Cosmopolitan articles from September 2008

Cosmopolitan archives from September 2008

Cosmo extras.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Can't get enough of your favorite mag? Here's the scoop on everything really cool going on in Cosmoworld "NO, HE DIDN'T!" * Every weekday morning on Wake Up With Cosmo Radio, listeners can vent about the...

Guy hall of shame.(FROM THE EDITOR)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Our article on page 150 features good-girlfriend tips from men. Here, readers share the hilarious things they wish guys knew about being a boyfriend. "The correct answer to 'Do I look fat in this?' is never 'Let me see you from a different...

Behind the scenes at Cosmopolitan.(FROM THE EDITOR)
September 1, 2008... YOUR TOP 100 MOST PRIVATE SEX QUESTIONS--ANSWERED We're all pressed for time these days, so sometimes the short, smart response or solution to things just makes the most sense. With that in mind, we decided to give you the scoop on your top...

Things I didn't know till this issue.(FROM THE EDITOR)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] >Applying a rose blush under your brow bones and to the tops of your cheekbones makes your eyes pop (page 252). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Executives with a good sense of humor get, bigger bonuses than their...

Sept.: why don't you ...(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [check]... spend more time together. In the fall, seeing your guy isn't always easy--the days are shorter, and your schedules get busier--but there are still ways you two can connect. Ask him to join in on...

9 things being buzzed about right now.(Hot Sheet)(Survey)
September 1, 2008... (1) VACATION SEX [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you skipped a summer getaway to save cash, your sex life may suffer for it. Psychologists say that frazzled, anxious couples tend to have better, more frequent sex on vacation. The good news:...

Everyone's talking about Blake Lively: thanks to a starring role on the addictive Gossip Girl, a new movie, and a high-profile romance, she's Hollywood's proverbial It Girl. One more thing: you know you love her.(COSMO NEWS: Interview)(Interview)(Cover story)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Blake Lively is starving. She slides into a booth at a restaurant in New York City's West Village and immediately buries her head in the menu. "Let's share a bunch of stuff," she says, then adds, "On average, I order...

The sexiest guys of fall.(COSMO NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Summer may be drawing to a close, but with these hot dudes returning to the small screen, there are still gonna be nights you might need to hose yourself down. TAYLOR KITSCH Tim Riggins on Friday Night...

Are money woes hurting your romance? These days, more women are out-earning their partners. Cosmo investigates whether love can survive an unequal paycheck.(COSMO NEWS: Relationships)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The dinner was romantic; the wine was fantastic. But once again picking up the tab for your boyfriend? Far from priceless, say the growing number of chicks who are footing the bill. "It's no longer so unusual for women to make more than the men...

Don't fall for these tan lies: a new campaign claims that baking inside a tanning bed is actually good for you. Allow us to cut through the BS.(COSMO NEWS)
September 1, 2008... Cosmo's Practice Safe Sun campaign lady gives the Facts about how laying out in the sun without sunscreen or cooking under a sun lamp can set you up for skin cancer, especially melanoma, which is the secured most common form of cancer for 20...

Sexy vs. skanky.(COSMO NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... SEXY VS. SKANKY SEXY SKANNY [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] A positive-message Crass promotional silk screen tees ...

Better short or long?(COSMO NEWS: Guy Beauty Stakeout)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Cosmo asked 100 women on the street which style they prefer on these gorgeous guys: cropped or flowing. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] SHORT LONG MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY 71% 29% LUDACRIS 89% ...

Fun fearless females dinner.(COSMO NEWS: Party Pix)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Cosmo recently hosted a bash in Los Angeles for some of the hottest young actresses around. Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief Kate White shared with Brothers and Sisters' Sarah Jane Morris how addicted she is to the show. [ILLUSTRATION...

Conversation starters.(COSMO NEWS)
September 1, 2008... Who hasn't been strapped for a perfect icebreaker? These tidbits will make you the most interesting person in the room--by far. Experts say students who take off a "gap" year after high school may be more likely to complete college (26...

Bikini-bottom blues.(CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "At the beach, I was playing around in the waves with a bunch of my friends. I was having fun wrestling and doing chicken fights but felt a little discomfort down below. I tried to ignore it, but it still felt strange, so I ran out of the water...

A bloody good time.(CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "At a party, my guy and I snuck into a closet to hook up. The space was pitch-black, and we couldn't see each other, which made the hookup even sexier. In the midst of the action, our heads bonked together, and I felt something warm trickle...

Hot-guy humiliation.(CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "When my family and I were walking into the hospital to visit my grandma, I saw a hot guy coming out the door. Because the fam can be a little embarrassing, I let them go on ahead while I distanced myself. Then, trying to look sexy as I passed...

Who's sorry now?(CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "I suspected my guy was cheating on me with his ex, and when I confronted him about it, he came clean. He admitted that he'd been spending a lot of time with her, but he said they'd only kissed once and that it really wasn't that big of a deal....

Secret sex test.(CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "I'd really hit it off with this guy I was dating... except in the bedroom. Sex with him was superboring, and during the deed, I always tried to distract myself by thinking about something else. Once, I had a huge Spanish exam the next day, so...

Touchy subject.(CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "After a rough day at work, I got home and threw myself on the bed, which is visible from my front door. To unwind, I removed my pants and started touching myself. I was getting pretty aroused when I saw something moving out of the corner of my...

Damage control.(CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "The last thing you want to do is act awkward, so hold your head high. The next time you see him, strike up a casual conversation that shows you can move past the incident. He'll remember that more than he will having walked in on you."--Osmar,...

Embarrassing overshare.(CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "I'd just started a new job at a reputable marketing firm. It was a stuffy working environment, but I'd befriended a few of the young female associates who worked there. On the Thursday of my first week, I sent an e-mail to the Associates...

Snack attack.(CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "The first time I went to babysit for a family, their Son's birthday was that weekend, and the morn had just made a chocolate cake for the party that was sitting on the counter. After I put the boy to bed, I was watching TV, and the cake was in...

Pregnancy scare.(CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "I went out and bought one of those long floral dresses that are really in right now. In the store, it looked okay, but when I put it on at home, it seemed like something about it was slightly off. I decided not to dwell on it and left to go to...

Totally burned.(CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "Before a sorority formal, I had an appointment at a spa to have my hair done and get waxed. I made sure to allow plenty of time in between the session and the event so that I wouldn't have red marks all over my face. But the woman who was...

His girlie package.(GUY CONFESSIONS)(pink underwear)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "I lost a bet and had to wear a pair of pink tightie-whitie underwear my buddy had picked out. He also got to decide the night I had to wear them. So one Saturday, I sported the little guys when we headed out to meet more friends. I thought it...

Really pissed.(GUY CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "I had a friend visiting for the weekend, and we went out and got crazy. Unfortunately, the guy got so wasted that I decided it would be best to send him home in a cab. So we gave him my keys, drilled it into him to keep the door unlocked, and...

Hottie for hire.(GUY CONFESSIONS)(prostitutes)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "I was on a trip with a bunch of my friends. One night, we were out at a club, and this girl started chatting me up. We were really hitting it off, and I was sure that she'd come back to my place. When she went to the restroom, I told my...

Pants-off standoff.(GUY CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "After watching a ball game and having some beers with my buddies, I was pretty tipsy. We went out to look for a place to get some grub and, for some reason, wound up at an upscale restaurant. When we walked in and inquired about getting a...

Total nut job.(GUY CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "My girl's parents took us out to dinner at a fancy French restaurant. The entire menu was in French, and I don't speak a lick of the language, so I just pointed to something on the menu and told the waiter I'd have that. "Dinner arrived,...

Hot guy blooper of the month.(GUY CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "I called this gift I was casually dating and, trying to be all coy and cute, I asked her how her boyfriend was doing that day. She proceeded to go on and on about how they were having a bit of a rough time. Eventually, I figured out that she...

Evil revenge.(GUY CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "I'd been working and suffering abuse at a law firm for years. So when I finally got a new job, I couldn't wait to give notice and tried to figure out the best way to do it. That afternoon, my evil boss asked me to fetch him a cup of sparkling...

Laughing gas.(GUY CONFESSIONS)(flatulence )(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "I signed up for a health class during my first month of college, and we did a section on yoga as part of it. I wasn't really into it and usually just tried to blend in, but the instructor was smokin' hot, so that kept me interested. In the...

One big pain in the butt.(GUY CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "I'd been flirting with this girl in my bartending seminar for weeks, and everyone knew I was pretty into her. One day, I came in late because I'd been at a doctor's appointment, and when we struck up a conversation, she asked about my tardy...

Executive assistant.(GUY CONFESSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "The high-maintenance girl l was dating was giving me the runaround, and I was sick of putting up with her BS, so I decided to give it right back to her. The next time she called my office, I had my new assistant run interference. When she...

The man report: guys' heads are hard to crack. So Cosmo editor Ky Henderson has volunteered some timely insider info.(MAN MANUAL)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Why He... Ignores Your Friends 1 He's dated girls who thought he was too eager to chat up their hot friends, so he's treading carefully. 2 He's simply watching the bar TV while you all discuss how Jenny was at that place with the...

Dudes weigh in on whether they'd rather have sex with their girlfriend every day for a year or agree to forgo sex for one month.(HOT TOPIC)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I'd do it every day. I'm in a long-term relationship, so it'd be a challenge that could teach us things about each other."--Jesse, 29 * "I'd go with abstinence. It would build anticipation, whereas enforced sex...

Continual lip-product application.(Baffling Girl Behavior)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Lipstick, lip gloss, lip balm--women I know always have at least two of these products in their purse. Well, only one is ever in their purse because the other is in constant use. What do you do to your lips to require moistening 87 times a day?...

Survive the NFL season.(MAN MANUAL)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Avoid arguments when he ignores you to stare at other tights ends by using these body-language clues. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Avoid * If he is up on his toes and his legs are bouncing, he's agitated and on guard. * He leans...

Ariete steakhouse grill.(Sizzling Guy Gift)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Step 1: Now that grilling season is winding down, treat your guy to the ultimate kitchen appliance: It's a toaster. For steak. Step 2: Tell him, "It's a toaster. For steak." Step 3: Dry the tears of joy...

Will he turn out to be a cheapskate?(The Checklist)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Use this questionnaire to determine whether the guy you just started seeing will develop tightwad tendencies months down the road. For every yes you check, there's a greater chance he's a miser in disguise. ...

Signs he's hung up on his ex: it's hard to determine if your new guy is over a breakup or still on the rebound ... unless you know the telltale dues..(guy spy)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * He compares you to her. Men who are stuck on a former flame will find ways to bring her up in conversation--even when they're complimenting you. Be wary of such pseudopraise as "You're so much sweeter than she is."...

"Why does he try not to cry?".(the stuff he won't reveal)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Guys grow up learning that the most desirable men don't show emotion," says Warren Farrell, PhD, author of Why Men Are the Way They Are. He thinks that he can't be your Superman if he's crying. Men also may not well...

Read between his lines.(guy spy)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HE SAYS: "Those two are always all over each other." HE MEANS: "We should have sex more often." SOURCE: SEXOLOGIST LOGAN LEVKOFF, PHD

What he notices about sex: even in the throes of passion, a guy is making surprising observations.(his point of view)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * You know that men spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about sex--so much so that we think about it even while it's happening (and right beforehand and immediately afterward). Here are some of the things we...

"The perfect A.M. after".(guys speak out)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "My perfect morning after would be making sure that she has an ideal time. Sneaking out to fix her breakfast in bed usually works nicely." --David Der [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "If I'm serious about the...

Guy without his shirt.(MAN MANUAL)(Raymond Hemming)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Check out this month's half-naked hunk. Name: Raymond Hemming Age: 29 Height: 6 feet 1 Weight: 175 pounds Sign: Scorpio Hometown: West Palm Beach, Florida My ideal date: "Something low-key, like shooting pool"...

Questions to always ask her.(SHOW THIS YOUR MAN)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Inquiring whether she wants pizza or Chinese tonight is important, but there are slightly more pressing queries that let her know you're curious about her world. Here are a few. "How was your doctor's...

She shares every detail of your sex life.(Myth of the Month)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I feel awkward when my friends tell me absolutely everything about their sex lives--including his length and width--so I try to avoid traumatizing them with my stuff." --Justine, 22 "It's fun to gossip, so...

8 must-haves.(Fun Fearless Fashion: HOW TO DRESS THIS FALL)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... These staples are the foundation of an amazing fall wardrobe. Flip the page to learn ways to max out their style mileage. Cigarette Jeans Old Navy, $29.50, oldnavy.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Motorcycle Jacket Bebe Design...

Mixing it up.(Fun Fearless Fashion: HOW TO DRESS THIS FALL)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Your key pieces can be crazy-versatile. Check out how to assemble different looks. Bet you can create tons more! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Leather belt, CC Skye, $250, ccskye.com; pumps, Shoes for Lovely People, $127, lovelypeople-usa.com...

The sexiest shirts.(Fun Fearless Fashion: HOW TO DRESS THIS FALL)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Round out your closet's contents with these top-notch blouses and blazers. Printed Boho Blouses [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Corey Lynn Calter, $174, chickdowntown.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] French Connection, $98, BOP,...

Rockin' bottoms.(Fun Fearless Fashion: HOW TO DRESS THIS FALL)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... To hell with the foliage! This season's main attraction will be you wearing the latest pants and skirts. Cropped Cuts [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Club Monaco, $119, clubmonaco.com Bebe, $98, bebe.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Arm candy.(Fun Fearless Fashion: HOW TO DRESS THIS FALL)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The bags right now are flirty and full of personality--just like a Cosmo girl! Bohemian [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Look for patchwork. fringe, and crochet. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mondani, $40, 800-847-0072 [ILLUSTRATION...

Perfect platforms.(Fun Fearless Fashion: HOW TO DRESS THIS FALL)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Step it up and dance... or walk... or strut. However you move, fall's batch of foxy footwear will ensure you're doing it in style. Pumps [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jessica Simpson Collection, $89, jessicasimpson collection.com ...

Best bling.(Fun Fearless Fashion: HOW TO DRESS THIS FALL)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Want to be the center of attention? Of course you do! These look-at-me accessories will help you snag the spotlight. Shop Suey Boutique, $24, shopsuey boutique.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Icing, $9.50, icingby claires.com ...

The new style rules.(Fun Fearless Fashion: HOW TO DRESS THIS FALL)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... This season's unexpected runway looks have inspired a fresh set of fashion principles. Check 'em out! 1 Hold the Jewelry The key to pulling off fall's embellished necklines: Forgo earrings and necklaces. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED]...

Steep or cheap?(Fun Fearless Fashion: HOW TO DRESS THIS FALL)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... These items all look pricey, but one per pair is a major bargain. See if you can guess the deals, then find the correct answers in the key below. 1 Studded Motorcycle Jackets [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] 2 Ad-Deco-Style Cuffs ...

3 tricks that work better overnight.(Beauty News: The hot trends, tips, and stuff you've gotta try this month)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Do these beauty habits before bed and you'll get more effective results in the a.m. Who knew? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Applying Deodorant Since your skin is calm and dry at night, deodorant can penetrate deeply into sweat ducts....

Foundation 411.(Beauty News: The hot trends, tips, and stuff you've gotta try this month)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's tough to find a foundation match in the drugstore. Bourjois makeup artist Melissa Silver has an easy way: Look for scrumptious-sounding names. Anything called honey usually will have a golden base (good for...

Make your eyes look bigger.(Beauty News: The hot trends, tips, and stuff you've gotta try this month)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The trick is all in where you apply matte versus shimmer eye shadow, explains Stila makeup artist Sarah Lucero. A. Brush a brown matte shadow over your lids, getting it into the creases. It'll contour and add dimension to your eyes. B....

Sexy, glowy skin.(CELEB LOOK)(Sephora Face Moisturizing Gel Cream)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Your summer bronze might be fading fast, but that doesn't mean your skin can't radiate. "After you've applied foundation, pat the tops of your cheeks, forehead, and chin with a drop of moisturizer," says celeb makeup...

Cool shower-cap tip.(Cosmo Hair)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Getting major body usually requires a major amount of effort. Hairstylist Kevin Murphy has a simple tip. 1. Comb a water-based styling cream through your hair, and blow-dry. 2 Pile up your hair into a bun. 3....

How to boost your blond.(Cosmo Hair)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Add 3 T grape-juice concentrate to your bottle of shampoo, shake it up, and apply as usual. It'll cancel any dull, brassy tones. For a store-bought option, try Redken Blonde Glam Pure Pearl Color-Activating Treatment, $13.95. [ILLUSTRATION...

Dry-hair rehab.(Cosmo Hair)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... If you scorched your strands in the summer, bring them back to life with extra moisture. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Brush up. Every few days, spritz the bristles of your brush with a hydrating shine spray (like Suave Vibrant Shine Mist,...

New kind of curls.(Cosmo Hair: STAR STYLE)(Byron Williams)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Byron Williams might not be a household name yet, but his chic new salon is the hottest thing in Beverly Hills. Stars like Ashley Tisdale come in for his sexy cuts, blowouts, and styling tips. His signature look: laid-back waves. The secret is...

Green beauty bargains.(Beauty Loot)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Ecofriendly finds that make your eyes, lips, skin, and hair sexy--for $20 or less. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Herbal Remedy A thin layer of this organic salve speeds up healing and prevents scars. It's genius to use on cuticles and...

Morning rescue!(Beauty Loot)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... You had a blast last night... and now your looks are taking a beating. Cover up the evidence with these fixes. Save Face Like breakfast for your skin, a cream packed with vitamins nurses your tired complexion back to life. Joshi's...

Beauty Q&A: every month, we answer a bunch of your burning beauty questions.
September 1, 2008... Q Can I camouflage my split ends until I have time for a trim? A Yes. Your tips will look healthier if you keep them hydrated, says celeb hairstylist Ashley Javier. "Put on a leave-in conditioner before you blow-dry. Then run a flatiron...

Amazing skin--always: if you just spotted your first wrinkle, relax. It's normal. But how you treat your skin in your 20s and 30s can have a big impact on how it ages later. Figure out what helps--and what hurts--your complexion.(COSMO BEAUTY BOOK)(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * You may not be fretting about lines and wrinkles now, but this is the time when they begin to form, and how you treat your skin when you're young can prevent them from setting in and deepening. But a word of...

Christina Applegate.(CELEB SPOTLIGHT: FUN FEARLESS FEMALE)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * It hardly seems fair that one person could be talented, gorgeous, and funny, but Christina Applegate pulls it off... and you don't hate her for it! Known for her genius turns in Anchorman and The Sweetest Thing,...

Bring back that new-love buzz: just because you have a routine going with your man, it doesn't mean you can't revive those early-dating butterflies.(ROMANCE BOOSTER)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Give Good Ear Not all of his interests will fascinate you, but spend some time listening to some thing that's important to him. "When you engage in a topic you usually dismiss, it reconnects you," says Susan...

Surprise him with a sexy embrace.(BLOW-HIS-MIND TIP)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Most nights, you likely offer your guy a quick peck when you get home after work or meet him at a bar for happy hour. But make it a memorable, more sensual experience by giving him a full hug for a couple seconds. Then pull back slightly, and...

"He leaves the place messy.".(SPAT OF THE MONTH)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "Women want to be cared for, so if he can't pick up socks, you worry that he won't care for your life together," says couples therapist Bonnie Eaker Weil, PhD. Remember, he was already a slob when you met and his dirty laundry isn't an attack...

100 crazy sex questions: (answered in 20 words or less).(LOVE AND LUST)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Learning about sex is like sex itself: You're eager to invest time in doing it, but now and again, you want it to be fast and furious. Well, consider this the ultimate quickie collection of answers to your most...

What guys want in a serious girlfriend: you may not realize it when you re on a first date, but the man you're with is scoping out signs that you're the kind of chick he hopes to settle down with. Here, dudes reveal what they're looking for.(LOVE AND LUST)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When it comes to the traits guys really dig in a woman, you might be tempted to joke that they boil down to a smokin' hot body and maybe an Xbox hooked up in her apartment. But seriously, guys have a more grounded...

The naughiest sex position: doing it up against the wall brings out the gotta-have-your-body-now erotic thrill in both of you.(LOVE AND LUST)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Obviously, there are plenty of amazing sex positions to choose from, and we've brought you our fair share of them. But there's one in particular that rises above the rest on file steaminess meter: getting busy...

Should you give him an ultimatum? You don't have to let him take forever to pop the question. Here, how to have the wedding talk.(LOVE AND LUST)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * It's a relationship myth that giving your guy an ultimatum will mess things up. As a matter of fact, it may be exactly what he needs. "If you've been together for a while and he's not moving things forward with a...

Caught-in-the-act moments: readers share their stories of secretly watching others have sex ... or being spied on themselves.(LOVE AND LUST)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Premeditated Peeping "One weekend when I knew my roommates were going to be out of town, I invited my then-boyfriend over. As soon as he walked through the door, we started going at it, throwing our clothes .all...

Ask him anything: advice from our guy guru, Jonathan Small.(LOVE AND LUST)
September 1, 2008... Q My guy kisses me good-bye, but otherwise, he doesn't like to kiss unless We're going to have sex. We have great chemistry, and-the-kissing, when it happens, is amazing, So why doesn't lie like it, and how can I get him to do it more? Q...

How I got him to ...(LOVE AND LUST)
September 1, 2008... THE EGO STROKE WORKED ... improve his style "My guy used to be a really awful dresser. He has a lean, chiseled body, but you'd have never known it because he always wore shirts that were two sizes too big. When we were out shopping one...

Bedroom blog: one woman dishes about her sexy (sometimes dramatic) dating adventures.(LOVE AND LUST)
September 1, 2008... * The story so far: Last month, our fictional blogger, K., made her TV debut, minus rave reviews from her obnoxious new boss, Jack. Luckily, she had other things to take her mind off the drama at work--namely, her upcoming first date with...

"I was engaged to an online con man.".(THE Cosmo Post)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The guy Andrea Marse, 19, thought was her soul mate was really a felon ensnaring women. As told to Julie Weingarden Dubin Last fall, I was working at a massage-therapy clinic when I looked up and saw a tall,...

From prom queen to playmaker.(Q&A)(Danilynn Welniak)(Interview)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... After graduating from high school, 19-year-old Danilynn Welniak tried out for the Independent Women's Football League on a lark... and earned a spot on the Dallas Diamonds. So she put her plans to major in marine biology on hold and is now one...