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70 Stress Way Less
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111 Get a Great Ass
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93 Be That Happy
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114 Om, No Thanks
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22 Chillest Week 46 Fun, Fearless 64 Skintervention: 98 All About Men 117 #SelfCare
Ever Finds Under $50 The New Way 100 Ask Him SundayInspo
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24 The Cosmo Guy Anything
Justin Hartley 48 Kick-Ass Boots 66 Green Can 104 Why Alpha Men
27 Confessions
for Fall
52 Gym Gear 24/7 72
Be Glam
Cardio...and Go!
Are Catching
the Feels
SE X
30 Dates From Hell
54 Feel-Good Pretty gym hair 148 Sex Looks Hot
33 Fierce vs. Fail
Fashion 76 The Do-Not- on You
34 On My Mind Eco-friendly finds Mix List 150 Self-Love Is Bae
Anna Faris calls
Product combos
BS on guys girls 152 Sex Q&A
that cause probs
80 Period Effing
LIFE
143
With Your Face?
85 Whats Your
Scent Style? 157 Taste the
Rainbow
Colorful salads
162 Sip Like a Star
in ever y 164 Shape Up Your
Money Sitch
issue 168 Is It Worth It?
Let Me Work It
12 From the Editor
P H O T O G R A P H E D B Y C H R I S C R AY M E R . P R O P/ S E T D E S I G N : S A M C O O K F O R K AT E R YA N I N C . S E E PAG E 17 5 F O R S H O P P I N G I N F O R M AT I O N .
172 Horoscope
174 Bitch It Out!/
Shopping
Information
176 Cosmo Quiz:
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a Recharge?
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me excited, but I have to admit, this
one has me extra pumped. Why?
Because its our first-ever Wellness
Issue, and Im more than a little
obsessed with the subject. Clearly,
Im not alone. Right now, wellness
is trending big-timefrom Insta
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the health industry has gotten a very Citi Bike = it comes to feeling good, you should
my vibe
chic makeover in the last few years. do you.I mean that literally too!
But truly taking care of yourself has On page 150, theres hot advice
nothing to do with following a fad. on achieving solo-sex gratifica-
Its an investment of timeand yes, tion (Self-Love Is Bae). After all,
some moneybut it pays you back sexual health is an important part
(with interest!) over the long haul. of overall health, and on that front,
And trust, Im not just BSing we are the OG experts.
here. Before Cosmo, I spent many And heres the really cool thing:
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about how to nurture your mind, Editing, be able to harness the inevitable
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CONFESSIONS
I was in a cab The morning after a night of clubbing, my CELEB
boyfriend was dropping me off at my apart- CONFESSION
on my way to
ment. Then he remembered he had an
meet a guy I appointment at his car dealership, and he
really liked for a was late. He turned around and sped there. I
date, when out had makeup smeared all over my face and
of nowhere, I was still in my clothes from the night before
started feeling a minidress and five-inch heels. He told me
to take off my heels because it would look
sick and needed less like a walk of shame. So I put my shoes in
to throw up. a plastic bag and sat in the lobby barefoot.
Since I didnt The manager came over and said, Looks like
want the driver to you two had a late night. Then he said to my There was a boy I really
BF, Where did you pick up this gem? I was so liked in high school, but
kick me out on I didnt think anybody
the street, I embarrassed. PAIGE F., 20, STUDENT, MIAMI BEACH, FL
knew how much. We
decided it would had math class together,
be a good idea and one day, he was out.
For some reason, one of
to puke in my my classmates decided
purse. When he to tease me about it. He
dropped me at said to the teacher, I
know who Brooklyn
the restaurant, likes! The teacher said,
my date was I know too! and then
right there wait- blurted out my crushs
name in front of every-
ing for me, so I one. It was dead silent.
never found a When she realized she
convenient had said it way too loud,
moment to clean she felt so bad. I started
crying and panicking,
up the mess. saying, Please, you
The entire night, guyswere friends. Can
I sat across from you please not say any-
thing? I had no idea that
him with vomit it was so obvious to
in my purse.It everybody else!
was super cute. BROOKLYN SUDANO, TAKEN
LAURA B., 33
Early in my marriage,
I began experimenting
with toys with my
husband. I bought
some Ben Wa balls
and inserted them.
I cant remember who
unexpectedly showed
up at our door that
night, but I do remem-
ber how one of those
balls rolled out onto the
carpet from the leg of
my shorts.
JULIE A., 30

A new guy I met I was at Home Depot with my new boyfriend
took me back to buying wood panels. I asked one of the employees
who was cutting the wood what the total cost
his beautiful lux- would be, and he said, For you guys, freesince
ury apartment. I youre having a baby. So I guess I looked like I was
totally fell for it, pregnant? Diet was not going well, apparently.
MEGAN S., 21
and he charmed
the pants right off
me. He pushed
me up against Back in college,
the wall, then I spent the night
spun me around at my then-
onto his bed. But boyfriends place.
my head missed As things got hot
the pillow and and heavy, his
landed with a mom walked in
thud on the air and started col-
conditioner on lecting his dirty
the wall. I got a clothes for laun-
throbbing head- dry. I dont know
ache that was so who was more
bad, I went to the shocked when
ER. Id sustained she realized what
a concussion, we were doing
and they charged I was completely
naked, sitting
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me $1,100
out-of-pocket. on top of her
GABRIELLE C., 30 son. But she
continued to get
the clothes.
Determined
woman.
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BIANCA R., 25
I was kissing a guy in the backseat of his

car when I let out a huge, uncontrollable,
garlic-breath burp. I fully belched in his
face. I just couldnt hold it! But I went back On a dating app, my
to kissing him. bio read Venmo
MIRTLE P., 26, SOCIAL-MEDIA MANAGER, MIAMI, FL me $5 and see what
happens. One guy
My BF came to campus one day after class. I snuck him into did, and I immedi-
ately unmatched him
the building and into a private bathroom, and we ended up and blocked
having sex. Later, the janitor knocked on the door, and we heard him on Venmo
him starting to insert the keys. My BF flung his naked body (after accepting his
money). I bought
against the door, and I screamed, Im giving birth! Stop! He said, myself a coffee from
Oh, sorry, miss. Take your time. Not even my best friends know Starbucks.
because its so embarrassing. AISHA D., 20 BLYTHE L., 25
29
DATES FROM HELL
I met a guy and went to The dude picked me up This guy asked me to go I went on a terrible
his house to Netflix and on his moped and took me hiking, followed by IHOP. date that lasted literally
chill. He said, We should back to his place. His idea We went to a local trail, 25 minutes. He downed
try something different, so of a romantic date was and on our way down, I his drink super fast,
I agreed. Then he poured to watch a documentary chose a steep shortcut. He then shamed me for
candle wax on me, saying, about marijuana, then tell was nervous, but I was ordering a sweet cock-
Its kind of like lube. Its me how hes on probation hungry so I insisted since it tail because he was
not though. I left and never for smoking weed. I made would be faster. I tripped drinking straight tequila.
talked to him again. So out with him later, and and rolled down the side of Then he asked if I
odd! MADDIE L., 21 he gave me these gross the mountain! I kept hit- wanted to get food, so
purple hickies. What a ting bushes and rocks we went outside and he
JUST weirdo. ARI P., 20 the whole way, then finally tried to kiss me. I pulled
CLUELESS landed in a big dead bush. away and told him that
DOUCHE-O-METER
I looked up, and he was we werent there yet. He

UM, NO
staring at me with his asked if I still wanted to
hands covering his mouth. get food, and for some
CHECK,
PLEASE Are you okay?!? he yelled. reason, I said yes. So we
I looked at my scrapes and started walking, and all
SO of a sudden, he blurts,
OFFENSIVE bleeding knees and yelled
back that I was good. He Oh, I just got a text. I
EPIC FAIL came down very carefully, have to go. The guy
and I watched him walk didnt even have his
LITERALLY down the mountain for a phone on him.
DERANGED painfully slow 15 minutes SARAH O., 29
as I sat there bleeding.

He had to carry me all the
way to IHOP, where he
asked the waiter for Band-
Aids. ADDI H., 21
E D I T E D F O R L E N G T H , C O N T E N T, O R C L A R I T Y.
G E T T Y I M AG E S . S TO R I E S M AY H AV E B E E N
I went to dinner with a man I had just met. All during the meal, he talked about how
much money he makes, how wealthy his family is, and how hes apparently so good
with girls. He ordered the cheapest glass of wine for me and got himself one of the
most expensive cocktails. He then ordered steak and lobster for himself and a side
salad for me. So rude. LAUREN H., 21

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in my 20s, I thought it was cool to through high school unnoticed, that work shit, and this is the friend
say I was a guys girl. I didnt realize kind of unwanted attention is rough. Im still in touch with because we
until later how lame I sounded, brag- One day, I went to my locker, and the grew up together.
ging as though having a lot of girl- words fuck you, bitch were written Today, Im lucky to have a hand-
friends was a bad thing. Back then, across it. It was humiliating and con- ful of women I count as confidantes.
I thought that having the approval of fusing. I didnt think I was worthy Among them, Allison Janney, my
my stoner guy friends was of greater of that kind of hatred. costar on Mom, Meghan, a friend
value than having the approval of Thats why it took me longer than from my hometown of Edmonds,
beautiful blonde sorority girls, so I it should have to realize just how Washington, and Kate, a dear
touted my male friends as if my asso- important female relationships childhood friend who I probably
ciation with them spoke to how cool are. It takes vulnerability of spirit have nothing in common with any-
I really was. I was selling my own to open yourself up to other women moreat least from an outsiders
gender down the river, and I wasnt in a way that isnt competitive, perspectivebut who totally gets
even getting any fulfillment from and thats especially hard in Hol- me becausehistory.
the relationships with those dudes. lywood, where competition is built To be honest, I think the notion
The truth of why I didnt have into almost every interaction. of best friends in general is messed
girlfriends probably had nothing I was once told that I didnt need up though. It puts so much pres-
to do with my being a guys girl a tight group of girlfriends because sure on any one person, when I truly
and everything to do with the fact Chris should be my best friend. But believe its okay to have intimacy
that I was angry and jealous and I never bought that. The idea of your with different people in different
unduly proud of the guys I was mate being your best friendits ways. And ranking your friends? It
hanging out with. overhyped. I really believe that your just shouldnt happen, at least not
I did have some precedent for partner serves one purpose and each beyond grade school.
shying away from packs of ladies. friend serves another. Theres the
Growing up, I fell victim to plenty of friend you confess things to and the Adapted from Unqualified, by
mean girls who would sneak up on friend with whom you do the listen- Anna Faris, to be published on
October 24, 2017, by Dutton, an
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around a table.
Most of them are
Another on their phones
idea would while one guy holds
be to look court, talking their
ears off. Suddenly,
up cities one guy interjects
If you dated a girl
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How about It was My boss
nice chatting with
you outside the
told me
office the few times today that I She A guy who is I figured
we did....Wonder-
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look so knocked wearing a blue polo
and looks like Harry
out her
to grab a drink one skinny. So some of Potter stands with a name! It
evening? No now I want her teeth friend, facing
the bar. A woman
was saved
pressure though,
smiley face. to have sex loose, and walks past. in my
No. No smiley- with her. Is it sucks. I love her. phones
face emoji ever. that weird? Hows that I love her too. notes!
Shes 21.
Does that
going to Just kidding. I Drunk me
change things? look for dont love her.
for the win!
No. the rest of Yeah. Her face
looks older than
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Chocolate
Research shows the sweet
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wrinkles away? Derms breakouts. Snag at least Just limit your intake to
say its possible. Red wine seven hours each night no more than three cups
is loaded with the anti- bonus points if youre in a day and drink plenty of
oxidant resveratrol, says bed between approximately water to offset the bevs
Dr. Zeichner. It helps to 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., when dehydrating effects. For an
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comes to my makeup.
Its not just me. This is
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office, says my derm, Gary
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and chemicals in products
could cause internal issues,
so I recommend makeup
made with natural ingre-
dients. Still, Ive been
reluctant, assuming Id
have to sacrifice too much.
Ten years ago, youd be
rightthere wasnt a lot out
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beauty is now an industry
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(terms that are completely
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We get ityou want to detox your
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a practice known as green

cosmetics stash without sacrificing your
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Swift, who suggests always
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Research suggests stress levels peak
on Tuesdays. Lavender is proven to
have calming antianxiety properties.
Its Apply it to tension-prone areasbehind
your ears, the top of your shoulders,
TUESDAY the back of your neckwith a
massaging rollerball (try SW Basics
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swbasicsofbk.com).
Falling into a hump-day slump?

Eucalyptus can help clear your mind
and inspire you, says Amy Galper,
executive director and founder of the
Its New York Institute of Aromatherapy.
WEDNESDAY In the a.m., mix two drops into your
Its shampoo. Your scalp has about

100,000 hair follicles through which
MONDAY essential oils can be absorbed into
the bloodstream, says Galper.
A combination of frankincense and
peppermint offers a beginning-of-the-
week buzz. Frankincense can help
sharpen the mind, while peppermint
Inhale
can increase alertness. Add a drop of
each to a tissue or an empty wineglass
(an easy DIY diffuser!), and take five long,
deep breaths. Quick sniffs make the
Better
nasal passages smaller, so you wont get
as much benefit, says Hope Gillerman,
founder of H. Gillerman Organics.
Its
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Sniff your way to a more motivated
FRIDAY Monday, happier hump day,
and fiercer Friday with aromatherapy.
Scent the mood for a hot night in BY L AUREN BAL SAMO
with sensual sandalwood and jasmine.
Theyre aphrodisiacs, says Charlynn
Avery, aromatherapist for Aura Cacia:
In their plant form, they attract
pollinators, and they can have that
effect on humans as well. Add a
few drops of each to a diffuser, place it
in your bedroom, and let it run for
30 minutes before entering.
Flowery ylang-ylang not only smells
delicious on skin, its also considered
a happy oil that can lower blood
Its pressure, according to a study in the
journal Planta Medicaperfect for
THURSDAY chilling at happy hour with your crew.
Apply to pulse points (middle of chest,
side of neck, insides of wrists). Their
heat will diffuse the notes.
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Cardioand Go! These hair tricks will take you from sweaty to stylishstat.
BY K ATE FOSTER
BEFORE TRY A HEAT-

ACTIVATED
YOU TREATMENT
WORK OUT Get frizzy? Work in
a nourishing prod-
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ist Matt Fugate. The
warmer you get, the ROCK A HAIR
BRUSH more deeply the argan FRAGRANCE
Sweaty hair is more oil in Yuni Hot Head Spray one in
prone to breakage, Microveil Hair Treat- now (like Chanel
so tame tangles first. ment ($25, sephora Chance Eau Ten-
.com) conditions. dre Hair Mist, $55,
SPRITZ DRY
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ARTHUR BELEBEAU/ TRUNK ARCHIVE.
Use it on roots pre- your strands will

ventatively to absorb still smell fresh
sweat and oil during post-gym.
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says Dove hairstylist
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2. FOR DANCE
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3 Werk it in a high
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wrap a strand
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around the tails
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4 3. FOR SPIN
Double buns keep
hair off your neck.
Just unravel and
brush for a bouncy
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THE
DO-NOT-MIX
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Certain products dont play
well together. Here, the combos
that add up to skin disaster.
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ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY ERIN STOVALL
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HYDROXY ACIDS PROBIOTICS
& VITAMIN C & MINERAL
Vitamin C is notoriously hard to
stabilize. When you layer some
SUNSCREEN
forms of it (like ascorbyl glucoside) Both can be great for acne-
with AHAs (like glycolic and lactic) prone skinjust not together.
or BHAs (like salicylic), the pH can Probiotic creams can reduce
get altered, making it ineffective, inflammation by introducing
explains Marnie Nussbaum, MD, GARNIER SkinActive AUSTRALIAN GOLD
Clearly Brighter
healthy bacteria, while zinc Botanical SPF 50
a New York City derm. If you want Overnight oxide (a main ingredient in most Tinted Face
to use both (and you shouldtheyre Leave-On Peel, $17, mineral SPFs) is antimicrobial. Mineral Lotion,
drugstores $13, ulta.com
amazing skin brighteners and anti- This means it kills bacteria and
MARY KAY TimeWise DERMARCH LABS
agers), use vitamin C in the a.m. Vitamin C may therefore inactivate SmartSync
to protect your skin from pollution Activating Squares, probiotics, explains Dr. Nussbaum. Probiotic Science
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BENZOYL PEROXIDE SALICYLIC ACID

& RETINOL & GLYCOLIC ACID
Each is extremely effective When it comes to these chemical
at banishing breakouts exfoliators, less is more. Together
benzoyl peroxide kills acne- they can overstrip the skin, lead-
causing bacteria, while ing to dehydration, decreased bar-
retinol increases skin-cell rier function, and inflammation,
turnover to prevent clogged says Dr. Chiu. And doubling up
poresbut mixing them can cause oil glands to produce
may cause both to break more oil to compensate. If youre
down, says Annie Chiu, MD, pimple-prone, stick to just salicylic
MURAD Retinol Youth PROACTIV Skin
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As your body prepares to ovulate, estrogen and testosterone levels continue to increase.
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Complaining to your
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more laughs and nice
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We see your eye roll, but LOL 4 LUV
I fell in love with his sense of humor. Its a clich we hear all the time,
consider this research: but lets be honest: Laughing with someone youre also sleeping and
A 2017 University of Kansas eating with (among other things) is freaking funand the bread and
study of more than 15,000 butter of relationships. According to research by social psychologist
people found that pairs Laura Kurtz, PhD, busting into hysterics with your partner will make
you feel closer to and more supported by each other.
who consciously recall funny But theres a caveat. For humor to make you feel super tight, its best
moments and inside jokes if you share a similar sense of whats actually, well, funny. Its called
are much happier than those relational humor, says Jeffrey Hall, PhD, author of the University of
who rarely crack up together. Kansas study, and tapping into it can be very powerful.
No one is saying you have to start performing stand-up for your guy
And according to a different whenever you hang out, but it might pay to come up with your own
study, doing small, compas- private ritual thatll give you two something to cackle aboutand up
sionate acts for your partner those lovey-dovey feels too. For instance, you can steal what Lauren,
will also reap big love rewards. 21, from Sturbridge, Massachusetts, used to do with a longtime boy-
friend. Whenever I went to the flea market, he asked me to pick up
So, now that you have that the cheapest, oddest thing I could find, she says. We made a game
crucial intel, use it. This of itbuying each other the most random, hilarious crap. It always
advice will get you started. gave us a good laugh.

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YOURE
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Franchesca Ramsey and
Patrick Kondas, hosts
of the podcast Last Name
Basis and real-life married
couple, laugh for a living.
Heres how humor holds
them together.
Q/ What about the

other person
makes you laugh?
PATRICK: Everything.
Especially when Fran
tries to be sexy.
FRANCHESCA: Thanks,
asshole. I really love
how Pat belts out the
wrong song lyrics with
such confidence.
Q/ Was humor part

of your attraction?
F: Absolutely. We ran
into each other at a party
and were teasing each
other all night. Patrick
was one of the few guys
who could keep up
with me. And he didnt
Finding Common (Comic) Ground pull any punches, which
But what if only one of you gets the joke and the other is all I dont I appreciate.
WELLNESS think thats funny. Does that mean your future as a couple is P: I knew I had to win
PERK! screwed? No. Youll just have to be a little more proactive in find- her over with jokes, since
Laughing is impressively ing what does bust you both up. A few helpful strategies: On date I wasnt going to win
with six-pack abs.
beneficial for your nights, binge-watch a new sitcom. Challenge each other to a ridic-
health: It decreases ulous internet-meme contest. Or play with your furry friends, like
destructive stress Q/ Do you ever
Amy, 33, of Los Angeles, and her husband do. We make up stu- use it during tense
hormones, which in turn
can lower blood pid lyrics about our dog to the intro music from Orange Is the New moments?
pressure and reduce Black, says Amy. Thats gold! P: When Frans wrong,
your risk of heart And time helps too. The longer you two date, the more youll suddenly she was joking
disease. It can accumulate ha-ha-worthy moments, either privately (like the all along.
also relieve pain and time he serenaded you, using a mop handle as a mic) or publicly
boost immunity. Q/ How does
(remember when you face-planted on the dance floor at that
comedy help your
wedding?). The trick: Bring up these inside jokesoften. Accord- relationship?
ing to Halls research, doing so is positively associated with rela- P: Theres nothing
tionship satisfaction and strength. Just one joke might make the better. It shows trust
two of you laugh over and over again for months or even years, and understanding.
adds couples therapist Carrie Cole, director of research for The F: It also makes
Gottman Institute. Thats the power of humor. for a great podcast.

LOVE YOURE
SO FUNNY
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Be Kind,
Already!
Once you get comfy, thing from watch-
its common to for- ing a movie youre
get how important not into for his
showing your partner sake to kissing him
you GAF about him before racing out
is. (Its much easier to the door. An aww-
bark at him to order worthy example?
takeout, then tune When Shari, 28, of just congratulat- If your guy isnt giv-
him out while nom- from Baltimore, ing him on his pro- ing the affection you
ming on pad thai.) started a new job motion, keep the WELLNESS need, be honest about
But couples are more as an attorney, her party going with PERK! that. Simply explain
satisfied when both husband helped champagne that It pays to be selfless: it to him clearlytell
partners make small, her hang photos in night, then give him Doing just one him hes great, but
spontaneous, and her office. It made a card a few days nice thing for your youd love if hed pour
partner each day
thoughtful gestures, me feel supported later to express how you an Olivia Pope
can boost your overall
according to studies and loved, she says. proud you are. Youll life satisfaction
size merlot when you
at the University of Now, when I look both experience the and lower any feelings come over or if hed
Rochester and Flor- at my workspace, it mood boost for days. of negativity that occasionally shoot
ida Atlantic Univer- reminds me life is And if your man is may be bringing you a text about how
sity. This may sound better because were too busy or oblivious you down. Somake sexy he finds you.
like a duh. But for together. to do sweet things it a habit! Thats really what
so long, research- Whats more, your for you in return, the happiest couples
ers observing happy partner doesnt even dont shy away from have in common
relationships focused have to be aware of speaking up. Theres they shell out the
only on how pairs these tiny tokens of nothing wrong with small stuff freely,
handled conflict. compassion for them asking for what you which leads to the
This data suggests to have a positive want, says Lewis biggest perk: a rela-
that injecting more impact, says Mani- Howes, author of The tionship thats inti-
compassionate acts aci. (Think placing Mask of Masculinity. mate and happy.
into your day-to- a blanket over him
day truly matters, when he passes out
says study coauthor early.) Chalk it up to
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PhD, an assistant that it just makes WHY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS FIGHT NICE
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These low-key Give and Get It Arguing With In the midst of a heated Let your guard down
moves can be any- To make your mate This is your partner, so debate, if your BF still and show him what
smile, try a technique try your best to give refills your water glass being open to his opin-
called capitaliza- him the benefit of the as he tops off his own, ion looks like, suggests
doubt. You can stay take a sec to let his Lewis Howes. It works
tion, where you amp
compassionate if you consideration for you better than defensively
up your response to
remind yourself that he cool you down. When telling him what he has
awesome things that does have your best one of you disarms done wrong. Explain in
happen to him in interests at heart, even the other, it can actually a loving way how what
order to extend the if hes mad, says ther- help stop the fight from hes doing is affecting
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was used to me she loved overreaction from someone I
things ending like me. Nope. never really cared about. If I ever want to get
that.I know I KAMIL, 22 I figured I was sparing back with her in the future, I can just say
am. SEAN, 29 her feelings. STEPHEN, 21 I was busy, out of town, etc. GEOFF, 31
99
ask LOVE
ADVICE FROM
OUR GUY
him
GURU, LOGAN
HILL
any-
thing
Q/ SOS! MY FIANC HAS AWESOME
STYLE WHEN HE SHOPS FOR HIMSELF,
BUT SOMEHOW ALL THE GIFTS HE
PICKS OUT FOR ME ARE HIDEOUS. HOW
DO I TELL HIM?
A You dont. Hate to say it, but the thought

does countand he is tryingso criticizing
his unfortunate taste will come across as
ungrateful. Instead, steer him toward better
choices. Before holidays and birthdays,
drop obvious hints like giant bread crumbs
he can pick up as he hunts for presents: I
wish I had a nice new wallet.Chance the
Rapper is coming to town, but the tickets
are so expensive.You know whats under-
rated? Gift cards. Nobody ever gets me gift
cards anymore. Unless hes totally oblivi-
ous, hell get the message.

GO FROM BOOTY
CALL TO THE
BOO HE CALLS.
LOVE
Q/ I SLEPT WITH Q/ I dont talk to my Q/ DOES MY HUBBY REALLY NOT
THIS GUY AFTER ex, but he keeps NOTICE WHEN HE ADJUSTS HIMSELF
A FEW GREAT writing our special
IN PUBLIC? HE DOES IT ALL THE
song lyrics in his
DATES, THEN OUR TIME, AND ITS SO EMBARRASSING!
Instagram captions.
NEXT MEET-UP
Is this an invite to
FELT LIKE A get back together? A Nope. When your husband reshuffles
BOOTY CALL. his junk in those jeans, hes acting on
A Who cares? Seri-
CAN I GET HIM pure animal instinctjust like a baboon
ously, even if this is his
TO PURSUE ME scratching his ass. You have to call him
vague, odd, and indi-
SERIOUSLY out in order to alert him to this very notice-
rect way of reaching
AGAIN? able move. Say something that sends a
out, you dont want to
message loud and clear: As in, Babe, the
be with a guy whos
A If he doesnt want whole room just saw you adjust yourself!
so passive-aggressive,
anything deep, you I know your pants can barely contain your
youre not even sure if
cant force him to massive manhood, but can you please
he wants you back. If
get real. And trying act like you werent raised in the jungle?
hes looking to be with
is usually a waste of That should inspire him to be a little more
you, he should man
time. However, you discreet when it comes to rearranging
up and stop playing
can be clear about himself in front of others. Or at the very
social-media games.
your expectations. least, hell do it when he knows youre
Hold out for a DM or
Next time you talk, not looking.
old-fashioned phone
propose a proper
call before giving him
date that cant be
another thought.
confused with a
last-minute sex
request, like meet-
Q/ The guy Im see-
ing before the sun ing is so chatty over
goes down at some text, but then he
place other than a totally clams up in
bar. Then be blunt person. Can I draw
about what youre the talkative ver-
after: I know were sion of him out of
just getting to know hiding?
each other, but Im A Only more IRL
looking for more interactions will tell. Q/ My guy friend
than a casual Some guys are shy tells other dudes Three, hes posses-
hookup. Are you? and need a while to who hit on me that sive. He doesnt want
MAIN IMAGE: ANDREA BL ANCH/ TRUNK ARCHIVE. TENNIS BALLS: GET T Y IMAGES.
get comfortable and Im taken, yet he to be your boyfriend

loosen up in front of says to me that he but still wants to
just wants to be
Q/ My BF and I have someone they really be the only man in
buds. What gives?
been together for like. Others are your life. Regardless,
three years, but we nothing but thumbs: A Ive known guys none of these motiva-
havent said I love super expressive and to run interference tions are acceptable
you. Is that weird?
engaging via text, like this for at least because hes butting
A Thats a long time. but not so much three reasons: One in without your per-
If you love him, you when theyre face- is brotherly love. He mission. Tell him to
should say so! He to-face with you. doesnt think these knock it off. Its your
could simply be ner- Give him a few more random dudes are right (and only yours)
vous to say it first. Or dates to settle in and good enough for you, to shoot guys down...
its possible hes not show you who he so hes acting pro- or pick them up.
there yet. If thats the really is. And while tective. Two, he has
case, wouldnt you thats happening, a secret crush. He
Hill is a
rather know now keep texting. Your wants you but cant contributing writer
than invest more back-and-forth admit itmaybe for Cosmopolitan
and Cosmopolitan
time wondering? banter is helping. not even to himself. .com.
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7 TRUTHS
ABOUT
Even if youve never cheated or been
cheated on, its likely youve been affected
by infidelity at some point. And yet it
CHEATING
remains so poorly understood and is still
shrouded in secrecy and shame. Cheat-
ing is the elephant in the room. This
makes it hard to have open conversations
ITS TIME FOR US TO with our partners about our relationships.
REEVALUATE INFIDELITY. And thats why its time to rethink it.
While writing my new book, The
State of Affairs, I discovered surprising
things about cheating that can help
get these discussions started. Here, just
a few of the realities I unearthed.
ONCE A thing we need at home,
A PRE-CHEAT CHEATER, we have no reason to look
TALK IS A MUST ALWAYS A LOVE

QUIZ
elsewhere. So when our
partner steps out on us, its
Discuss sexual boundar- CHEATER IS easy to feel that were not
ies and your definition of NOT THE RULE Are You enoughthat if only we
monogamy with your part- There are some repeat Ready to were more beautiful or suc-
ner before the shit hits the offenders. And their actions cessful, this wouldnt have
fan. Everyone has a dif- are more than just cheat- Heal? happened. But an affair is
ferent definition of cheat- ingthey have a fundamen- 1 not always a symptom of
inga strip-club visit can tal lack of respect for you something missing in your
devastate one person as and the relationship. But in You cant stop relationship or in you. And
much as a 10-month affair general, just because some-
reliving the moment it doesnt always mean that
your partner told
hurts another. Get to know ones been unfaithful once you he cheated. your mate doesnt love you.
each others opinions now to doesnt mean theyll do it
True False
avoid being blindsided later. again. In fact, if your part-
Its also vital to talk about ner shows genuine remorse 2
AN AFFAIR ISNT
how you will handle it when for hurting you the first
Whenever you ask
ALWAYS THE END
youre attracted to another time, they are more likely There are a few factors
person. Usually, couples to own their mistakes and him for more that determine if infidel-
dont address this when the remain dedicated to earn-
details, he says, ity will be the nail in the
God. Youre still on
tide is lowthey only do so ing back your trust. this? coffin. First, is the per-
once theyre in crisis. son who cheated able to
True False
acknowledge what they did
BETRAYAL HAS 3 without justifying, ratio-
YOU CANT MANY FORMS Youve been secretly
nalizing, or blaming it on
Were taught that the one someone else? Second, are
TELL WHO who strayed is always at checking his texts. they able to acknowledge
WILL STRAY fault. Thats because we look True False that cheating hurts, and
So many young women at these situations accord- can they resist the urge to
tell me, I picked this guy ing to the cheating bias IF YOU ANSWERED rush past the pain theyve
because hed never cheat. the idea that venturing
MOSTLY TRUE, caused? Third, are they
youre not ready
But you cant always tell outside the relationship is and you may never able to say What can we
that in advance. Instead of the worst thing a person can be. Its natural to learn from this? While
trying to avoid infidelity by donot according to what obsess over an one person was responsible
guessing who will be faith- actually happened. When indiscretion for the for the affair, the couple is
first few months, but
ful, talk to your partner, someone is repeatedly mis- responsible for the relation-
you cant move on
acknowledge that sexual treated or neglected in a until that passes. ship. Twosomes who learn
desire exists, and commit to relationship, an affair is less To make it through, from this crisis together
monogamy for the sake of about infidelity and more of youll need a partner can use it for good.
the relationship. an attempt to reclaim self- who shows empathy
and can be trusted
esteem and respect. Some-
(i.e., you dont feel the
times, the person who has
INSTANT been cheated on doesnt
need to snoop).
GRATIFICATION actually have the moral

upper hand.
IF YOU ANSWERED
H A N D : G E T T Y I M A G E S . A L L O T H E R S : C O U R T E S Y.
HAS CHANGED MOSTLY FALSE,

it may be time to
EVERYTHING EVEN PEOPLE
consider rebuilding.
Although youll never
These days, were used to forget this, youre
getting anything we want IN LOVE CHEAT past the point of
right away, so we think it In our society, the ideal obsession and spying,
should be easy to transition relationship is one in which and your partner isnt
from hooking up with dif- our mate is The One. We belittling your feelings.
Trust can make
ferent people to only one think if we have every- this just one moment
person. It isnt. We have to in your relationship,
The State of Affairs: Rethinking
Infidelity, by Esther Perel, is out
navigate lots of temptation. not the whole story. October 10, from HarperCollins.
IL LUS T R AT ION BY M AT T CH A SE 103

WHY ALPHA MEN
CATCHING
by
Kathleen
Newman-
Bremang
In a shocking display of emotion, some ultra-

masculine dudes are suddenly showing
THE FEELS
vulnerabilitywith everything from mea culpas for bad behavior
to sharing their most private thoughts.
The big question: What does this shift mean for the future
of relationships?
ARE
Illustrations
by
Eddie Guy
104
FROM BAD
BOY TO BETA
HUSBAND
105
Macho
Dudes
Allow
Jay-Z to reintroduce himself. Since the late 90s,
Throughout the rapper has been the big pimpin king of hip-
History hopwith unsurpassed money, power, respect,
A sampling of and one of the hottest chicks in the game (oh
tough guys who hey, Bey). Hova would never dare admit that a
have influenced relationship was one of his 99 problemsuntil
entire generations
of males. Note recently. On his latest album, 4:44, Jay seems
the evolution. to apologize repeatedly to his wife for being a
less-than-stellar husband, rapping, I suck
at love, I think I need a do-over. I will be emo-
tionally available.
If thats not enough to cue the record
scratch, along with the album, Jay also released
Genghis Khan documentary-style videos with some of his
(1162 to 1227)
famous friends, including one in which they
admit their romantic fears and faults on cam-
He was the
murderous king era. A visibly emotional Michael B. Jordan
of the Mongol shares, One of my biggest fears is [that] I end
Empire, so yeah, up being alonenot having what my mom marriage to Angelina Jolie. Male contestants
not a great guy. and dad have. Mahershala Ali confesses: I on the last season of The Bachelorette cried
Widely known
think relationships fail when you stop learn- (oh, did they cry) over their past relationship
as the OG
alpha male, he ing.Thats when they really fall apart. And screwups. And athletes, like NBA player
made a major Jesse Williams calls his divorce the most Dwyane Wade, post sentimental, PDA-filled
effort to sow painful experience Ive had in my life. Not Instagrams about their wives.
his wild oats. only are these quintessentially macho guys The domino effect of this movement has
owning up to their deepest feelings, theyre the potential to be huge, says Tony Porter,
parading them in front of the world. CEO of A Call to Men, an advocacy organiza-
What makes all this stunning is that for so tion that promotes a healthy attitude toward
long, the prevailing cultural expectation has manhood and seeks to end gender-based
King Henry been this: For a man to be a man, he needs to violence: These stars have the kind of influ-
VIII (1491 to 1547) be strong and successful and keep his emo- ence that could make an enormous impact on
tions in check. In fact, it was widely consid- the culture of boys. But also on grown men
Self-appointed
Supreme Head ered a sign of weakness for a guy to show more and especially in the black community, given
of the Church than a flicker of vulnerability. But as gender that Jay-Z and other black celebs are among
HEADSHOTS: GET T Y IMAGES.
of England (he roles shift and merge, lots of men are fighting the most vocal of those spearheading this
broke from the against that stereotype. unanticipated awakening.
Roman Catholic
More recent evidence: Hollywoods ulti- Here, Cosmo explores why so many
church so
he could get mate golden boy, Brad Pitt, told the press hes manly men are suddenly getting real about
divorced), he in therapy and admitted it was his own alco- their feels and what it signals for the
had six wives. holism that contributed to the demise of his women who love them.
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Muhammad
Ali (1942 to 2016)
Boxer and self-
proclaimed King
of the World, he
was known for
his ego. He was
reportedly a
serial philan-
derer, but he
stayed true to
his fourth (and
last) wife.
Dwayne
The Rock
Johnson
(1972 to present)
Refreshingly, the
SHEDDING reigning box-
THEIR ANIMAL office king and
INSTINCTS ruler of Instagram
often shows his
soft side on social
media as a doting
dad, boyfriend,
and dog owner.
Feelings Arent
term consequences to their health. Research NEARLY 1,300
shows that suppressing emotion can induce COSMO READERS
Feminine
unhealthy coping behaviors, raise physiologi- WEIGHED IN ON
cal stress levels, and worst of all, increase the SENSITIVE GUYS
For centuries, women have been gender- likelihood of dying prematurely.
socialized to express emotions, while men have The heartening news: The younger gen-
been taught the opposite. This has an evolu- eration is already subscribing to less rigid 57%
tionary basis. Mens lack of expressiveness definitions of gender and detaching itself
served them well when they were out hunting from male-female stereotypes. Gender has 79%
and fighting, says Helen Fisher, PhD, a biologi- extended beyond the idea of masculine or
cal anthropologist and senior research fellow
at The Kinsey Institute. And so over time, in
feminine traits, says Jack Myers, author of
The Future of Men. Younger millennials and
85%
order to learn how to provide for and protect especially Gen-Zers are the first to embrace say they tend to
their future families, young boys were taught to significantly the idea that your gender identity date alphas.
suppress their feelings (big boys dont cry and is whatever you decide it is.
find alpha males
grow up and be a real man and all that). As This sort of thinking seems more closely more attractive when
any woman who has dated a supermacho man aligned with how nature intended male and they cry.
knows, the effects of such long-established and female roles to be, since studies show that
pervasive messaging can be profound. before boys are socialized to take on certain would rather
date a guy whos in
Not only do these men often grow up to forms of masculinity, they are just as emotional touch with his
be emotionally stunted, but when boys are as girls are. While were certainly taught to act feelings than a guy who
told not to cry or feel, there can also be long- differently, on a purely biological basis, were holds them in.
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Vulnerable
Guys
Speak Out
Brad Pitt
I come from a
place where, you
know, its strength
if we get a bruise
much more similar than different, says clinical emotional maturity in a partner, but that
or cut or ailment
psychologist Jill Weber, PhD, author of Getting [and] we dont doesnt mean theyll necessarily embrace it.
Close to Others: 5 Steps. Boys have the same discuss it, we just Guys who are sensitive sometimes arent seen
emotions as girls do. Its just that as they age, deal with it. We as being as sexual or manly, but Myers insists
theyre often discouraged from showing them. just go on. The thats a bogus stereotype. He points out that
downside of that
And that perpetuates the idea that men cant non-tough guys can be just as passionate.
is its the same
express emotions. Men are able, but they may with our emotion. Today, being emotionally open is going to get
be more reluctant to or not know how. Im personally a man further with his wife, girlfriend, and
very retarded fans than being the traditional macho guy,
when it comes to says Myers. Thats especially true as women
The Emotional taking inventory
of my emotions.
mature into adulthood, adds certified sex edu-
cator and clinical sexologist Shan Boodram.
Inflection Point A lot of girls are drawn to alphas especially in
So what is it about this particular moment in Blake Shelton their teens or early dating life, she says, but
time that has inspired guys to reveal their softer When you have as they get more experience, many realize that
centers? Well, it might have a little something to a broken heart men who are agreeable, understanding, com-
do with our current president. Seriously. Weber at least, when I municative, and cooperative tend to make
doyou got to get
calls it a counter-phobic reaction. Since Trump it out of your sys- better partners.
is a classic alpha male who tries hard to hide tem [by talking, Going forward, not only are we likely to see
his weaknesses and proudly engages in locker- singing, and writ- more women gravitate toward this new man
room talk, he may have begun to be viewed ing about it]. You (as our poll on the previous page suggests), but
by other men as a model of what not to do. In want people to this shift could also cause women to question
sympathize with
other words, the increased vulnerability of many you. I was at rock their current long-term loves. If a woman is
guy celebs (and of regular men who choose to bottom, in the with someone who is emotionally stunted but
follow in their footsteps) could be a reaction middle of hell. she consistently sees more evolved men in
conscious or notto the current administration. society, shes more likely not to let her guy
Another potential reason: Women are get away with his bad emotional habits. Says
Michael Phelps
finally demanding that guys meet them half- Weber: If these women see men out there
I was so afraid
way. In the past, in order to compensate for taking paternity leave, valuing family time,
coming [to ther-
alpha behavior, females had to carry much of apy]. I wasnt and showing their emotions more than before,
the emotional burden in relationships in order ready to be vul- lots of them will say to themselves, Huh.
to keep them functional. But as women con- nerable. And Why dont I have that? Maybe I can challenge
tinue to dominate college campuses (more than then after a cou- my man a little bit more. That puts women
ple of days, I said,
57 percent of enrollments are female, accord- in positions of emotional power, which is
My wall is down.
ing to federal data) and infiltrate the workplace Lets get into this pretty awesome.
(nearly 47 percent of the labor force is female, and see whats We may not yet be on a fast track to a post-
according to the U.S. Department of Labor), going on. alpha oasis in which all men are just as expres-
were no longer hunting for a guy to simply sive as women. And for both genders, talking
act as a provider. When you feel like you have about your feelings too much could hurt your
Anthony Anderson
choices, it becomes easier to hold your partner relationship, says Weber. A man or a woman
Seeing the pain
accountable, says Weber. that Ive caused who is constantly talking about how theyre
my wife, seeing feelingthats just full-time therapy, not
the pain that a good partnership. But still, the steady shift
What the Ive caused my
children and my
in cultural attitudes toward masculinity is
encouraging. And increasingly, women
Future Holds immediate fam-
ily by my self- want a man who expresses his emotions, and
All this begs the question: Does this kind of ishness, by my theyll reward him with their company, says
soul-baring behavior from men lead to better wanting to be Fisher. So presumably, these men are going
relationships? After all, women say they want right [is so hard]. to keep it up.
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Full-
Body
Fit!
FITNESS STAR
NATALIE UHLINGS
SUPER-FAST WORKOUT
TONES EVERY ZONE
IN JUST 20 MINUTES.
CHELSEA CHORPENNING.
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A great workout is
one you can do H OW-T O
anywhere, using only Repeat this
your body, says entire sequence
a total of three
trainer Natalie Uhling, times without
the creator of NUFit, pausing.
a Denver-based class
that combines dance
cardio, interval training,
and strength moves.
Another must: Its gotta
be so fast and fun, A B
you dont even notice
youre sculpting hella
muscle. Natalie
created this turbo-
charged routine exclu-
sively for Cosmo
readers. Prepare to
tone all your zones! BUTT !
TER
1
BOOS
FLOATING LUNGES
Toning targets: butt, core, hamstrings
Start with your feet together, knees slightly
bent [A]. Jump into a lunge with your right leg
forward and your left leg back, bending both knees
90 degrees [B]. Immediately jump again, bringing your
left leg forward and your right leg back, bending both
knees 90 degrees. Thats 1 rep. Do 15.
PRO TIP Keeping your weight in your heels works
your glutes even more.
2
B A STAR JACKS
BUTT !
BOOS
TER Toning targets:
butt, core,
upper back
Begin with your feet
together, knees slightly
bent, arms bent in front
of your chest [A]. Jump
up, extending your
arms and legs out to
your sides [B]. Land in
starting position.
Thats 1 rep. Do 15.
PRO TIP Try to land
softly. Being in control
on the way down
protects your joints
and makes the move
more challenging.

BODY
3
180S
Toning targets:
butt, core, ham- BUTT !
TER
strings, triceps BOOS
With your feet shoulder-
width apart, squat down so
that your thighs are almost
parallel to the ground. Touch
the floor with your left hand
[A]. Jump up, raising your
left arm above your head
and turning 180 degrees [B].
Return to squat position, and
touch ground with your right
arm. Jump up, raise arm,
and turn 180 degrees back
to starting position.
Thats 1 rep. Do 15.
PRO TIP To make sure
your butt is engaged, keep
your chest lifted and look
straight in front of you. B
NATALIE SAYS
Using your
body weight helps
you focus on form
instead of any
propsand form is
the most important
part of any workout.
4
POP-UP LIFT
Toning targets: core, triceps, biceps
Start in a forearm plank with shoulders above your elbows [A].
Straighten your arms to high plank, and raise your left leg [B].
Lower left leg, raise right leg. Return to start. Thats 1 rep. Do 15.
PRO TIP To protect your back, your belly button should feel like
its being drawn into your spine.
A B
BODY that aerobic exercise can
improve focus and help the
I WAS AT DINNER with a friend brain recover from emo-
when I got this text from tional sucker punches. It also
the guy Id been casually But anytime I attempt to burns calories (try doing that
seeing: Im cool with hang- let go of my thoughts, I end while sitting cross-legged on MEDITATIONS
ing out as friends, but I up fixating on them instead. the floor). So I say, calm FOR THE
dont think we should throw Suddenly, in addition to down your way, and dont NON-MEDITATIVE
the benefits part in. worrying that Ill die alone, worry if your third eye is
My brain went 10,000
places instantly, including
Im also wondering if I
left my flat iron on...and if
open, blind, or even there.
After an angry night
1
F*CK THAT: AN
What the actual eff? Were we I should buy renters insur- spent fixating on that text, I HONEST MEDITATION
even friends to begin with? ance. The quieter the room, laced up my sneakers and A viral send-up of
Wait, am I about to puke? I the more sitar in the music, emptied my mind for three the deep-breath industry,
this YouTube vid features
tried to focus on the short rib the more my mind roils. miles on a riverside path. I
lines like, Now breathe
in front of me but couldnt Luckily, Ive found some- felt powerful, refreshed out. Just feel the fucking
stop my pulse from racing. I thing else that works for me: and at peace with myself. No nonsense float away.
reached for my beerbut my running. Studies have found incense required.
friend swatted my hand
away, passing me her phone
2
APPLE TV 4S AERIAL
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instead. It was already open SCREEN SAVERS
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ered Greenland and your
Since when did we swap
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troubles will seem far
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Let me be clear: I TV? Search landscape
know meditation can work drone videos on Vimeo.
for some people. Humans
have been doing it for
3,000-some-odd years, and
Please stop telling me to meditate. 3
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research shows that even a BOB ROSS
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Instagram without seeing a pleasant winter scene.
bestie in yoga pants doing
prayer hands. Some of my 4
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This new book is full of
One tried to turn me on to a
de-stressing tips from
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gyno info MD DEPENDENCE SUPERBUG SCARE IUDS FOR ALL
THE DOC
YOU JUST
CANT QUIT
We know: Your gyno gets
you. But some symptoms really
require outside help.
BY JENNIFER GERSON UFFALUS SY
SHE KNOWS the things you tell

only your BFFsand some stuff
youve never even shared with
them (um, that STI you got last
year). And unlike your besties
or even some boyfriendsyour
gynos seen you naked under
harsh fluorescent light. Its no
wonder that you two share
an intimate bond and when it
comes to anything medical,
shes your ideal first call.
In fact, she may be all her
patients ideal first call: 9 in 10
F R O M L E F T: H O L LY C L A R K E / S T O C K S Y; G E T T Y I M A G E S .
women ages 18 to 44 want the

option of having an ob-gyn as when youre already stripped one visit as they can (e.g., asking
their main doctor, according to down and spread-eagle?). a gyno about all sorts of non-
a recent Planned Parenthood Part of this stems from sheer vag-related issues). In some
PerryUndem survey. Seventy frequency. Many women in rural communities, a gynecolo-
percent of women say theyre their 20s see gynos more than gist may literally be the only
very satisfied with their any other doctor, for birth doctor available, through free
ob-gyn, and 61 percent claim control, STI testing, and Pap clinics or Planned Parenthood.
theyre more likely to be open smears. And if theyre strapped We tend to be the sole
and honest with lady-part for time or have sky-high health-care provider for young,
TIME TO STEP
docs than with their GPs insurance deductibles, they AWAY FROM THE
healthy women, confirms Dale
(cause, really, why hold back may try to pack as much into STIRRUPS? Bearman, MD, a gynecologist in

Atlanta. And thats cool...most
of the time. While gynos are
typically happy to stray a bit
outside their medical specialty,
there are some things their
training just doesnt cover.
Follow our handy guide to what
59 THE
PERCENTAGE
mend addiction treatments.
Patients are sometimes sur-
prised when they come in for a
breast exam and I start asking
them how much they smoke,
says Raegan McDonald-
Mosley, MD, chief medical
they can and cant treat. THAT THE officer at Planned Parenthood
Federation of America. But we
BEWARE
TOTAL SPERM
GYN-OK may be the only one who sees THE NEW STI
COUNT OF
COMMON INFECTIONS a young woman in a given year,
SUPERBUG
Gynos can handle UTIs, strep MEN FROM so we try to address her health
The World Health Organi
throat, and sinus infections and needs holistically.
other upper-respiratory prob-
WESTERN zation says that antibiotic
resistant gonorrhea is on
lems. We can prescribe medi- COUNTRIES GY-NO-NO the rise worldwide. More
cation for these uncomplicated CHRONIC CONDITIONS and more of the 78 million
SANK
conditions, says Dr. Bearman. Reproductive disorders aside, people who get infected
BASIC MENTAL HEALTH BETWEEN youll want a specialist for long- every year are contracting
socalled superbugs
They are trained to screen for 1973 AND term issues like allergies or IBS.
i.e., evolved strains of the
postpartum depression, but If you feel something brewing,
many ob-gyns are also versed in 2011, your GP can screen you and
STI that arent affected by
the drugs used to kill them.
issues like mood disorders and POTENTIALLY suggest the right doc. We help Doctors are increasingly
domestic violence. We vary in guide you through the health- using antibiotic combina
DUE TO
what we feel comfortable with, care system, says Sharon H. tions and offlabel drugs
says Tamika Auguste, MD, a EXPOSURE Bergquist, MD, an internist at but the infection could
soon outsmart those too,
fellow of the American College TO COMMON the Emory Clinic in Atlanta.
says Amesh Adalja, MD,
of Obstetricians and GENERAL DISEASE PREVENTION
Gynecologists, but we often CHEMICALS. Most major diseasesaside
senior associate at the Johns
Hopkins Center for Health
discuss things like stress and THE TROU- from gynecological cancers Security. Left untreated,
depression with our patients. are out of gynos wheelhouse. gonorrhea (its symptoms
If a case seems serious, Dr.
BLING NEWS To prevent diabetes, heart include burning urination
Auguste will refer to a specialist. COULD SPELL disease, and more, youre better and abnormal vaginal
discharge, but most cases
HEADACHES off seeing a GP at least every
FERTILITY are asymptomatic) can
We can determine if a few years in your 20s. We cause pelvic inflammatory
patient needs to see a neurolo- ISSUES FOR focus on catching a broad range disease and even infertility.
gist, says Dr. Bearman. Often, COUPLES of diseases at an early Your best defense is still
migraines are menstrual- stage, says Dr. Bergquist. regular STI testing and using
related, and we can treat them TRYING TO EMERGENCY SYMPTOMS a condom each time you
with birth-control pills. CONCEIVE. For shortness of breath, heart get frisky, says Dr. Adalja.
That includes oral. (Cant
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, SOURCE: HUMAN palpitations, and major allergic
REPRODUCTION UPDATE, 2017 hack that? Then your man
SMOKING, AND DRUG USE reactions, dont wait for a call- also needs to get tested
Gynos often provide tips on back from any doctors office. before you go downtown.)
healthy behaviors or recom- Get thee to the ER! KORIN MILLER
Do I need to wait until Im done having kids to get an IUD?

Ask Absolutely not. Decades ago, doctors recommended the implants be used
Dr. only by monogamous women whod had babies. The concern was that IUDs
carried unknown fertility risks and women with IUDs might be more likely to
Ashton contract STIs. That was true of the Dalkon Shield IUD of the 70s, but neither of
those worries is legit anymore. In general, the IUD is a safe form of birth control
thats more than 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy. Plus, the progestin
released by hormonal IUDs can dramatically reduce menstrual bleeding.
SOURCE: JENNIFER ASHTON, MD, OB-GYN AND ABC NEWS CHIEF WOMENS HEALTH CORRESPONDENT

L ad y
This month, Kate Hudson
dominates the big
screen in Marshall and
hits bookshelves
with her new entertaining
guide, Pretty Fun. As
the cofounder of the hit
activewear line Fabletics,
she also knows how
of
to make whats in your
gym bag (plus a few
sparkly extras and hot
heels) look fly as hell,
as she demos here.
How does she balance it
all and still keep that
bod in peak shape?
Well let her tell you in
her own words.
A t h l e
Spandex and
sequins in 80s
neons scream
life of the party
even if the only
thing youre
chugging is H2 0.
SWIMSUIT, Michi.
PANTS, Mira Mikati.
GOLD STUDS, Kates
own, worn
throughout.
EARRINGS, Walt
Cassidy Studio.
SUNGLASSES,
Miu Miu.
SHOES, Christian
Louboutin
is u r e
photographed by MAX ABADIAN
fashion director: AYA KANAI
121
To me, being healthy means:
Ill admit it as a g irlfriend I could be be t ter about:
KATES DOG
CODY
What people of ten g e t wr ong about me:
I f eel sex ies t in my sk in when:
What Im look ing f or war d to the mos t this f all:
Because:
The s tr ang es t thing in my fridg e or fr eezer rig ht now:
The thr ee thing s that motivate me when I r eally dont want to work out:
My leas t f avorite g ym equipment:
The workout clas s Id r eally like to tr y:
My happies t moment in the las t year was:
SIA
122
B ea ut y Ti p
er s
Consider La M der,
ss ed P ow
Sheer Pre e post-
ur ultim at
$ 95, yo It blurs
y.
workout budd oil, and
ce ss
pores, nixes ex with a
leaves you
finish.
healthy matte
DOG: BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM. TOK YO AND SIA: GE T T Y IMAGES. RUNNING: SPL ASH NEWS.
JACKET, Dilara
Findikoglu.
SPORTS BRA,
Fabletics.
PANTS, Hilfiger
Collection.
EARRINGS,
Jennifer Fisher
Do the absolute
most in a sleek,
wetsuit-style
top under a sheer
slip dressthe
definition of sporty
meets sexy.
TOP, TANK, DRESS,
Versace. EARRINGS,
Vita Fede
Put some skin
in the game
with slashed
cutouts and
open netting.
A black-and-
white palette
(plus sneaks)
keeps things
grounded.
TOP, Narciso
Rodriguez. SKIRT,
3.1 Phillip Lim.
BIKINI BOTTOM,
Chromat. BRACELET,
EARRINGS,
Alexander Wang.
SNEAKERS, Fabletics.
BALL, Baden Sports
125
The Fable tics piece I wear the mos t:
My pos t-sweat-ses sion beaut y hacks:
My workout playlis t includes:
LEGGINGS,
Fabletics, $45, The mos t-used ing r edient s in my cook ing :
fabletics.com
My g o -to hang over cur e:
My f ood /die t philosophy:
Let the Good

Times Roll
The cr azies t die t Ive ever done:
In Pretty Fun,
Kates follow-up
to her best-selling
Pretty Happy,
she reveals her
My f avorite way to celebr ate: tips, tricks, and
treats for crushing
the entertainment
game.
When Im on the ver g e of a meltdown, the fir s t per son I call is:
And the bes t advice he ever g ave me was:
OLIVER
HUDSON
Bring poolside
vibes to new
heights by
dressing up
your bandeau
top with wide-
legged pants
and platform
strappies.
BIKINI TOP, PANTS,
DVF. EARRINGS,
Jennifer Fisher. One surprising subjec t Id
CUFF, Robert Lee
Morris. SHOES, consider myself an ex per t on:
Stella McCartney
One subjec t Id love to k now

mor e about:
The las t website I visited:
My mom hates it when I:
WITH MOM,
GOLDIE HAWN
One thing Ive learned
about r elationships fr om my mom
and her par tner, Kur t Rus sell:
R E X / S H U T T E R S T O C K . H AW N I N D E AT H B EC O M E S H E R: U N I V E R S A L P I C T U R E S /C O U R T E S Y E V E R E T T C O L L EC T I O N . TA R O T
H U D S O N S H AV E D H A I R : W B L A N C O / B A C K G R I D. L E G G I N G S A N D B O O K : C O U R T E S Y. H A W N A N D H U D S O N : C H A R B O N N E A U /
If I could s t ar in a
r emake of one of her
movies, Id pick :
a) The First Wives Club
b) Foul Play
c) Death Becomes Her
d) Private Benjamin
CARDS: ISTOCK. ALL OTHERS: GET T Y IMAGES.
Im seriously terrified of:
And low-key scar ed of:
127
A flashy anorak
and coordinated
aviators turn
your morning-
after coffee run
from a schlep
into a slay.
JACKET, Dsquared2.
EARRINGS, Retrouva.
SUNGLASSES,
Alexander McQueen
HAIR: David Babaii

using N:P Beautiful
at Lowe & Co.
MAKEUP: Debra Ferullo
for EX1 Cosmetics.
MANICURE: Ashlie
Johnson at The Wall
Group using Chanel
Le Vernis.
PRODUCTION: First Shot
Productions.
See page 175 for
shopping
information.
The las t photo I took on my phone:
The lazies t thing Ive ever done:
My me -time rituals:
My big g es t sour ce of an x ie t y:
DIRT-BIKING WITH
BOYFRIEND,
DANNY FUJIKAWA
What I do to de -s tr es s:
Ill admit be f or e mak ing the movie Marshall, I didnt k now that:
BIKING: BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM. SHOWGIRLS: E VERE T T COLLECTION. ALL OTHERS: GE T T Y IMAGES.
Thr ee wor ds Id use to describe my char ac ter Eleanor Strubing in Marshall:
Another r eal-lif e fig ur e Id love to play:
A movie that I love mor e than mos t people do:
WITH HER
PA KURT
RUSSELL
My dr eam due t par tner s:
O f all my f ormer cos t ar s, her es the one Id...

MATTHEW
MCCONAUGHEY Trus t with a major secr e t:
Spend a weekend in Veg as with:
Pick as a r oommate:
A sk to play my leading man ag ain:

129
74
of you say
bad hair
makes you
%
feel less
c o n f i d e n t .*
*For 18- to 24-year-old survey participants

STOP
Frizz.
Split Ends.
HAIR
Grays.
C ha nc e s a r e, somet h i ng about you r ha i r g i ve s

you major a n x iet y. We pol led mor e t ha n
1, 20 0 of you t o f i nd t he bigge s t t r igger s a nd s poke t o
t he pr os t o get you some much-needed r el ief.
STRESS!
by MADDIE ABERMAN
131
WHATS
STRESSING
YOU OUT
ABOUT YOUR
HAIR? GRAYS
Ive seen girls as young as
18 with gray hair, says Meri
THINNING AND Kate OConnor, a colorist FRIZZ
SLOW GROWTH at Eva Scrivo in New York Its the number one com-
According to our Survey City. In fact, a quarter of plaint among my clients,
Monkey poll, these make women admit to gray anxi- says hairstylist Joseph
27 percent of you anxious. ety. Its the result of genet- Maineand not surpris-
Thinning is genetic, but ics, explains Dr. Zeichner. ingly, 25 percent of you say
physical and psychological its the biggest stressor of
THE RELIEF The future of
stress can cause shedding, all. When youre prone to
prevention might involve
says derm Joshua Zeichner, frizz, moisture is your
the use of antioxidants, but
MD. As for length, a healthy kryptonite.
until then, hair dye and
scalp grows about half an
temporary fixes are your THE RELIEF If you can
inch of hair a month.
best bet. Touch-up sticks block water, you can
THE RELIEF Dermatolo- for the hairline and sprays prevent frizz. Like the
gist Mona Gohara, MD, for larger areas help buy technology used in
recommends a weekly you time in between water-resistant fab-
scalp scrub (try R+Cos) to coloring and are perfect rics, Color Wows
remove inflammatory prod- for covering up surprise spray acts as a
FA SHION DIREC TOR: AM Y BANNERMAN.
uct buildup. Then start a

PHOTO G R A PHE D BY M AT T HE W E A DE S .
grays, says Priscilla Valles, water sealant

supplement, like Nutrafol a celebrity colorist. for smooth
($88)it increases blood 2. RITA HAZAN Root Concealer Touch- hair all day.
STILLS: COURTESY BRANDS.
flow to the scalp, strength- Up Stick, $25

4. COLOR WOW
3. LORAL PARIS Root Cover Up, $11 Dream Coat
ening existing hair and pro-
Supernatural
moting growth. Sealant, $28
1. R+CO Crown Scalp Scrub, $38
SPLIT ENDS
Damage to the hair can
expose the cortex, a rope-like
structure of protein strands.
If enough of those strands
are severed, the rope will
breakthats a split end,
says Randy Schueller, cos-
metic chemist and cofounder
of The Beauty Brains. They
also reflect light differ-
ently. Sometimes youll see
a white dot, which stands
out more against dark hair,
he explainsone likely rea-
son that 36 percent of dark-
haired women feel split
ends are a major bummer.
THE RELIEF A trim is the
only way to remove split
ends. For a quick fix, a
hydrating lotion (this one
from Moroccanoil uses
argan oil) can temporarily
hold frayed ends together.
5. MOROCCANOIL Mending
Infusion, $32
1
TRANSITIONING
Going from relaxed hair 2
to your natural texture is a
process, and for 14 percent
of black women, its also a
concern. Either you make a 3
big chop or youre left deal-
ing with two very differ-
ent textures, explains Mia
Emilio, a senior stylist at
Devachan Salon. 4
THE RELIEF If youre not into
rocking short hair, then
hydration will be your BFF.
Focus a nourishing cream
(Suaves uses heavy hit-
ters like avocado and olive 5
oils) on your treated ends
to help blend the textures.
The more moisture in your
hair, the faster the curls
will become more defined,
says Emilio.
6. SUAVE PROFESSIONALS Avocado 6
and Olive Oil Smoothing Leave-In
Conditioning Cream, $4
25
say a bad
%
hai r day is
extremely
or ver y
stressful.
WHATS
STRESSING
YOUR
HAIR OUT?
THE SUNS RAYS
Your hair might not get a
sunburn, but UVA rays COLOR
are responsible for causing Dyeing hair is damaging
TIGHT color fading and discolor- (most formulas contain
HAIRSTYLES ation, while UVB rays
can affect the integrity of
7 dehydrating ammonia),
but lightening itusing
Sleek ponies, cornrows
they put a lot of strain on the hair, explains Sean bleach to strip the pig-
the hairline and can even Santiago, scientific liaison ment, then applying a
pull out and damage the for LOral Professional toner or dye over itmeans
follicle. Elastics also put Products Division. double the damage.
pressure on hair and lead THE RELIEF Bare Repub-
8 THE RELIEF You dont have
to breakage, especially if lics spray blocks rays with to forgo hair color alto-
you wear your style in the monoi oil and contains gether, but if youre one of
same spot every day. mango butter and macada- the estimated 70 percent
THE RELIEF Give your hair mia oils to repair and add of women who dye their
a break by wearing it down moisture. However, for a 9 hair, you do need moisture.
or choosing less damaging beach day or outdoor sports It will seal the cuticle to
accessories. Thick fabric sesh, just like with skin, its keep strands smooth and
hair ties are gentler than best to cover up completely shiny, says OConnor. This
thin elastics, and these with a hat (or scarf) to foaming conditioner from
coiled pins from Goody physically block rays. Pantene hydrates without
hold buns in place with
9. BARE REPUBLIC UV Protecting weighing hair down and
5-in-1 Mist, $15 10 has antioxidants to keep
almost no pressure.
7. GOODY Simple Styles Spin
your color from fading
Pins, $6.50 prematurely.
TOO MUCH 12. PANTENE Pro-V Radiant
Color Shine Air-Light Foam
PROTEIN 11
Conditioner, $7
HEAT Protein-infused products
Next time you want your both strengthen hair and
favorite heat-styled look,
remember: Heat can cause
repair existing damage,
but you might want to
POLLUTION
Dirt, grit, and other
moisture to evaporate, rethink that daily keratin
external pollutants can
upset the protective lipid treatment. Too much can
12 stick to hair and build up
balance, and wear out pro- actually build up on your
over time, says Santiago.
tein structures, explains hair, making it feel stiff
This can block light from
Schueller. The combina- and become brittle, aka
reflecting off hair, making
tion of those factors cumu- breakage city!
it look lackluster and the
latively weakens the hair. opposite of #HairGoals.
THE RELIEF Limit your pro-
THE RELIEF Practice safe tein intake to a once-a- 13
THE RELIEF The same way
styling! Cap clamping time week mask, and make sure
face scrubs get rid of dead
at 10 seconds, and start out youre not forgetting about
cells to reveal a glowy com-
2O
at 200 degrees (300 if hair the other key ingredient
plexion, strand scrubs
is thick). If it doesnt hold for healthy hair: hydration.
% are what make gleaming
S E E PAG E 175 FO R S HOPPIN G INFO R M AT IO N.
at that temp, turn it up 50 Work it into your weekly

hair. This one from Red-
degrees at a time. Ouais routine. This mask from
ken, which is meant for the
primer offers thermal pro- IGK only takes one minute.
length of your hair, has a
tection up to 450 degrees 10. KERATIN COMPLEX PicturePerfect
light gritty texture to help
Hair Bond Sealing Masque, $35
and contains memory poly- scrub away pollutants
11. IGK Prenup Instant Spray Hair
mers to lock your style in Mask, $32 have and reveal shinier hair.
place. This means youll canceled 13. REDKEN Diamond Oil Glow
need fewer (if any) touch- plans Dry Gloss Scrub, $25
ups, therefore less heat. because of
8. OUAI HAIR CARE Memory Mist, $28 a bad-
h a i r d ay.
135
W H ICH OF TH ESE WOM
Sure, these
20somethings
look pretty
fit. But when INS, 29
Cosmo and our 5'2"

130 LBS.
partners, One
SIZE 6
Medical and
SoHo Strength
Lab, put them
through
rigorous
medical and
physical testing,
we found
something
surprising:
When it comes
to a young
womans
overall health,
appearances
can be spot-on...
or totally
deceiving. Turn
the page to
discover what
really matters
and how you
can boost your
own well-being.
By L AMBE TH HO CHWALD
Photographed by ALLIE HOLLOWAY
BRIANA, 21
5'6"
135 LBS.
SIZE 10
136
E N I S T RU LY H E A LT H Y?
SHAMIA, 29
5'6"
123 LBS.
SIZE 2
TEALE, 27
5'8"
180 LBS.
SIZE 12
LEXIE, 27
5'7"
132 LBS.
SIZE 4
LEXIES
NUMBERS
HEIGHT 5'7
WEIGHT 132 LBS.
SIZE 4
BP 110/70
HR 60
BMI 20.7
FINALLY2017 WILL GO DOWN as the year bikini VO2 38.2
ready went the way of so many other outdated,

now-meaningless phrases. Gone are the days of the
single hot-body ideal. Instead, were in an era
of feeling strong and comfortable in our own skin
#BodyPositivity FTW!
Still, the conversation has so far centered
around appearances (aka all sizes and shapes are
beautiful). Whats missing is some real talk
about physical health. As Cosmo discovered, looks
are not the ultimate indicator of whats happening
inside a womans bodyand thats especially
true for those in their 20s. When youre young,
your metabolism is at full speed, says Nora
Lansen, MD, a general practitioner at our partner
group One Medical, in New York City. You may
make very poor lifestyle and nutrition choices but
appear healthy on the outside. (The reverse can During the week, I do yoga.
also be true: A woman who doesnt look tradition-
ally fit or healthy may have solid wellness.) On the weekends, I pig out.
To find out what really makes the average
person physiologically well, we sent five volunteers Lexie Scelia, 27
to Dr. Lansen for an exhaustive series of blood Monday through Friday, Lexie, an executive assistant,
tests and discussions of family history and lifestyle. makes time for exercise and noshes on salads. But on
weekends, all bets are off. Starting Friday night, I chow
From there, our women visited exercise physiolo-
down on ice cream, burgers, and fries, she admits. Ill
gist Albert Matheny at SoHo Strength Lab, who
also have a cigarette when theres alcohol involved.
sized up their physical fitness.
THE DIAGNOSIS Overall, Lexie is healthy, says Dr.
Read on for the surprising results, which reveal Lansen. Its okay to be less than perfect on the week-
that true health isnt just about a fit-looking bod. Its ends as long as you balance it out during the week.
also about diet, exercise, stress levels, genetics, and Much more concerning: Just one cigarette can cause
crucially, age. Because the truth is, these women are a sore throat, rapid heart rate, and anxiety, says Dr.
all healthyor healthy-ishfor now. But lurking Lansen. People who only smoke one cigarette a day
underneath their confident exteriors, our testing have a higher risk of death. Lexies medical consult
turned up the beginnings of health issues they may also revealed a strong family history of breast can-
face in the future if they dont alter certain behav- cer. Dr. Lansen suggests she consider screening for
the BRCA mutation, a genetic trait that raises breast
iors or see a doc regularly for screenings.
and ovarian cancer risk, and double down on monthly
The bottom line: Self-love is important, but so is breast self-exams. Luckily, Lexies weekday workouts
self-knowledge. Heres what these women learned are keeping her in good shape. Her VO2 was great,
from going deep on their healthand how they says Matheny, who suggests she add in strength train-
(and you too) can stay healthy for years to come. ing to keep her muscles strong as she gets older.
BLOOD PRESSURE HEART RATE (HR) BODY-MASS INDEX A1C

HOW WE MEASURED (BP) It measures The test clocks how (BMI) A weight-to- It c alculates your
how hard your many times your height ratio that diabetes risk
MEDICAL HEALTH heart and blood heart beats each indicates healthy based on blood
Dr. Nora Lansen at One Medical assessed vessels are work- minute (the fewer, weight. Ideal sugar. Normal
everything from kidney and liver function to ing to pump blood. the better). Normal range: 18.5 to range: 4 to 5.6
cholesterol levels (more than shed do in a Normal is under range is 60 to 100 24.9 (see sidebar, (5.7 to 6.4 indi-
normal physical). Specific scans included: 120/80. beats per minute. page 140) cates high risk)
138
My diet consists Shamia Casiano, 29
Shamia is naturally thin, which is why youd never
almost exclusively guess that she hasnt been to the gym in two years
(although she does take brisk walks with her dog).
of cheesesteaks, An entrepreneur who runs her own user-experience

and brand-design business, she has scant energy to
focus on what she eats. Still, I dont worry about my
pizza, and cereal. health, she says, because worry equals stress. Beat
the
THE DIAGNOSIS The good news, says Dr. Lansen,
is that Shamia sleeps enough and keeps her
Weekend
stress low. But her normal blood testscommon
Binge
in 20somethingsdont mean shes in the clear.
In her 30s and definitely in her 40s, her diet and Occasional
HOW WE lack of exercise will start catching up with her, splurges are not
MEASURED says Dr. Lansen. Shell be at risk for weight gain, the problem,
which is associated with fatty liver disease (a major says nutritionist
FITNESS
FA S H I O N E D I T O R : A E Y U N G K I M . H A I R : A S H L E Y R U B E L L F O R O UA I AT B A - R E P S .C O M . M A K E U P : DA N A R A E A S H B U R N . M A N I C U R E : TAT YA N A M O L O T
lifestyle-induced problem), not to mention diabetes. and Cosmo con-

SoHo Strength
Shamias physical fitness level is also worrisome: tributor Stepha-
Lab cofounder
Albert Matheny
Her VO2 is very low, says Matheny, and her nie Middleberg,
took our subjects flexibility is limitedshe cant touch her toes. She RD. But when
through exercises, needs to elevate her heart rate at least three times they happen
like push-ups a week for 30 minutes with weight training that every weekend,
and squats, and focuses on her entire body. you feel a ton of
pressure to be
had the medi-
ultra-strict dur-
cal performance
ing the week. It
company XFitlab
creates a stress-
administer VO2
ful and exhaust-
Max tests. The
SHAMIAS ing cycle.
U SIN G DIO R V E R NI S . S E E PAG E 175 FO R FO R FA S HIO N C RE DI T S A ND S HOPPIN G INFO R M AT IO N.
gold standard for

NUMBERS Heres what to
calculating overall
do instead.
fitness, the VO2 HEIGHT 5'6
SPLURGE FOR
scan required each WEIGHT 123 LBS. A MEAL, NOT A
woman to wear SIZE 2 DAY (OR DAYS).
a high-tech mask BP 102/70 Try one meal
while jogging, then HR 75 per weekend
running to the BMI 19.9 and decide on it
point of exhaustion VO2 23 in advance.
to measure how
FOLLOW THE
much oxygen she
1-OUT-OF-3
used. For women
RULE.
ages 20 to 29, a
For any other
stellar VO2 score
meals, choose
is 41 and above.
one of the
Under 23.6 spells
following, not
poor fitness.
all three: a
carb (like
pasta), alcohol,
or dessert.
REMEMBER:
THE WEEKEND
STARTS ON
SATURDAY.
You can still
have fun Friday
night. Just
dont default to
VITAMIN D
An analysis of your ordering pizza.
blood concentration of
the vitamin thats
crucial for bone health
and preventing osteo
porosis. A normal level
is above 30 ng/ML.
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BRIANAS
NUMBERS
The Sweat
HEIGHT 5'6
Sweet Spot
WEIGHT 135 LBS.
How much exercise do you really
SIZE 10
need? Two and a half hours of cardio
BP 105/65 and two to three days of strength
HR 65 training per week, according to the
BMI 21.8 American College of Sports Medicine.
VO2 45.5 If your heart rate isnt up, find a
VITAMIN D 16.8 more challenging workout, adds
Lacey Stone, a trainer in New
York and L.A.
THE
SNOOZE
RULES
Poor sleep
leads to chronic A New
disease and Way to
mental-health Measure
issues and Health
makes people
just generally not BMI is the standard
as sharp, says way to assess the
Nora Lansen, healthiness of a
MD. But theres persons weight
no magic (hence, we used it
number. Some for our investiga-
women in their tion). But experts
20s need as agree its not
many as 9 to 10 always accurate,
hours a night; since it fails to
others can assess the location
function well on of a persons fat
5 to 6. To find plenty of people
your ideal with healthy BMIs
I always try to get 8 hours of sleep.

amount of zzzs, have too much fat
try this: Go to around their bellies,
bed on a night the most dangerous
when you dont
have to get up
Briana Mulzac, 21 place to carry it.
A health nut, Briana drinks tons of water, works out three Enter Body Volume
early and can get Indicator, or BVI, a
to five times a week, and cooks her own meals. Im big
toxin-free [as in new measurement
no booze or other
on spinach omelets and turkey bacon, she says. As an
intern for a record label, she gets pinged by clients at all that uses an app
drugs] sleep, with 3-D imaging to
says Dr. Lansen. hours but works hard to prioritize her body. Power naps
are my best friend, she says. A healthy lifestyle isnt pinpoint where you
Wake without carry fat. You just
an alarm. If you easy, but the benefits are worth it. I feel great and have
snap two photos of
feel refreshed, zero health worries.
yourself, and the
youll know you THE DIAGNOSIS Dr. Lansen also has close to zero wor- tech spits out a
hit your mark. riesalthough she did catch one red flag. Brianas vitamin number that
If not, repeat the D level, 16.8, is severely low, she says. The crucial represents your risk
next night. nutrient helps the body absorb calcium, and insufficient of serious health
levels may up her risk for heart disease, diabetes, even problems. We
depression. Vitamin D deficiency is more prevalent believe BVI will
among darker-skinned people, says Dr. Lansen, possibly eventually replace
because sun exposure triggers natural production of BMI, says
vitamin D, but melanin, which gives skin pigment, blocks Francisco Lopez-
the suns rays. She suggests Briana take a prescription D Jimenez, MD, a
supplement and eat salmon and vitamin Dfortified dairy. cardiologist at the
For his part, Matheny is impressed: Brianas a former Mayo Clinic who
athlete, and her VO2 is superior. But like many women in helped validate the
their 20s, she should strength-train, since weight-bearing system. (BVI Pro
exercises promote healthy bones and build lean muscle. app, free on iTunes)
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TEALES
I eat healthy, but I have NUMBERS
HEIGHT 5'8
a sweet tooth. And WEIGHT 180 LBS.

SIZE 12
I stress all the time. BP 120/60

HR 60
BMI 27.4
Ins del Castillo, 29 VO2 37.3
Ins uses her favorite YouTube fitness videos to
work out at home at least three times a week. And
her pescatarian-ish meals are full of fish, veg-
gies, and eggs. But I have vices, she says. I love
chocolate, lots and lots of chocolateIll eat so
much that I start breaking out and have to dial it
back. Her jobshes a film and theater actor
also stresses her out. Im a high-strung person,
she says, and working as an artist tends to exac-
erbate that. It frazzles a control freak like me.
THE DIAGNOSIS Ins had the best VO2 score of all
the women, says Matheny. Shes a former gym-
nast, and the work she put in then makes it easier
for her to maintain fitness now. Matheny says
adding 20 minutes of strength training to her work-
outs will keep her limber and mobile. She should
also reduce her stress, says Dr. Lansen: People
under chronic stress have more health concerns.
One big shocker: Ins, who is fit and has no known I feel better
family history of diabetes, scored high on her A1C
test. Its not a number Im freaking out about,
says Dr. Lansen, but shes at risk for type-2 dia-
when Im active and
betesit could be in her genes. To stay safe, she
should cut down on those sweets, keep exercising, DO YOU
when I sweat.
and get a repeat A1C scan in the next six months.
NEED A Teale Dvornik, 27
MULTI- Teale works as a dresser at the Broadway show
Wicked, handling the casts rapid costume
VITAMIN? changes. She takes it all in stride and still has
The short time to hit up Spin class, volunteer, and hang
answer: No. with friends. Im out and about, she says. I
INSS
Their benefits go out drinking once a week. Shes been the
NUMBERS
are unproven. If
same weight since high school. I struggled
HEIGHT 5'2 you take a sup-
with self-confidence, since none of my friends
WEIGHT 130 LBS. plement, make
had boobs or hips like I do, she says. But I
SIZE 6 it 1,200 mg of
love my personality, and Ive always been an
BP 100/60 calcium and 400
athlete. Now I know its okay to be my weight.
HR 55
to 800 IUs of
vitamin D, both THE DIAGNOSIS Teales blood work was normal,
BMI 23.8
of which fortify and although her BMI puts her in the over-
VO2 52.9
your bones, says weight category, Dr. Lansen isnt concerned.
A1C 5.9
Dr. Lansen. Some emerging research even suggests that
Were seeing being a few points over the healthy BMI limit
osteoporosis in may have longevity benefits, she explains. If
much younger Teales BMI crept up over 30, Id encourage her
women, adds to lose weight. But right now, shes healthy. To
womens health stay that way, Teale should keep an eye on her
expert Jennifer boozy nights out, as drinking is tough on the
Wider, MD. In liver (Dr. Lansen advises women to stick to no
your 20s, youre more than one drink per dayand no, you cant
storing up the bank them all for the weekend). Mathenys feed-
bone mass youll back: Teale is in great shape. She can try mixing
need for the rest up her workouts every week to make sure shes
of your life. moving in different challenging ways to help
build bone mass, strength, and flexibilityall
imperative as she gets older.
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1
SEX
The brain is your most erotic organ, says
Your Brain
Cadell. Its super important for arousal, as
your hypothalamus sparks the production
of testosterone and estrogen, hormones
that fuel your lusty cravings. Your brain also
produces a potent cocktail of chemicals,
Higher self-esteem. Less including dopamine and norephinephrine,
stress. A stronger immune which are linked to pleasure and passionate
system. Fewer bad moods. attraction. How do your lady parts respond
to this naughty party upstairs? They pump
Research shows you can out natural lubrication and swell with blood
get all this and more priming you for a hot hookup.
from good sexor more
specifically, a good sex MOAN ZONE Erotic Rx
Exercising this sexual powerhouse is as easy
life. It helps maintain your as doubling down on X-rated thoughts. So
physical, mental, and play a little game with yourself: Write down
emotional health, says your top five sex fantasies, suggests Cadell.
Ava Cadell, PhD, author of These can be mild (kissing another girl,
taking a bath with your S.O.) or wild (being
NeuroLoveology: The tied up, having a threesome). If you allow
Power to Mindful Love & your mind to get as racy as it wants to, you
Sex. And solo or partner can become seriously turned on. Sharing your
sex will keep you looking erotic wishes with your partner and asking
him or her to do the same might even leave
better and feeling more you with one or two things that you both want
confident. to try, says Cadell.
So yeah, sensual
2
wellness is key for your
overall well-being. But how
do you best tend to the
parts that make you a
unique, authoritative, bliss- MOAN ZONE
seeking sexual person and
whip your intimate life into YOUR VULVA
shape? You can start with Your outer genitalia needs EROTIC RX
more love. Its a key erogenous
pampering all your carnal areahome of the clitoris, with
Surprisingly, a good way to
become BFFs with your vulva
spots. What follows is some 8,000 nerve endings! may be to take a peek at
our guide to owning and but some women ignore it
altogether. One reason: They
someone elses. Women may
feel better about their genitals
improving your erotic dont like the way it looks. after seeing a wide variety of
health, from nurturing the Whenever you dont feel good looks, says Skakoon-Sparling.
about your body, it becomes Checking out the Great Wall
following four (crucial!) harder to get to a place where of Vagina at GreatWallOfVagina
moan zones, feeling more you can orgasm, says Shayna .co.uk, for instance, can make a
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University of Guelph. But staying appreciate your own physiology
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and bringing on spine- stairs parts has huge rewards. simply get intimate with a hand
Research shows that women mirror and familiarize yourself
tingling thrillswith or who do so tend to have better withyourself. How can you not
without a partner. sex and reach climax more easily appreciate a body part that can
than those who dont. bring you so much joy?

3
MOAN ZONE
Your Core
Yes, your core. Researchers at
Indiana University studied exer-
cise-induced orgasms and found
that they are most commonly
brought on by abdominal work-
outs. Coregasms are real!
Turns out, engaging your lower-
ab muscleswhile exercising
and fooling aroundmay exert
pressure on your clitoris or con-
tract your pelvic-floor muscles
(the ones you hold pee in with).
Even if it doesnt lead to an
orgasm, the lower belly is a great
place to have someone tease you,
says sex expert Emily Morse,
host of the Sex With Emily pod-
cast. The closer touching gets
to your pubic area without
actually going there, the more
youll build arousal.
Erotic Rx
To strengthen your own ab-vag
connection, work hanging leg
raises or 50 to 100 crunches into
your gym routine. Then when
youre in the bedroom, lightly
trace your fingers over your lower
abs when you and your guy are
making out. You can also have
him gently kiss the area as he
makes his way downtown for oral.
During sexespecially girl-on-
NOTHING
TASTES top or doggie-stylesqueeze your
AS GOOD AS
HAVING
ab and pelvic-floor muscles to
SEX FEELS! make your orgasms even stron-
ger, suggests Morse. This will
also create a tighter grip on your
partners penisan incredible
sensation for him.

4 Nothing makes sex hotter or E ROT IC R X
YOUR VOICE
more satisfying than speaking For many people, using dirty
up about what you want. After words to talk seductively can feel
all, how will your partner know super cheesy or porny. And thats
that you like your nipples licked okay! Instead, Queen suggests
or that you hate it when he blows using dictionary terms (penis,
in your ear? Thats part of what clitoris) or coming up with your
makes your voice not just an own slang that isnt so four
erotic instrument but a true letterword dependent, such as
MOAN ZONE
power centeryou use it to giving your genitals an actual

communicate, says Carol name (Betty really misses
Queen, PhD, staff sexologist at Derek). When sex starts, use
Good Vibrations. Using your deep groans to signal youre
words is the most straight enjoying yourself. You can also
forward way to get exactly what describe in detail whats
you crave when an urge hits. And happening in the moment. What
once youre comfortable talking is your partner touching? How
to your partner during sex in your does it feel? What does it make
own preferred language, youll you want to do next? says
become a pro at confidently Queen. A universal pleaser:
saying yes, no, and Could telling a guy when youre in the
you keep doing that? process of going over the edge.
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to give you a compliment about Its okay to feel self-conscious. Yoga helped me respect
your body. What they find At some level, we all do. Accepting your my body and how much its able
sexy may be something you never body instead of trying to change to do. Every single one
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QU E ST IONS TO SE XQ A NDA
foam roller
@ C O S M O P O L I TA N . C O M .
in the during
bedroom? sex, and it
felt...good.
Why?
A The handy gym tool isnt
just for loosening up tight that arousal lowers inhibi-
muscles post-workoutits
also a sweet sexercise prop.
QI enjoy tions in the moment, says
Amanda Gesselman, PhD, A A playful patthat
Use the squishy cylinder one-night a social psychologist at the doesnt leave you in pain
stands
(or a rolled-up yoga mat) Kinsey Institute. How- can bring a rush of blood
to prop up your booty in ever, the wild abandon also to your tush and feel-good
missionary by positioning
it under your lower back, but regret messes with your deci-
sion making, causing you
hormones to the rest of
your body. On top of that,
suggests sex coach Amy
Levine. This angle means them the to do things you might not
normally do. As the effect
you may score a psychologi-
cal buzz from trying out a
youll feel him extra deep
against your G-spot, and
next day. wears off, regret can kick in
(studies show women feel
submissive role and letting
your partner have his way
the rolling motion it allows
will make his thrusting
How can I more of it than men). To
halt the spiral, says Gessel-
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SEX
Q Is there
a vitamin
I can take
to get
aroused? I
could use
PASSION
DOESNT COME an extra
kick now
IN PILL FORM.
and then.
A Maybebut probably not.
The libido-booster du jour
is maca root, available at
health-food stores. It comes
from a Peruvian plant and
is full of amino acids, min-
erals, and B vitamins. Some
swear it boosts sexual desire
and stamina. If you want
to try it, adding some maca
powder to your breakfast
smoothie cant hurt. But
dont bank your next bang
on itor any other sup-
plement for that matter,
says Jennifer Caudle, DO,
an associate professor at
Rowan University School
of Osteopathic Medicine.
There is no magic pill, she
adds. The best way to get
turned on is the good, old-
fashioned waythrough
intimacy and connection
with your partner. Taking
some time to learn what
sets both of your sex drives
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Falafel
Salad Bowl
THE HUMMUS
2 15-oz. cans of chick-

peas
5 T olive oil
6 T water
3 T lemon juice
10 basil leaves
2 t. tahini paste
1 t. cumin
Salt and pepper to
taste
THE TOPPING S
red pepper
yellow pepper
4 t. olive oil
c. kale
1 t. lemon juice
3 pre-made falafel balls
1
3 diced cucumber
A handful of mixed P OW E R U P
olives
High in protein,
Salt and pepper to taste chickpeas ensure
1. Place the hummus this bowl of
ingredients in a food goodness keeps
processor, and blend you feeling
until smooth. Set aside. full.
2. Slice peppers into
big chunks, drizzle with
1 T olive oil, and roast in
the oven at 300
degrees for 45 minutes.
3. Toss kale in 1 t. olive
oil and lemon juice, and
place in a bowl. Add 2 T
hummus and falafel
balls on top.
4 . Top with the roasted
peppers, cucumber,
and olives. Season with
salt and pepper.
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MAYBE YOU
CAN RUN AWAY
FROM MONEY
PROBLEMS.
Shape Up 2
workouts do the mind and D AY 2
body good? The same rule Assess Your Money Diet
applies to your bank Dedicate a few hoursand,
Your
account. We tapped certi- lets be real, a glass of vino
fied financial planner to sorting through your
Pamela Capalad, founder last three months of spend-
of BrunchAndBudget ing. Divide your expenses
Money
.com, to create an easy rou- into categories with an app
tine to whip your wallet (see sidebar, page 166) or
into shape in seven days. by hand, if youre feeling old
Cmon, get after it! school. Ignore nonnegotia-
Sitch
bles like rent, utilities, and
1
D AY 1 insurance, and concentrate
ID Your Spending Habits on discretionary spending.
Ask yourself: Are you an Name columns things like
This easy workout impulse shopper? A sav- dining out, clothing, enter-
will get you ings hoarder? A high-risk tainment, self-care, splurge,
more financially worrying about money is investor? If you under- and unexpected.
fit in one week. the worst. What it does to stand your relationship
3
BY DE VON MALONE Y you physically and mentally with money, you can figure D AY 3
sucks even more. According out how to make it work for Trim the Fat
to findings reported in you, says Capalad. (And You may be spending
Social Science and Medicine, if you have trouble identi- money without even realiz-
financial stress can cause fying your habits, sites like ing it. If your bank charges
depression, anxiety, and LearnVest offer free sur- maintenance fees, dump
hypertension. But you know veys that help reveal your it for a cheaper one. (Both
how even the shortest daily money personality.) Simple and Charles Schwab
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HONEST ABE
SAYS: NO PAIN,
The Best
NO GAIN, BABY!
Workout
Apps for
Your Wallet
Mint
It teaches you
how to save, avoid
Bank offer free accounts.) ance you cant see when you fees, and control
Find all unused subscrip- log on to check your every- your expenses.
After you enter your
tions that auto-charge, day account. Set up an
spending tenden-
and ax those suckers. Then auto-transfer to move funds cies, you also
research other phone and from your checking account get personalized
internet companies in your to that long-term savings budgeting tips
area. If you find lower rates one every month. based on your
6
than what you have, call incidentals. (Free,
your provider and say, I D AY 6 Android/iOS)
got this offer from [X com- Push for Results
Qapital
petitor]. Can you match it? Like any new fitness plan, Create your own
suggests Capalad. you wont see results rules for saving (like
immediately. Sometimes,
4
putting aside $5
D AY 4 you can put a lot of effort every time you hit
Refine Your Routine into cutting back on your Starbucks or 10
Cast a sharp eye on your expenses and still find you cents every time
you swear). The
other discretionary spend- dont have enough money,
app will automati-
ing. Everyone has an says Capalad. Fight feelings cally allocate that
inkling, like, I know I spend of defeat by looking for money toward an
too much money on food, ways to make a few extra FDIC-insured bank
but nobody knows how dollars a month. Maybe account thats
much that is, says Capalad. you can consider asking linked to a specific
Come up with monthly your boss to discuss a goal, like a new car
or a trip abroad.
goals to cut in specific raise. If thats out of the
(Free, Android/iOS)
areas and create solutions question, think about
that wont make you have realistic side hustles to You Need
FOMO. If you want to scale rake in more dinero. a Budget
back on restaurant spend-
7
Build personalized
ing but still want BFF time, D AY 7 expense categories
sign up together for a meal- Reward Your Discipline on the apps
spreadsheets,
delivery service like Blue Youre still going to get to
then assign each
Apron. Plates break down treat yourself to purchases an amount you
to $9 a person. you love, like concert tick- feel comfortable
ets or new shoes at least
5
spending (e.g.,
D AY 5 once in a while, so dont $50 on bar tabs
Set the Pace for Saving beat yourself up if you buy per month). If you
Saving is a marathon, and something on your splurge go under the limits
you set, the app
the finish line can feel far- list. Its not realistic to go
automatically
off, which makes it tempt- cold turkey, says Capalad. saves the leftovers.
ing to give up. To keep You need to give yourself (Free for 34 days,
yourself on course, ask your a reward now and then, then $50/year,
bank to create a separate so allow yourself to indulge Android/iOS)
savings account, with a bal- on occasion. BIANCA MENDEZ
LIFE
Is It Worth It?
Let Me Work It How to find a job with purpose
BY JIHAN THOMPSON
Long hours on
your feet. Meeting
after meeting.
Work can be
beyond draining
when you dont
feel like your job
truly matters.
That may be why
nearly 75 percent
of people covet
positions that
not only pay the
bills but also
deliver a sense
of purpose, accord-
ing to a recent
LinkedIn and
Imperative survey.
Luckily, more
companies are
realizing that doing
good can be
(very!) good for busi-
ness, and almost DO SOME
SOUL-
anyone can now SEARCHING.
GET IT?
score more mean-
ingful employment.
Step one: Soak up
this wisdom from
five masters of
rewarding work.
GET
INVOLVED
FROM
5 TO 9
If you already love
or just need to
keepyour job, heres
how to find meaning
Go Corporate Be Flexible Make It Personal off the clock.
Verna Coleman- Rachel Gina 1. Figure out what fits
Hagler, 34 Sumekh, 25 Clayton, 34 into your life.
Cincinnati, OH Los Angeles, CA Oakland, CA Volunteering takes
time. Do you have
enough to help out at
your local hospital? To
paint schools? Search
VolunteerMatch.org
for opportunities. If
you cant participate
HER JOB Brand manager for HER JOB Founder and HER JOB Founder and in ongoing projects,
Procter & Gambles My CEO of Swipe Out Hunger, executive director of Essie jump into one-time
events like a climate-
Black Is Beautiful (MBIB) a nonprofit that lets Justice Group, which
change march or
platform, a national students donate unused supports and empowers breast-cancer walk.
campaign that empowers meal points to disadvan- women who have incarcer- SUSAN MCPHERSON, founder
African-American women taged classmates and ated loved ones and CEO of communications
consultancy McPherson Strategies
through online conversa- community members
WHY IT MATTERS A nine-week
tions, advertising, and 2. Join a big squad.
WHY IT MATTERS With chapters program provides a sup-
local events Last October, I teamed
on 30 campuses, the portive network and teaches
up with thousands of
WHY IT MATTERS In 2012, organization has served how to petition lawmakers women for an online
MBIB launched the Imagine more than 1.3 million meals. for change. Its been fund-raising adventure
a Future initiative, which In a guest book at its UCLA exciting to see Essie women called If Girls Ran the
included a full-length food pantry, one patron speak to legislators, says World. We ran, tracked
documentary about one wrote, As a homeless Clayton. These are women our miles, and fund-
black womans journey to student, this is saving my who, two months before, raised. As a group, we
self-love. Churches, life. And a middle-aged hadnt even told anyone collected more than
$135,000 for organiza-
sororities, and community woman once approached that their family members tions like the Womens
groups were sharing the Sumekh to tell her, If it were in prison. Refugee Commission,
film and holding discus- werent for this, I wouldnt a nonprofit that
HER BEST ADVICE The people
sions, says Coleman-Hagler. have thought I could go helps displaced women
who lead change are often
The campaign had a back to school. and children.
the people whove been
grassroots effect, reaching CATHERINE LACOUR, senior
HER BEST ADVICE As Swipe moved by something in their vice president of corporate
more than 3 million girls marketing at Blackbaud, a social-
Out Hunger expanded, own lives, says Clayton.
over three years. good cloud-software company
A L L I E H O L L O W AY. H E A D S H O T S : C O U R T E S Y S U B J E C T S .
Sumekh had to learn to She became passionate

HER BEST ADVICE You dont adapt quickly. We wouldnt about prison reform after 3. Ask how you can help.
have to work in philan- have survived if Id stayed a friend was locked up for Go out and actually talk
thropy, says Coleman- obsessed with our original 20 years. Think about an to the people you want
Hagler. Big businesses are model, she says. Stay experience that motivated to support. If thats low-
income students, for
now using their resources committed to your end you to act, and build from
example, ask their teach-
to effect positive change. goal, but remain flexible on there. Start by connecting ers how you can provide
Im proud to give a voice to how you get there. Be with others in similar them with the tools
black women in a major willing to truly listen to situations. See who is they need to succeed.
company. (Find corporate peoples feedback, respond working on the cause, says MICHELE SULLIVAN, president
social-responsibility jobs on to changes, and evolve Clayton, and seek out of the Caterpillar Foundation, which
champions programs that help alle-
sites like NetImpact.org.) your idea. their mentorship. viate global poverty

LIFE
Work Your Passion

Alessandra
Carreon, 32
Detroit, MI
SOCIAL
OUT YOUR
SUPPORT.
HER JOB Materials regulatory

engineer in the department
of sustainability and vehicle Think Global
environmental matters at
the Ford Motor Company, Leila Janah, 34 USE YOUR 80%
KEYBOARD
San Francisco, CA
where she leads eco-friendly
strategies like high-voltage-
battery recycling
WHY IT MATTERS Carreons
FOR GOOD
Communications
position puts her at the consultant Susan OF WOMEN SAY
forefront of the green McPherson makes THAT HELPING OTHERS
movement. Her team the case for trying out MAKES THEM
HER JOB Founder and CEO slacktivism.
is helping to reduce manu- FEEL STRONGER.
of the organic skin-care
facturing waste and Some people call SOURCE: SPECIAL K THE NEW FACE
brand LXMI. Its products OF STRENGTH GLOBAL WHITE PAPER
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are made with nilotica, a
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Were able to work with good campaigns,
by local women in Uganda. sharing links to
more than 3,300 suppliers
Change.org petitions,
in 40 countries to ensure WHY IT MATTERS I love doing
etc.slacktivism or
that they improve their work that reduces poverty, slacker activism. But
environmental footprint, says Janah. LXMI pro- spreading the word is
she says. motes job creation among key to getting people
the worlds poorest women. to act. If youre OF YOUNG PEOPLE
HER BEST ADVICE Sometimes helping drive aware-
One of our harvesters now THINK BUSINESSES
you should bring your job ness of something by
has a four-bedroom house! CAN MAKE POSITIVE
home with you to build up tweeting, you are SOCIAL IMPACTS.
your contacts and share HER BEST ADVICE If you want indeed contributing SOURCE: THE 2017 DELOITTE MILLENNIAL SURVEY
your expertise. Carreon is to launch your own thing, to a movement. So

A L L I E H O L L O W AY. H E A D S H O T S : C O U R T E S Y S U B J E C T S .
involved with sustainability start smart. Dont go next time you post on
54%
Instagram, consider
initiatives across Detroit. whole hog immediately, saying Heres a
Im helping make sure says Janah. In your free cause I support
that as my city develops, time, immerse yourself in instead of Heres my
everyone has a high quality what you want to do. Find cute boyfriend.
of life, she says. Im being and understand the
authentic to who I am at problem you want to solve.
work and in my neighbor- (Job-recruiting sites like OF MILLENNIALS
hood. (To find similar ReWork can connect you
SAY THEY ARE GIVEN
OPPORTUNITIES TO
planet-protecting jobs, with international CONTRIBUTE TO GOOD
try searching GoingGreen gigs at socially conscious CAUSES AT WORK.
Jobs.com.) organizations.) SOURCE: THE 2017 DELOITTE MILLENNIAL SURVEY

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Venus and Mars act together with the Full Moon on the 5th, shedding a spotlight on iffy
BY AUROR A TOWER relationships and leading you to stronger ones. Lucky Jupiter moves into money-focused
@AUROR A ASTRO Scorpio on the 10th. Examine your budget, and assume control of your bank.
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October is here Look out for love: Hear that? Its the Been thinking Buckle up. This is Turn the page and Sultry Venus
for you, girl! You The Full Moon on sound of things about those going to be an get ready for new unites with her
may meet a hot the 5th will bring clicking into Benjamins? If intense month beginnings. With cosmic lover,
man on the 1st, about a hot new place. The 14th youve been when someone a stack of planets Mars, in your
when your two boy toy who may is a fortunate day, fretting over your important enters in your zone of sign on the 5th,
corulers, be fun to play when Venus wallet lately, the your work or relationships, a making this a
assertive Mars with for more slides into your 3rd is an ideal romantic world focus on your smoldering
and intense than a minute. zone of fame and day to ask an and shakes things loved ones will be month for lurve.
Pluto, work some But keep work at success. This adviser for up. Be optimistic, rewarded. Youll The 26th will be
magic on your the forefront shift happens financial advice. especially on the realize work goals an extra-hot day,
behalf. And on the spotlight is on only once a year, Jupiter arrives in 5th, when Venus on the 5th, one of so be bold and
the 10th, you, and major so take a leap, your triumphant and Mars enter your best days, ask him for what
abundant Jupiter wins could lead then celebrate zone on the 10th, your relationship when the Full you want.
moves into your to big career ups. with your squad. which may signal zone. On the Moon is in your Explore your
sign for the first Take some time Make time on the a fab new gig. 24th, Mercury sign. Your love life fantasiesyou
time in years, to revel in your 27th to start a Seize the chance makes a trine to will heat up too, never know
meaning this is successes on the creative new to dazzle your Neptune, ideal for but stay focused unless you try!
the moment to 22nd, a perfect project. boss. Be sure to trying something by taking time to YOU NEED: To
make your day for reflection. YOU NEED: Some make time for fun new or taking off get organized trust your gut.
dreams a reality! YOU NEED: Nights time to appreci- at months end. on an adventure. around the 22nd. TAURUS GUY: The
YOU NEED: To tie out to network ate how far YOU NEED: To YOU NEED: Clarity YOU NEED: Allies! stars are aligned
up loose ends. like a boss. youve come. enjoy the about your goals. Dont go it alone. for him right now.
SCORPIO GUY: SAGITTARIUS GUY: CAPRICORN GUY: unexpected. PISCES GUY: What ARIES GUY: His good luck
Your vibes dictate Hes on a total Nine-to-five is AQUARIUS GUY: he craves with Homeboy is could lead to a
his mood, so stay hot streak. Enjoy taking over his Hes up for you RN is time flaking hard. Call positive
upbeat and sexy the bedroom life, but steamy anything. Plan a to talkamong him out and hell breakthrough for
fun will follow. fireworks! time alone is key. getaway stat. other things. make it up to you. you two.
SCORPIO
SAGITTARIU
CAPRICORN
ARIES
AQUARIUS
TAURUS
PISCES
172
LIBRA
0 9.23 10.22
Stellar gifts: Words are your
thingand you can talk yourself
out of (or into!) any situation.
Blind spots: You have tons of
friends and interests but can
This Is Us star Chrissy spread yourself a bit thin.
Metz is a natural
peacekeeper, like any Fashion faves: Classic, sleek,
balanced Libra. and feminine silhouettes look
September 29, 1980 dynamite on you, especially when
paired with pieces from your
princess-worthy jewelry box.
Indulgence: After you clock out,
05. 22 06. 20 0 6 . 21 0 7. 2 2 0 7. 2 3 0 8 . 2 2 0 8 . 2 3 0 9. 2 2 you like to take relaxation to new
The arrangement Is drama at home You like to stay Youll be on fire levels. Massage? Check! Mani-
of planets in your keeping you up at super busy, and after your pedi? Check! Netflix? Check! Red
true love zone is night? If youre this month, life birthday, and wine? Double check!
making your thinking about will be warp things hit a Seduction style: Youre a
social life sizzle. moving, this is speed. Your thrilling climax on
perseverance may the 5th, when
charmer who knows how to make
The 15th is ideal the time! But the
to brainstorm big journey may not be rewarded with active Mars and suitors feel like theyre the only
life plans, since be easy. Beware a career bonus, so loving Venus LIBRA dude in the room. When you fall,
intelligent
Mercurys
of inevitable
bumps. On the
splurge on some
sweet swag. Big
unite in your sign.
By the end of the GUY you fall hard and expect chivalry
to the max.
opposition to 14th, things will ideas may lead to month, your
visionary Uranus smooth out when breakthroughs social calendar
Bruno Mars Your month: This October has
revs your creative Venus hits your around the 15th. will be booked 10.08.85 a hurry-up-and-wait vibe that
flow. Be open domestic zone. Enjoy nesting and on the 29th, is making you feel restless. But
on the 22nda Host a party, and time toward the someone you an epiphany during the Full Moon
new smoke show get ready for tons end of the month, meet at a party on the 5th will help set new
may put you on of romance. This then consider may rock your
projects into motion. Jupiter
cloud nine. is a year for love! throwing an epic world.
YOU NEED: Chill YOU NEED: A quiet Halloween bash. YOU NEED:
moves into your financial zone on
downtime. and happy home YOU NEED: To Strength to stick the 10th, but save extra moola
GEMINI GUY: His base. pace yourself. to your guns. until the 26th, a perfect day to
great mood is CANCER GUY: His LEO GUY: Hes VIRGO GUY: Hes treat yourself.
contagious, and life is chaotic, but going in a million not the best
directionsa mind reader, so
Your year: Youve been on a
hes using his the mess isnt
extra energy to about you. Little cozy night ask for the QT LOVES: lucky streak since October 2016,
make you feel things you do will deux will help you need and A curious partner thanks to Jupiters presence in
oh-so-good too. cheer him up. him focus. hell be there. who can get your sign. But now its time to
just about anyone decide which opportunities you
to open up.
truly want to pursue. Tough soul-
HATES:
searching now will pay off in
Micromanagers
VIRGO
CANCER
LEO
GEMINI
who staunch his

December. Look forward to April
creativity. and June, colossal months for
DREAM DATE:
hearts-in-your-eyes romance.
Dancing until You need: To be realistic with
dawn at a hip expectations. Planning ahead will
underground decrease your stress.
club before
getting down
to business BEST MATCHES
in bed! Gemini: Youre both word people
WIN HIM OVER: who revel in talking everything
By letting him through. Introducing each other to
take control new people and ideas is a thrill.
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once in a while.
Aries: His confidence gets you
off, and hes drawn to your coy,
flirty vibes. The passion between
you is off the charts.

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