Cosmopolitan articles from August 2007

Cosmopolitan archives from August 2007

Get more Cosmo: from the all-new Website to our cool satellite-radio station, here's the latest scoop on everything juicy going on in Cosmoworld.(WHAT'S HOT ON cosmopolitan.com)
August 1, 2007... (1) Send a Hot Hello Whether it's for a b-day or just for fun, why not perk up a pal's day with a free Cosmo e-card like the one above? It's a great excuse to send pics of hot guys to your friends! Visit cosmopolitan.com/ecards. (2)...

Naughty is nice.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "I was listening to Cosmo Radio last week, and with so much talk about the June issue, I just had to see what the buzz was about. AII I have to say is sexilicious! I loved the naughty photo in 'Cosmo Peeks Inside His Pants'!" --Ashley...

Lusty list.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "My favorite article in the June issue was '75 Hot Mattress Moves.' Each one was entertaining to read. It was a great way for me to brush up on how to satisfy my man." --Jackie Smith, Detroit

Skin saver.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "The article 'His Body: Keep It Sun Safe' was very helpful. My guy works outside a lot, and now I constantly remind him to wear darker colors and put on sunscreen." --Erica Nichols, Saluda, N.C.

Cheap laughs.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "'Cringe-Worthy Tales of Regifting' made me roar with laughter. Keep the funny stories coming." --Courtney Patterson, Atlanta

Anxiety relief.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "Thank you so much for the article 'I Suffer From Panic Attacks' ['The Cosmo Post']. I have anxiety, and it helps to hear about others who have it because sometimes I feel alone. I hope that readers will learn from this story and be able to...

Awesome Ashlee.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "I loved your June issue. I am a huge Ashlee Simpson fan and was so glad to see her on the cover. She is such a beautiful and talented person." --Lesley Lykes, Florence, Ky.

Spy games.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "While it was mildly funny, I didn't agree with 'The Little Stalker Inside.' Not all women feel the urge to get the dirt on others. Sure, females seem programmed to gather information, but tracking the bridal registries of people you don't...

Courageous tale.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "One of the things I love about Cosmo is the 'Real-Life Reads.' There's always an interesting story that makes me realize that life as I know it isn't so bad. After reading 'I Was Kidnapped and Raped By a Neighbor,' I was completely humbled...

Gyno 411.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "No doctor or pamphlet has ever given me the extensive information that was in '10 Things You Don't Know About the Pill.'" --Corinna Cicmanec, St. Petersburg, Fla.

Bitch mania.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "I just finished reading 'The New Breed of Mean Girls' and was shocked at the immaturity of these women. They should have more self-confidence instead of taking out their problems on other people." --Amanda Duncan, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que.

Twisted sisters.(YOU TELL US)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "'My Sorority Dumped Me' is just one more reason why 'going Greek' isn't all that it's cracked up to be. This story made an excellent point: You should never give yourself up for an organization that doesn't value your identity in the first...

Guys sound off: peek inside the male mind with this month's Web poll.(YOU TELL US)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Do you have a pretty serious secret that your girlfriend doesn't know about? No 73% Yes 27% "I think we all have some secrets that we keep, but my girlfriend is my best friend, and she is more...

Busted.(Behind the Scenes at Cosmopolitan)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Guys are stealing your Cosmo! Yep, they're sneaking peeks at the sex and relationship tips--essentially, they're getting amino for wowing you in and out of bed. You've probably even noticed your boyfriend glancing at your issue when he thought...

Sexy science.(Behind the Scenes at Cosmopolitan)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... This month, our resident sex therapist, Ian Kerner, PhD, gives you seven totally new ways to rock your guy's world, and all of his racy tips are based on scientific research. Before you read Ian's latest findings, on page 126, check out what a...

Hookup horrors.(FROM THE EDITOR)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Our article on page 118 exposes real couples' seduction schemes. Here, readers confess the times their attempts to entice a man went very wrong. "My ex-boyfriend was shy at first, so I decided to loosen him up with a few tequila shots on a...

Things I didn't know till this issue.(FROM THE EDITOR)
August 1, 2007... The percentage of guys who sometimes worry that they won't ever meet The One: 42 (page 56) Menstrual cramps have an upside: A chemical that causes them, oxytocin, makes you feel closer to your man (page 158) Eighty-four percent of men...

Hot sheet: what's new and buzz-worthy.(COSMO NEWS)
August 1, 2007... The number of male births in the U.S. has steadily decreased over the past 30 years, says a new study. The scary reality: There are 135,000 fewer guys today than in 1970, so the dating pool is shrinking. Experts don't know why, dubiously citing...

Being Julia: with a new, sure-to-be-a-blockbuster flick, The Bourne Ultimatum, a degree from Columbia University, and a serious (secret) boyfriend, Julia Stiles appears to have it all. And guess what--she's just getting started.(COSMO NEWS: interview)(Interview)
August 1, 2007... It's been two years since Julia Stiles graduated from Columbia University with an English degree, but she's still radiating a distinctly campus coed vibe. "I'm making a conscious effort to graduate from college in terms of my own personal...

Does it pay to be jealous? Nobody's saying to go psycho, but letting a guy know you care enough to "claim" him can help deter him from straying.(COSMO NEWS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... According to an essay by Dean McDermott's ex-wife, Mary Jo Eustace, in a new book, The Other Woman, in 2005, Mary Jo encouraged Dean to befriend his new costar Tori Spelling. She even took it in stride when he told her that Tori was "fun,...

Here comes the sun! Hollywood's golden girls are showing up all over town in a can't-miss-me hue: yellow.(COSMO NEWS: Style Stakeout)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... DREW BARRYMORE Her-sunny dress matches her bright disposition. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ROSARIO DAWSON This mellow yellow number could mesmerize men. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MANDY MOORE Good-bye to golden hair;...

Sexy vs. skanky: the hot issue.(COSMO NEWS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... SEXY SKANKY Tightening your Tightening your abs in public pores in public Long lashes Tarantula lashes A pair of A...

Strip, er, tip not included.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)
August 1, 2007... "I used to work at a restaurant, and one day, the hostess seated a bunch of hot businessmen in my section. I went over to introduce myself, and we flirted a bit. Later, I came back carrying two big trays of food for another table. I decided to...

Going postal.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)
August 1, 2007... "A few weeks after we'd broken up, I heard that my ex, Chris, was seeing someone new. So I ordered lubricant, condoms, and sex-toy catalogs and had them sent to his parents' house. A month later, a friend told me that Chris and his new gift had...

Peed off.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "On the first day of my new job, I got stuck in the elevator. I picked up the emergency phone and told security to send help. Twenty minutes later, I was really regretting all the coffee I'd had. I held out as long as I could, but it was too...

Wedding flasher.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)
August 1, 2007... "When my friend got engaged, she asked me to be one of her bridesmaids, along with her three sisters. They're all thin, and I'm pretty curvy. We ordered gowns and later went to pick them up, but instead of ordering three size 6s and one size...

Caught red-handcuffed.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)
August 1, 2007... "For my pal Cat's birthday, I hosted a sex-toy party at my place with a bunch of friends. I arranged for a saleswoman to come by, and we bought the birthday girl handcuffs, edible undies, and a dildo. Cat left her gifts at my house by accident....

Striking out.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)
August 1, 2007... "My guy and I were going through a rough patch, so when a cute boy from work invited me to a baseball game, I accepted. I didn't mention that I had a boyfriend, since I knew my coworker had a crush on me. We were having a great time, and after...

Damage control.(CONFESSIONS: Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets.)
August 1, 2007... "She should call and apologize right away, then show up at her guy's house with two tickets to a game and wearing nothing but his fave team's jersey. For me to even consider taking a girl like that back, I'd want her to promise never to see or...

Rub-a-dub flub.(GUY CONFESSIONS: men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)
August 1, 2007... "When my girlfriend's parents decided to go away for the weekend and leave her home alone, we were psyched to take full advantage of the empty house. "Early Saturday morning, I went to her place and, after checking that there was no car in...

Randy room raider.(GUY CONFESSIONS: men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "My roommate and I had always gotten along really well--until he started dating this new girl. She was so annoying, and when he started acting more and more like her, I knew something had to be done. So when they went away one weekend, I bought...

Surf's upchuck.(GUY CONFESSIONS: men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... "I work at a local politician's office, and this past summer, she arranged a staff harbor cruise. I hadn't been on a boat in years, but I figured it would be fun. An hour into the cruise, I started feeling ill and excused myself to go to the...

Booty camp.(GUY CONFESSIONS: men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)
August 1, 2007... "During the summer, I work at a camp. I was dating another counselor, and when we finally had a day off together, we took advantage. After breakfast, the campers went to the lake for swimming lessons, and my girl and I went to her cabin and...

Safe and sorry.(GUY CONFESSIONS: men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... "When my girlfriend left for a two-month job-training trip, I quickly became sexually frustrated, so I started fooling around with another girl. Every time my hook-up buddy came over, which was often, I'd run to the market below my apartment...

Risque business.(GUY CONFESSIONS: men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... "I work for an investment firm, and whenever bankers from our foreign branches are in town, it's my job to play host and take them out. When people from our London office visited, we all went out after work. I started chatting up one of the...

Hot guy blooper of the month.(GUY CONFESSIONS: men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)
August 1, 2007... "I met a girl who told me she only dated smart guys, so I lied and said I went to a nearby private college. I bought a sweatshirt and printed a fake schedule. After a month, she introduced me to her sister, who was in one of the classes I was...

Foul ball.(GUY CONFESSIONS: men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... "I'm a soccer player, so when I was looking at schools, I'd often arrange to meet with the coaches. When I visited my first-choice college, I really wanted to make a good impression and asked to practice with the team. Since I'd heard the coach...

Loser in translation.(GUY CONFESSIONS: men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)
August 1, 2007... "My junior year of college, I studied abroad in Rome. I didn't speak any Italian, so I arranged to stay with a host family to learn the language. On the day that I arrived, they had arranged this huge feast with all of their neighbors and...

Ivy be-leaguered.(GUY CONFESSIONS: men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)
August 1, 2007... "My buddies and I rented a beach house that was right next door to a bunch of cute girls. I immediately hit it off with one of them, but after a few days, my buddy announced that he wanted to get with her. That night, we all went out, and I saw...

Saved by the cell.(GUY CONFESSIONS: men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever.)
August 1, 2007... "I'd been trying to get with this girl Kristin for a while. So when I ran into her at a party, I finally came clean and told her I really liked her. She seemed very uncomfortable and made up an excuse about how she had to go find her friend and...

4 Signs he wants to heat things up: you can't always count on a guy to tell you he's looking to take your lust life to the next level. You've got to keep your eyes peeled for these clues.(MAN MANUAL)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... He's Always Touching You A man who can't keep his paws to himself has sex on the brain 24/7 and wants to rev up your bedroom routine. "He might grab your butt, run his hand up your thigh, or kiss the back of your neck in public," says Roz...

Size up what he shares with you: casual conversation topics can help you unearth his core personality ... and whether you'll want to go on date two.(MAN MANUAL: guy spy)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... * His childhood. If he's eager to describe his early years, you'll know he's comfortable defining himself in terms of close relationships--he's a family man, so to speak. Short answers about his upbringing suggest a less-than-great home dynamic...

"Why does he give one-word answers?".(the stuff he won't reveal)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... You want to talk about a serious topic, but when you finally broach it--grrr--you get a syllable or two, max. "The simple excuse is that men don't want to get in trouble," says psychologist Steve Stephens, PhD, author of Lost in Translation....

Read between his lines.(MAN MANUAL: guy spy)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... HE SAYS: "Where'd you disappear to?" HE MEANS: "You didn't return my call, and I'm getting jealous." SOURCE: JEALOUSY RESEARCHER DAVID BUSS, PHD, AUTHOR OF THE DANGEROUS PASSION

New-love freak-outs men have: early in a romance, guys wig over certain things. Here's fair warning.(MAN MANUAL: his point of view)
August 1, 2007... Sure, we may act all laid-back, but underneath that cool exterior, we're sometimes quaking in our boots. In fact, in the first few months of a relationship, men are often self-conscious and overly analytical. These are the biggie worries. ...

"The perks of new love".(guys speak out)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... "I like all the random, spontaneous things that can happen when you're first dating a girt, like late-night rendezvous, road hips, and sex in public."--Tony DeFreitas "In the beginning, a woman seems perfect in your eyes. You end up seeing...

Guy without his shirt: check out this month's half-naked hunk.(MAN MANUAL)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Name: Sovann Chea Age: 26 Height: 6 feet Weight: 165 pounds Sign: Scorpio Hometown: Pearland, Texas His ideal date: "A sushi dinner at some hole in the wall, followed by dessert at my place"

What she wants more of in bed.(MAN MANUAL: cosmo for your guy)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... * Even though you're sexually satisfying your girl on a regular basis, there are some special touches that she could always use more of. Such as... The Effort You Put Into Seducing Her Yes, you'd think your good looks and suave...

She hates your nights out with the guys.(Myth of the Month)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... "I'm grateful for the times he hangs out with his buddies! His friends love sports and video games--stuff I can't stand. When he's with them, he gets it out of his system."--Mary Ann, 25 "I grew up with a brother, so I understand that...

Celebrity spotlight: Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell is known for getting sizzling star scoop. Here, the top interviewer gives Cosmo some juicy exclusives.(informer)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... 1 Katherine Heigl's fiance, Josh Kelley, likes that the Grey's Anatomy star is independent. "She doesn't constantly need me around--that's what's so sexy," he told me. 2 She's known for movies like The Illusionist, but Jessica Biel has...

Clothes that create great cleavage: Cosmo fashion market director Karen Larrain explains the secrets to giving your girls a major visual boost.(informer)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... CRUSHED "There's no curve enhancement with the taupe dress, and the strapless style flattens Eva out. Beading on her black dress draws the eye upward, and the straps give her a little lift." CRUSHED "The glittery gown displays...

Paging the love doctor: answers to your most probing questions about celeb relationships from Beverly Hills psychotherapist Bella Dishell.(informer)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Q: Victoria Beckham reportedly wears the pants in her marriage. Is it healthy when one person is the decision maker? Love Doctor: It can be. In the strongest relationships, partners feel equally appreciated and taken care of. But if one...

Rolled out of bed vs. red carpet: we asked 100 people: do these celebs look better glammed up or with minimal makeup?(informer: Beauty)
August 1, 2007... JOY BRYANT 13% 87% JENNIFER GARNER 74% 26% CAMERON DIAZ 33% 67% JESSICA ALBA 49% 51% JESSICA BIEL 27% 73% DREW...

Usher's hot list: the smooth R & B superstar is branching out into new, sexy territory. Read on for the sizzlin' scoop.(informer)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... * Usher has created two fragrances for Liz Claiborne: Usher for Women and Usher for Men. Their essence? Seductive confidence. (He's quick to point out that one of the notes is passion rose.) Says Usher, a guy will be "addicted the moment he...

What Hollywood is wearing: fashion consultant to the stars Rachel Zoe gives her up-to-the-second style tips, tricks, and observations.(informer stylist)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Streets Ahead, $140, Jasmine Sola, 617-437-8465 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BELT IT OUT "Belts are the cult accessories this summer, and I'm loving really thin, '80s-inspired styles. They look amazing when they're wrapped twice around...

Amanda Bynes: fun fearless female.(informer)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... BABE BIO Age: 21 Hometown: Thousand Oaks, California Current gig: Playing Penny Pingleton in the movie Hairspray LOVE STORY "I think my character has the best part in Hairspray. I fall in love with a guy of a different...

Dane Cook: man on fire.(informer)(Interview)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... DUDE DATA Hometown: Arlington Massachusetts Age: 35 Where you've seen him: Employee of the Month, Mr. Brooks, the HBO comedy special Vicious Circle Romantic status: Single * Comedian/actor Dane Cook jokes about...

7 Things to crave right now: this just in: the list of the latest happening styles you'll lust for.(Fun Fearless Fashion)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... 1 High-Waisted Trousers Betsey Johnson, $290, betseyjohnson.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 The Steve Madden Graphic-Print Dress $176, stevemadden.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 A Metallic Mini Manoush, $215, Darling,...

Hot jeans for a hot body: stars show you how to hit the streets and pull off the latest stampede of denim wear.(Fun Fearless Fashion: STYLE STAKEOUT)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... HIGH WAIST Bebe, $129, bebe .com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Victoria's Secret Catalogue, $59.50, victoriassecret .com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Paige Premium Denim, $169, paigepremiumdenim .com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Cool keepers: autumnize anything in your closet--old, new, it-was-on-sale--with six essentials from the catwalk.(Fun Fearless Fashion: RUNWAY REPORT)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... 1 Leather Accessories Gloves, Nine West, $65, Orva, 212-369-3448 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Clutch, Maxx New York, $138, maxxnewyork .com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 Laid-Back Blazer Blazer, DKNY Jeans, $89, 800-777-4524 ...

Flowy blouses: don't let anybody pigeonhole your style; you can switch it up whenever you feel like it. All you need is a great blouse to wing it in, day or night.(Fun Fearless Fashion: OUTFIT ADVICE)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... GLAMOROUS Pair pretty satin with a high-waisted pencil skirt for a ladylike effect. Skirt, Forever 21, $21.80, forever21.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shoes, Nine West, $89, macys.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Blouse,...

Better blush zones.(Beauty News: The hot trends, tips, and stuff you've gotta try this month)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Sure, we all know a rosy tint on cheeks enlivens a complexion... but why stop there? More and more makeup artists are exploring beauty turf less traveled, sweeping shimmery, peachy-pink powders along the upper cheekbones, over eyelids, around...

Get the red out.(Beauty News: The hot trends, tips, and stuff you've gotta try this month)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Summer's soaring temps and high winds can leave your face totally flushed. Luckily, your fridge holds some soothing relief. NYC derm Laurie Polis recommends soaking a clean, thin washcloth in cold buttermilk and placing it over your face for 10...

All that glitters.(Beauty News: The hot trends, tips, and stuff you've gotta try this month)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Nothing gets your adrenaline going like putting the pedal to the metal. That means diving into silvery makeup shades this summer. "Concentrating metallic hues on the eyes adds an instant sparkle," says makeup artist Pat McGrath, who suggests...

The trick to testing any nail polish.(Beauty News: The hot trends, tips, and stuff you've gotta try this month)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Already eager to experiment with fall's deep violet, navy, and toasty orange nail colors? We are too. But trial and error gets messy when you're dealing with dramatic hues. So Jan Arnold, cofounder of Creative Nail Design, has a tip for...

Laundered locks.(Cosmo Hair: STAR STYLE)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... With the exceptions of Pete Doherty and Courtney Love, everyone is digging the freshly washed--hair look right now. Stylist Orlando Pita even dunked model's hair extensions into fabric softener before runway show to get that touchable silky...

Smooth operator.(Cosmo Hair: STAR STYLE)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Taming a man takes seconds (for a Cosmo girl, anyway). Taming flyaways? Not so easy. Stylist Mark Townsend suggests misting a natural-bristle brow brush (like Shu Uemura Natural Eyebrow Brush Flat, $10) with hair spray and raking it along your...

Garden variety.(Cosmo Hair: STAR STYLE)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... So you missed Woodstock by a few decades. You can still rock the foxy free-love look with a (faux) flower in your hair. Celeb stylist Nathaniel Hawkins' tip for keeping your petal arrangement perfect is to tease your roots, then mist with hair...

Strengthen your strands.(Color Tips)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Is your hair at its breaking point (literally) with all the damage from color changes? Rather than swear off dye (it's too fun!), follow some pro advice. 1 Before any major color change, start deep conditioning weekly. (That's what...

Sexy sun smarts: the coolest new makeup provides SPF protection along with color and shine.(Beauty Loot)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Double Cover This concealer hides spots while also blocking UV rays. Lancome Photogenic Skin-Illuminating Concealer SPF 15 in Ivoire, $25.50. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An Ace Base Trust us, this is the best foundation we found...

Beauty Q&A: every month, we answer a bunch of your burning beauty questions.(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Q What causes bad morning breath? A Bacteria build-up. Swallowing washes it away, but you do that less at night. So brush and floss for two minutes each before bed to prevent dragon breath, says NYC dentist Irwin Smigel. Brush your tongue...

Beat-the-heat beauty: don't sweat your summer look. These skin and makeup tricks will keep you sexy when it's scorching outside.(COSMO BEAUTY BOOK)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... * We like it when things get a little steamy, but sticky is another story. It's hard to feel flirty when your guy can see his reflection on your forehead and your mascara's creeping toward your chin. So we talked to the pros (and some glamorous...

Skin savers.(BEAUTY BOOK)(Buyers guide)
August 1, 2007... Dermatologists are starting to sound like Al Roker: "It's not the heat; it's the humidity," they all told us when we asked why everyone's face turns goopy during this time of year. "Perspiration and natural skin oils can't evaporate as easily...

Meltproof makeup.(BEAUTY BOOK)
August 1, 2007... You don't have to be a math whiz to wrap your head around this equation: The less makeup you use, the less likely it is to run down your chin by lunch. We're not suggesting you go completely bare-faced, but swipe on several thin layers of...

Love gestures guys dig: even if your boy is not a mush ball, he wants to know how much you adore him. Show him like this.(LOVE AND LUST: ROMANCE BOOSTER)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Do Something Special "When you schedule an activity that you know he'll like, such as bowling, it assures him that he's a priority, which is an ego stroke," says couples therapist Dan Wile, PhD, author of After the Fight. Indulge His...

Secretly tease him.(BLOW-HIS-MIND TIP)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... It's not every day that you get to sit beside your guy at mealtime rather than across from him. So the next time you're at a big dinner, use your proximity to your erotic advantage. Start by resting one hand on his knee beneath the table....

"He uses mean nicknames.".(SPAT OF THE MONTH)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Shrug it off if his targets don't mind--some guys are fine with the kind of teasing that you'd find cruel (e.g., weight jabs). But if the terms mask real resentment (say, for a boss or an ex), ask questions. "Your concern should be if he's...

How to be truly unforgettable in bed: more than 1,000 guys told us what makes a woman a sex goddess in the sack. Read on to hear the randy requirements that sear you into their minds forever.(LOVE AND LUST)
August 1, 2007... * Like most Cosmo readers, you no doubt strive to leave your mark on the world... as well as on your man. What we mean is, you're not content with giving your guy just any old experience in bed. Instead, you want to top his best-ever list and...

50 fun ways to get even closer: the secret to staying tight has less to do with long relationship talks and more to do with having a good time together. Now that's totally doable, right? Here, a ton of ideas.(LOVE AND LUST)
August 1, 2007... * Look, you're a busy chick with a lot on your plate. And although bonding with your man sounds good in theory, at the end of a long day, the last thing either of you really wants to do is work on the relationship. But reconnecting with...

Couples confess ... to each other! Everybody lies a little when trying to make someone sexy fall for them. We found people who'd done just that and had never come clean to their partners ... until now.(The Hot Issue)
August 1, 2007... * In the early stages of dating, on person often pulls a make-the-connection ploy--a tiny fib that moves thing along quicker. Here, couples who go together as a result of such a clever ruse let their partners in on the scheme, and it turns out,...

Wild sex questions we're asked: over the years, readers have e-mailed Cosmo about some very peculiar carnal conundrums, printed here for your enjoyment....(The Hot Issue)
August 1, 2007... * "Not that I've ever run into this problem, but can a guy's penis get stuck while he's thrusting? Because that would be awkward to try to explain to a doctor. I mean, things happen, right?"--Shelley * "If I frequently have sex, is it...

Will he ever marry you? You and your guy maybe a better match than PB&J, but that won't make him propose. Psychologist Alon Gratch, PhD, reveals the tipping factor that will.(LOVE AND LUST)
August 1, 2007... * It has been reported recently that supermodel Gisele is less than happy about her ex Leonardo DiCaprio's alleged engagement to his current girlfriend (which he's denied). It doesn't matter that Gisele is supposedly hot and heavy with her new...

Make sex more erotic: amp up the electricity in the bedroom by pushing the boundaries. (Don't worry, you'll want to do this stuff.) Sex therapist Ian Kerner PhD, explains.(The Hot Issue)
August 1, 2007... * All couples--even those with amazing sexual chemistry and compatibility--experience a dip in their excitement at some point. But there's a way to resuscitate that bedroom rush, and it comes down to just three little words: shaky-bridge sex....

Ask him anything.(LOVE AND LUST)
August 1, 2007... Q I'm seeing this guy who doesn't make any fun plans. A night with him consists of dinner and a movie or chilling on his sofa. I want him to make more of an effort, but we just started dating and I don't want to chase him off. What do I do? ...