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COVER
S TORIES
30 Don’t Miss Our
New Show So
Cosmo on E!
110 The #1 Way to
Tell If He’s
Truly Into You
117 Hot-Body Secrets
You’re Gonna Love
Being Naked!!
133 Is Your Face
Aging Too Fast?
Find Out in The
Linda Wells
Skin-Care Report
149 The Badass
Babes Issue...
Starring
Ruby Rose
Celebrate Hollywood’s Sexiest
spring with a New Rule Breaker
sexy new style. 177 Our Biggest
Flip to page 164 Sex Q&A
for the season’s Answers to Your
best fashion- Most Private
hair mash-ups, Questions!
plus how-tos
182 Orgasms
using superstar
Made Easy!
stylers from
Enjoy One...Every.
TRESemmé.
164
Single. Time.
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158 Hot Couples
Fresh makeup color
combos to try
164 8 Ways to Stand
Out This Spring
Get noticed in these
statement styles
172 Frat Boys 2.0
How some guys are
combating sexual
violence on campus
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CONTENTS
36 LOVE
99
“Just as he was
about to kiss
me, he belched in
my face...”
The Surprising
Keys to
Compatibility
106 All About Men
DATES FROM HELL
LIFE
185 Be My Guest!
No-fail recipes
that impress
192 Win Over
112 Dating & Anyone at
Mating Work
Keeping the 194 4 Money
Lust Alive Rules to Break
114 Ask Him
Anything in ever y issue
BODY 14 From the Editor

196 Horoscope
120 Hangover 198 Bitch It Out!/
Helpers Shopping
99 Recovery foods
122 Gyno Info
Information
200 Cosmo Quiz:
The Scary Thing What’s Your Badass
You Can Catch Superpower?
by Kissing
TOTALLY 58 Look Hot

Tonight
ENTERTAINING
HIS PARENTS?
CRAFT THIS
124 Let’s Talk
About…Poop
Statement stripes
COSMO 62 So-Hot Heels
COCKTAIL. 130 Body + Mind
Don’t Worry,
Be Unhappy
19 Best. March.
Ever. BE AUT Y
F R O M T O P : M A R L E Y K AT E / T H E L I C E N S I N G P R O J E C T. C O M ; C H R I S T O P H E R T E S TA N I .
26 Cover Star
Quickie 65 Get Pretty Filter
Effects
28 The Cosmo Guy
70 Roll With It
33 Confessions
Travel-size scents
36 Dates From Hell
72 Sexy This
39 Fierce vs. Fail Second
40 His Mom Did 74 Know-It-All
Whaaat? Guide to...
S E E PAG E 19 9 FO R S HOPPIN G INFO R M AT IO N.
44 On My Mind Never, Ever GET RUBY’S

Megyn Kelly’s Look Tired Again FIERCE LOOK
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in Chains, 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in
Perversion, Afterglow 8-Hour Powder
Blush in Score, and Perversion Mascara,
47 Rock Your Body 84 Girls Ink all by Urban Decay. Fashion director:
Flatter any asset 92 Selfie-Ready
Aya Kanai. Hair: Chris McMillan for
SoloArtists.com. Makeup: Christian
56 Fun, Fearless 24/7 McCulloch at Streeters using Dior
185
Addict. Manicure: Michina Koide using
Finds Under $50 YSL La Laque Couture. Photographed
Slay casual Friday by Ben Watts.
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our advice on
how to fake a full
night’s sleep—
even when you’ve
A NOTE FROM COSMOPOLITAN’S EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, skimped on
MICHELE PROMAULAYKO. FOLLOW HER @MICHPROM. zzz’s—and ways
to rock the hottest
welcome to our first-ever Badass Babes ability to remain unflappable in makeup trends.
issue, featuring my new girl crush Ruby difficult situations—from being the
Rose. You may recognize her from her target of Trump’s Twitter attacks to sex-
role as Piper’s side piece on Orange Is the ual harassment at work. Her take: To I STOPPED BY
New Black. This month, Ruby steps out be successful, we have to set a standard OUR COVER SHOOT
TO MEET AUSSIE
from the periphery and into the spot- of excellence for ourselves and then ACTRESS RUBY ROSE,
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toos adorning her body. I’m talking about be demonstrating small acts of courage
the honesty with which she lives her life. every day—from breaking up with a dude
Because sometimes, the fiercest thing who doesn’t deserve you to asking for a
you can do is be unapologetic about who raise to finally wearing that hot crop top
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ing other women who have spoken up for you’ve displayed lately, so hit me up at
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READ NAIL-BITERS
1. THE SECRETS
YOU KEEP
by Kate White
This can’t-put-it-
down murder mys-
tery from the former
editor of Cosmo fol-
lows an author
pushed to the brink
by escalating chaos.
Crazy dreams
guaranteed.
2. DEAD LETTERS
by Caite
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The disappearance
of Ava’s wild-child
twin is just the
beginning of this
roller-coaster read
that’s as enthralling
as it is WTF?!
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GIRLS
by Amy Engel
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1 2 3 4
THE ESSENTIAL DIDION THE BIG LIFE

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yet effortlessly cool voice: thing challenges—
South and West, a chronicle from figuring out
of her trips taken to the Deep your life’s purpose to
South and San Francisco, is mastering tricky
out this month. But first, work meetings—
more Didion must-reads: then raises you to a
Slouching Towards Bethlehem whole new level of
Play It As It Lays motivation.
The Year of Magical Thinking —CHLOE CHASE
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Joanna Coles
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TITLE: Chief Content Officer
of Hearst Magazines; former
Editor-in-Chief of Cosmo
HOMETOWN: Manhattan by
way of the UK
PEOPLE TELL ME I LOOK LIKE:
Tilda Swinton
BUT I LIKE TO THINK I LOOK LIKE:
Daenerys Targaryen,
Mother of Dragons
IF I DIDN’T WORK IN MAGAZINES,
I’D BE: A fighter pilot
Steven Brown
@Steven_Brown1
@StevenBrown
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TITLE: Bookings Director
HOMETOWN: Providence, RI
HOW I GOT MY START: Working
at Italian Vogue
SONG TITLE THAT BEST DESCRIBES
MY LIFE: “All of the Lights,”
by Kanye West
Adam
Mansuroglu
@AdamMansuroglu
@AdamMans23
TITLE: Fashion Editor
HOMETOWN: Brooklyn, NY
HOW I GOT MY START: Internship
after internship after
internship. It’s the only way!
MOST SO COSMO MOMENT: Listen-
ing to Chrissy Teigen talk
about the ridiculousness of
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Worthington
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TITLE: Senior Fashion
Editor
HOMETOWN: Pinehurst, NC
HOW I GOT MY START: Intern-
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PEOPLE TELL ME I LOOK LIKE:
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body of Zac Efron,
personality of Nicole
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Market Editor
HOMETOWN: Bronx, NY
HOW I GOT MY START: Interning at
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@LeahWyar semesters to finish school and
TITLE: Executive do that internship. After that, I
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IF I DIDN’T WORK AT COSMO, I’D BE:
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A Bikram yoga teacher,
MY LIFE: “Born to Run,” by
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bodysuit. Of
course, there
was absolutely
no way to wear
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took my
chances, but
during dessert,
I had a major
nip slip. It just
popped out. I
had no clue
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pened until
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wardly pointed
it out. I’d been
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CONFESSIONS
CELEB
GUY “I’m so obsessed with this one athleisure CONFESSION
CONFESSION company that does flash sales on
their website on Thursdays. I’ve become
so loyal that I’ve had my assistant block
out that time on my work calendar. My
colleagues all think I have an unmissable
commitment on Thursdays at 11 and
know not to interrupt. The truth is, for
those few minutes, I’m in my office
“I had just fin with my door closed, buying up more
workout wear.”
ished my lunch —ALEXA L., 25, HR DIRECTOR, MERRICK, NY
break and was “I decided to bring my
heading back to mom to a big awards cere
work. I’d eaten mony because I thought
she would love it. On our
some bad sushi, way to the afterparty,
and my stomach there were tons of huge
was killing me. I stars. My mom went up
tried to find a to so many of them, with
out shame, called them by
place to pull over, their first names, and just
but I didn’t make started chatting them up.
it. I pooped all She talked to Nicole Kid
man about the one other
over myself. I time they’d met.…She
drove to the complimented Helen Mir
nearest store, ren on her hair. She even
waddled in, and danced with Susan Saran
don at the party. I was
picked up new pretty embarrassed—but
underwear and she had the best time.”
khakis. Then I —COREY HAWKINS, 24: LEGACY,
STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON, AND
went to the THE WALKING DEAD
bathroom to take
“My friend with benefits
off the soiled and I recently started
clothes and sending sexy pictures back
clean myself and forth to each other
up. After I put over Snapchat. The other
night, I accidentally sent an
the new stuff on, especially hot photo to
I ripped off the another guy in my contacts
tags and handed list. I didn’t even realize
what I’d done until I got a
them to the Snap back from him, saying,
cashier on my ‘Oh wow, I didn’t know
way out. To you liked me like that!’ I’m
whoever had to still so embarrassed that
I haven’t even told him that
clean that bath the whole thing was a
room: I’m mistake. I’ve just been
sooo sorry.” avoiding him ever since.”
—BOBBY S., 22 —GILLIAN C., 18
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“My dad and I “My ex and I are huge baseball fans. GUY CONFESSION
went to a football I bought postseason tickets, but then
something came up and I wasn’t in “When I was 19, I was hitting on a
game, and I was town to go to the game. I knew how woman who was older than me. I lied
wearing a hat that jealous he would get if he found out about my age and told her I was 25
and a film producer. She asked me
covered my eyes I had gone, so I decided to give
what company I worked for, and I
my tickets to a friend—on the condi-
so I couldn’t see tion that she would Snap my ex dropped the name of the company
well. We stopped directly from my Snapchat account. where I did work…as a new intern.
Later, I found out that she was
by the gift shop My ex believed that I was there and
engaged to one of my bosses at the
and came across got insanely jealous.”
film-production company.”
—RACHEL P., 21
a mannequin —JUSTIN K., 21
in a jersey. I said,
‘This is the most
realistic manne GUY
CONFESSION “I was studying
quin I’ve ever abroad in Italy,
seen!’ as I rubbed and on the first
its belly. I realized day of classes, I
it wasn’t a was seriously
mannequin—it feeling myself.
I’d gotten all these
was a middleaged new Italian
man. He looked clothes, I was
at me and said, drinking an
‘Honey, I’m real!’ espresso, and I
I ran out of the was fitting in and
looking really
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store, mortified.” chic. Right when I

—KATHERINE S., 27
was experiencing
peak Italian
cool, a pigeon
pooped all over
me. Dreams were
shattered.”
—LOGAN R., 21, MUSICIAN,
DAYTON, OH
“After a couple of drinks

I was going down on my GUY CONFESSION
boyfriend, and I fell
asleep right in the
“This girl and I had sex, and I had to go to work the next
middle of the act. His morning, so I let her sleep in. The next night, I brought a different
penis was just in my girl home. In the morning when she went to the bathroom,
mouth—basically I noticed a huge red stain on my sheets. It was not from her
acting like a pacifier.
To this day, he jokingly but from the girl the night before. I had to strategically lie on the
stained part of the sheets and pretend that nothing was wrong
C L A R I T Y.
calls me Sleepy Head.”

—TIARA R., 26 until she left.” —ALEX O., 28
DATES FROM HELL
“We planned to have our first

meeting at a fancy bar. He showed
up late—wearing sneakers and a
backpack—and his first question
was, ‘Do you want to just have
a job right now, or do you want to
work your whole life and have
a career?” I said I wanted a job
right now and a career, and he
replied, ‘Oh, my mom didn’t work
a day after I was born. That’s
not for me.’ I said I had to go.
A few months later, he messaged
me on LinkedIn for a job
at my company. Really?”
—DANI C., 24
“I went out with a guy who was

incredibly insecure. He spent
the entire time talking about how
much better-looking his brother
is—then repeatedly told me
that if I met the dude, I’d choose
him instead.”
—MARY C., 23
“Just as he was about to kiss me,

he belched in my face. It smelled
like a dead pumpkin. I asked him
to leave.”
—KATIE H., 28
JUST
CLUELESS
“On a double date, while we were
“For our third date, he invited me over all chilling after the meal, he
DOUCHE-O-METER
started reading us passages from

UM, NO and cooked dinner, although he was still a book written by the leader
CHECK, living with his ex-girlfriend. She was sup- of the Confederate army. Nope.”
PLEASE posed to be out of the house for the night —KIRA H., 24
SO but showed up unexpectedly. When she
OFFENSIVE
VALENTIN CASARSA /ISTOCK
did, he had me hide in the closet—R. Kelly

EPIC FAIL style. I am not in the habit of hiding in peo- “My first date with a guy who was a
single dad was going well…until he
ple’s houses on dates, so when she went wanted to show me the video of his
LITERALLY
DERANGED to use the bathroom, I sprinted out of the child being born. I politely passed…
apartment without saying good-bye.” then ran for my car.”
—QUIN T., 24 —KARI V., 30

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If he didn’t answer, she’d resort to calling me. It was like
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“My 30something My boyfriend is the biggest

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him scroll through mama’s boy I know. He tells
Pinterest to pick out his mother everything,
patches he could
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his mom. We spent
hours studying
fights, like what he
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cry. He even tells her right
ing machine to away if my period is late!”
make it.” —ANN V., 32 —ISABELLA L., 21

I started seeing this guy, and HOW TO DEAL
he had a bizarre sense of style. “Whenever I’d call
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make his eclectic look. When I in bed with his THE WOMAN
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—ASHLEY G., 33
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“I was dating a guy in col- reasons why your BF and
lege and went to visit him his mom are close, explains
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“For our first trip together, he took me
the country. I thought I’d psychotherapist in New York
home to meet his family over Thanks-
be the only one seeing City. “They may have always
giving. We’d driven overnight to get been that way, or it could be
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years old—and he said this is temporary.
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One guy I dated TELL HIM HOW YOU FEEL
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was only 25 min-

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him know it bothers you. But
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WHO HANGS AT
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N U D E G U Y: G E T T Y I M AG E S
is how their relationship has

whenever I been since birth, think about
cutting your losses. “If you’re
stayed at his not on the same page about
place. Insane.” this, it may be time for you to
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deeper, to the dermis) for 12 needles (or those sterilized spontaneous feel peer
to 15 days. Rock a premade in autoclaves) and dispos- decision? pressure to
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DOS AND DON’TS ➔ No matter how much
DO wear loose, dark clothes your tattoo scabs, don’t
for easy access…and to pick. It might peel away
avoid stains. some color and cause scars, OVER
DON’T consume NSAIDs
(like aspirin or ibuprofen)
which can warp the design.
➔ Avoid soaking in water
YOUR
or alcohol beforehand. Both (baths, pools, hot tubs), TAT?
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DO expect pain. The hard to bacteria or cause scabs
CONCEAL IT IN
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bones (like the ribs) or joints (Quick showers are fine.) Neutralize black or
(the knees and elbows) or blue ink with an orange
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LASER REMOVAL
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SOURCE: MEGAN MASSACRE, TATTOO ARTIST AT skin, breaking ink into
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A reported 32 percent of those with
and number of sessions
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(about $250 each).
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IS
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HOW A MAN LOOKS AT YOU
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YEAH, WE ALL WANT the guy HAVE I
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feels—without any prompting HIS HANDS
whatsoever. But most men don’t straight at your face (and it’s not Intertwining he’s got that loving feeling—or
seem to give it up that easily. broken by any distractions), he’s his fingers at least something close to it.
Luckily, the number one way to interested in a future with you. with yours If his pupils are constricting
shows passion,
tell if a dude is into you doesn’t “When you look at someone for or remain unchanged, that’s a
whereas a
even require words. “Checking a long, uninterrupted period of palm-to-palm sign that he’s still making up
out where someone’s looking is time, you start to release chemi- handhold isn’t his mind or might not be worth
one of the best ways to measure cals like oxytocin, which height- as intimate. your undivided romantic atten-
subconscious responses,” says ens feelings of intimacy,” says HIS HEAD
tion, says Reiman.
Stephanie Cacioppo, PhD, an Tonya Reiman, author of The Is he leaning it
assistant professor of psychia- Power of Body Language. Even toward you as Check for
try and behavioral neuroscience a dude who’s holding eye con- he listens? “The Sweep”
at the University of Chicago. tact with you from across the bar Yep, then he’s You’ve been dating for six
Her research found that when a can be signaling that he’s inter- intrigued. months and he’s still giving you
guy spends the majority of the ested in a deeper connection. In HIS FEET a horny, head-to-toe once-over
time with his partner looking fact, psychologist Arthur Aron, Shoes whenever he sees you. True,
her in the face, he’s likely fall- PhD, staged an experiment at pointed your this does mean that he’s craving
ing in love. But when he spends the State University of New York way suggests to touch you (probably every-
more time staring at her body at Stony Brook, part of which affection. where). But his deeper feelings
(beware the unashamed cleav- consisted of asking strangers to HIS CHEEKS may not be far behind. Accord-
age gazer!), he’s probably driven gaze into each other’s eyes for If he blushes ing to a Concordia University
simply by lust. To save yourself four minutes straight (awkward, and drops eye study, there can be overlap
hours of analyzing his every we know). Six months later, one contact, he’s between sexual desire and emo-
word, use these eye-scanning couple from the study made it just a little bit tional attachment in the brain—
insecure, not
tricks to figure out what’s really all the way to the altar! so it is possible for love and
uninterested.
going on in his heart. affection to develop after a long
Watch His Pupils HIS THUMBS period of just lust. To find out
See How Long Another major indicator of If he has his if your guy is migrating away
power digits
He Lasts attraction? Pupil dilation.
pointing at his
from the latter, observe his eyes
The duration of his eye con- When you’re in a room with genitals (like
immediately after he gives
tact is important. If he has stable lighting (so don’t try when his hands your body that lengthy up-and-
super tunnel vision that’s aimed this while swapping glances in are in his down scan. If they morph into a
the middle of an underground pockets), his more loving gaze—like how they
EDM rager...unless you want a brain is in bang look when he gives you a big
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Master the Art of Eye Sex This flirty game with a rando—or your BF—can be intensely hot foreplay.
G R E G V A U G H A N / T H E L I C E N S I N G P R O J E C T. C O M
Stop and Stare Do a Double Take Glance Back at Him Work the Head Tilt
Usually, direct eye contact After you’ve lasted eight Find a reason to change your Back to your original spot?
lasts two to three seconds, seconds (phew!), quickly look location. As you turn around Catch his eye one last time,
but you’ll want to hold his away. Pause for a beat, then to walk away, take another and tilt your head slowly (like
gaze for eight. It creates a lift your eyes up to his again. peek over your shoulder. “It’s the way your dog looks at
more intense bond, says At this point, he’ll know that a way to reconnect and let you). Instead of giving sad
Tonya Reiman, and there’s your attraction is definitely him know you’re still thinking puppy eyes, offer a cheeky
no questioning your interest. sexual, Reiman says. about him,” says Reiman. grin, and he’ll know it’s on.

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When you first got together,
LEARN TO ESCAPE THE SEXUAL FADE-OUT THAT you were both totally
FELLS MANY LONG-TERM UNIONS. engaged—listening closely
to what the other person
said about work or upcom-
Sure, plenty of couples start off in a beforehand, you just look ing milestones. Recapture
state of unbridled passion. You know: at each other like, “Wanna that intrigue by, say, sneak-
do it?” Or he’ll give you two ing in to watch him lead a
extra-hot, extra-often sex. After all,
little shoulder squeezes, work presentation or a class
this is when you’re both willing to do cluelessly think that counts at school. When he’s in his
all kinds of things to present your very as a full-blown back rub, element, the confidence
best side in the bedroom. Sadly, and assume that you’re now you can see in him is deeply
ready to get it on. attractive. It’ll remind you
there’s a general rule that after about
Okay, the bright spot: how desirable he is. (And
two years, the physiological changes It is possible to reenergize vice versa, when he watches
that accompany passionate love start your relationship and create you doing your thing.)
to diminish. And I actually think that for new sparks. Here’s how:
most people, this unsexy slowdown Hit Rewind
Stay Playful While it’s BS to think you
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culture, we’re so used to instant end once you’re official earliest dates (and steami-
gratification and always having and beyond. Keep it up! est nights!), you can take
Sext him. Make jokes. Act a page from the seduction
something new. When you get tired of
frisky. The goal isn’t just playbook that worked for
your phone, for example, you get a about getting him to want you when you first started
new one. You don’t see many people to sleep with you—it’s to seeing each other. Get that
reimagining uses for their dated remind you both what it’s blowout you used to make
like to have fun with each sure you had before a date.
iPhones. The same ennui can befall
other. Think of playful- Talk to each other about
romantic partners—gone is the erotic ness as a lubricant for your what you want more of
anticipation that used to surround sex. relationship. When you in bed, the way you used
Instead of planning a special date have a great time outside to. For couples, playing it
LOVE
The ideal is
balancing a new
type of erotic
seduction with
the knowledge
that your part-
ner is someone
you deeply love.”
Know Yourself
That said, don’t force it.
There’s no benefit to
role-playing a bad, bad
girl if that’s just not your
thing or acting out a scene
from porn if you don’t
find that hot. Spend some
time thinking about what
you do find seductive, then
DON’T STOP
FLIRTING…OR pursue that. Taking risks
KISSING. THAT’S
HOW YOU
can revive your sex drive,
IGNITE SPARKS. for sure, but you still
want to feel safe. The ideal
is balancing a new type
of erotic seduction with the
knowledge that your
partner is someone you
totally same-old is almost to make your fantasies deeply love.
always a trap—you both part of your real-life erotic
should re-create a bit of plot. For example, instead Take (a Little)
excitement and mystery. of following your normal Space
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It sounds simple, but when teeth), introduce some- attraction to each other—if
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INFIDELITY HAVE
BEEN VIEWED MORE THAN
other’s moves before you and since taking care of
Take Control 16 MILLION TIMES. even make them. Rebuild yourself makes you feel
Be proactive and suggest excitement by continu- more confident and attrac-
a couple’s bath, or read a ing to find ways to switch tive, you’ll appear even
risqué novel out loud. Try things up. hotter to him. ■
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ask LOVE
ADVICE FROM
OUR GUY
him
GURU, LOGAN
HILL
any-
thing
Q/ M Y G U Y’ S B E S T F R I E N D H A S B E E N
WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND FOR YEARS, BUT
H E A LWAY S C H E AT S O N H E R . I T M A K E S
M E Q U E S T I O N T H E D U D E I ’ M DAT I NG .
ARE MOST MEN LIKE HIS FRIEND? DO
T H E Y S E E S T R AY I NG A S A N B D T H I NG ?
A Cheating is common and complicated. I’ve

known some guys, like your BF’s friend, who
cheat all the time like it’s no big deal. I’ve
also known men who cheat rarely—and it’s
a very big deal—and those who’ve never
been unfaithful. Don’t judge all men by his
friend’s behavior, but be practical. Since
some dudes think like him, you have to set
ground rules. Early on, be clear that cheating
is not acceptable. If you’d dump any guy
who cheats, say so. What most men do with
most women doesn’t really matter, anyway.
What matters is how a man treats you.

DUDE, PUT
YOUR EYES
LOVE
BACK IN YOUR
HEAD.
Q/ I’ve been dating Q/ M Y B OY F R I E N D I S AW E S O M E , B U T
a new guy, and
I CA N’ T S TA N D H I S FA M I LY. T H E Y
when we started
seeing each other A LWAY S C R I T I C I Z E M Y O P I N I O N S , A N D
more regularly, he WHEN THEY DO, MY GUY WILL JUST
told me he’s been in C H A NG E T H E S U B J E C T. I WA N T H I M
an open relation- T O H AV E M Y B AC K , B U T H E H AT E S
ship with another
C O N F L I C T A N D WO N’ T D O A N Y T H I NG .
woman for more
W H Y WO N’ T H E TA K E M Y S I D E ?
than a year. He was
CHEATER IN honest and I like
DISGUISE =
him, but do I have to
A When it comes to fights, your boyfriend
A SERIOUSLY
BUMPY RIDE. share him? may just be a pacifist. Some people prefer
to avoid conflict, especially when it means
A If he’s been picking a side between loved ones.
involved with her for Q/ WHILE HELP-
I NG M Y B OY-
Remember that his family has been
that long, it sounds together for a lifetime, and your BF may
like she’s most likely F R I E N D U P DAT E
have a better idea than you do about what
his primary relation- HIS COMPUTER,
works with them and what doesn’t. In
ship, which could I NO T I C E D B O O K -
many families, taking sides escalates into
make you his…sec- MARKS OF HIS
big fights, so he may have decided that
ondary. So ask your- FAVO R I T E P O R N
diplomacy (or at least, deflecting) is the
self how being VIDEOS. ALL THE best option. That said, he owes it to you to
number two makes WO M E N I N T H E M explain his take on the situation. Bring up
you feel. It might ARE BLONDE AND how you’re feeling, and give him the chance
mean his sleeping SKINNY…AND to share his perspective. If he knows there’s
with you one night L O O K NO T H I NG a problem and is ignoring it, time for this
and her the next or LIKE ME! I ASKED guy to tell his family to cut the crap.
spending holidays A B O U T I T, A N D H E
with her and not you. S A I D T H AT ’ S T H E
If you’re not bothered P O I N T — H E WA N T S
Q/ I got a new job gentler approach,
by those ideas (and with a killer com- if you have the
VA R I E T Y. S H O U L D
certain this dude’s
mute, so my hus- patience, would be to
I B E I N S U LT E D ? band volunteered to
being honest about offer subtle hints and
take on the cooking.
his situation instead suggestions. Assum-
A Close your eyes. I’m grateful, but the
of using it as an ing you have some
Picture the hottest truth is, he sucks in
skill in the kitchen,
F R O M L E F T: L I C K E R I S H / K AT E B E L L M ; G E T T Y I M A G E S ; M A R L E Y K AT E .
excuse to cheat), talk men you can the kitchen! I’ve let
things through with it slide for months, try to find time on
imagine. Do any of
him. Brace yourself but if I eat one more weekends when you
them look exactly
though, because
bad meal, I might can cook together
like your BF? I’ve just puke. Help!
open relationships and he can learn from
never known anyone
involve a lot of talk- A Maybe you should your example. Finally,
who craves one type.
ing and rule setting. puke since that would make a point to tell
Our sexual fantasies
Ask how he sees the get the message him you’ve been
reflect that variety,
situation playing out, across loud and clear! craving a particular
and it’s especially
and tell him all your Seriously, though, I dish and e-mail
true for guys since
concerns. You may see two approaches. him easy, doable
they’re so visual.
wind up feeling like First, you could just recipes. When he
Most men I know
he’s getting to have flat out critique the does get it right, com-
watch porn with all
his cake and eat it next flavorless slop he pliment the chef…
kinds of women, but
too. So think it over, serves up. Yeah, it’ll and hey, it probably
those choices don’t
and decide what be a blow to his ego wouldn’t hurt to kiss
reflect who they
you want, whether and likely lead to eat- the cook too. ■
date. Your BF may
it’s this guy or some- fantasize about any ing frozen pizza every
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A SINGLE PIECE
OF GYM EQUIPMENT
CAN TONE YOUR
ABS, ARMS, CHEST,
BACK, BUTT, AND
LEGS—BASICALLY,
EVERYTHING!—
IN JUST 30 MINUTES.
WELCOME TO
THE MOST INNOVATIVE
ONE MACHINE, WORKOUT YOU’VE
Unlimited
EVER TRIED.
BY DANIELLE MCNALLY
Hotness
NICK IRVING/GALLERY STOCK (5)
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there ’s a reason it’s been
The
dubbed the dreadmill: Moving
in one direction at a steady Strength Training
speed can be…zzz—not to
mention, bring you to a fitness
standstill. “Most people get on
a treadmill, and within five
minutes, they are so bored,” says
David Siik, creator of Equinox’s
2
Precision Running program, HANDLEBAR
“but having a plan can change DIPS
everything.” Especially one Stand facing away
that combines calorie-torching from the console, hands
cardio with muscle-defining gripping handlebars
on either side of your
strength training.
body, palms facing in.
Enter this routine, created Straighten arms, and
exclusively for Cosmo by Siik; bend knees to lift feet off
certified trainer Kira Stokes, belt behind you. Bend
founder of the Stoked Method elbows, lowering until
training technique; and upper arms are paral-
certified trainer Anna Kaiser, lel to the handlebars (or
as close as possible)
founder of AKT fitness.
[shown]. Straighten.
1
“I tend not to look at pieces PIKE-UPS PRO TIP “This is like That’s one rep. Continue
of equipment as having Get in high-plank a jackknife on crack!” without touching feet
boundaries,” says Stokes. position behind says Kaiser. It requires to belt.
A treadmill can be a step, a the treadmill, hands on serious core strength to
platform, a mat, a reformer— the floor with wrists pull off. If you’re strug- PRO TIP “If you need
slightly wider than gling, keep your hips up more support, put one
you get the idea. Hop on
shoulder-width apart but bend your knees. foot down for a couple
and get head-to-toe hot. “You’ll still engage all
and feet on the conveyor of reps, lift it up, then
belt about midway up the same muscles, switch to the other
the treadmill. Lift hips but you’ll decrease the side,” suggests Kai-
high [shown] as you use load on your abs.” ser. It’s better to bend
H OW-T O feet to pull the belt elbows all the way
Complete the cardio plan toward hands. Pause for with a toe touching than
outlined in our chart, below. 2 seconds, then jump or DO EVERY RUN INTERVAL to do baby dips with
AT THE SAME SPEED. IT no help. Dipping pro?
Then immediately turn off the step feet back to starting SHOULD BE MEDIUM-FAST,
treadmill, and perform 8 to 10 reps position. That’s one rep. ABOUT 2 MPH SLOWER THAN Tuck your knees up
THE FASTEST YOU COULD in front of you for extra
of each strength-training exercise, RUN FOR 1 MINUTE. AFTER A
at right. They’re seriously hard, so FEW WEEKS, ADD 0.5 MPH. core engagement.
SAYS SIIK: “ONE SMALL
beginners can start with just one CHANGE IN THIS WORKOUT
set. More advanced exercisers ADDS UP TO A BIG CHANGE
can try 2 or 3 sets, resting 1 BY THE END.”
minute between each.
TIME 0:00– 2:00– 3:00– 4:00– 5:00– 5:30– 6:00– 6:30– 7:00– 8:00–
(min) 1:59 2:59 3:59 4:59 5:29 5:59 6:29 6:59 7:59 8:59
Cardio
Side Side
WHAT Warm
Run Walk Run Walk shuffle, shuffle, Walk Run Walk
TO DO up
right left
The
SPEED 3 5 to 8 3 to 4 5 to 8 3 to 4 3 to 4 3 to 4 3 to 4 5 to 8 3 to 4
(mph)
INCLINE 0 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4
(% )
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BODY
3
HANDLEBAR PRO TIP Essentially an
ROWS upside-down push-up,
Crouch down, this works the same
facing away from muscles—the chest
console. Reach arms up and back. For bonus
to grip handlebars on biceps engagement,
either side of your body, pull up past 90 degrees,
palms facing in. Extend says Stokes. Stay in
legs in front of you, feet a planklike position,
flat on the floor, arms drawing navel to spine
straight, and body and squeezing butt.
aligned from head to toe.
Bend elbows, lifting
body toward handlebars
until upper arms are
parallel to floor [shown].
Pause for 2 seconds,
then straighten arms to
lower. That’s one rep.
4
WALKING PLANK PRO TIP Because your
Get in high-plank hands are higher than
position behind the your feet, you may feel
treadmill, wrists below a lot of tension in your
shoulders at the end neck and shoulders.
of the conveyor belt and If stress becomes pain,
feet on floor. Keeping Stokes offers two
hips and shoulders level, adjustments: Either
lift right hand, reach it as drop to a modified
far forward as possible, plank and pull the
set it down on belt belt with your forearms
[shown], and pull belt or set your feet on a
toward you. Repeat with riser that’s level with
left hand. That’s one the treadmill. ■
rep. Continue, alternat-
ing hands.
9:00– 10:00– 10:30– 11:30– 12:00– 13:00– 14:00– 15:00– 15:30– 16:30– 17:00– 18:00–
9:59 10:29 11:29 11:59 12:59 13:59 14:59 15:29 16:29 16:59 17:59 20:00
Walk/
Walking Cool
Run Walk run Walk Run Walk Run Walk Walk Run
lunges down
backward
5 to 8 3 to 4 3 to 5 3 to 4 5 to 8 3 to 4 5 to 8 3 to 4 1 to 2 3 to 4 5 to 8 3
5 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 0

BODY
Hangover
Helpers
WHEN YOU ROLL
UP TO BRUNCH SORRY, BUT
AFTER A RAUCOUS BURGERS AND

PIZZA WON’T
NIGHT OUT, IT’S BRING YOU
BACK TO LIFE.
TEMPTING TO
GIVE IN TO GREASY
GRUB. DON’T Whole-Wheat
DO IT—YOU’LL Pancakes
Bagel With Lox If you can’t resist
HATE YOURSELF Avocado Toast Salmon’s omega-3 American something sweet, get
LATER. FEEL The ’grammable dish fatty acids help battle Breakfast a whole-grain short
is full of biotin and brain fog, and the stack for the table.
BETTER FASTER vitamin B6—nutrients combo of fiber from
Order your eggs
(protein!) however Sharing ensures you’ll
BY ORDERING ONE your post-party bod the bagel and protein you like. On the snag some fiber with-
OF THESE DISHES craves since alcohol from the fish will fill side: potatoes. out overloading on
INSTEAD, SAYS wiped them out, you up so you won’t Yes, they’re a veg- sugar and calories.
leaving you sluggish. crave seconds (or Sprinkle on strawber-
BRIGITTE ZEITLIN, Choose whole-grain or thirds). Cream cheese
gie. Opt for baked or
roasted instead of ries and blueberries
RD, FOUNDER OF rye bread, packed with gets a bad rap, but in fried. Too much fat for a burst of vita-
BZ NUTRITION. niacin, thiamine, and this case, it redeems will make you feel min C or bananas for
folic acid (more itself with nearly a worse. Add a slice or potassium, another
BY DANIELLE K AM
B vitamins). And quarter of your daily two of turkey bacon. electrolyte you lost
get an egg topper. It skin-brightening, Its sodium helps last night.
contains riboflavin, a vitamin-A needs. replenish electrolytes
WE ARE THE RHOADS/ TRUNK ARCHIVE
headache fighter. your overindulging

destroyed.
WHAT TO DRINK That whole hair-of-the-dog thing? Sadly, B.S. “Alcohol is dehydrat-
ing—more of it makes you more dehydrated,” says Brigitte Zeitlin. Plus, our bodies interpret
thirst as hunger, causing the entire menu to look enticing. So drink plenty of water, tea, or
coffee before ordering an adult bev. (And BTW, juice isn’t ideal—it spikes, then crashes your
blood sugar, aggravating your hangover. If you crave OJ, add a splash to some club soda.)

gyno info SMOOCH SAFETY ● VITAMIN FIX ● CONVENIENT CONTRACEPTION
they camp out in the noses and

REPORT throats of about 10 percent of
all adults and 24 percent of
THE SCARY
19-year-olds. In most cases, the
bacteria never cause a problem. is a top way to catch it, she
But they can infiltrate the blood says, and “heavy partying may
THING YOU
stream and attack the meninges increase saliva-exchanging
C O U P L E : S H I R L E Y Y U / T H E L I C E N S I N G P R O J E C T. C O M . B I R T H C O N T R O L : G E T T Y I M A G E S ( 2 ) .
(membranes that protect the behaviors like kissing and
brain and spinal cord), poten- sharing drinks, cigarettes, or
tially leading to seizures, coma, drugs.” Compounding the issue,
CAN CATCH
or—for up to 15 percent of college kids often skimp on
infected people—death. What?! sleep, eat unhealthy food, and
Okay, deep breaths. Whether binge-drink—all of which
BY KISSING
or not the bacteria spread could hobble the immune system.
be a result of how virulent the Just living in cramped quarters,
strain is or your own DNA. But like a dorm, can raise your risk.
one factor is certain: College
It’s not just mono—you could get life- students are especially at risk. Cryptic Symptoms
threatening meningitis from making out. In the past three years, five U.S. During her first year at Middle
BY L AUREL LEICHT campuses reported outbreaks. Tennessee State, Caitlin Brison
That’s not entirely surpris- started feeling fluish. She was
TERRIFYING AS IT SOUNDS, you ing, says Susan Even, MD, chair just back from spring break in
could be carrying the germs of the Vaccine-Preventable Panama City, Florida, when it
that lead to full-blown bacte- Diseases Advisory Committee hit her—nausea, fatigue, vomit-
rial meningitis right now— of the American College Health ing, a high fever. Ugh. But
even if you’re not coming off a Association. Swapping spit with when a rash (a telltale sign)
steamy hookup. That’s because someone harboring the bacteria spread across her body, her
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mom rushed her to the ER.
Doctors made the shocking
diagnosis: bacterial meningitis.
Caitlin, now 27, spent weeks
in the hospital. Her kidneys shut
down, leaving her on dialysis.
Eventually, she received a kid-
ney transplant. Still, she consid-
ers herself lucky. Many patients
understandably don’t get diag-
nosed in time—bacterial menin-
7 TIMES
MORE LIKELY
THAT A
involve living like a nun.
First, get your shots. Although
they aren’t failproof, there
are three types of meningococ-
cal-disease vaccines (like
the flu, meningitis comes in
different iterations).
Many schools now require
students to get a vaccine that
protects against four common
groups, says MacNeil. It comes
H E A LT H H A C K
THE FASTEST
WAY TO
gitis can cause additional murky FRESHMAN in two doses, so don’t skip the GET BIRTH
symptoms like headache, stiff
neck, confusion, and sensitiv- LIVING IN A
second, as an estimated two in
three patients do. (Caitlin and CONTROL
ity to light—and up to one-fifth DORM WILL Jamie were never vaccinated.) Your gyno’s booked solid,
of survivors are left with severe Then, ask your doc about a new but your Pill pack runs out
impairments. BECOME type of vaccine that helps block tomorrow. Don’t freak.
CVS recently added birth-
While at least 80 percent INFECTED a fifth strain called serogroup B,
control services at all its
of sufferers make full recov- the source of about one-third of walk-in clinics. Here’s how
eries with intense antibiotic BY THE meningococcal-disease cases it works: Go to your store,
treatment, serious fallout can BACTERIA in the U.S., including the recent and meet with a nurse
include brain damage, hearing college outbreaks. practitioner or physician
loss, and learning disabilities, THAT CAUSE Just as important: Keep assistant, no appointment
needed. He or she will
says Jessica MacNeil, an epide- MENINGITIS, your immune system in fight-
review your medical history
miologist with the CDC’s Men- ing shape with healthy habits,
and explain your options,
ingitis and Vaccine Preventable COMPARED says Dr. Even. Don’t smoke, get then write you a ’script for
Diseases Branch. Jamie Schan- WITH OTHER seven to eight hours of sleep a a Pill, patch, or ring or give
baum, now 28, was a sopho- night, load up on nutrients, and you a shot. (You can’t get
more at the University of Texas STUDENTS. exercise on the reg. Avoid shar- an IUD or implant.) Hand
at Austin when the bacteria SOURCE: JOURNAL OF ing cups and utensils. And be your Rx to the pharma-
THE AMERICAN MEDICAL
cist—and voilà. The conve-
infected her blood. She was ASSOCIATION
smart when you go out—don’t
nience is awesome and a
hospitalized for seven months swap drinks and try not to kiss
totally safe way to stock up.
and had to have her fingers strangers. If you can’t resist a In fact, 76 percent of docs
and lower legs amputated. sloppy smooch, be supervigi- support expanding birth-
lant about symptoms, since the control access at pharma-
How to Stay Safe disease can get serious fast. cies, so look for similar
It’s effing frightening, we know, Never brush off flu-y feelings, services at other drugstores
soon. But remember: You
but you don’t need to kick your and always run concerning
still need an annual check-
roommates to the curb or drop symptoms by a physician. “It’s
up with your ob-gyn for STI
out of school. There are steps important to take charge,” says testing and, if you’re due,
you can take to slash your Jamie. “Don’t think, Meningitis a Pap smear (usually every
chances of coming down with can’t happen to me. I thought three years).
the illness—and they don’t that. And it did.” ■ —DANIELLE KAM
Are there any benefits to taking prenatal vitamins if I’m not pregnant?
Ask Tons! First off, all sexually active young women should take one, just in case.
Dr. Nearly half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned, and the folic acid
in these tablets is crucial for protecting against birth defects that can happen
Ashton very soon after conception (i.e., before you realize you’re preggers). Even if
you don’t want kids or never get knocked up, prenatals pack micronutrients
that many people are deficient in, such as iron, calcium, and B and D
vitamins. I take one myself and recommend them for most patients.
SOURCE: JENNIFER ASHTON, MD, OB-GYN AND ABC NEWS CHIEF WOMEN'S HEALTH CORRESPONDENT

LET’S
TALK
ABOUT...
P O
BODY
O P
YEAH, IT’S A GROSS TOPIC. BUT EVERYBODY
DOES IT AND HOW SMOOTHLY IT HAPPENS
IS A MAJOR INDICATOR OF HEALTH. READ
ON TO MAKE SURE YOUR WELL-BEING
ISN’T SWIRLING DOWN THE BOWL.
By L I SA FR E E DM A N
Photographed by
WILL ANDERSON
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WHY SH*T
GOES CRAZY
The many things that can
mess with your regularity
YOUR PERIOD
Hormonal fluctuations (mainly,
a drop in estrogen and progester-
one) may cause changes in your
H OW T O D E A L GI tract. Some people become
constipated; others get diarrhea.
With toilet The Pill can help regulate hor-
trouble mones and your BMs. Otherwise,
on a date managing your waste is about
being proactive: “If you tend to get
“Don’t constipation, increase your fiber
overthink it,”
MY
and water intake,” suggests Laura
says Cosmo Raffals, MD, a gastroenterologist
columnist at the Mayo Clinic. OTC meds can
Logan Hill. help diarrhea.
Just say you’ll
brb. “Guys STRESS
often assume Ever get the runs before a presen-
girls are in tation or performance? That’s
there doing because your gut senses your anxi-
their makeup. ety. “Stress causes cross talk
Let him wait.” between the brain and bowels,”
If things get says Dr. Raffals. Neuropeptides
clogged, keep fire up the gut, contracting the
coworker and I were 40 minutes into a business road trip large intestine. The result: diar-
calm and find
when it hit me: I was about to, um, crap my pants. “I totally have a plunger. No rhea or cramping. Try relaxation
to pee”—I lied, starting to sweat—“like, urgently.” luck? Fill a
techniques like deep belly
This wasn’t my first bathroom emergency. It’s happened on breathing or positive visualization.
trash can with
the subway, at Bloomingdale’s, during brunch. With so much hot water, then LACK OF PRIVACY
experience, I can read my audience. This woman got squeamish pour it quickly “Shy bowel” is a real thing.
when I said spicy food makes me perspire, so I knew she couldn’t into the bowl. Exhibit A: There’s someone in the
handle the truth. Thankfully, we made it to a McDonald’s. The sudden stall next to you, and you can’t
I’m grateful I didn’t soil myself, but why couldn’t I have just weight and produce, even though you feel the
rush of H 2 O
P R O P S T Y L I S T: G O Z D E E K E R . I L L U S T R AT I O N S : D E N N I S E R I K S S O N .
said I might? Everybody poops.…Why do we pretend otherwise? I urge. It’s important that you do,
might break up though, so find another loo. “Miss
know plenty of gals who talk openly about sex—including embar-
the backup. your window and it can become
rassing incidents—but are tight-lipped about their time on the
Then light a harder to go later,” says Beth
toilet, as if they’ve never been in a crappy situation. In fact, women match (from Manoogian, MD, a gastroenterolo-
are on average twice as likely as men to endure chronic constipa- the book you gist at the University of Michigan
tion, and up to 1 in 5 Americans suffers from irritable bowel keep in your Health System. When stool sits in
syndrome (IBS) and its hallmark symptoms, including diarrhea. purse, natch) your colon, it gets harder, making
“There is a basic disgust associated with poop,” says Nick to release it, well, harder to pass.
Haslam, PhD, author of Psychology in the Bathroom. He points out sulfur dioxide,
that feces has always been linked to disease and infection (truth: which can A HANGOVER
mask odor. Alcohol, especially wine and
it’s not as nasty as you think; it’s 75 percent water). And now some beer, increases the motility of
candid celebs are loosening up the conversation. Cameron Diaz your gut, making everything move
writes in The Body Book about inspecting your poo to monitor your faster. This means less time for
health. And J.Law said on The Late Show that she sh*t her pants the colon to absorb water from the
while dealing with a possible ulcer. Is shame getting flushed away? stool, resulting in the crass-but-
“Reducing stigma is a good thing,” says Rose George, author accurate “beer shits.” Your best
cure? Imodium.
of The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human
Waste and Why It Matters. Talking about defecation—especially
with doctors—could help diagnose medical issues more quickly.
Here, some back-end background for your next exchange.
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BODY
IF ONLY
EVERYTHING
YOU DID IN THE
BATHROOM
WAS THIS
BEAUTIFUL.
GET THINGS
MOVING
This stuff will help
you seamlessly answer
the call of doody.
FIBER
Via veggies, fruits, legumes,
nuts, and whole grains, fiber
works to bulk up stool. Eat
25 grams per day (about a cup
of bran cereal, a pear, and half
a cup of black beans)—gradu-
ally. “Too much, too soon can
cause bloating and gas,” says
Kristi King, RDN, a spokesper-
son for the Academy of Nutri-
tion and Dietetics.
WATER
H2O is essential for avoiding YOU GO,
GIRL.
constipation. Besides plain YOU’RE ON A
old agua, broths and many ROLL!
fruits and vegetables are
hydrating. Even coffee and
tea count!
PROBIOTICS
Our gut is filled with trillions
of bacteria. Probiotics fight
the bad ones and help replen-
ish the good ones. Yogurt,
miso, sourdough bread, and
some cheeses are solid sources.
They may be more effective
when taken with prebiotics
(found in onions, bananas,
asparagus, and garlic).
H OW T O D E A L
Antidiarrheal meds can slow things—but may not kick in for hours. Until
When you are then, do diaphragmatic breathing: “With a straight back, inhale through the
traveling but wish nose, expanding the abdomen,” says Laurie Keefer, PhD, an associate
you were camped professor of psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine. “Exhale through the
out on a toilet mouth. Repeat.” As oxygen hits the gut, gotta-go muscles should spasm less.
BODY
HOW TO ID YOUR BM
Sorry, but you’re gonna have to look. What to know if your poop is...
OILY
You could be bleeding in your upper GI tract, Your body is likely not absorbing fat well
BLACK
warns Jeanetta Frye, MD, an assistant profes- because of an issue with your pancreas or small
sor of gastroenterology at the University of intestine, says Renee Williams, MD, a gastro-
Virginia. Unless you took a pill that causes dis- enterologist at NYU Langone Medical Center.
coloration (like iron supplements), call a doc. Make an MD appointment, stat.
GREENISH
It could be that your food went through your Pay attention to how long it lasts. If your
WATERY
intestines too quickly, before bile was able to diarrhea persists for more than two weeks,
break it down completely, explains Kristi King. see a doctor, says Dr. Williams. You could
NBD. “It may also mean you are eating plenty have a condition such as inflammatory bowel
of green veggies,” she adds. Definitely NBD! disease or celiac disease.
POOP
ANSWERS
1. C. It typically takes 24 to 72
hours to digest a meal. During the
first 6 to 8, food passes through your
QUIZ
stomach and small intestine. Then
it enters your large intestine. After
that...excretion.
Pop 2. B. Research has found that BMs

made in a squatting position take
less effort and time—this straightens
out the rectum, allowing excrement
to slide out more easily.
Are you #1 when it comes to #2? Find out. 3. False. Poop smells bad because
of its bacteria content, which
1lunch.
You just
had
How
3 or false: 5 often
True
If you eat
How
should you
7 True
or false:
Exercise
produces stinky sulfur- and nitrogen-
rich compounds. It’s supposed to
smell bad—so that we don’t want to
long should health- poop? can ease touch or eat it!
it take fully, your a. Once a constipation.
before it BMs will day
4. D. But floating stool is not usually
8
comes back smell less cause for alarm.
b. Several Coffee
out? noxious. times a day can 5. D. Some people need to go three
a. 1 hour make some times a day and some hit the throne
4
c. A few
b. 6 to 8 If your times a week people go. every few days. Only be concerned
hours poop How soon if your frequency changes drastically
floats, it d. Any of the after you
c. 1 to 3 above and stays that way for weeks.
days could be a sip does
sign that 6. C. If you’re seeing pellets or a
its motility-
6
there’s lumpy sausage, you’re probably
2
What boosting
Which in your does effect kick constipated. Small, fluffy pieces are
toilet digestive the ideal in? usually normal, but if they occur
position is tract: stool look suddenly for weeks at a time, it could
best? a. Within indicate celiac disease, inflammatory
a. Too much like? 4 minutes
a. A proper, dairy bowel disease, or IBS. See a doctor.
chairlike sit a. Hard b. Within 17
b. A lot of pellets minutes 7. True. Working out can lessen the
b. A squat veggies time it takes food to move through
with knees up b. A c. Within
c. Not lumpy log 30 minutes the GI tract.
c. Reverse- enough bacteria 8. A. Coffee boosts levels of two
cowgirl (facing c. A smooth, d. Within
the tank) d. Gas thick snake 1 hour hormones that stimulate digestive
d. Small, activity. As those rise, so skyrockets
d. Cross-
legged fluffy pieces your urge to poop. Order that venti
to-go at your own risk. ■
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BODY + MIND
SLUG
Don’t Worry, being lonely in a rela-
BREAK OUT OF
THE FALSE-
Be Unhappy
tionship could offer
POSITIVE TRAP
1
important hints Someone asks
as to what you want “How are you?”
from a partner. and you feel icky.
Nowadays, there is a weird pressure to be cheery To learn from
negative emotions, “Acknowledge the
all the time (insert smiley-face emoji). Here’s why you negative—and that
should own your sucky feelings. BY JE S SI C A C A S SIT Y you have to first rec-
the state is tempo-
ognize what you’re rary,” says Michelle
feeling, says Kayleigh Gielan, author of
FACEBOOK RECENTLY admires your buoyant make-it kind of way. Pleas, a positive- Broadcasting Hap-
took major flak for response, you know It can actually make psychology coach in piness. “Something
letting phony news they’re not admir- you feel worse over- New York City. “If like, ‘I’m nervous
stories slide—but ing your reality,” says all. When you mask you can name it, you about finals. But I
made a study guide,
most of your friends’ Paterson. “This rein- or deny feelings of can tame it,” she says.
so I bet I’ll feel bet-
feeds are probably forces the sense that sadness, fear, anger, By breaking the end- ter soon.’ Success-
just as bogus. Burst- if they knew the real anxiety, or disap- lessly upbeat cycle, ful responses move
ing with love, job you, they would reject pointment, you’re you’re doing every- quickly from venting
wins, and best-time- you.” It also encour- missing out on a one a favor. Says Pat- to action plan.”
ever group photos, ages you to curate out behavioral guidance erson: “It takes
2
social media is a the bad stuff—break- system that could courage to say, ‘Actu- You are at a wed-
happy place. And by ups, financial woes, spur action. For ally, things aren’t so ding but don’t
happy, we mean bad hair days—leav- example, that feel- great right now.’ feel celebratory.
really happy—on ing behind a lot of ing in the pit of your Presenting both pos-
Vent, but set a limit,
purpose. Chances are, insincere smiles. stomach each morn- itive and negative like talking to one
you too get pulled But self-propelled ing could be a subtle elements shows other person for five min-
into this online ruse: positivity isn’t always clue that it’s time people your genuine utes, says Kayleigh
“Presenting yourself advantageous in to change careers; self—and gives them Pleas. Be honest:
as upbeat to others is a fake-it-till-you- permission to be “It’s hard to be here
a way of subcon- human too.” ■ because it reminds
me of good days with
sciously elevating
my ex Josh.” Then
your social standing,” thank her for listen-
says psychologist ing. (Want to skip the
Randy Paterson, event? Don’t. “Social
PhD, author of How support is the best
to Be Miserable: predictor of happi-
40 Strategies You ness,” says Gielan.)
Already Use. “It also
3
helps you protect You’re on
Facebook…right
yourself from people
after a layoff.
who could judge you
as a downer.” Post what makes you
The farce is per- feel good. Research
petuated IRL as well. says whether social
Think: every time media helps or hurts
someone asks how someone’s mood
depends on how
it’s going and you
they feel when using
respond “Great!” it. If sending
DANIEL EHRENWORTH
when you really want an “I’m bummed”

to lie on the floor THERE’S snap is cathartic,
NOTHING
in the fetal position. WRONG WITH do it. If not, phone
“When someone FEELING a friend instead.
DEFLATED
SOMETIMES.
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BECAUSE I’M A WOMAN
DO YOU THINK I’M GOING TO CRACK UNDER
PRESSURE OR CONQUER THE FIELD?
Nothing, not even a period, should get in a woman’s way.

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Made of Absorbs 10x Feels Like

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T H E LI N DA W ELLS R EPORT
SKIN
IN THE
GAME
It’s time to give skin a little love. Linda Wells—Allure’s

founding editor—shows what’s up in the land of cleansers,
masks, serums, and hydrators, on model Sara Sampaio.
The coolest new creams: (from top row, left to right) GLAMGLOW Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer; BURT’S BEES Skin Nourishment Night Cream;
FRESH Black Tea Firming Corset Cream; L’ORÉAL PARIS Age Perfect Cell Renewal Rosy Tone Moisturizer; AVEENO Positively Radiant Overnight Hydrating
Facial; DR. BRANDT DNA Time Reversing Cream; NEUTROGENA Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream; CLINIQUE Pep-Start Hydrorush Daily UV Protector;
CLARINS Hydra-Essentiel Cooling Gel; OLAY Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream; OLAY Luminous Tone Perfecting Cream; GLOSSIER Priming Moisturizer Rich.
Photographs by Carter Smith | Fashion Editor: Paul Cavaco | Still Lifes by Jeffrey Westbrook
Model Sara Sampaio
double cleanses her face,
just like a good millennial.
BRALET by Victoria’s Secret.
HAIR by Serge Normant. MAKEUP by Dotti.
MANICURE by Sheril Bailey.
T
he first time I made any could actually document my life by skin-care
money of my own, I took it milestones: I know exactly where I was when
straight to the beauty coun- I learned that Retin-A was approved by the
ter and bought myself a FDA. I remember seeing my first wrinkle
lemon-scented cleanser and in the rearview mirror of a cab2 and feeling
a skin-scrubbing brush. I was a 13-year-old the prick of my first shot of Botox in a der-
babysitting machine, and I was on a mission. matologist’s office in Paris. I don’t just like
A few years later, I moved on to Clinique’s skin care; I love skin care.
efficient three-step system, which in my mind Yet as much as everyone knows that skin
is skin care’s gateway drug.1 From there, it was health is essential to beauty, it just seems a
Erno Laszlo black sea-mud soap and Mario little, well, boring at the moment. No one gets
Badescu facials, upping the ante with each 1,000-plus likes on Instagram for posts of their
new treatment and each new paycheck. daily SPF 30 moisturizer. That may explain
Hello, my name is Linda, and I am a the soaring popularity of masks, which look
S T I L L L I F E S S T Y L I S T: S A R A H G U I D O - L A A K S O F O R H A L L E Y R E S O U R C E S .
skin-care addict. great in photos. Many also originate in Korea, 1
While makeup is getting all the millen- the hotbed of skin-care trends, and give fast, Linda
Evangelista
nial love in beauty today—with contouring visible results. Women are using them as told me it
creams, highlighting compacts, eye-shadow preparation for makeup, to perk up their skin was her first
beauty
palettes, and lip kits selling like mad—I’m before a big day at work or a big evening out. product
too, so we
here on the other side of the divide to celebrate The overwhelming drive in beauty for these have that in
skin care. Remember skin care? It is the basis women is, “I want what I want when I want it,” common
of all things right in beauty. My affection for it says Karen Grant, the global beauty industry 2
is proof alone that I’m not a millennial—and analyst for the NPD Group, a market research I actually
kind
let’s please not discuss my birth certificate. I firm. “It’s almost Machiavellian.” of liked it
Today’s new masks work day, night, and in the shower to give a quick plumping or tightening effect. Clockwise from top left: ESTÉE LAUDER Advanced
Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask; LANCÔME Visionnaire Crescendo Peel; LA MER The Brilliance Brightening Mask (two steps); VERSO Reviving
Eye Mask; ESTÉE LAUDER Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening Cooling Sorbet Pack; AVEENO Positively Radiant 60 Second In-Shower Facial.
©2017 P&G
DNA or OLAY?
Olay discovered that almost 10% of women naturally
look years younger. Now every woman can be ageless.
We’ve newly engineered our products through decades
of research with only the best ingredients, helping
take years off your skin age in weeks.
Who needs DNA when you have Olay?
T
hese women are also diving
deep into cleansers, perhaps
to wash off all the layers of
makeup. Many have adopted
the Asian habit of double
cleansing, first with an oil and then with a
more traditional face wash. The new cleans-
ing oils smell like exotic flowers, and they
provide something unusual for cleansers:
a feeling of comfort and pampering.
To convert this generation to moisturiz-
ers, hydrators,3 and even active ingredients,
there’s a whole army of stealth skin-care prod-
ucts that make skin look better mere minutes
after they’re smeared on. “Lack of hydra-
tion is one of the top issues that can cause
something to look older,” says Grant. “That’s
even true with a shoe or a bag.” The best of
the bunch have an ulterior motive, sneaking
anti-aging ingredients in the formula for long-
term benefits. The fact that they’re designed
to appeal on beauty’s favorite social-media
platform is also a key factor. They’re a photo-
genic icy blue (Neutrogena Hydro Boost
Water Gel and Clarins Hydra-Essentiel
Cooling Gel), pale pink (Olay Luminous Tone
Perfecting Cream), or deep pink (L’Oréal Moisturizers and
Paris Age Perfect Rosy Tone Moisturizer). “In hydrators are
this skeptical market for skin care, products designed to make
have to be Instagram-worthy and a delight skin look better
to use,” says Stephanie Guggenheim, the instantly. And
senior marketing director at Neutrogena, some even sneak
where Hydro Boost has been a wild success in anti-aging
for those exact reasons. benefits.
Women, especially millennial women,
want their skin to look flawless—a word
that was freighted with judgment for previ-
ous generations. They turn more to makeup
for this, not to slow and steady skin care.4 3
But now, skin care looks more like makeup, Moisturizers
and makeup has skin-care ingredients like hold moisture
on skin.
antioxidants, peptides, moisturizers, and Hydrators
deliver moisture
sunscreen tucked inside. “It’s funny,” says beneath
Artemis Patrick, the senior vice president of

the skin
merchandising at Sephora. “If you ask mil- 4
lennials if they use skin care, they say no, even But remember,
the tortoise
though they really do. The lines between won the race
O
skin care and makeup are being crossed.” To f all the unappreciated areas
that end, Olay’s Ultimate Eye Cream is tinted. of skin care today, the least
Hydro Boost has blossomed into a whole line appreciated is anti-aging
of products that includes a foundation and a skin care. I get it. It let us
concealer laced with hydrators. It Cosmetics’ down, overpromising and
best-seller is a CC cream that’s rich in pig- underdelivering like a slick politician. Anti-
ments and in vitamins, moisturizers, hydra- aging skin care requires diligence and
tors, and SPF 50. Shiseido’s new White Lucent patience. It isn’t sexy. Sometimes it also seems
OnMakeup Spot Correcting Serum covers dark to demand an advanced degree in biochemis-
spots while it treats them, functioning as either try. No wonder so many people tuned out. But
“the last step in skin care or the first step in really, how hard is it to slap on a serum and
makeup,” says Gisela Ballard, the company’s a cream?5 “The most important time to take 5
executive director of marketing. care of the skin is in your twenties and Not so hard
Eyes need particular creams that address the fragile skin and its myriad issues. Clockwise from top left:
MURAD Resurgence Renewing Eye Cream; BURT’S BEES Skin Nourishment Eye Cream; SHISEIDO Bio-Performance Super Corrective Eye Cream; OLAY Eyes
Ultimate Eye Cream; OLAY Eyes Illuminating Eye Cream; GARNIER SKIN Clearly Brighter Anti-Dark Circle Eye Roller; LANCÔME Absolue Eye Serum.
©2016 P&G
EYES THAT WON’T SHOW YOUR AGE

Olay Eyes. A collection to fight the look of every eye concern:
Brighten, Depuff, Lift, Smooth, or Ultimately, all of it.
#AGELESS
The most important time to
take care of the skin is in your
twenties and thirties. . . .
Most women don’t act until
they see the first wrinkle.
thirties, because the consequences show in agers—even taking punch samples of their
the future,” says Rosemarie Osborne, Ph.D., skin6 to determine its structure down to their
a scientist and research fellow at Procter & genetic activity. Duplicating that hearty young
Gamble. “But that’s when you can’t see the skin became the goal for Olay’s reformulated
changes in your skin. And most women don’t skin-care products.
act until they see the first wrinkle.” The biggest behavioral differences of the
Skin-care marketers have gotten wise to superagers: 1) They spent little time in the
this need to deliver instant gratification, and sun; 2) they protected themselves when they
they also know they have to seduce us into did venture outdoors; 3) they never had dry
using their products day and night so the skin; and 4) they had a positive attitude about
ingredients can actually work their magic. life. What didn’t seem to make a lick of
Even the big players in the skin-care world difference, regardless of what we’ve all read:7
recognize the problem and are eager to fix it. stress, fast food, carbs, sugar, or drinking
“We want to make skin care fun again, remov- eight glasses of water a day. The news made
ing those things that have made it not fun,” me suddenly crave doughnuts.8
says Alex Keith, president of global skin and
personal care at Procter & Gamble, which o mimic superagers’ fresh,
T
6
makes Olay. plump, even-toned, dewy A sharp
The researchers at Procter & Gamble (should I go on?) skin, Olay cookie-cutter-
focused on studies about women who are looked for ingredients that like tool
removes a
exceptional at aging in order to help the rest would boost skin’s natural circle of skin
for analysis.
of us look a little younger. Okay, that doesn’t antioxidants and its microcirculation. “If In other words,
not that fun
immediately sound like fun, but when they you can improve the circulation under the
showed me photographs of two 44-year-old skin,” says cosmetic chemist Jim Hammer, 7
women, I snapped to attention. One looked “you have a greater likelihood of having …and I’ve
written
all of 29 while the other had the lines and a rejuvenating effect.” Olay’s new Regen-
sagging of a 57-year-old—a full 30-year erist Miracle Boost Concentrate and 8
span. The Olay experts studied the unusu- Micro-Sculpting Cream—my personal And I don’t
even like
ally young-looking ones — called super- favorites—contain, among other things, doughnuts
Microneedling gives tiny,
precise, and somewhat
painful pricks to the skin,
causing it to rev up collagen
and elastin production.
ENVIRON Gold Roll-CIT microneedling device
(from facialist Mashell Tabe). PAJAMA TOP by Araks.
©2017 P&G
DNA or OLAY?
Olay discovered that almost 10% of women naturally
look years younger. Now every woman can be ageless.
We engineered New Olay Regenerist to dramatically
reduce the look of wrinkles. See results on day 1,
and years off your skin age by day 28.
Who needs DNA when you have Olay?
No cream or exercise
can lift the skin,
but it doesn’t hurt
to try. Plus, it makes
a pretty picture.
SLIP by Carine Gilson.
peptides, niacinamide, an olive-oil deriva- they’re truly what make the difference in your
tive, and a carob-seed extract, all proven to appearance in the long haul known as life.
work all the way to the genomic level. Perhaps one way to look at skin care right
M
now is as a spectrum of treatments, from simple
aybe to get the next and sweet (cleansers, moisturizers, and hydra-
wave of women to use tors) to complicated and painful (Botox, wrinkle
anti-agers, marketers fillers, and lasers). Facial salons have moved
will have to convince from the simple end to the more intense side
them that skin care is and now come right before dermatologists with
an aspect of wellness. If you’ve ever sipped a places like Skin Laundry offering 15-minute
green juice, downloaded a meditation app,9 laser and light sessions in a friendly, breezy
or squeezed the sweat from your hair after setting. And while the simple and sweet are
SoulCycle, then you sure as hell should own getting all the love at the moment, that’s bound 9
an antioxidant serum and apply it every day. to change as the years march steadily on. We I like
Headspace . . .
Skin-care products may not yield the dra- will all look in the rearview mirror one day and I’ve
used it exactly
matic before-and-afters that win likes, but and realize it’s time to act. ■ twice
Serums contain the most concentrated active ingredients in the most lightweight form. From left to right:
SHANGPREE S-energy Long Lasting Concentrated Serum; 3LAB M Serum; AVÈNE Hydrance Intense Rehydrating Serum; SKINCEUTICALS H.A. Intensifier;
CLARINS Hydra-Essentiel Bi-phase Serum; OLAY Luminous Miracle Boost Concentrate; OLAY Regenerist Miracle Boost Concentrate; NEUTROGENA Hydro Boost
Hydrating Serum; RODAN + FIELDS Active Hydration Serum; CHANEL Blue Serum; L’ORÉAL PARIS Revitalift Triple Power Intensive Skin Revitalizer.
©2017 P&G
DNA or OLAY?
Olay discovered that almost

10% of women naturally look
years younger. Now every woman
can be ageless. We engineered
New Olay Luminous to give your
skin a remarkably radiant glow.
See results on day 1, and years
off your skin age by day 28.
Who needs DNA when you
have Olay?
P H O T O G R A P H E D B Y B E N W AT T S . FA S H I O N D I R E C T O R : AYA K A N A I . H A I R : C H R I S M C M I L L A N F O R S O LOA R T I ST S . C O M . M A K E U P :
C H R I S T I A N M C C U L L O C H AT S T R E E T E R S U S I N G D I O R A D D I C T. M A N I C U R E : M I C H I N A K O I D E U S I N G Y S L L A L A Q U E C O U T U R E . S E E
PAG E 19 9 FO R S HOPPIN G INFO R M AT IO N.
get to know
it means to be a star
who are �e def in ing what
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YOU KNOW AND
LOVE HER FROM
ORANGE IS THE NEW
BLACK. NOW RUBY
OPPOSITE PAGE:
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JACKET, TOP,
DSquared2. BRA,
Fleur du Mal. JEANS,
Lucky Brand.
SNEAKERS, Golden
doesn’t know what time it is. Goose Deluxe
“It’s definitely not 10:30 a.m.,” Brand. NECKLACE,
Eva Fehren
she says, flashing her Dior
watch. “That must be from
wherever I was last.”
The 30-year-old Aussie is
in such high demand lately,
she’s barely in one time zone
long enough to reset the clock.
Today, she’s chatting with me
over vegan burgers at L.A.
hotspot Crossroads. Tomorrow,
she’s off to New York to be
on a panel with Gigi Hadid,
Lena Dunham, Zoë Kravitz,
and Olympic gymnast Aly
Raisman for part of Reebok’s
#PerfectNever campaign. By
the time you read this, she’ll
be all over the place promoting
her star turns in xXx: Return
of Xander Cage, Resident
Evil: The Final Chapter, and
John Wick: Chapter 2.
Even among this Hollywood
crowd, Ruby is an eye magnet—
all sharp cheekbones, blazing
light green eyes, and cropped
raven hair slicked back just
so. Tattoos cover much of
her body’s real estate—creeping
up her neck and onto her fin-
gers. She’s been compared to
Justin Bieber and Angelina
Jolie—A-listers as famous for
their talent and looks as they
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listened to my album,’” Ruby
beauty recalls Taylor saying. “She’s so
are their rebellious streaks. And humble. We’ve become really
as some have pointed out, when t ip good friends. Now I have this
Angelina’s image was recast as a Put your agent approached her and asked awesome network of badass
do-gooding mother and activist, strongest face for a photo. “I was such a little female chicks by my side. It’s
she left a bad-girl void in Holly- rebel,” she remembers. “I was nice.” It takes one to know one.
wood. Until now.
forward with like ‘No, I’m here to see Pink!’ Here’s how to join the club.…
Ruby considers herself gen- a quick spritz But the woman was persistent.”
der fluid, meaning she doesn’t of Urban Ruby would go on to model, DJ, DARE TO DO SOMETHING
conform to male or female Decay Quick and work as a VJ and presenter
constructs. But growing up in Fix Hydra- for MTV Australia. DRASTIC WITH YOUR LOOK
Melbourne—long before trans- Charged In 2014, she released “When I was 16, I shaved my
gender rights were even at a the short film Break Free— head. I had long blonde hair and
whisper—she identified as male.
Complexion which she wrote, produced, was getting a lot of attention
“When I realized I was going Prep Priming codirected, and starred in—on I didn’t want. I told my mom
to develop breasts, I started Spray, $31— YouTube. The roughly five- I was going to do it. She told
saving for a sex change,” she it sets minute video exploring gender me to wait for her to get home.
says. “I thought I would save the scene for fluidity went viral (to date, it’s But I couldn’t wait, so I got the
five cents a week to turn into a epically been viewed more than 24 mil- dog clippers and did this botch
boy. Clearly, I didn’t know how lion times), and she speculates job with bald patches. I looked
intense the process would be.
glowy skin. it’s how the team behind Orange like the Bride of Chuckie! But it
I was too young to understand Is the New Black discovered her. grew very fast, and it looked like
the ramifications.” Ruby’s part as inmate Stella on ‘me.’ I felt so free.”
While she says she wasn’t the hit Netflix series blew up her
bullied in elementary school, fan base, making her the most BE OPEN TO NEW—
strangers found it hard to place Googled actress of 2015. She
her. “One time, people came up now has millions of followers AND OLD—LOVES
H A I R : C H R I S M C M I L L A N F O R S O L O A R T I S T S . C O M . M A K E U P : C H R I S T I A N M C C U L L O C H AT S T R E E T E R S U S I N G D I O R A D D I C T.
to my mom and me and were across Twitter and Instagram. “I wasn’t dating Jess when I did
like, ‘Sorry, we can’t figure out The attention has been our music video. It happened as
M A N I C U R E : M I C H I N A K O I D E U S I N G Y S L L A L A Q U E C O U T U R E . S E E PA G E 1 9 9 F O R S H O P P I N G I N F O R M AT I O N .
if your child is a beautiful girl great—except when it comes to we were shooting it. I’ve known
or a handsome boy,’” she recalls. her love life. Her high-profile her for 10 years. We actually
“My mom was so open-minded. engagement to designer Phoebe dated in 2009, and we’ve been
She looked at me and was like, Dahl ended in 2015. “The hard- best friends for a long time. It
‘What do you think?’ I said, ‘I’m est thing is to go through a pub- was the last thing I expected
a handsome boy, but I can be a lic breakup,” she tells me. “I to happen. But when you’re
pretty girl, too, if I want to be.’” don’t wish it upon anyone.” She involved in something you’re
High school was a different initially kept her current rela- both passionate about, it’s not
story. Some girls thought Ruby tionship with The Veronicas unusual to become attracted.
was trying to steal their boy- singer Jessica Origliasso under We’re now who we wish we
friends, but in reality, she just wraps. The two fell in love while would have been back then.”
wanted to play football with filming the steamy music video
them. When word got out that for the pop duo’s single “On
Ruby was a lesbian (“I told one Your Side”—which Ruby also
DISPLAY AFFECTION—
friend, and it just spread”), she wrote and directed. “I wasn’t DISCREETLY
was actually a little relieved. She going to ask Jess to lie about it “In general, I’m not a huge PDA
thought it would eliminate any [in interviews],” she says. person—but I’m not against it
notion that she was boy-crazy, It’s easier for Ruby to talk either. I’m more likely to hold
but nope: “Instead girls started about her newfound famous hands and have a snuggle wait-
saying, ‘Oh, you’re obsessed with friends. She says she and Gigi ing for a car than I am to put my
us!’ I was like, ‘Not even.’” Hadid connected via Twitter tongue down someone’s throat.
It was at a Pink concert that when Gigi tweeted about her. And I would never have sex at a
Ruby’s life changed. A modeling And Taylor Swift reached out party. In fact, I don’t even know
after Ruby was quoted saying the last time I went to a party.”
she loved Taylor’s 1989. “She
was like, ‘I can’t believe you
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+
RESIST THE
COMPARATHON
You should know
“If I get short-listed for a part, MEET THE STARS WHO ARE BREAKING THE MOLD
I don’t look at the list and think, AND BUSTING DOWN DOORS IN EVERY ARENA.
Who are these people? Oh,
she’s been doing this longer and
knows the director. She’s pret-
tier. I just think, Oh, she’d be
great. She’d be interesting. In
my 20s, if I didn’t get a role I me as the girl next door or girl- THE FITNESS BADASS
wanted, I would find where all friend. You have to disarm peo-
my flaws were instead of real-
izing the part was better suited
ple. So many times in meetings,
people are like, ‘God, you’re
jen w iderst rom
for the person who got it.” adorable! You’re not scary at From her new book, Diet Right
for Your Personality Type, to her
all!’ I’m like, ‘Scary? Who said I
fitspo-packed social feeds, the
STRESS LESS ABOUT was scary?’” Biggest Loser trainer, 34, is all
SOCIAL MEDIA business when it comes to deliv-
ering healthy, hot results.
“There are things that I’m CRUSADE FOR LOVE
I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My nutri-
always going to be very vocal “According to the news, tional jumper cables: water,
about, like LGBTQ and animal I’ve been engaged five times. For almonds, and edible seaweed.
rights. I have a platform and I me, marriage is more about MY CONFIDENCE ADVICE: Never
can open up a dialogue, but I equal rights than the act of get- forget—no one can ever do what
also know that I’m just an actor. ting married. When you don’t you do, feel what you feel, or be
I’m just another person with an have equal rights, it trickles what you can be.
HOW I DEAL WITH HATERS: Ghost
opinion no better than anyone down to kids who think, My
them. Nothing makes someone
else’s opinion. I don’t overana- aunt’s gay so she can’t get mar-
feel more foolish than not getting
lyze. I just write from the heart, ried, or I’m weird because I feel a response after being rude.
post it, and hope for the best. the same way. So it’s important YOU CAN GET AHEAD BY: Being
Then I move on.” to break down that barrier. I’m a pleasure to be around. People
more interested in having a will work with your shortcomings
loving, healthy, long-term rela- because they enjoy you.
KNOW WHAT YOU
tionship with someone I might
WANT IN BED want to have kids with some-
“I’m very confident and in tune day. The idea of family is more
with my sexuality. I feel very important to me than the idea
blessed for that, because in dif- of paperwork and a big party
ferent places around the world, to celebrate love, although that
people can’t be. I’m lucky I can also sounds fun!”
explore. I have a very healthy
sex life, and there’s something BE GOOD TO YOUR MIND
very empowering, strong, and
feminist about being open and
AND BODY
comfortable in that world.” “I’ve worked out the kind of life
that I need to live: I don’t drink,
I eat organic and vegan, I exer-
DEFY EXPECTATIONS cise, I see my childhood friends,
“There’s a softness and geeki- I speak to my mom every day, I
ness to me. Some of Hollywood love animals, I surround myself
goes, okay, lesbian, tattoos, with all the things that bring
short hair, we know the role for out the best in me—and I avoid
her. They’re not going to see the things that don’t.” ■
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T H E H I T- M A K I N G B A D A S S
TOVE LO
The Swedish sensation’s radio had into my short film, Fairy Dust.
smashes (“Habits,” “Talking It was revealing in many ways,
Body,” “Cool Girl”) have earned and I had to confront a lot of my
as much buzz for their sound as demons while making it.
for their subject matter: Drug MY CONFIDENCE ADVICE: If
trips, sex clubs, and female bon- you’ve found something you love
ers—Tove’s not afraid to go there. to do, listen to your heart, not to
Currently on tour for her second judgmental idiots who are too
album, Lady Wood, the 29-year- scared to chase their dreams.
old often performs barefoot and HOW I DEAL WITH HATERS:
has been known to flash the They’re allowed to think whatever
crowd. Freeing the nipple is so they want—but I can’t see them
rock and roll. ‘cause I’ve got my love glasses on!
MOST FEARLESS MOMENT: Writ- BEST LOVE TIP I’VE GOTTEN: It’s
ing, shooting, and putting all I the calm, not the storm.
THE BADASS OF ALL TRADES
TEYANA TAYLOR
Ever since she landed her first
record deal at 15, Teyana has
been sought out by music’s big-
gest names (Pharrell, Beyoncé,
Usher) for her skills as a singer,
C L O C K W I S E F R O M T O P R I G H T: M AT T J O N E S ; S A S H A S A M S O N O VA ; P E R B E R N A L .
songwriter, rapper, dancer,

and choreographer. Last year,
the 26-year-old, who’s married
to NBA star Iman Shumpert,
inspired serious body envy with
her legendary dance perfor-
mance in Kanye West’s “Fade”
video. Her next act? She’s launch-
ing a new workout program called
Fade2Fit. Also look for her in
VH1’s hip-hop drama The Breaks.
MANTRA: It’s a dirty game!
REBEL ROLE MODEL: Grace Jones.
She’s a fearless, unstoppable
beast who empowers and owns
everything she is about.
I FEEL MOST CONFIDENT WHEN:
I’m surrounded by my husband,
family, and close friends.
BEST LOVE TIP I’VE GOTTEN: Ain’t
none of your friends’ business,
ain’t none of my friends’ business.
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the works in 2017, the 21-year-
old college dropout from Frisco,
Texas, is Hollywood’s most unex-
pected darling.
MANTRA: Be open and keep love
in your heart.
THE INDIE BADASS MOST FEARLESS MOMENT:
Finally making a decision about
SASHA LANE my life based solely on how I felt
and what I wanted and needed.
Sasha, who’d never acted before, YOU CAN GET AHEAD BY: Working
was just hanging out on a Flor- as hard you can and having faith
ida beach when director Andrea that you can do it. Put your all into
Arnold spotted her. The film- what you’re doing and, if you’re
maker eventually offered Sasha open to it, your path will lead you
the leading role in what would to where you’re supposed to be.
become the critically acclaimed I FEEL MOST CONFIDENT WHEN:
coming-of-age drama American I’ve followed my gut, I’m wearing
Honey. Now, with four movies in what I want, and I can move freely.
C L O C K W I S E F R O M T O P R I G H T: N I K K I O R M E R O D ; J O N AT H A N B A C H M A N /A P I M A G E S ; T H E C O L L A B O R AT I O N I S T/ G E T T Y I M A G E S ; V I C T O R I A S T E V E N S /A U G U S T I M A G E S .
THE COMEDIC BADASS
issa rae
The L.A. native made fans out
of wonderfully flawed women
everywhere with her hit web
series, Awkward Black Girl (first
funded via Kickstarter, btw), and
best-selling book, The Misadven-
tures of Awkward Black Girl. Her
thoughtful, hilarious HBO series,
Insecure—the 32-year-old serves
as its executive producer and
Golden Globe–nominated star—
is a must-binge right now.
MANTRA: Give the world
your best and the best will come
back to you.
MY CONFIDENCE ADVICE: You’re
the only person in your way. Do
you really want to be on your
deathbed regretting not trying?
GET-SH*T-DONE ANTHEM: “Bad
Bitch,” by Dreezy. She’s a
badass and she knows it, and
she makes me feel like I should
think of myself in the same way.
REBEL ROLE MODEL: Ava DuVer-
nay. She doesn’t take no for an
answer, she compromises only
on her terms, and she’s a
workaholic—but you can tell she
has fun while being one.
MY RESPONSE TO HATERS: Stay
mad, I guess.
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THE BEAT-THE-ODDS BADASS
aj mendez
brookS
After a poverty-stricken child-
hood, AJ went on to command
respect in the pro-wrestling
world; the 5′2″ powerhouse
has now won three WWE Divas
championships. Her upcoming
memoir, Crazy Is My Superpower
(April 4), details the 29-year-
old’s biggest match: battling
mental illness.
MANTRA: Be the hero you want to
see in the world. It’s easy to hope
someone saves the day, but you
need guts to take even tiny steps
to save it yourself.
REBEL ROLE MODEL: The X-Files’
Dana Scully taught me that smart,
tough, and strong are a woman’s
most valuable qualities, that we
can and should be treated
equally by male coworkers, and
that pantsuits are fly as hell.
I FEEL MOST CONFIDENT WHEN:
Lifting weights, pushing my body
further than I thought possible.
THE SOCIAL BADASS with all your imperfections. Dur-

ing your lunch break, watch an
lilly singh Emma Watson interview. Work
really hard. Then stand back and
Lilly started her Superwoman appreciate your accomplish-
YouTube channel in 2010 as a ments…and listen to as much
way to deal with her depression. Beyoncé as possible.
Now it’s a bona fide empire, with REBEL ROLE MODEL: Malala
more than 10 million subscrib- Yousafzai. People often say
ers and a billion views. In her they’ll fight until their last breath
first book, How to Be a Bawse, or they’ll sleep when they die
out this month, the 28-year-old as a way to show how tough they
details how she turned herself are. We treat death like it’s more
into 2016’s highest-paid female powerful than us. Malala is so
YouTuber. NBD. determined, strong, and fearless
MANTRA: Work hard and be nice that I think death is scared of her!
to people. HOW I RESPOND TO HATERS: I
MOST FEARLESS MOMENT: Over- hope you have a better day tomor-
coming depression and kicking row. Chin up, buttercup!
self-doubt’s butt! YOU CAN GET AHEAD BY: Not let-
MY CONFIDENCE ADVICE: Take a ing people tell you which path
good look at yourself in the mir- to take. Buck tradition and do it
ror every morning and fall in love your own way. ■
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TURN UP THE HEAT
WITH THESE
HOT-COUPLE
COLOR COMBOS,
GUARANTEED
TO MAKE YOU LOOK—
AND FEEL—
TWICE AS SEXY
THIS SPRING.
BY LAUREN BALSAMO
PHOTOGRAPHED BY TOM SCHIRMACHER
FASHION EDITOR:
JAMES WORTHINGTON DEMOLET
PINK
+
BLUE
This season is all about
subtle nail art. Paint
your base with two coats of
nude (like Dior Vernis
in Sienna, $27), let dry, then
use a nail-striping brush
to create thick, angular pops
of bright pink and blue
ON HIM: T-SHIRT, SHORTS,
Saturdays NYC. ON HER: (try Deborah Lippmann in
JACKET, The Arrivals. TOP, Daytripper, $18, and Nars in
Zimmermann. JEANS, Ikiru, $20) along the
REDValentino. EARRINGS
(worn throughout), top and bottom of each nail.
model’s own
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AQUA
+
COBALT
Blue liner: Been there, done that.
But two shades of blue
side by side? Buckle up! Start with
a thick aqua flick, and let it dry
(key for keeping lines crisp). Then
trace a thinner cobalt line
along lash lines only; it’s way easier
than trying to stack the hues
on top of each other. (Our model
is wearing L’Oréal Paris Infallible
Paints Eyeliners in Vivid Aqua and
Electric Blue, $10 each.)
E YE
HE
S
T
HA
VE I
T
THIS PAGE: DRESS, Tory

Burch. OPPOSITE PAGE:
CIRCULAR EARRINGS,
Elizabeth and James
BRONZE
+
CORAL
Most people are on Team
Bronzer or Team Blush. Play both
sides and your skin will glow
like crazy. Sweep a luminizing
bronzer (like BareMinerals
Invisible Bronze Powder Bronzer,
$28) along cheekbones,
then pop some coral blush
(shown here: L’Oréal Paris
Infallible Paints Blush, $17) onto
the apples of your cheeks.

LEMON
+
LIME
A two-toned eye commands
a second look. Start with an eye
primer (Smashbox Photo
Finish Lid Primer in White, $21,
makes brights pop). Then pick
two shades adjacent on the color
wheel (we created this
combo with L’Oréal Paris Infallible
Paints Eye Shadows in Jet
Set Blond and Mint Detox, $9 each)
for contrast that’s cool, not crazy.
SLUG
ROSE
+
CHERRY
Two reds are better than one:
A lighter shade on the top lip
enhances a normally thinner
shape, while a bold one below
begs for attention. Line lips
with a transparent pencil (try
Givenchy Lip Liner in Universal,
$29) to prevent smearing,
then apply complementary
long-wearing liquid lipsticks.
We used L’Oréal Paris
Infallible Paints Lips in Wild
Rose and DIY Red, $10 each.
OPPOSITE PAGE: ON HIM: SHORTS,

Saturdays NYC. ON HER:
SWIMSUIT, Alix. PANTS, Elizabeth
and James. BRACELET, Venessa
Arizaga. THIS PAGE: JACKET, TOP,
Monique Lhuillier. SHORTS,
Levi’s. STAR EARRING, Saskia Diez.
HAIR: Ted Gibson at Jed Root.

MAKEUP: Christian McCulloch at
Streeters using Dior Addict.
MANICURE: Natalie Pavloski at
Bridge using Chanel Le Vernis.
MODELS: Astrid Baarsma/Next
Management; Levi Bradley/
IMG. See page 199 for shopping
information.

PUT A BR A ON IT
Forget what conventional
wisdom says about
so-called underwear. Flip
the script, and rock a
naughty bralet over a sweet
sweater top to up the
sexy factor.
BRALET, TOP, SKIRT,
Giambattista Valli.
EARRINGS, Erdem.
SHOES, Sophia Webster.
CLUTCH, Tonya Hawkes
SHAKE OFF YOUR “I HAVE NOTHING TO

WEAR” SLUMP, AND SLIP INTO IMAGINATIVE
LOOKS THAT’LL PUT YOU SMACK-DAB
IN THE CENTER OF ATTENTION.
photographed by
MAX ABADIAN
fashion director
AYA KANAI
ACCENT
YOUR WAIST
The fastest,
chicest way to
cheat a shapelier
figure is with a
corset belt. Wrap
one around an
ultraglam dress
for a look that’s
off-kilter cool.
DRESS, TANK, BELT, Cinq à
Sept. BLUE BUSTIER, La
Perla. EARRINGS, Tanya
Taylor. BAG, Salvatore
Ferragamo
Love soft,
romantic curls?
Evenly coat them
with TRESemmé
Extra Firm
Control Gel, $4,
then dry with a
diffuser. For extra
drama, softly
tease upward or
outward.
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SEX UP A
SHIRTDRESS
Remixed menswear-
inspired dresses
highlight your figure
way better than your
BF’s button-down.
Look for deconstructed
silhouettes with
thigh-grazing slits,
and leave the neckline
unbuttoned.
DRESS, Alexander Wang.
EARRINGS, Prabal
Gurung. CLUTCH,
Valentino Garavani
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REENGAGE
W ITH
RUFFLES
Girlish frills turn dramatic
in a floor-sweeping,
layered maxiskirt.
Balance out their prom
vibes with chill sneakers
and a plain white tee.
T-SHIRT, SKIRT, EARRINGS,
J.Crew. BAG, Fendi.
SNEAKERS, Greats
Take your pony

to new heights
with TRESemmé
Ultra Fine Mist
Hair Spray, $5.
It locks in volume
and leaves hair
feeling soft—
never sticky.
SEND NUDES
Embrace a good skin day
or post-vacay glow in
monochrome neutrals.
Pair pieces of differing
shine—like matte silk
and polished satin—for
eye-catching dimension.
BODYSUIT, PANTS, Cushnie
et Ochs. EARRINGS, Paule
Ka. CLUTCH, Bulgari.
SHOES, Gianvito Rossi
The no-fail for-
mula for pin-
straight strands:
Prep damp hair with
TRESemmé Bota-
nique Nourish and
Replenish Hydrating
Mist, $5. Blow-dry,
flatiron, and add tons
of shine with Bota-
nique Damage Recov-
ery Oil Elixir, $5.
TA KE THE
SHORT-SHORTS
ROUTE
Get cheeky in
high-waisted,
higher-cut hot pants.
Compensate for
your exposed bottom
half with a boxy,
oversize jacket.
JACKET, SHIRT, SHORTS, BELT,
Marc Jacobs. SHOES,
Christian Louboutin.
EARRINGS, Judith Hendler
Jewelry
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EXPOSE
A SLICE
For a twist on the
standard deep V, go for
an intriguing neckline
that strategically
bares slivers of skin.
DRESS, J. Mendel.
EARRINGS, Judith
Hendler Jewelry
Hair this
cool is its own
accessory.
The secret: Skip
washing and pre-
serve the tousled
texture with
TRESemmé
Volumizing Dry
Shampoo, $5.
Colored clip-ins,
optional.
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FREE YOUR
KNEES
A matching shorts suit
is less stuffy than
the average pants and
blazer. Chunky platforms
add more edge and
will make your legs look
miles long.
JACKET, SHORTS, BELT, SHOES,
Michael Kors Collection.
EARRINGS, Marni
HAIR: Ted Gibson at Jed Root.

MAKEUP: Nina Park
for Nars at The Wall Group.
MANICURE: Julie Kandalec
using Chanel Le Vernis.
MODEL: Anais Pouliot/The
Society Management.
See page 199 for shopping
information.
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REPORT
to protect women—and pledged
By G i n n y G r ave s immediate action. “There is a sys-
temic problem in our community and
You’ve heard in fraternity communities across

the country,” says Daniel Saedi, 21, a
the alarming stats:

senior at Berkeley and former presi-
dent of the school’s Interfraternity
Council (IFC). “We need to take
Sexual assault is rampant proactive steps to prevent assaults.

Keeping women safe is a basic
at fraternity parties. human rights issue.”

Yeah, a frat guy said that. Remark-
But now, it’s the reviled

able, right? Especially in a tide of
sickening headlines: In 2014, Geor-
gia Tech in Atlanta shut down its Phi
brothers who are trying Kappa Tau fraternity after a member

sent his brethren an e-mail (subject
to rewrite these Greek line: “Luring Your Rapebait”) on how

to get girls drunk and get laid. Brock
tragedies—and pledging
Turner, a Stanford swimmer, was
jailed after molesting an unconscious
woman outside a frat party. And
to protect women from Jacob Anderson, the former president

of Phi Delta Theta at Baylor Univer-
violence. sity, in Texas, was indicted for sexual

assault last May (he’s now awaiting
trial). It’s no wonder a growing cho-
rus of people think frats are such irre-
deemable cesspools of sexism—and
promoters of a blatant new misog-
yny—that they should be eradicated.
“Rape isn’t new, but now it’s out in
the open, being celebrated by some
FRATS HAVE OVER THE WEEKEND of last October 15, boys and men as a form of entertain-
A REP OF ment,” says Kelly Oliver, PhD, pro-
DROWNING
two women at the University of
IN BOOZE AND California at Berkeley were allegedly fessor of philosophy at Vanderbilt
BAD ACTS.
sexually assaulted at separate off- University and author of Hunting
campus fraternity parties. Sadly, Girls: Sexual Violence From The
nothing about such news is shocking. Hunger Games to Campus Rape.
Around 25 percent of female students “Some young men even take self-
are similarly attacked during their ies of sexual assaults and post them
time at college. In 2014 alone, at least on social media as trophies. Donald
10 cases each were reported at nearly Trump has emboldened the idea that
100 U.S. colleges, according to federal talk of sexual assault, if not actual sex-
campus safety data. ual assault, is a normal part of being a
What is surprising: The Berkeley powerful and successful man.”
Greek system’s response. The two It’s the kind of reprehensible
attacks, in the very city that gave birth behavior Daniel Saedi and his reform-
to the free-speech rebellion of the minded brothers are hoping to
1960s, triggered a sort of existential halt. They’re taking responsibility for
crisis for the fraternities. First, they
put a temporary ban on all parties.
A week later, at a Greek roundtable, Photographed by
the frats acknowledged their failure A l l ie H ol low ay
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REPORT
the fact that men in fraternities are ‘Hey, are you okay in this situation?’”
three times more likely to commit says Eric Berger, 19, IFC president.
sexual assault than those who aren’t “For those not as willing to confront
pledged anywhere. But in a year where friends, there are other ways to inter-
“locker-room talk” has a place in the vene. I’ve seen people spill a drink on
Oval Office, can the “no means yes, someone to redirect attention.” While in office, President Obama
yes means anal” crowd really change The women agree that things and VP Joe Biden created It’s On
its culture from within? have changed for the better. “When Us, a campaign to end sexual
I was a freshman, there were handles assault on college campuses. The
platform’s latest effort: a Greek
of alcohol everywhere at fraternity
Bros, Behaving parties, and people were pouring
leadership council, launched to get
fraternities and sororities talking
It’s a sunny November Sunday booze into each other’s mouths,” says openly about sexual violence.
in Berkeley, and a few fraternity and a 20-year-old female student. “It’s “We’ve seen an overwhelming
sorority members are gathered in completely different now. My friends response from fraternity members
a residence hall to talk about how have had guys say, ‘Let’s not hook stepping up as leaders in this
they’re battling sexual violence. Their up. You might be too drunk.’ Some movement,” says Rebecca Kaplan,
the organization’s director. Join
efforts sound impressive: At Berkeley, girls get upset [in the moment],
them at ItsOnUs.org. Not a sister
all new frat members are now trained but the next day, they’re like, ‘That or even still a student? You can
in the CARE method of intervention was a cool move.’” still get involved by donating to or
(CARE stands for Confront the situa- Still, this is Berkeley—a hub of volunteering for It’s On Us or one of
tion, Alert others, Redirect attention, self-awareness and activism. It’s these other antiassault pioneers.
Engage peers). Anyone going to a easy to write off its programs as pro- Know Your IX (knowyourIX.org)
party at one of the school’s 33 frats gressive outliers. Yet the school’s not A student- and survivor-led
is now pulled aside by a brother or entirely alone. There are dozens of organization, it works to end
sister before walking in the door and similar endeavors under way across gender-based campus violence. Its
given a two-minute talk about con- the country. At Clemson University, online Campus Action Network lets
sent and bystander intervention. in South Carolina, the Delta Tau student organizers share strategies
Revelers are also often handed a Delta fraternity sponsors events for and collaborate with other activists
around the country.
green wristband, required for entry, National Sexual Assault Awareness
imprinted with a Consent Checklist Month in April. In October, the Students Active for Ending
that reads “Consent is affirmative, brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon at Rape (safercampus.org)
unambiguous, enthusiastic, sober, South Dakota State University part- Started at Columbia University in
and mutual.” Inside, posters remind nered with the Feminist Equality 2000, the group of advocates now
students that “If you see something, Movement to hold a sexual-assault provides support nationwide to
students and campuses that want
say something.” Sober monitors patrol awareness week. At Cornell Univer-
to build grassroots campaigns to
the crowds. And once ubiquitous, sity, fraternity members help run the combat sexual assault.
sure-to-make-you-puke party punch violence-prevention project Wing-
is nowhere to be found. Hard alcohol man 101, aka “bros talking to bros End Rape on Campus
(endrapeoncampus.org)
has been banned from frat parties. on issues of sexual violence.” And Providing victim support and
Of course, there have always been Wesleyan University is now home to prevention training, End Rape on
rules—and those rules have routinely Consent Is So Frat. Founded by an Campus has guides that help young
been ignored. This time around, the Alpha Epsilon Pi brother, the cam- people get political so they can
students insist, it’s different. “A lot of paign works to teach Greek commu- influence state and local legislation
brothers now have no problem going nities how to promote consent and on sexual-assault matters.
up to their female friends and saying prevent sexual assault.
CAMPUS SEXUAL
ASSAULT BY
THE NUMBERS
9 10 13 35 23
IN
Victims know
the person
%
of completed
rapes...
%
of attempted
rapes and...
of threatened
rapes
%
who assaulted happen during
them. dates.

ternity contributes to sexism and sex-
Real or Ruse? ual violence. My efforts are now about
Hopeful as these efforts sound, not making my fraternity coed. I think
everyone is convinced they’re entirely that’s one way to solve the problem.”
SOME BROS ARE genuine—or enough to make a dif-
ference. In some cases, the rush of
Campus Safety
EMERGING AS
ANTIVIOLENCE
ACTIVISTS. frat reforms may be more about
scoring good press than protect- Some schools are rethinking frater-
ing women, says John Foubert, PhD, nities altogether. At the University of
national president of One in Four, Oregon, a study found that 38 percent
a nonprofit that combats campus of sorority members were estimated
sexual assault. “I’ve sat down with to have been sexually assaulted, ver-
a lot of fraternities,” he says, “and sus 15 percent of women who never
they often see this more from a PR pledged (sisters spend far more time
or legal standpoint rather than ‘Let’s at frat parties than other female stu-
make a safer environment.’” dents). The stats were so alarming
On a deeper level, argues Annie that the school’s student senate called
Clark, cofounder of the survivor- on the university president to pull the
advocacy group End Rape on Cam- plug on expanding its Greek system.
pus, you can’t change rape culture Kelly Oliver stresses that punish-
merely by forcing frat bros to go to ments for college perps should also be
intervention training. “The culture tougher—15 years or more in prison,
is also about the way fraternity guys versus the lighter sentences that are
speak to women,” she says. “It’s com- often doled out. Stanford swimmer
ments like ‘That test just raped me!’” Brock Turner served three months. “As
Not addressing and changing such it stands now,” she says, “many of these
ingrained behaviors means no con- guys aren’t even expelled from school.”
sent wristband in the world will be Still, back at Berkeley, many
one hundred percent effective. Greeks insist they’re seeing big
Stephanie Pham, 20, agrees. A improvements. “I come from a south-
cofounder of the Stanford Association ern California suburb where words
of Students for Sexual Assault Pre- like ‘slut’ and ‘I hit that’ are thrown
vention, she was appalled when she around,” says one 19-year-old frater-
heard about the jokes some frat broth- nity brother. “It was the harassment
ers told at a party last spring. (Exam- education we get at the fraternity that
ple: “What do you call the useless skin made me understand the effect those
around a vagina? A woman.”) “I don’t words can have.”
know whether the education on cam- Senior Daniel Saedi seconds this.
pus about rape culture is really sink- “I can already tell by the reduction in
ing in with male students,” she says. offensive comments that progress
Truth be told, even some frat is slowly being made,” he says. “Hope-
guys are skeptical. Ian Turner, 24, fully, our students will hold on to
instituted consent training at his these ideas later in life.”
fraternity in college and now works For now, he and brothers who are
for Students Active for Ending Rape aligned with him across the country
(SAFER). He says dangerous frat are doing what they can in the face
mind-sets—fostered by hyper-mas- of deafening—and conflicting—cul-
12 6 90
culine environments that measure tural messages. “We just elected a
worth by who you last hooked up president who has been accused of
A.M.– A.M.
% with—might be mitigated by allow-
ing sororities to also throw parties.
sexual assault,” he says. “The very way
we portray masculinity in America
Sexual abuse is of sexual
most likely assaults are Griffin Unger, 21, a frat brother at the promotes rape culture. This isn’t just
to occur during never University of North Carolina at Cha- about what Greek systems are doing.
these times on Friday reported. pel Hill, takes it one step further: “My This is a discussion our whole country
and Saturday nights. belief is that being in an all-male fra- needs to be having.” ■
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ASK COSMO.
QUESTIONS
ANSWERS TO
OF HONEST
A BONUS ROUND
THE PRIVATE
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Sex Q&A
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SEX
Q This is
totally
TMI, but QDo
I hate the libido-
taste of boosting
my guy. vitamins
How can I really
enjoy oral work?
more?
A Nope. The main ingredi-
A “There are two ways ent in some of these hyped
to approach this,” says tablets is the hormone
HR NEVER sexologist Jill McDevitt, DHEA, which your body
HAS TO
KNOW.… PhD. (Options, yay!) First, already makes and con-
there’s no rule that says verts into the sex hormones
you have to get semen in estrogen and testosterone,
your mouth when you’re says Lauren Streicher, MD,
going down on a dude. associate clinical profes-
Next time, switch from sor of obstetrics and gyne-
using your tongue and lips cology at Northwestern’s
to your hand when he’s Feinberg School of Medi-
QI am a lesbian and about to orgasm. (And
maybe ask him for a little
cine. But more DHEA does
not equal horniness, and
F R O M L E F T: D I E G O U C H I T E L / T R U N K A R C H I V E ; A R T H U R B E L E B E A U / T R U N K A R C H I V E .
keep having steamy warning.) Or you could try
to change his flavor by ask-
there’s not a shred of sci-
ence behind these supple-
dreams about my ing him to tweak his diet. ments. “A woman in her
female boss. Do I
Emphasis on try, because 20s or 30s has plenty
there’s no hard (hee-hee) of DHEA,” explains Dr.
need to quit my job? research that proves this

will make him more palat-
Streicher. “Making that
tank fuller doesn’t help
able—but semen is a type with sex drive.” Plus, these
A Don’t start updating your not a physical one.” Phew! of secretion and, theoreti- “vitamins” can be pricey,
LinkedIn just yet. “If you’re So it may mean that you cally, those can be altered up to $30 a bottle! Save
fantasizing safely in your want to emulate your boss’s by spicy foods or sweet your cash, and get yourself
head, there’s not a thing in qualities. Or you could just fruits, says Alex Shteyn- in the mood in other ways,
the world wrong with that,” be practicing in your mind: shlyuger, MD, a urologist like keeping your stress lev-
says certified dream ana- Loewenberg says that in New York City. And you els in check, getting enough
lyst Lauri Loewenberg, sultry reveries often help know what doctors say: sleep, and trying out new
author of Dream On It. “Sex us explore untapped A pineapple a day keeps… sex positions that, ahem,
dreams are often about a fantasies…without ever bad flavors away! Or give you a healthy dose
psychological connection, having to leave bed. something like that. of his vitamin D (sorry!).

NO COITAL
CARDIO BEFORE
SPINNING
CLASS!
QWhat
do I do if a
condom
comes
off inside
me?!
A First things first: Don’t
panic. If you can, gently
remove the condom with
your fingers, says gyne-
cologist Elizabeth
Poynor, MD. If it’s really
stuck up in there, make
an appointment ASAP
with your gyno or visit an
urgent-care center for
help extracting it. (And
no shame: “We get called
all the time to remove
condoms,” says Dr.
Poynor.) To prevent preg-
nancy, visit a pharmacy
for nonprescription Plan
A It depends. If you could actually be benefi- B, a onetime pill that
Is it true
two have your own cial. Sex gets your blood works best when taken
Q personal between-the- pumping and can act as a within 72 hours of sex.
that having sheets exercise session

(aka sex) two or fewer
kind of warm-up that
loosens your joints and
Then, exhale—sigh—
before asking your part-
sex before hours pre-gym, your ath-

letic performance could
increases your flexibility.
Plus, orgasms release
ner about the last time he
was checked for STIs; to
Spinning take a hit, per a recent
study in Frontiers in
endorphins, those feel-
good chemicals that
stay safe, get yourself
tested. Sure, it’s not a fun
class will Physiology. Anything ear-
lier than that, though,
can lift your mood and
motivation. So you’re
experience in the moment
(or ever), but covering
drain my won’t affect your workout. thinking of taking your bases now will give
energy?
In fact, getting busy a few up a new sport? First both of you peace of mind
hours before a workout step: Hop into bed. in the long run.
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SEX
QDoes
sexting
count as
foreplay?
A The most genius thing
about pre-sex: It doesn’t
have to happen in the bed-
room. According to a study
published in the Journal
of Sex Research, sexting
(as in, exchanging sugges-
tive photos and texts) has
become a legit form of digi-
tal foreplay—if, that is, it’s
used within a committed JUST FRIENDS…
relationship as a prologue OR FRIENDS
WITH BENEFITS?
to physical fun. (Unsolicited
nudes from a Tinder match?
Not so much.) “Sexting can
be a safe way of commu-
nicating how you feel in a
less inhibited yet controlled A Signs point to probably! some physical attraction
way,” says the study’s lead In one study published to you,” says study author
So…do
author, Rob Weisskirch, in the journal Evolution- April Bleske-Rechek, PhD,
PhD, a professor of human Q ary Psychological Science, a psychology professor
development at California
State University at Mon- all my guy men were more likely to
define a female friend as
at the University of Wis-
consin at Eau Claire. Now
terey Bay. So type away.
Not into sending racy mes- friends “a member of the oppo-
site sex to whom I am
let’s be clear: That doesn’t
necessarily mean he’s con-
C H R I S C R AY M E R / T R U N K A R C H I V E
sages? Even an “I can’t wait

to see you tonight” can
really attracted and would pur-
sue given the opportunity.”
stantly aching to hop in
the sack with you, and it
build anticipation. After
all, research shows that the
want to (Women, on the other
hand, described guy pals
doesn’t give you a free pass
to play with his (potential)
hottest foreplay happens in have sex as “a friend of the opposite romantic feelings—but it
with me?
your mind…and now, on an sex.”) “If he’s heterosexual, does mean that, hey, he
iPhone screen near you. it is quite possible he feels might be game if you are.

Q I swear
Q My boy that my
friend and orgasms
I are going are way
Q Whenever
through stronger I go down
a looong Q How can when I’m on my guy,
dry spell. I prevent on my he gets
We need period. Is soft. What
a queef am I doing
help! (before I it all in
my head? wrong?
A It’s totally natural for
couples to go through
die of A Absolutely nothing.
Sahara-level stretches. But, awkward A The most recent rumor is “Women often feel like
ness)?
surprisingly, the oasis that increased blood flow they’re responsible for
might be in your iCal. “A lot to your lady parts during their partners’ arousal,”
of people feel like sex is menses makes you more says sex therapist Made-
something that should hap- A When a pocket of air sensitive during sex. But… leine Castellanos, MD,
pen spontaneously, that gets trapped in your vagi- there’s not a lot of research “but they’re not.” If he’s
they shouldn’t have to nal canal after switching to back that up. However, going limp when you’re
schedule it,” says sex thera- sex positions (or getting there are O-friendly things down there, it’s likely
pist Ian Kerner, PhD. Not your namaste on in yoga that happen during your because of something
so: The secret to a long and or even just opening your flow. “At that time, women going on in his (other)
intimate life is the belief legs too wide), well, it’s have increased production head; anxiety can often
that it takes hard work and gotta come out sometime. of prostaglandin, a hor- interfere with arousal. The
effort—versus expecting If you feel a queef com- monelike group of lipids most important thing is
sexy time to just happen— ing on while you’re getting that makes your uterus con- not to take it personally
according to a new study busy, try this trick: “First, tract, which might make an and to talk to him after-
published in the Journal of say, ‘Hold on a second,’ orgasm feel stronger,” says ward—outside the bed-
Personality and Social Psy- reach down, put your fin- Dr. Streicher. Speaking of room. “Say, ‘I want to do
chology. “Find 15 minutes gers in your vagina and which, keeping your pelvic this for you, but I notice
with your partner to engage press down to let the air floor toned with a toy like you’re not really aroused.
in something that generates out,” says Dr. Castellanos. the Lovelife Krush ($149, Is it that you prefer to do
arousal,” suggests Kerner. “Because your fingers are lovelifetoys.com), a Kegel something else? Or are you
This could be kissing on the in there, the released air exerciser that works your feeling anxious?’” suggests
sofa, sharing a hot dream won’t make an uncomfort- down-there muscles, can Dr. Castellanos. Staying
you had one night, even able sound.” Now you two give you awesome-feeling calm should help you have
watching porn together. can go back to your regu- orgasms when you’re not a constructive—and poten-
The sex should follow. larly scheduled sexing. riding the crimson wave. tially uplifting!—chat. ■
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Get Over What’s Blocking You

THE BIG THINGS… ...AND LITTLE THINGS
on the physical—his hand Cliterate. “Once you know
You’re in the on your breasts, the way he what you want, transfer It’s Allergy Season
Wrong Headspace kisses your neck—to filter that to sex with a partner.” Antihistamines can dry up
It’s easy to let your mind out noises in your head. your nasal passages…and your
wander: Is my cellulite You’re Scared to Ask penis passage. Use lube!
showing? Is he liking this? You’re Not Sure for What You Want
Am I liking this? “Any- What Works for You Trust us, guys don’t mind You Have Cold Feet
thing that engages your So…practice! Start by trac- a little guidance—in fact, Literally. Women who wore
brain can be distracting,” ing a finger along your they feel serious pride if socks during sex were more
says neuroscientist Nicole labia and clitoris—95 per- they make you see frisky likely to peak than those who
Prause, PhD, founder of cent of us need clit stimu- fireworks. Be direct with didn’t, per recent research.
the sexual biotechnology lation to O—or try out a phrases like “Touch me
lab Liberos. “If you want to vibrator. “Masturbation there” or “That feels amaz- You Guzzled Coffee
orgasm, you have to shift is the cornerstone to good ing.” Even easier: Move his Caffeine can restrict blood to
into a zoned-out state.” sex,” says Laurie Mintz, hands directly where you your hoo-ha. Skip the java.
Close your eyes and focus PhD, author of Becoming want them to go. Your vagina will thank you.

SEX
Climax
Conundrums
SHOULD I EVER
FAKE IT?
2
4
It’s a pretty
bad idea. “You’re
training your
partner to do
something that’s
not pleasurable
TRY A NEW for you,” says
ANGLE Go for
Mintz. “That
doesn’t benefit
an
The Coital Alignment Technique, or anyone.”
CAT (meow!), is a spin on missionary
that stimulates your clitoris during
DO I HAVE
Oral O
TO COME
sex. Get in proper fornication EVERY TIME?
formation by lying flat on your back as There’s no rule
he presses his body against yours, that says so, and As your partner heads
lining up your pelvises, while he
thrusts in an upward motion (versus
you may feel just downtown, try out any of
as great sans these breathing moves. Each
the usual horizontal push-pull). This climax: Prause’s
way, his pubic bone rubs against your plays double duty, says
research shows
clitoris as you rock your hips together. that an aroused Mintz: Measured inhales and
(Wish you could send this move’s brain and an exhales calm any Is this
inventor a thank-you card? Us too!) orgasming brain taking too long? worries while
look pretty also creating and relieving
similar. “And your muscle tension—all of which
body still gets lead to major pleasure.
most of the
benefits,” she
says. › Inhale deeply through
your nose or mouth, then
WHAT IF I’VE visualize that you’re exhaling
NEVER through your lady parts.
ORGASMED? Sounds weird, totally works.
About 10
percent of › Pant in short, rhythmic gasps
women say from your mouth. Research
SLOW THE EFF DOWN
3
they’ve never shows that trancelike breathing
come, says can enhance your good feels.
On average, it takes a woman 20 minutes to orgasm with a partner. Mintz. But keep
The number of minutes for dudes? Four. So what we’re saying is: in mind: “Not › Hold your breath for several
Give yourself plenty of “everything but” windup time. Stage a sexy every orgasm is seconds at a time as you’re
striptease. Guide his hands up and down your body with massage an earthquake. about to orgasm. It creates
oil. Vow to make out—and make out only—for five full minutes. By Some feel more crazy-amazing tension before
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TO HOSTING
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YOUR FUTURE
THE FIRST STEP
PHOTO G R A PHED BY CHRIS TOPHE R T E S TA NI

BY JULIE VADNAL
Be My
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YOU DON’T NEED A MASTER’S DEGREE IN PINTEREST
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STEAK AND POTATOES FOR…
your boyfriend
Whipping up a beefsteak for your YOUR
beefcake is a total no-brainer. TIMELINE

F O R A 7 P. M .
(What guy doesn’t love a steak?) DINNER
And serving such a straight- 2 P. M .

forward meal gives you a chance RAID THE DELI
C O U N T E R AT
to fill the rest of the night with THE GROCERY
personal add-ons, like cuing up his STORE FOR

S I D E S ... B E C AU S E
favorite band on Spotify, then YO U H AV E A

STEAK TO COOK
letting him help with dessert.… A N D E V E R Y-
O N E M E LT S F O R
M A S H E D P O TA -
TOES, EVEN
Herb-Butter 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe
STORE-BOUG HT
ONES.
Steak 2.
pan over high heat. Season
4 P. M .
SERVE S 2 (DUH) steak liberally with kosher salt.
TA K E T H E M E AT
Olive oil Sear for about 3 minutes per OUT OF THE
1 26- to 28-oz. side, then place entire pan in FRIDGE. ROOM-
bone-in rib eye oven to continue cooking, about T E M P E R AT U R E
10 minutes for medium rare. M E AT C O O K S
Kosher salt
M O R E E V E N LY.
Herb butter (mix 3.Remove steak, and place on a
1 c. chopped rack for 12 minutes. Top with a
4 :15 P. M .
parsley and few slices of herb butter. P OW E R NA P !
½ garlic clove, 4. Move to cutting board, and
minced, with one slice steak against the grain. 5 P. M .
stick of softened S E T T H E TA B L E .
butter; roll into
a log in wax paper; 5:3 0 P. M .
chill to harden) PUT SIDES IN
THE IR SE RVING
B OW L S , T H E N
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M I C R OWAV E .
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T E X T YO U R B O O
when it’s rarer

TO MAKE SURE
HE’S ON THE
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T O S TA R T T H E
that’s fine! STEAK.
7 P. M .
HOST-IT NOTE
It continues to
Candles create
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A BOOZY BRUNCH FOR…
your new friends

Having new people over can kick-start a storm of anxieties: Did I make
enough food? What if no one shows up? Will they peek in my medicine
cabinet? So invite everyone over for a waffle buffet brunch, which
keeps the mood casual, and ask each guest to bring one topping, like
berries, coconut shavings, and chocolate chips. Use cute bowls to
display them on your counter as part of the spread—instant decor!
A Pitcher of Blood- YOUR

TIMELINE
Orange Mimosas EXPERT ADVICE FOR A
Not everyone likes to drink at noon— “A prosecco NOON

BRUNCH
bar lets people

monsters!—so offer up this cocktail
and one that skips the booze and 10 A . M .
CHILL THE
mix their own

swaps soda for prosecco.
P R O S E C C O.
S E R V E S 10 1. In a large
drinks, and it’s

5 oz. Absolut pitcher, add 10 : 0 5 A . M .
Elyx vodka all ingredients MAKE THE
except WA F F L E B AT T E R .
less work for you!”

5 oz. Aperol
IT CAN SIT IN
10 oz. blood- prosecco.
THE FRIDGE
orange juice Stir until fully
U N T I L YO U ’ R E
(regular OJ incorporated, —Tiffani Thiessen, host of Dinner at R E A DY T O G E T
works too) and garnish with
orange slices. Tiffani’s on Cooking Channel GOING.
10 oz. fresh
lemon juice 2 . Fill glasses 10 :3 0 A . M .
S H OW E R T I M E !
10 oz. simple with mixture,
(C O N S I D E R
syrup and top each
P U L L I N G YO U R
1 bottle with prosecco. H A I R B AC K T O
prosecco brut AVO I D A N Y
S T R AY S T R A N D S
I N T H E F O O D.
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the place, it could make them feel 11:3 0 A . M .
uncomfortable, says party expert Darcy Miller, MIX THE
author of Celebrate Everything! C O C K TA I L
B AT C H .
Make a Joke Burned the first waffle? Keep it
light with a “I hear this is how Martha does it!” 11:5 0 A . M .
P O P T H E B U B B LY,
Move On Distract from an epic spill or a A N D P R E PA R E
guest’s off-color story by asking your closest F O R A N E A R LY
friend in the room to make a toast. (Or you ARRIVER—
could even start one yourself!) By the time THERE’S
glasses clink, the party will be back on track. A LWAY S O N E !

LIFE
3 Non-Lame Qs Rose-Water
to Get People Talking Waffles
1. “Where would you go if
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2 T rose water
1 c. sour cream
4 T unsalted butter
¼ c. honey
1. Mix flour, baking
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whisk together the
eggs, milk, rose water,
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3 . In a small sauté
pan, melt butter over
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ing the pan. When it
begins forming brown
bits on the bottom
of the pan and the
color is a dark golden
brown, turn off the
heat. Scrape up any
bits of burned butter
from the bottom
of the pan, and add
honey to the warm
butter. Stir until
smooth.
4 . Add the egg
mixture to the sifted
dry ingredients, and
mix until just com
bined. Add the butter
honey mixture, and
stir to combine, taking
care not to overmix.
5 . Heat a waffle
iron, spray each side
with nonstick cooking
spray, and cook
each waffle until
golden brown.
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WIN OVER
young woman, an intern,
walked right into my office
and said her idea could
move the company forward.
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She showed me quickly that
the privilege of meeting an she had done her research,
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turns out he is very curious goals, and had a real feel
AT WORK
about tech and the role it for our user. Two weeks
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So I said, “I know very little and her concept—which
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interactions with four types of colleagues. to a lovely talk. You’re never going to agree
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A BUSY ing others’ perspectives
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Time is the most valuable give you information to
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A POTENTIAL so be respectful of that. Be cepts. But even with the
FROM TOP: LUKE LIABLE /STOCKSY (4); GET T Y IMAGES.
MENTOR prepared, and get to your best intentions, things can

First, be honest about your point quickly. Also, choose go south. If you’re in the
objective. If I meet some- your moment. It’s pretty middle of a disagreement,
one I admire, from whom easy to tell from someone’s stop and listen. Ask ques-
I think I can learn some- body language if they’re tions to make sure you
thing, I say just that. Then I in an approachable mind- understand what’s being
try to find a conversational set. When I’m being bom- said rather than challeng-
sweet spot—an intersec- barded with 50 things at ing it. Then say, “Listen,
tion of our individual inter- once, I’m definitely more we’re both trying to solve
ests. For example, I have tentative about engag- this problem.” Reminding
been wanting to learn more ing. Try opening with why everyone you have the same
about art and recently had the conversation would be goal can defuse tension. ■

LIFE RULE 3
Your Love of
Lattes Is Why
You’re Broke
4 Money
KEEP SIPPING, GIRL. Your $4
RULE 1 morning habit could add up
Credit Cards to almost $1,500 a year…but
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Rules to
NOPE. A little plastic can go pleasures can make you
a long way toward establish- less likely to stick to bigger
ing a stellar credit score, savings goals, explains
something you’ll need to buy Cathy Derus, CPA, a finan-
Break
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phone plans. When you skip of Brightwater Financial.
getting a card, lenders have Pinching every penny may
fewer ways to confirm eventually lead to a spend-
Some long-standing financial “truisms” are you’ll pay your bills on time. ing binge. Rather than
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debt? Start small. Keep your can cut, shift your attention
balance low, or use your to how you might earn a bit
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says Beverly Harzog, author Six Months’ of
of The Debt Escape Plan. Emergency
Savings Is a Must
RULE 2 DON’T STRESS! Only 28 per-
Buying Always cent of Americans achieve
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payment, which can be up with a smaller nest egg,
to 20 percent of a home’s advises Sophia Bera, CFP,
cost (e.g., if your future pad the founder of Gen Y Plan-
is $200,000, you’d need to ning. Put $50 a month or 5
pony up $40,000 right percent of each paycheck,
away). Blowing all your cash whichever is easier, into an
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to replace a suddenly leaky safety net. (Online banks
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Venus, the planet of love, money, and beauty, spins into retrograde on March 4th,
BY AUROR A TOWER making the first half of the month an ideal time to consider making changes in your love
@AUROR A ASTRO life or on the job. Take action after the Sun moves into Aries on the 20th .
0 3 . 21– 0 4 .19 0 4 . 2 0 – 0 5 . 21 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 0 9. 2 3 –10 . 2 2

It is game time, Take a break from You love getting Still waters run You’re usually an Think Virgos are Bad news: With
girl! Venus’s running on that caught up in a deep, as you act-first-think- all business? your ruler Venus
retrograde hits hamster wheel social swirl, but often prove. With later type, but Nope. This month, going retrograde
you on the 4th, you’ve been on. pay attention to a stack of planets near the 9th, if you’re a fool for from March 4th
forcing your hand It’s not getting people you meet in your zone of you slow down love. If your to April 15th,
with financial you anywhere. around the 6th, education, vision, and pay attention romance feels everything that
decisions you’ve After the 4th, when the Sun and adventure, to what your rocky, chill. You’ll can go wrong
been postponing. you’ll have clarity unites with seize the moment partner wants get some clues might. Good
You have all the on heart and Mercury. They and show ’em and needs, you’ll near the Full Moon news: By the
necessary facts, work matters. could be very what you’ve got. get sizzling in your sign on the 18th, you’ll have
so make your Stay calm, and important to your Say bye to results. After the 12th. Single? An the facts to fix
move! The Sun have the courage career. After the anyone holding 20th, when the ex might come things so they’re
shifts into your to press ahead 11th, it’s time you back around Sun moves into back for round better than ever…
sign on the 20th, when Mars for fun with new the 24th. By Aries, you’ll be on two. Look before but only if you’re
giving you a major enters Taurus on friends and the 30th, you’ll the go and loving you leap into his honest about
boost to claim a the 9th. potential beaus. be feeling great it, but watch out lap again. how you feel.
big win at work. YOU NEED: To get YOU NEED: A smile about future for travel snafus YOU NEED: To YOU NEED: To put
YOU NEED: To real about things. for the spotlight possibilities. along the way. get out of your your health first.
trust your gut. TAURUS GUY: He coming your way. YOU NEED: To YOU NEED: To head and go LIBRA GUY: With
ARIES GUY: He may seem all over GEMINI GUY: clear the decks. stop rushing and with your heart. so much on his
has a lot on his the place right Work is front and CANCER GUY: Boy start listening. VIRGO GUY: If plate now, the
mind, so give him now, but if you center for him is on a mission LEO GUY: You’ve his hot and cold smallest gestures
space as he sorts carve out some now. If he invites this month! Go been waiting for swings are are guaranteed to
through his alone time, he’ll you to an office along for the ride things to get making you nuts, please. Drop by
stuff. He’ll come open up in a way party, say yes. He and you’ll enjoy deeper, and this tell him! He’ll be with takeout and
running back that changes wants to show off the benefits of his month, he’s receptive and get you might get
for cozy time. everything! your smart self. excess energy. finally there too. his act together. quite the…tip!
ARIES
TAURUS
GEMINI
CANCER
LEO
VIRGO
LIBRA

PISCES
02.19 – 03.2 0
Stellar gifts: Your sublime
creative talents and boundless
imagination help you stand out.
Emily Blunt Blind spots: You feel the littlest
is the perfect things on the deepest level, so
example of drama of any kind totally drains you.
a multitalented
Pisces. Fashion faves: Gold and feathers
02.23.1983 one day, boho the next—your
mood dictates your look.
Indulgence: Music is transportive
for you, so concerts with friends
10 . 2 3 –11. 21 11. 2 2 –12 . 21 12 . 2 2 – 01.19 01. 2 0 – 0 2 .18 can be powerful experiences.
Your job’s a booty All you want to do March will indeed Sort your life into Seduction style: You’re a
buzzkill at the now is stay close be madness for What’s Working masterful flirt, but once Cupid
moment, but on to home and kick you, but you’ll get and What Isn’t strikes, you love to get swept
the bright side, it’s it with the people all your ish done, lists and prioritize
paying off! You’ll
away by romance.
who know you especially near accordingly! If
get a fab offer to best. When Mars the 9th when detours throw a Your month: The first half of
start a fun project, angles Saturn in Mars will be on wrench into travel March is pure bliss. You feel
maybe with a your sign on the your side. Say yes plans on the 2nd, unblocked for the first time in
friend, on the 9th.
If those around
5th, your wish
will be the stars’
to invitations—
networking will
an open mind
could turn it into PISCES ages and more creative than ever,
you seem out of
sorts, you may
command! If
there are
be key to killing it
this month. Don’t
an adventure.
Your social life
GUY and there’s a special someone
curling your toes, especially near
need to jump in as unreasonable let family feuds will be popping Adam Levine the 12th. Don’t float off on cloud
a peacemaker. demands made of derail you. Get with new peeps 0 3 .18 .79 nine just yet! Venus, she-orb of
YOU NEED: To be you near the 17th, everyone talking by the end of the love and money, is retrograde all
open to change. speak your truth and all will month. Enjoy! month, meaning some restraint
SCORPIO GUY: He and keep on be resolved. YOU NEED: A fresh
tends to be a little stepping.
is in order. The 27th is the perfect
YOU NEED: So perspective.
high-strung, and YOU NEED: To say much patience. AQUARIUS GUY: date to set new, ambitious
these days, the no sometimes. CAPRICORN GUY: While he might goals for yourself and develop a
boy is super SAGITTARIUS GUY: He’ll need you to be all business strategy to knock ’em out.
stressed. Get him Spring is making help him keep the first half of
Your year: You’ll remember
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outdoors to blow him frisky! Plan his cool when the month, he’ll
off steam, then a getaway or a those around him be so ready for 2017 as the year when everything
enjoy some whole weekend go a little cray. down-and-dirty LOVES: changed. If you’ve struggled to
steamy indoor dedicated to His thank-you fun the second Considerate find your purpose, enjoy the
activity à deux. Netflix and chill. will be hella hot. half, it’s all good. partners who clarity that now propels you
encourage him
without being
forward. Spend time with others
suffocating. who share your creative vision and
outlook. Trust your instincts and
SCORPIO
SAGITTARIU
CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS
HATES:
Pushiness and make changes in April for a fresh
aggressive start in May. Travel in July to
behavior that charge your imagination, and revel
always leaves in September and November—
him tense. your steamiest months.
DREAM DATE:
A blissful You need: To not hold back!
staycation at a
local hotel
BEST MATCHES
where he can Virgo: As opposite signs, you have
splurge on room a complementary connection: He
service and test makes you feel like a queen, and
out the hot tub. you bring out his whimsical side.
WIN HIM OVER:
Scorpio: A lusty and passionate
By moving at a
slower pace and pair, you two have the right
gradually chemistry to forge an unshakable
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3. Your
sister owes
What’s
you money, 5. The
and you need ultimate
it to pay rent. revenge on
Your
1. Your How do you your office
Sunday get it back? enemy is:
night ritual a. Use your a. Scoring
Badass
spare key to sneak Silicon Valley back-
consists of: into her apartment ing for your genius
a. Mapping out and take her laptop start-up idea plus
your week. You for ransom. Venmo profiles from top
Super-
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out a plan of attack. b. Tweet her sees your face all
b. Wine, Real nonstop with the over her news feed.
Housewives, and hashtag #HelpMe b. Switching
power?
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so she feels guilty
praises you
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for wearing her
fur vest and gets
roomie is sick. a major work sent a boatload of
You deal by: event. How do snail mail.
a. Quarantining you respond?
her in her room.
Just ’cause her a. “Thanks.
immune system I also already
is weak doesn’t secured a partner
mean you have for next year’s. I
to pay the price. think it’s time we
talk about a raise.”
b. Recording her
cough and setting it b. “I’d like to
as a beat to a new thank my 1-hour-
song, “Get Better, of-sleep last night
You Sexy Bish.” and 24-hour take-
out place—I
c. Posting a call couldn’t have done
to action on Face- it without you.”
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