It's all about control. (From the Editor).

As I read through this issue of Cosmo, I was struck by how many articles have to do with being fabulously in control. "85 Ways to Make Sex Even Sexier," page 196, gives you the scoop on how to take the reins in bed and make your sack sessions better than ever. "Men Mouth Off About Your Talking Habits," page 246, offers a fascinating and empowering glimpse into what men think about women's communication style. "The Sexy Power of Your Scent," page 232, proves just how much guys are at the mercy of the way a woman smells. And then there's "The Test That Can Save Your Life," page 149: As we report in this special health section, getting the right kind of Pap test and getting it regularly is a sure way to catch early warning signs before cervical cancer develops. Too many women either put off their yearly gyno visit (not hard to figure out why!) or don't know about the better test that's now available. We not only give you all the facts you need to protect yourself, but Cosmo also has set up a service by which, if you like, we remind you every year via E-mail when you're due to have your Pap test.

I asked some Cosmo readers to share stories of times they've taken control in their lives and it paid off.

"My boyfriend and I went on a cross-country trip after college. He fell in love with this little town out West and was dead set on our moving there. He's a freelance writer who can live pretty much anywhere, but I'm in advertising and need to be where there are jobs in my field. I was afraid I'd lose him, but I told him I just had to be near a fairly big city. After a few weeks, he caved and moved to Atlanta ...