Cosmopolitan articles from February 2002

Cosmopolitan archives from February 2002

How to get Britney's look. (Cosmo Cover Info).(Britney Spears)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Face: For a hot Valentine's Day look like the one NYC makeup artist Fran Cooper created for Britney Spears, try Chanel cosmetics. First, blend Cocoa, the darkest shade in the Basic Eye Colour palette in Natures, across your lids and up into...

Babelicious Britney. (Cosmo Cover Info).(Britney Spears)(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2002... Even though Britney Spears is a household name and her third album, Britney, debuted at number one, the pop princess couldn't be nicer or more normal, according to the Cosmo team that worked with her on this month's cover shoot. She arrived in...

How to be totally fearless. (From The Editor).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
February 1, 2002... * It's February, and at Cosmo, that means Fun Fearless Female. Of course, we're always about being fun, fearless, and female, but this is the month we present our annual FFF awards to the gutsiest women in the world of entertainment. If...

Fun fearless female report: we scoured the country to find the most fun fearless females, and each month two of them dish on what's going down in their towns. (From The Editor).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Jill Huizing, 27 Architectural project accountant, Seal Beach, California Even though this is a tiny town, there's tons to do. On weekends, my friends and I go to the beach to catch volleyball matches and professional surfing...

Love in the tub. (You Tell Us).
February 1, 2002... "`Love in the Tub' (December) inspired a very fun night. The sugar scrub encouraged him to lick me all over!" --Erika, Chicago

Maxim-um reaction. (You Tell Us).
February 1, 2002... "The minute I started to read `How to Get Picked Up at a Party' (December), I whipped out my highlighter and got ready to put some of the advice to work. Invite those men from Maxim to contribute more often--they're not only humorous but also...

My two moms. (You Tell Us).
February 1, 2002... "Laurie Cicotello's story `My Father Wanted to Be a Woman' (December) touched me to my soul because my father is also a transsexual. Aside from watching the Jerry Springer Show, I've never known of anyone else in my situation. I admire her...

Older-man fan. (You Tell Us).
February 1, 2002... "As I read `Would You Ever Date a Forbidden Man?' (December), I was appalled. I am 24, my husband is 42, and we are together because of love, not because I wanted to be taken care of--nor am I an insecure, lonely woman. This is the first...

Healing hope. (You Tell Us).
February 1, 2002... "I can't thank you enough for December's article `The Best Way to Get Back on Top.' For years, I suffered from on-again, off-again depression, and I couldn't figure out why. I was molested as a child, but I thought that was in the past. Marla...

Stiles styles. (You Tell Us).
February 1, 2002... "Julia Stiles looked gorgeous on your December cover! She is an all-natural beauty and is very intelligent, as is apparent in your interview." --Jen, Beverly Hills, Calif.

Manhandling moves. (You Tell Us).
February 1, 2002... "I wanted to thank you for `99 Things to Do to a Naked Man' (December). I read it with my boyfriend one evening while at my parents' house--we thought it would be a sexy replacement since we couldn't do it right then and there. I knew it was...

Web poll. (You Tell Us).
February 1, 2002... In December's `Would You Ever Date a Forbidden Man,' Cosmo examined the allure of adulterous relationships. Then we asked if you've ever dated an off-limits guy. 78% have. "He wouldn't leave me for his wife. They never do."...

Guy test-drive: one man mouths off about December's issue of Cosmo. (You Tell Us).
February 1, 2002... "The article `How to Get Picked Up at a Party,' written by the editors of Maxim, was entertaining but a little disturbing. It's no secret that guys search for a gem in the crowd, but now you're armed with scams clever enough to qualify you for...

Cosmo readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets. (Cosmo Confessions).
February 1, 2002... ex and the city "About six months after my boyfriend broke up with me, I moved from Atlanta to New York City to make a fresh start. After living there for a couple of weeks, I went to dinner at an upscale restaurant with a guy I'd been out...

Men admit to their dirtiest deeds and most shameless scams ever. (Guy Confessions).
February 1, 2002... room diss-service "I was pretty pissed when I found out that my girlfriend was two-timing me. We had planned a trip to San Francisco for the following weekend, so I decided to hold off on confronting her. But once we were in the city, she...

Pam Anderson's cheap date. (Cosmo informer: scintillating and surprising scoop on your favorite celebs).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Sure, Pamela Anderson looks sexy in a low-cut dress and over a million dollars' worth of Harry Winston diamond jewelry, but boyfriend Kid Rock loves her more down-to-earth side. He was most impressed when the buxom beauty ordered a decidedly...

Minnie's lifelike movie? (Cosmo informer: scintillating and surprising scoop on your favorite celebs).
February 1, 2002... Minnie Driver just can't escape her romantic woes... even in the movies. Recently, she and Josh Brolin called off their engagement, which maybe had something to do with reports of Brolin's stepmother, Barbra Streisand, meddling in their...

J. Lo takes total control. (Cosmo informer: scintillating and surprising scoop on your favorite celebs).
February 1, 2002... Jennifer Lopez makes sure to let her husband know who's wearing the pants in their relationship. When she and Cris Judd recently went shopping at Brownes & Co. Apothecary in Miami with her entourage, which included a posse of bodyguards, they...

A love match for Matt. (Cosmo informer: scintillating and surprising scoop on your favorite celebs).
February 1, 2002... Matt Damon didn't have to look too far to find his latest girlfriend. The Ocean's Eleven star, who broke up with Winona Ryder almost two years ago, has been dating Odessa Whitmire, the personal assistant to his best buddy, Ben Affleck. Damon...

Why Shane West makes us sweat. (Hunk of the Month).(Interview)
February 1, 2002... * Shane West's long, lean frame is lust inspiring, and his lips are particularly luscious, but it's this Louisiana-born babe's defiant onscreen attitude that we find magnetic (it's so hard to resist a bad boy, isn't it?). Whether playing a...

Whitney gets larger than life. (Cosmo informer: scintillating and surprising scoop on your favorite celebs).(Whitney Houston)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Just how thin is Whitney Houston these days? Sources involved with the recent Michael Jackson special on CBS say that Whitney's singing footage was almost dumped from the show altogether because she looked so sickly and emaciated. But luckily,...

Tinkle, tinkle, big star. (Cosmo informer: scintillating and surprising scoop on your favorite celebs).(Mariah Carey)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... When Mariah Carey has to go to the bathroom, don't get in her way. At a recent video shoot at New York's Studio 54, the songbird's bodyguards burst into the ladies' room, announcing "Get out of the way! Ms. Mariah's got to tinkle!" and...

Hollywood heartbreakers. (Cosmo informer: scintillating and surprising scoop on your favorite celebs).(celebrities)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... It's the time of year for roses and romance, but some of Hollywood's hottest hunks are far from Romeo status. Here are some salacious stunts A-list actors have pulled with the women in their lives. The stories are so outrageous, we can't...

Did September 11 inspire you to search for your soul mate? The traumatic terrorist attacks have some people resolving to find true love ... now. (Dating And Relating Debate).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... * Since September 11, some singles have reported the urge to settle down, says Jane Rinzler Buckingham, Cosmo contributing editor and president of trend-tracking agency Youth Intelligence (YI), in New York City. In a recent YI survey, 14...

Dirt he doesn't want discovered: men are slicker than you think. Your guy could be hiding these secrets. (His Point Of View).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... * If your boyfriend has been open enough to admit that he trims his nose hair, actually liked Serendipity, and can't stand your friend Debbie, you probably figure he'd feel free to tell you anything, right? Wrong. There are certain things men...

The myth of the perfect man: still looking for a knight in shining armor? Author Alex Witchel explains why you shouldn't be deluded by your visions of a dream guy. (On My Mind).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... * He doesn't exist. Well, easy for me to say now. But in my new novel, Me Times Three, the heroine, Sandra Berlin, is so convinced her fiance is the perfect man that she overlooks the fact that he's also engaged to two other women... a...

Agony.
February 1, 2002... erotic exhibitionist Recently, one of my friends told me that my boyfriend started masturbating in front of her when she was at his house. His roommate confessed to me later that he has seen my guy do this in front of a lot of women. What...

What to wear now: you'll look laid-back and lovely in boho-babe threads. Look for nature tones, peasant tops, flowing silhouettes, and free-spirit accessories. (Cosmo Fashion).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... The skirt shape you've gotta get for this look: an A-line that moves with you. Printed silk skirt, Milly, $200 Adorn your neck with colored crystals. Necklace, Daniel Swarovski Paris, 800-648-8209 A mini baby-doll dress is both relaxed...

Friday to Sunday with him: whether you're getting out of town together or shacking up at his place all weekend, you need to tote just 11 pieces to look sexy and stylish for every activity that arises. (Date Looks).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... barhopping 2+9+11 dinner a deux 1+5+7+3 brunch with his buddies 8+4+10+6 dancing 'til dawn 5+9+3 hanging out around town 8+7+6 afternoon stroll in the park 2+1+10+11 1 Wool cape, Arden B., $128, ardenb.com. 2...

For the babe on a budget: red is the most passion-provoking color. Frugal fashionista Alexandra Douglass found this trendy, scorching-hot hue at prices that won't burn a hole in your bank account. (Cosmo Shopper).
February 1, 2002... $58 Flower-print sleeveless shirt, Kenneth Cole New York 800-KEN-COLE $45 Lace-up halter top, French Connection, 888-741-FCUK $68 Skirt, Kenneth Cole New York $125 Beaded mules, Bebe, 877-BEBE-NOW $98 Sateen pin-tuck pants,...

Tough and tender: pairing suede and lace provides the perfect provocative balance of rugged and romantic. (One Trend Three Ways).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... suede tank + lace skirt Studded suede lace-up vest, Velvet, $96; lace skirt, Arden B., $58, ardenb.com; faux-pearl opera-length necklace, JAMM by Apex Designs, $10; metallic leather bag, Joomi Joolz, $145; suede open-toe high-heel mules...

Booty call. (Celeb Style Watch).
February 1, 2002... Sexy stars love the season's must-have accessory--boots, whether slouchy, lace-up, or thigh-hugging--worn with their flirtiest frocks.

When to toss old beauty loot: you may know that mascara should be replaced after three months, but what about the rest of your beauty stash? Check out our chart on when to trash loot that may have gone bad. (Beauty Buzz).
February 1, 2002... THE SUSPECT THE REASONING WHEN TO TOSS EYELINER PENCIL The moist consistency of the tips of 6 months liners can harbor bacteria and spread infections like pinkeye. Be ...

Beauty confessions.
February 1, 2002... Icky inquiry The skin around my cheeks and right under my nose is flaky and sometimes even looks like boogers! How can I get rid of it? A scaly complexion is a beauty bummer, but thankfully, it's simple to cure. "Flaky skin is usually...

Your 2002 hair-o-scope. (Bonus section: beauty astrology).
February 1, 2002... aries March 20-April 19 HOROSCOPE Many of your dreams (especially those racy ones!) will become a reality this year, largely due to your fearless go-after-what-you-want approach. You'll kick butt in the boardroom? and reach new peaks...

"What should I eat to fuel up for a workout?" (Buff).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... It's best to have a meal of carbs, protein, and a little fat an hour before working out, says Larry Cooper, director of education for Larry North Fitness. But if you're dashing to the gym and need something fast, eat a snack combining simple...

How to overcome exercise hurdles: troubleshooting advice based on your preferred sweat schedules. (Buff).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... HOW TO OVERCOME EXERCISE HURDLES Troubleshooting advice based on your preferred sweat schedule TIME OF DAY THE HURDLE YOUR GAME PLAN MORNING You've been Hop into a lukewarm shower for ...

The calves to have: put this toning trick to work and you may never wear pants again! (Buff).
February 1, 2002... MOVE TO MASTER: THE CALF LIFT Start in the yoga pose known as the downward dog, with hands and feet flat on the floor so that your body forms a V. Lift one leg straight to the ceiling until it's in line with your back (1). Raise onto the...

Sensual zone: the bliss of a kiss. (Pleasures).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... SENSUAL ZONE THE BLISS OF A KISS You know that smooching feels sensational, but it also benefits your bod, says MeiMei Fox, coauthor of Sexual Fitness. Here, what kissing does and why: Keeps you A stress-soothing buss...

Try a green-tea spritzer: treat your dull winter complexion to this insta-refresher. (quick lift).
February 1, 2002... If you're tired of waking up during this chilly season with dry skin, puffy eyes, and pale cheeks, try this spray-on treatment from Josephine Fairley, author of Organic Beauty. Infused with soothing, energizing ingredients, it will make your...

Think pink: surrounding yourself in this hue is ultrasoothing. (sixth sense).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Need a rosier state of mind? Practice this Chinese visualization trick from Secrets of QiGong, by Angus Clark: Stand in a room and take in all the details around you. Then close your eyes and slowly imagine everything turning a soft, gorgeous...

Hot tips.
February 1, 2002... HOT TIP: GAZE AT YOUR GUY'S PHOTO. THE VISUAL ACTIVATES YOUR BRAIN'S FEEL-GOOD CENTERS. --London University College

Breast check: are your nipples normal? Get familiar with this bitty part of your breasts so you can pinpoint problems. (Your Body).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Although most nipple variations are normal Susan Love, M.D., medical director of the Susan Love, M.D., Breast Cancer Foundation in Santa Barbara, says to examine them regularly to spot trouble. Inverted "Innies" aren't unusual, but...

Take 10. (Your Body).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... TAKE 10 MINUTES TO CLEAN OUT YOUR MEDICINE CABINET, DRUGS PAST THEIR EXPIRATION DATES CAN LOSE EFFECTIVENESS AND CAN EVEN TURN TOXIC.

Yawn begone: how to survive after pulling an all-nighter. (bad-girl rehab).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... You literally danced till dawn. Your partying penance? Making it through the workday. Martin Moore-Ede, M.D., president and CEO of Circadian Technologies, a consulting firm that optimizes employee health and productivity, suggests these ways to...

"My boyfriend's snoring is driving me crazy. Can I get him to stop?" (his & hers).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Your man is probably sawing logs because his upper airway is partially blocked by soft-tissue structures at the back of his throat, explains Mark Mahowald, M.D., director of the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center in Minneapolis. Get your...

The best down-there doc for you: check out the pros and cons of different gynecological caregivers. (Cosmo Gyno).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... PROVIDER PROS CONS Nurse Can write some Can't perform practitioner prescriptions; tends surgery. If a problem to be less booked develops, you and...

An easy new way to stop HIV: your lubricant may lessen your risk. (Cosmo Gyno).
February 1, 2002... Preliminary research conducted at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston found that three vaginal lubricants (Astroglide, Silken Secret, and Vagisil Intimate Moisturizer) significantly reduce the number of HIV-infected cells and...

"Can I use yeast creams during my period?" (Cosmo Gyno).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Yes, says Paul Nyirjesy, M.D., director of the Vaginitis Referral Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. "The medication won't be pushed out by menstrual flow," he explains. "But you may want to start the treatment...

Health hint. (Cosmo Gyno).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... HEALTH HINT: TRY NOT TO HOLD IT IN WHEN YOU HAVE TO PEE--THE LONGER URINE SITS, THE MORE LIKELY IT IS THAT BACTERIA WILL MULTIPLY AND CAUSE A UTI.

"How I ace an interview": women share the little things that make them stand out from the pack. (Cosmo Careers).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... * "I take time to research * "Wearing a suit * "I always count to three * "I visualize the interviewer * I make sure I'm first

"I found incriminating info on a coworker. Should I tell?" (Cosmo Careers).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... "You must expose any information that harms the company or you can be held accountable later," says Harry E. Chambers, author of Getting Promoted. So if you've uncovered crimes like theft, snooping, and divulging company secrets, tell your...

Up your image: phrases, props, and projects that scream power player. (work trick of the month).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Look Smart Sport tailored suits, wear your hair out of your eyes (playing with it makes you look nervous and flirty), and keep necklines and hemlines at reasonable lengths. "Wearing a professional and pulled-together outfit conveys the...

His chow-down clues revealed: you can learn interesting morsels about your man just by watching him eat.. (Guy Spy).(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2002... * He likes it hot. The more fiery his dinner selection, the more daring the dude. According to neurologist Alan Hirsch, author of What Flavors Is Your Personality?, spice fans are often olfactory-challenged, so they seeks stimulation in food...

Not all guys completely detest Valentine's Day. (Guy Spy).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... It's not easy for the average guy--even the Tom Hanks--iest dude--to suspend his macho shield and get all gooey at the drop of a hat. And that's exactly why Valentine's Day, for all of its shrink-wrapped, heart-shaped sappiness, can be a good...

Male mind reading: what do you feel when other guys hit on your girlfriend? (Guy Spy).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... MALE MIND READING 36% "I get jealous--and my blood pressure rises." 33% "It's annoying, but it's bound to happens." 31% "I feel kind of flattered and lucky."

How to ... get the Valentine's Day you want: want to make this megahyped holiday live up to your expectations? Read on for foolproof ways to finagle an awesome night. (Cosmo Love Page).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... * The gift: Spell it out. "Men are object-oriented; they get that you want a thing in a box," says Greg Godek, author of 1001 Ways to Be Romantic. Go through a jewelry for whatever) catalog with him and flag your faves. Or have a mutual male...

"My sloppy guy trashes our pad. Can I get him to clean up his act?" (spat of the month).(living with messy boyfriends)(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2002... To teach your pigpen partner that neatness counts, hone in on how--specifically--he's sloppy. Play to his functional nature by suggesting solutions, says communications expert Lillian Glass, Ph.D., author of He Says, She Says. (Like if he...

Stay-tight secret. (Cosmo Love Page).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... "My boyfriend and I have a special set of numbers--the date of our anniversary, both of our birthdays, etc.--that we play the lottery with. If we hit, we've agreed to split the pot. Even though we haven't won a dime yet, we get off talking...

The sweet way he took me by surprise: here, readers tell how their men melted their hearts when they least expected it. (Heart Copy).
February 1, 2002... "A few years ago, I was working in a clothing store. One night, the manager made me stay late, despite its being my birthday. At one point, she asked me to run down to the coffee place and pick up a latte for her. When I came back, she said she...

Why don't you ...(social and style tips)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... ... press his lust buttons. Hit your guy's erotic trigger points using the art of acupressure, says Sia Chin, a doctor of oriental medicine at NYC's Karen Wu Beauty and Wellness Spa. With your index fingers, make little circles in...

The secrets of sexual surrender: no Cosmo girl likes to give up control, but being able to abandon your inhibitions is essential to achieving full-blown bedroom bliss. Here's how. (Lust Lesson).
February 1, 2002... * When it comes to satisfying sack sessions, you think you have all of your ducks in a row: You have tons of passion and technical know-how up the wazoo. But your love life could still be falling short of its potential. Why? Because like lots...

Why we love blue-collar babes: there's a reason cops, firefighters, carpenters, and landscapers are stereotyped as the sexiest guys alive. Listen in as we explore the lusty appeal of man-ual laborers. (Man Report).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... * In the wake of September 11, many young women are reassessing their Prince Charming checklists. And in doing so, brawny guys they may have overlooked in the past have rapidly taken top billing. Who are they? Glorious creatures known as...

Diet tips you've never heard: weight-loss pros have been holding out on you ... till now. Here, we uncover top secret--and slightly unconventional--slimming tricks that really work. (The Eat Beat).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... * Now that the gluttonous holiday feasts are over, you no doubt want to whittle yourself down to your prewinter weight. But how can you lose that loathsome poundage pronto? Cosmo's found a way: Believe it or not, the diet gurus have been...

8 ways to go wild with your mate: we took a look down the evolutionary chain and found that our creature cousins are a very, very randy bunch. Learn what they know about survival of the friskiest. (Sex Life).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... * Birds do it. Bees do it. Randy little monkeys in trees do it. Hell, these guys invented the wild thang. From primates to praying mantises, the animal kingdom has a thing or two to teach us. Cosmo investigated the steamier side of savage...

"When I did the walk of shame": check out these humiliating but hysterical hike-home tales from Cosmo readers whose wild night in hunk heaven led to a mortifying morning-after in hell. (True Confessions).
February 1, 2002... * Whether you've woken up after a one-night stand with a drool-worthy stud or found yourself at your boyfriend's pad following an impromptu night of passion, sooner or later, every girl has had to face the harsh reality of that torturous trek...

The true story of one woman's quest for love, lust, and adventure. (Dating Diary).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... * The story so far: After a missed-date misunderstanding, Maggie and hot Frenchman Sebastien finally connected. Two great dates later, she was definitely into him, despite the fact that he's divorced... and small in the pants. monday ...

Is he devoted to you? Does your man bend over backward to please you? Or do you practically have to get on a waiting list for his attention? Size up his dedication with this quiz. (Cosmo Quiz).
February 1, 2002... (1) How often does your guy tell you you're beautiful? -- a. Daily--sometimes hourly! -- b. Every so often, at random mushy moments when you're wearing something he loves -- c. Uh, still waiting... (2) When you introduced him...

Smitten studs: guys share the signs that say they're hooked.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... "I knew I was getting serious about my girl when I made her a mixed CD with David Gray's song `Gathering Dust' on it. That tune tears at my heart, which is how I feel when I'm falling for someone." --Ray, 25, grad student "I realized how...

Fun fearless females 2002: from movies to music, books to Broadway, these nine amazing women--plus our Fun Fearless Female of the year--kept us in awe of their achievements and gave us no choice but to salute them with Cosmo's most coveted title.
February 1, 2002... * The past year has been one of major change. But despite the tragic events of September 11 and a terrible economy, one thing hasn't changed a bit: our insatiable appetite for entertainment. Movies, music, television, and books have provided...

Fun fearless female of the year Britney Spears: she's taken control of her multimillion-dollar music career, found true love, and is about to make her big-screen debut--all at the tender age of 20. Read on for more reasons Britney struts off with our top title. (fun fearless females 2002).
February 1, 2002... * If you don't know who Britney Spears is, the only explanation is that you've been living on another planet for the past few years. After all, the transfixing 20-year-old is the dominating force of pop music and pop culture today. Turn on...

Niki Taylor: model of strength. (fun fearless females 2002).(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2002... Niki Taylor has seen more than her share of tough times. The 26-year-old beauty lost her sister, budding model Krissy, to complications from asthma six years ago; and in 1996, she divorced football player Matt Martinez, the father of her...

Nelly Furtado: sassy songbird. (fun fearless females 2002).(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2002... Pop superstar Nelly Furtado has never been afraid of going after what she wants. The 23-year-old Toronto native began writing songs when she was 12, started her own hip-hop band at 17, and signed her record deal with DreamWorks when she was an...

Malika Oufkir: freedom fighter. (fun fearless females 2002).(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2002... When Malika Oufkir spent her 24th birthday locked in a rat-infested prison cell in the middle of a Moroccan desert, she never dreamed she'd live to tell about her hellish experience. But in 1999, at the age of 46, this awe-inspiring survivor...

Alicia Silverstone: class-act actress. (fun fearless females 2002).(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2002... Actress Alicia Silverstone burst onto the scene as an Aerosmith video vixen and as Clueless's fluffy-and-frivolous Cher. But Alicia went from Clueless to fearless in one gutsy move: She started the young-female producing trend (later followed...

Mary-Louise Parker: stage stunner. (fun fearless females 2002).(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2002... This 37-year-old Broadway babe was the rage of the stage last year when she starred as the troubled daughter of a brilliant mathematician in the Pulitzer Prize--winning play Proof. Speaking of math, you might need a calculator to add up all the...

Ashleigh Banfield: ballsy broadcaster. (fun fearless females 2002).(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2002... Best-known as "the girl with the glasses" because of her sexy black specs, Ashleigh Banfield, MSNBC's beyond-brave reporter, takes fearlessness to a whole new level. The smart, sassy 34-year-old hopped in a cab and headed straight to the World...

Jill Hennessy: TV titan. (fun fearless females 2002).(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2002... Actress Jill Hennessy revels in doing the unexpected. The Canadian-born 32-year-old jumped ship from megasuccessful Law and Order to pursue big-screen dreams with roles in movies like Autumn in New York and Exit Wounds. And she recently made...

Christina Ricci: take-charge celeb. (fun fearless females 2002).(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2002... Christina Ricci may have played some scary characters on the big screen (Addams Family or Sleepy Hollow, anyone?), but this actress-cum-producer isn't afraid of anything when it comes to taking on challenges in her career. While most child...

Beyonce Knowles: dynamic diva. (fun fearless females 2002).(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2002... Destiny's Child's third album, Survivor, couldn't be more aptly named. In an industry that disposes of girl groups daily, Beyonce Knowles' songwriting skills, standout vocals, and luscious looks have helped her pop trio crush the competition...

10 romantic moves you must spare him. (February Cosmo Commandments).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... 1 Giving him a framed photo of yourself as a pigtailed 2-year-old with a note saying "Love, your baby" 2 Tidying his apartment for him and pulling all of his favorite tee shirts on hangers 3 Stocking his bathroom with fancy soaps and...

Cosmo's map to male pleasure: we found the sexiest, steamiest routes for you to lead your lover boy to peaks of ecstasy. Head down all these passion paths and he may never leave your bed.
February 1, 2002... * Consider this: Your guy's bod is packed with more than 45 miles of nerves. These pathways to pleasure run through his ears, neck, nipples, inner thighs, feet, and his main monument, especially its tip, says Larry Costa, masseuse and owner of...

The many moods of love: a relationship is a lot like a roller coaster--there are the intense highs of infatuation but also the "Is he really for me?" lows. Cosmo tells you how to endure--and even enjoy--the ups and downs of couplehood.
February 1, 2002... * It's easy to assume that a relationship is meant to be a straight line. You start at Point A (falling in love) and giddily sprint toward Point B (blissful coupledom), then finally to Point C (happily ever after). But in reality, every love...

Think sexy ... and you will be: the secret to maximum irresistibility? Working a way-hot attitude. These tricks will fire up your come-hither confidence.
February 1, 2002... * Some women just seem to have it: They walk, talk, even breathe so much sexiness that men would crawl over hot coals to get near them. And the most baffling aspect of their allure? This vamp-a-licious vibe doesn't always go hand in hand with a...