into their hotness ... and they've never looked better.(informer)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1998 JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS For Jonathan, losing his hair was a good thing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1990 LENNY KRAVITZ He's always been sexy, but aging put that vibe on full throttle. ...

Paging the love doctor: answers to your most probing questions about celeb relationships from Beverly Hills psychotherapist Bella Dishell.(informer)(Brief article)(Column)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Q: Catherine Heigl recently said she met her husband when she wasn't looking. Why does that always seem to happen? LOVE DOCTOR: If your only focus is on finding a boyfriend, you run the risk of coming off as...

Celebrity candid camera.(informer)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... A-listers are usually perfectly poised, but these frames prove that even they get caught in compromising facial positions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ben Affleck Looks like the novocaine from the dentist hasn't worn off yet. ...

How the heck did he get her?(informer)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Anyone with half a brain knows looks aren't everything, but these duos still make very odd couples. BRITTANY MURPHY AND SIMON MONJACK Bad move, Simon. From this angle, your wife can tell that your hair is beginning to thin. ...

Star faces: from naked to night-out glam.(informer Beauty)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Celebs often play makeup favorites, emphasizing either their eyes or their mouths. Beyonce Who says brown eyes can't sparkle? Beyonce's do, thanks to a swipe of silver shadow. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Molly Sims Molly...

Party pix.(informer)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... If Casey Affleck and Don Cheadle didn't have wives, we'd say this could be the start of a love connection. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Warning: Staring into Zac Efron's gorgeous baby blues for too long may induce drooling. ...

Brittany Snow.(informer: FUN FEARLESS FEMALE)(Interview)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BABE BIO Age: 22 Hometown: Tampa, Florida Current gig: Starring in the horror flick Prom Night GUYS GIRL "I'm very sarcastic, and a lot of girls can't really understand that, so I have a lot of...

Penn Badgley.(informer: MAN ON FIRE)(Interview)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Until recently, Penn Badgley flew under the radar, appearing on the television series The Bedford Diaries and in the big-screen flick John Tucker Must Die. But that all changed when he scored the role of sweet,...

6 things to crave right now.(FUN FEARLESS FASHION)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... This just in: the list of the latest happing styles you'll lust for. 1 Rag and Bone's Seersucker Suit $750, bergdorfgoodman.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 A Raid Sundress American Living, $90, jcpenney.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Spring forward.(Fun Fearless Fashion: OUTFIT ADVICE)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... These badass looks demand killer confidence. play by the new rules, and bring it on, baby! 1 Mix Up Prints You wouldn't think two different prints could get along. But if they're similar in shape or color, anything goes. [ILLUSTRATION...

Retrosexual.(Fun Fearless Fashion: RUNWAY REPORT)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Bombshell '50s sensuality is back! turn heads in peep-toe shoes and femme-fatale shapes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sexy is cinch! A belted pencil skirt creates an hourglass silhouette. Top, Myne, $161, saksfifthavenue.com; skirt,...

How to get great style--on a budget.(Fun Fearless Fashion: STYLE FILE)
April 1, 2008... You would expect a Cosmo fashion assistant to look supercool, right? Well, Lindsey Calla, 23, definitely dresses the part! And she's sharing her tips for pulling together truly original and trendy outfits, all on a starter salary. Find...

Crib her look.(Fun Fearless Fashion: STYLE FILE)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... These pieces, available right now, capture Lindsey's stylish vibe. Vest, Diabless, $145, 212-744-0290 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dress, Simply Vera Vera Wang, $78, kohls.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shoes, Aldo, $100,...

Soft yet totally sultry.(CELEB LOOK)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Want to put a new twist on the classic smoky-eye look? Skip The black liner, and just smudge a gray shadow around your eyes instead. "It's a more slept-in and laid-back style than we've seen before," says Physicians...

Midday boost.(Beauty News: The hot trends, tips, and stuff you've gotta try this months)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For a shot of instant energy, hold the Red Bull and try this trick: Sweep a cream blush over the tops of your cheek-bones and up to the temples in a haft-moon shape. It'll give your face a subtle (but still...

Skin defense.(Beauty News: The hot trends, tips, and stuff you've gotta try this months)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Anti-aging creams aren't just for your grandma. Find the pick that's perfect for you now. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Early 20s An oil-free moisturizer with SPF to prevent lines and creases from forming. Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily...

Juicy lips: there's a crop of fruity colors out for spring. Avon creative color director Jillian Dempsey shows you which hue is most flattering.(Beauty News: The hot trends, tips, and stuff you've gotta try this months)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Fair Skin Tone Go for: Peach makes you glow without over-powering your look. Try Neutrogena Lip Hydragel SPF 20 in Glisten, $6.99. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Medium Skin Tone Go for: Watermelon brings out the rose in your...

Foxy waves.(STAR STYLE)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fergie's humps aren't the only things turning heads--look at those locks! Ronit Shapow, Fergie's hair and makeup artist, says the trick is to use a waver styling tool to imprint that rippled pattern. (We like Revlon...

Help for tangled tresses.(Cosmo Hair)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Girls with straight hair get nearly twice as many knots as those with curly locks do, reports a new study. Tips to stay smooth: (1) Lather up with shampoo that adds "slip" or lubrication to prevent hair from...

Highlights with a twist.(Cosmo Hair)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vodka's good for more than just making Cosmos. Francois Noel colorist at the John Frieda Salon in L.A., says to comb it through your hair and sit in the sun for 15 minutes. The neutral pH of the alcohol lightens...

Match up!(Cosmo Hair)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Brows should complement (not compete with) your mane. Here, some useful hints. * Keep brows within one to two shades of your hair color. * Don't attempt a DIY job. You can easily get the dye in your eyes if...

Do a skin detox.(Beauty Loot)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Forget the Master Cleanse. Clear up your complexion with these purifying picks--no fasting necessary. Glow Getter Salicylic acid sloughs off dead-skin buildup. Clinique Turnaround Concentrate Visible Skin Renewer, $36.50. ...

Sexy spring shades.(Beauty Loot)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Things are looking rosy. Romantic, fresh-from-the-field color-s make eyes, lips, and cheeks glow. Lovely Lip Liner The formula is ultrahydrating so your pout looks all plump and juicy. Estee Lauder Lip Shaping Gloss Pencil in Sheer...

Beauty Q&A: every month, we answer a bunch of your burning beauty questions.(Brief article)(Column)
April 1, 2008... Q I love the silky feel of my hair after the salon. How can I get that at home? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A Pros use highly concentrated treatments to make your mane extrasoft, so ask your stylist to send a boost home with you, says Bob...

The 16 sexiest hairstyles: trend alert! This season is all about experimenting with amazing amounts of texture, superedgy cuts, and sultry updos like you've never seen before.(COSMO BEAUTY BOOK)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tousled Tresses The fresh way to wear curls is romantic but slightly undone. "The effect is very touchable," says creative consultant Guido. Blake Lively [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Key Styling Tip ...

Tame your bitch reflex: constant bickering can eat away at your bond. These tips will help you deal with issues faster and get back to the love.(ROMANCE BOOSTER)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pick Your Battles "Ask yourself if he has a valid point," suggests Alexandra Delis-Abrams, PhD, author of Attitudes, Beliefs, and Choices. Also, if it's not something he can do much about (his job requires tong...

"He has lots of female friends on Facebook.".(SPAT OF THE MONTH)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Collecting chicks as pals can make a man feel more popular, explains John Grohol, PsyD, of Psych Central.com. Ask your guy who the women are. "Of everything to feel jealous about, this is pretty low on the list," says Grohol. "You'll likely...

Booty call your long-term guy.(BLOW-HIS-MIND TIP)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On a night when you're doing separate things--even if you're in the same apartment--send your guy a text that reads "What r u doing?" When he replies, write him back with "What r u wearing?" Once he gets the idea of...

Be a sex genius: these supercreative, supernaughty passion poses will double his pleasure--and yours too. Whip one (or more) of them out tonight.(LOVE AND LUST)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Give us a sexual boundary and we will gladly push it. And sometimes pushing is necessary because even a fantastic lust life can get a little routine. So when we set out to cook up a new batch of sex positions, we...

50 things guys wish you knew: real men reveal the true thoughts about love and sex that they won't always clue you in to.(LOVE AND LUST)
April 1, 2008... * Beer. Naked babes. A big-screen TV. One of the great things about guys is that they're pretty uncomplicated creatures, and for the most part, it's not hard to figure out what they want and what makes them happy. The exception is when it...

Kissing that makes sex hotter: intensify every stage of a sexual encounter with our sizzling tactics.(LOVE AND LUST)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Kissing is often considered a means to an end. It's how many couples kick off their sack sessions, but as soon as things start heating up, making out usually falls by the wayside. "Some people think that sex is so...

Get what you need from him in bed: learn how to tweak a guy's pleasure-providing technique while sparing his ego.(LOVE AND LUST)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Here's the thing: "Men want to please their women sexually--even if it means getting instruction," insists California sex therapist Lori Buckley, PsyD. That said, a gentle delivery is crucial to keeping his carnal...

Love him ... without losing yourself: a new relationship should enhance you, not change everything about you ... especially good parts.(LOVE AND LUST)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Anytime you have a new boyfriend, you'll obviously have less time for your old actvities (c'mon, 7 a.m. spin class versus snuggling in bed with a curie?). But sometimes the changes you make aren't so benign, and a...

Ask him anything: advice from our guy guru.(LOVE AND LUST)(Column)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Q I've been seeing this guy, and the chemistry is great. Whenever we're together, we never stop talking. The problem is, he never calls between get-togethers. He texts and e-mails me, but I want him to can. Should I...