Marie Claire articles from August 2005

Marie Claire archives from August 2005

Editor's note.
August 1, 2005... I HAVE TO ADMIT, FOR ANY ONE OF MY STAFFERS WHO SAYS she can't find the guy of her dreams, I'm a real pain as a boss. As a happily married woman, I find it impossible to believe that there are truly "no good men out there." I've been known to...

Cameron's compassion.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... What an eloquent, poignant article by Cameron Diaz ("Cameron's Wild Ride") in your May 2005 issue. I'm so impressed with her compassion and commitment to the environment. Susan Armstead ROSEVILLE, CA

Whole new world.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... In the May 2005 issue, I loved the new section "You & Your World," about how women in other nations live. Keep up the great work. Suzanne Leone MASSAPEQUA, NY "You & Your World" featured a troubling piece, "What's It Like to Be...

Free to worship?(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I'm a Christian, and I applaud Asra Nomani's efforts ("Persecuted in America: Could This Happen to You?" May 2005). I remember visiting a mosque in grade school to learn about Islam: Girls sat in back while boys got to sit up front. Now, I...

Who let the dogs out?(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... Regarding May 2005's "Are You Ready for Dogging?"--that's just what the Brits call it. Here in the States it's called "swinging." But, call it what you will, public sex with multiple strangers is disgusting, and people who engage in it...

Hot mamas.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... Thanks for "What If Your Mother Looked Your Age?" (May 2005). At 34, I have a 14-year-old daughter, and many men think I'm her age. My daughter treats me like a friend or sister, but I'm totally not--I'm her mom! Angel Smith RICHMOND,...

Changed my life!(talk to us!)
August 1, 2005... We salute our most inspired--and inspiring--readers, such as Jessica Murphy of New York City: Cruel schoolmates and an abusive childhood made me feel ugly for most of my life. As an adult, friends told me that beauty was confidence, but it...

marieclairereader.com brings you one haute summer.(haute buzz: A MONTHLY GUIDE TO IRRESISTABLE OBJECTS AND HAVE EVENTS. haute happenings)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Check out marieclairereader.com this month for chic summer fashion trends, beauty tips, and haute sweepstakes! This month Marie Claire and Lamisil[AT][R] Cream brings you the Guide for the Foot Fantastic; an interactive guide to keeping...

Extend your color.(haute buzz: A MONTHLY GUIDE TO IRRESISTABLE OBJECTS AND HAVE EVENTS. haute happenings)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... ColorWorks invites you to experience the new definition of luxury: deep, lush, opulent haircolor. During the month of August, bring this ad into any ColorWorks Salon to receive a complimentary full-sized NEW Color Extend Shampoo with any color...

Hey, baby! Nice legs!(haute buzz: A MONTHLY GUIDE TO IRRESISTABLE OBJECTS AND HAVE EVENTS. haute happenings)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Are you known for your sexy legs? Then enter the Gillette Venus Vibrance[TM] "Legs of a Goddess" nationwide search for the chance to be named the hottest legs in the country. For application forms and more information about a live contest...

Beauty inside out.(haute buzz: A MONTHLY GUIDE TO IRRESISTABLE OBJECTS AND HAVE EVENTS. haute happenings)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Marie Claire has a passion for beauty and style but in the end we know that it's what's inside that counts. That's why Marie Claire and Yasmin[R] invite you to experience Beauty Inside Out on marieclairereader.com Beauty Inside Out will...

What's in your overnight bag?(YOU & your world: KNOW MORE, LOVE MORE, LIVE MORE)
August 1, 2005... Whether it's for a weekend trip with friends or a romantic rendezvous, everything you cram into that tote says something about you. Here, three women unload their baggage and reveal their must-bring essentials, from whips and lingerie to...

What's it like to be 30 in Bora Bora? Jessica lives where you dream of vacationing. She loves her culture and thinks that American women should slow down and set their clocks to island time.(SHARE YOUR WORLD)(Interview)
August 1, 2005... FULL NAME: Jessica Montet AGE: 30 JOB: Resort Spa Manager HOME: Faanui, Nora Bora, French Polynesia ABOUT ME I am single but live with my boyfriend. We've been together about three months. Twenty years ago, it wasn't...

How to work a room like a (royal) pro: after 25 years in the public eye, Sarah Ferguson, the exuberant Duchess of York, is a meet-and-greet (and charm) expert. Here, her insta-success tips.(EXPAND YOUR WORLD)
August 1, 2005... 1. DON'T BE CHEEKY Go for a handshake first, and let the other person lean in for a kiss. Americans kiss once, and in parts of Europe, it's two or three. So you never get it right! I once said to Diana, "You're always getting it perfect,"...

Detox center for shopaholics.(FYI: For Your Inspiration: News that amuses, facts that fascinate, trends to try ...)
August 1, 2005... Finally, there's help for all the Carrie Bradshaws who get a high off the kaching of the cash register. In the late 1990s, Gruppo Abele, a charity based in Turin, Italy, launched the world's first rehab center for shopaholics. Patients avoid...

Bottle bronze?(ARE THESE FOR REAL?)
August 1, 2005... First there was mineral water, then vitamin water and calcium water--now, a water that makes you tan? Mais oui! Sun Water (or L's called in France) promises to enhance your tanning ability after just nine days of sipping. Another [H.sub.2]O...

Bust-up gum.(ARE THESE FOR REAL?)
August 1, 2005... The Japanese are going crazy for a gum that claims to increase breast size by up to 80 percent. The secret weapon" pueraria mirifica, a plant extract thought to mimic the effects of estrogen. ($50; bust-up-gum.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Shop for meaning.(FYI: For Your Inspiration: News that amuses, facts that fascinate, trends to try ...)(Friendship With Cambodia)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... "This year, 300,000 Cambodian children will become AIDS orphans. More than 35,000 children live in the streets. One out of I0 girls is sold into prostitution." It's hard to ignore these statistics, from Friendship With Cambodia. The nonprofit...

100-women poll: How often do you have sex? What's more valuable: great sex or a great pair of jeans? We asked the important questions.(FYI: For Your Inspiration: News that amuses, facts that fascinate, trends to try ...)
August 1, 2005... "I would like to have more sex! I have been with my boyfriend for three years, and at the beginning, we were like bunnies. But now, it's more quality than quantity." --ERIKA, 28, Mexico How often do you have sex? 38% once or twice...

Sexy jeans for your size, shape, and budget.(SHOPPING)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... TIP How much extra room will you eventually get in a new pair of jeans? Extreme Makeover's Sam Saboura suggests squatting for two minutes, then bouncing up and down while trying them on. The jeans will grow about half a size. ...

What the stars wear: the newest, hottest pairings from Hollywood.(what's hot: DENIM NEWS: Who's buying what; how to find your perfect pair)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Jessica Simpson $215 TRUE RELIGION www.planetfunk.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Teri Hatcher $285 ANTIK DENIM At Arium; (212) 473-9200 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jennifer Aniston $215 J. LINDEBERG (212) 625-8600 ...

The best boots for your cut.(what's hot: DENIM NEWS: Who's buying what; how to find your perfect pair)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... ANKLE Best match: Trouser jeans. "For long-looking legs, let the hems graze the floor," says Fred Segal's Jackie Brander. $110 STEVE MADDEN (800) SIR-MADD [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] COWBOY Best match: Boot-cuts. "The...

Design your dream jeans.(what's hot: DENIM NEWS: Who's buying what; how to find your perfect pair)
August 1, 2005... Have an idea of what the perfect pair would look like? ever wish you could just create your own? Now you have the chance! Five readers will be chosen to submit their denim design to designer Frankie B. and retailer Planet Funk. The Frankie B....

Marie Claire 2005 Denim Awards: we tried, tested, and totally fell for these brand-new jeans.(what's hot: DENIM NEWS: Who's buying what; how to find your perfect pair)(Illustration)(Product/Service Evaluation)
August 1, 2005... what's hot MARIE CLAIRE 2005 DENIM AWARDS We tried, tested, and totally fell for thses brand-new jeans $220 <<BEST BUTT-BOOSTER ARCHINDIGO Joie Rucker, the woman behind the at Intermix; www....

They're ba-a-ck!(what's hot: DENIM NEWS: Who's buying what; how to find your perfect pair)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... LEE's high-cut, 100-percent cotton jeans of the '70s now have a natural waist that hits at the belly button and a touch of Lycra for a sexier fit. JORDACHE is now using softer fabrics to add comfort to their uber-tight fit. Their signature...

Adjustable hem?(what's hot: DENIM NEWS: Who's buying what; how to find your perfect pair)(Radcliffe Denim)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... U.K. designer Suzy Radcliffe was sick of ruining the bottoms of her $150 jeans every time she wore fiats. "I would have to cut off the frayed hems," she says. So she created Radcliffe Denim: Each pair has cufflinks that hook into three...

What's hot: a stylist to the stars takes on perfectly cut jeans & T-shirts.(DENIM BLOWOUT)(Shagg Downtown)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... I WANTED TO DO FASHion way before hair, says celebrity hairstylist Sally Hershberger, who has just launched Shagg Downtown, a new denim-based collection. "Shagg's full of things I couldn't find--like the perfect jeans and T-shirts," she says....

What we bought: the pieces Marie Claire's fashion editors shelled out for this year.(DENIM BLOWOUT)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... "This does double duty: The velvet feminizes cans and the denim makes work looks more casual--Melissa Schweiger $352 7 FOR ALL MANKIND at Newman Marcus (800) 365-7989 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "A good alternative to the mini when...

The best jeans to flatter your shape: there are a gazillion body-shaping choices. On the next four pages, denim solutions to solve every single one of your problems.(DENIM BLOWOUT)
August 1, 2005... To elongate your legs... AVOID Loose capris cut off the line of your leg and make you appear shorter. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TRY high style Pick jeans with a higher waist. It should hit just above the hip bone: A...

Make over your eyes: one simple makeup move can produce four totally different looks.(BEAUTY)
August 1, 2005... LARGER EYES >>EXTEND LINER PAST OUTER corners. Then smudge cream shadow below lower lashes. $24 YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTE Fard Eelat Water-resistant Eye Shadow in 3 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WEARABLE COLOR >>SWEEP ON A...

10 best fashion: spice up your denim with peppery red and gold for under $100.(RECOMMENDS)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... 1 BLAZER. $88. Yank at Macy.'s; (877 WE-SHOP-4-U. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 TOP, $60, Express Design Studio; (877) 415-4551. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 CARDIGAN, $44, Bisou Bisou at JC Penney; (877) FIND-JCP. [ILLUSTRATION...

10 best beauty: Marie Claire's beauty editors pick this month's must-haves.(RECOMMENDS)
August 1, 2005... Your Face 1 LUMINOUS LOOK Apply Shiseido HydroPower Eye Shadow in Goldlights, $21, to your lids. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 LUSCIOUS LIPS: Slick DiorKiss in Lemon Ice, $19, on your pout. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 BEST...

10 best to do.(RECOMMENDS)
August 1, 2005... >> SEE IT 1 NOVEMBER Courteney Cox, is that you? Eschewing comedy for this creepy mystery--which unfolds in fragmented, riddle-like vignettes--Cox plays Sophie, a bespectacled photography professor traumatized by visions of violence that...

Introducing ... These 50 great men want to marry you! (yes, really!).
August 1, 2005... 9. MARK 27, PHOENIX Pharmaceutical Sales Rep markbbenjones@yahoo.com When I was younger, I didn't think I would be getting up at 7 in the morning and wearing a suit to work--let alone thinking about marriage at 27, But, as it...

This woman can buy anything she wants ... Except her freedom: she can shop for Fendi bags, Chanel makeup, Ralph Lauren suits. But she can't vote, drive, or show her face in public. Are women in Saudi Arabia--America's major ally in the Middle East--the most oppressed in the world? Marie Claire takes a closer look.(WOMEN OF THE WORLD)
August 1, 2005... AT AL-MAMLAKA SHOPPING MALL in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, women arrive after the morning prayer break. Chauffeur-driven cars draw up and black-robed figures with covered faces step out, the only splashes of color the bags on their arms--Louis...

Jessica Alba: "things I can't live without".(CELEBRITY LIVES)(Interview)
August 1, 2005... * Despite rocketing to fame on TV's Dark Angel and snagging a starring role in the film Fantastic Four, Jessica Alba says she still feels like a Hollywood outsider. Here, she talks about secrets to that amazing body, growing up multiracial, the...

What do these women have in common? They said no to plastic surgery! Despite being told to go under the knife or risk losing their careers, three women in the entertainment industry found the inner strength to resist getting nipped, tucked, or surgically enhanced. Why did they choose to remain 100-percent natural? What does that mean for you?(REAL LIVES)
August 1, 2005... "I REFUSE TO GET BREAST IMPLANTS." SACHA, 27, actress I WAS TOLD ONCE, INDIRECTLY, during an audition for a new cable network for men, that I should have bigger breasts. The casting call was for a female action-hero type to host a...

"I did my errands in a bikini ... all for a designer bag!" You've seen Katie Holmes and Jessica Simpson toting Hogan bags. Now you want one for yourself. One brave reader comes to terms with her body image to score the purse of her dreams. How far would you go?(WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR ...)
August 1, 2005... I'VE ALWAYS BEEN VERY BODY-CONSCIOUS. I OFTEN CATCH myself thinking, Oh, I look too fat in this outfit. Intellectually, I know I'm not fat. But I also know I'm not a rail, either. I had a best friend in high school who was five-foot-nothing,...

These celebs are dying to dress you!(SHOPPING)
August 1, 2005... * Thanks to TV and tabloids, we feel we know celebs so intimately, it's almost like we want a piece of them. And now, with A-listers using their fame to expand into fashion--and giving traditional designers a run for their runways--we can have...

The meth diaries.(U.S. REPORT)(use of methamphetamine)
August 1, 2005... THE INGREDIENTS USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF METH (also known as crystal, ice, and crank) include drain cleaner, antifreeze, and battery acid---chemicals so toxic they can actually destroy your brain. SIDE EFFECTS include respiratory problems,...

Could you go from slacker to athlete in 16 weeks? Michelle Eleby did it when Marie Claire and Degree chose her as a winner of the Everyman Ironman contest. She found out that top trainers can only get you so far--the rest is a mind game, and there's no training schedule for that.(FIRST PERSON)
August 1, 2005... 16 WEEKS TO GO My Body Is in Shock ON THE FIRST OFFICIAL WEEK OF TRAINing, I took a 90-minute bike ride in the mountains--it was 90 degrees, and we were riding at an elevation of 4000 feet. The trainer kept talking about how beautiful...

Horoscope.
August 1, 2005... horoscope leo (July 23-August 22) HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LEO! LOVE: Examine your feelings, then act on the wish hiding- deep inside you. You'll sweep away doubt and trigger a won- derful change! Look for a meaningful chance...

10 looks you'll want this fall: here, how to translate the runway ideas into looks that will work for you all season long.(FALL: Trend Report)
August 1, 2005... No. 01 Full Skirts No. 02 Military Coats No. 03 Black and White No. 04 Tall Boots No. 05 Capes No. 06 Long Cardigans No. 07 Embellished Bags No. 08 Skinny Pantsuits No. 09 Shiny Fabrics No. 10 Black...

Denim it girls: Gwyneth, Jennifer, Gwen, Beyonce--all today's denim icons. their secrets? They're not afraid to mix, match, accessorize & experiment. Here, we take their dressing styles as inspiration to help you create your own unique look.
August 1, 2005... SARAH JESSICA PARKER WHAT SHE'S FAMOUS FOR: THE QUIRKY--AND TOTALLY ORIGINAL--WAY SHE PAIRS THE EDGY WITH THE WHIMSICAL. Frilly Shirt by DKNY, $245, mixed with a military-style denim jacket, $98, by Polo Jeans Co. Ralph Lauren, Pants,...

What to wear this fall: how to move your wardrobe into fall? Some hints: invest in a military jacket, a gorgeous coat, a sexy sweater. And the big news? Black is back in a truly unexpected way. All looks worn by the new faces of Elite Models.(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... THE NEW Black It's the details that mark black's comeback: pleats, bows, eye-catching embellishments, softer silhouettes, full skirts. THIS PAGE, LEFT: Dress, $298, Daslu; slip, $39.50, GapBody. CENTER: Blouse, $790 skirt, $1225, Chloe;...

101 ideas: this season's staple? Denim. Use it to give creamy neutral an edge.
August 1, 2005... Jacket, $128, cami, $34, Guess?: skirt, $88, Marciano: bag, $88, Deux Lux; bangles, $75 and $85, R.J. Graziano. Fashion editor: Maria Divaris. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Jacket, $110, Tommy Hilfiger; jeans, $190, Earnest Sewn; bag,...

Beauty: glow for it! Summer's almost over, but we've got tips and tricks to make your skin and hair radiant all year long.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... BRONZER BASIC * Sweep on bronzer after powder and top with a bit of blush for truly sun-kissed color. * Avoid shimmery bronzers unless your skin is perfect--they'll illuminate every flaw. * Use a powder brush, not a blush brush,...

Hair S.O.S.: what you can learn from celebrity hits and misses.(BEAUTY)
August 1, 2005... Crops that flopped How to avoid your own cut-tastrophe CUT CURLS CONSERVATIVELY Tightly wound hair that's cut very short will endure a clownish phase as it grows out (note Keri Russell). A better bet? "Keep the front and sides at...

40 haircuts for your tress type: we've made it easy. Find your hair type down the left side of our chart, then look across for the best new 'dos for you (at any length).(BEAUTY)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... SHORT HAIR FINE/STRAIGHT Choppy layers and blunt cuts help boost your volume. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FINE/WAVY Bobs and angled layers keep your curls under control. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THICK/STRAIGHT A...

Liquid lips--in a pencil.(beauty ideas FOR YOU: THE LATEST advances in makeup and skincare)
August 1, 2005... If you're tired of the sticky goop that accumulates around the cap of your gloss (which mysteriously ends up staining everything you own), but you aren't ready to bid your shiny lip look adieu, check out Sephora's new Lip Gloss Pencils ($10...

Miraculous mini mascara.(beauty ideas FOR YOU: THE LATEST advances in makeup and skincare)
August 1, 2005... No room for eye makeup in your purse? No longer. WINK BEAUTY BAD ASS MASCARA, $18, has everything you need to glam up your gaze on the go in a purse-friendly size: In addition to a miniscule mascara wand, there's a Lilliputian pencil liner...

Pretty in pink.(beauty ideas FOR YOU: THE LATEST advances in makeup and skincare)
August 1, 2005... Don't let the stunning floral motif fool you into thinking that VALERIE BEVERLY HILLS ROSES BLUSH, $55. is mere eye candy. This fine, milled-to-perfection powder glides on like silk and adds the perfect pop of pink to any complexion. ...

Get a better butt.(beauty ideas FOR YOU: THE LATEST advances in makeup and skincare)
August 1, 2005... Although it won't help you lose weight, BENEFIT BUM DEAL, $24, a super sugar scrub, will help you shed flaky skin and give your rear a smoother appearance--which, curiously, makes you feel slimmer. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Direct from Didi.(beauty ideas FOR YOU: THE LATEST advances in makeup and skincare)
August 1, 2005... Here are a few things I've learned about melasma (aka, those yucky brown skin splotches): It's caused by hormonal changes, usually due to going on the Pill or getting pregnant, and it's extremely difficult to eradicate. I know because I got it...

Do blondes really have more fun? Not anymore!(haute buzz: A MONTHLY GUIDE TO IRRESISTABLE OBJECTS AND HAUTE EVENTS. haute happenings)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Experience the John Frieda[R] difference. John Frieda delivers customized products with salon expertise for amazing results. Refresh glistening blonde highlights with sheer blondes. Reveal multi-dimensional brunette shine with brilliant...

Every girl has a secret.(haute buzz: A MONTHLY GUIDE TO IRRESISTABLE OBJECTS AND HAUTE EVENTS. haute happenings)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Todd's Room Beauty Apothecary Pierce Street Birmingham Michigan 248.594.0003 Perfect eyebrow arches. Flawless makeup application. Private lessons. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Separate yourself from the mass.(haute buzz: A MONTHLY GUIDE TO IRRESISTABLE OBJECTS AND HAUTE EVENTS. haute happenings)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... On your way to the top, why not make your mark getting there. In a surprisingly affordable Select Edition Certified Pre-Owned Jaguar X-TYPE, it's time to roll in top style. Visit jaguarusa.com/selectedition [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Samysilk. The ultimate smoothing serum.(haute buzz: A MONTHLY GUIDE TO IRRESISTABLE OBJECTS AND HAUTE EVENTS. haute happenings)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... This technologically advanced, lightweight, humidity-repelling formula boosts performance, protects, conditions, repairs and polishes frizz-prone hair. Leaves no residue or build-up. Visit www.samysalon.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Exclusive offer from trade secret.(haute buzz: A MONTHLY GUIDE TO IRRESISTABLE OBJECTS AND HAUTE EVENTS. haute happenings)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... End the summer in style with the right products from Trade Secret. We've got Redken, Matrix, OPI, Tigi, Paul Mitchell and more. If you like free stuff, ask about Style Club. And our gift cards make the perfect present for anyone! Choose...

Splurge vs steal: take your pick of this month's best investments & greatest deals.(BEAUTY)
August 1, 2005... SPLURGE Clinique Colour Surge Soft Shimmer Eye Shadow in Disco Pink $13 50 STEAL Maybelline New York All Day Crease-Proof Shadow in Bermuda Sunset $3 60 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SPLURGE Bourjois Paris Effet 3D...

Are you a stressorexic? These three women tried to control their stress by killing their bodies. Do you do the same thing? Here, better ways to cope.(HEALTH)
August 1, 2005... "How could exercise be bad from me?" --TIFFANY, 32, CONSULTANT DURING MY FIRST year at business school, I felt overwhelmed--I had a full load of classes, plus the stress of trying to get a job once I graduated. When everything else...

Could your guy pick the perfect sex toy for you? Does your guy really know what you want in bed? Could he pick the perfect toy for you? (And you for him?) To find out, we set two couples loose in a sex-toy megastore with money to burn. Here's what their choices revealed about their sex lives--both good and bad. What would your choices reveal?(SEX SPECIAL)
August 1, 2005... COUPLE #1 LAUREN, 27, editor ADAM, 29, graphic designer Together five months ADAM LAUREN BOUGHT BOUGHT 1. PINWHEEL, $20 1. SATIN BLINDFOLD prinkly metal...

What are you really thinking about during sex? We know what's on his mind! But what are you thinking about? Read on for the truth about distracting cockroaches, questionable thread counts, and the VCR you forgot to program.(SEX SPECIAL)
August 1, 2005... "Damn, I'm good." Cathy, 29, event planner "All this stretching is a lot like yoga. Maybe I can skip the gym tomorrow." Lori, 34, student "DAMN! DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES IS ON AND I'M MISSING IT!" Candice, 26, accountant ...

13 sex lies you need to know! The missionary position is boring. Feet are for fetishists. Guys don't fake it. Oh, really? We beg to differ. Sexpers Em & Lo debunk 13 commonly held misconceptions that are keeping you from a more satisfying sex life.(SEX SPECIAL)
August 1, 2005... SEX LIE #1 THE MISSIONARY POSITION IS BORING. Just as food snobs will turn up their noses at a bowl of mac-and-cheese, sex snobs will tell you the missionary position is for amateurs. It's lights-out, socks-on sex, right? Wrong!...

Serious dark circles?[TM] "The first product specifically developed for serious dark circles ... not the kind that pop up in the morning and are gone by breakfast, but the kind of serious dark circles that stay around forever ... making you look old, tired and exhausted.".(NEW PRODUCT UPDATE)
August 1, 2005... Do you know what actually "causes" serious dark circles? I thought I did... but I was wrong. Like most people, I thought dark circles were caused by hard partying, working late, being tired or simple allergies. But according to most research...

Your two new G-spots (who knew?): the G-spot? Old news, But have you heard of the U-spot? The AFE-spot? Here, how to find--and make the most of--two very special new hot spots.(SEX SPECIAL)(anterior fornix erotic )
August 1, 2005... HOT SPOT #1: YOUR AFE SPOT The anterior fornix erotic (AFE) zone is a small patch of skin closer to the cervix than the G-spot. For just about any woman, having your AFE zone stroked makes you lubricate almost immediately (that's how you...

When men go Martha: we say we want them to have opinions on decor. So why, one guy wonders, did simply offering suggestions get him booted from his rightful place under the new duvet?(ESSAY)(metrosexual men)
August 1, 2005... IN CONTRAST TO MANY MEN, I like to decorate. I read interior-design magazines by choice, and I didn't need the paint-by-number tutorial of Queer Eye For The Straight Guy to realize that my apartment could evolve beyond futons. What makes all of...