Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2016 i Cosmopolitan

Porcelain Like scuffs on a pair of Stan Smiths, there's no hiding mismatched base on fair skin. An ultralight, cool vanilla shade is key. Anything too dark or warm will make you look sallow. Beige Finding the right undertone is crucial when choosing a base , and for beige skin, that hue is yellow. Confused by the options? Hold them against a piece of white paper, which will make the yellow tone pop. Rosy Foundation with a yellow base helps neutralize ruddiness. Also a must for reactive skin: a formula labeled allergy-tested. Dust matching powder over still-red zones. The extra layer will even things out. Honey Good news: Your skin has a neutral base, meaning it's a mix of warm and cool tones. Look for foundations with a "neutral" label,…

1. UP YOUR GAME after seeing Queen of Katwe, the story of an unlikely rise to chess superstardom (Sept. 23). 2. STATE YOUR AGENDA. Sunnies by Flash Tattoos feature cheeky decals that reflect your mood ($48, flashtat.com). 3. DRINK THIS! The Honey Deuce, aka signature cocktail of the U.S. Open (Aug. 29 to Sept. 11): Grey Goose vodka, lemonade, raspberry liqueur, and honeydew “tennis balls.” 4 WALK LIKE A PARISIAN in Keds’ new collab with fancy French textile mill Malhia Kent ($125, keds.com). 5. STREAM all your Emmy picks before the statuettes go out on Sept. 18 (ABC). 6. SPICE UP your scent with Michael Kors’ pink pepper– infused Wonderlust (from $62, michael kors.com). 7. EVEN your skin tone (no editing app required) with Dior’s Fix It 2-in-1 Prime…

DON’T SWEAT IT Every woman experiences stress differently. When you’re stressed, your body knows— and who has time for #stresssweat? With 2x better sweat protection,* Secret defeats stress sweat and odor while you defeat everything else. Learn more at secret.com. *vs. the protection required of an ordinary antiperspirant SMOOTH OPERATOR RUSK® Smooth Foam helps maintain your hair straight through five shampoos and reduces blow-dry and style time by 50 percent! The non-greasy formula provides color and thermal protection, plus strengthening benefits, leaving hair frizz-free and touchably soft. Find it at ulta.com. facebook LIKES Check out these products that Cosmo Promo can’t help but Like. Visit Facebook and show them some love with a Like! DAIRY-FREE DELICIOUSNESS! You dared us to go dairyless —and we did! Ben & Jerry’s® Non-Dairy flavor…

HERE I AM by Jonathan Safran Foer The Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close author pens his first novel in 10 years, in which a family’s stormy split mirrors the fallout of a major earthquake that hits halfway across the world. NUTSHELL by Ian McEwan McEwan’s blockbuster novel Atonement told a haunting story through the eyes of a young character. In his latest effort, the tale is even more twisted and the central character is even younger—a fetus, to be exact. COMMONWEALTH by Ann Patchett A stolen kiss at a summer party in the ’60s gives rise to a blended family with six kids. But between bad blood, secret affairs, and a potentially sinister death, this clan is no Brady Bunch. THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD by Colson Whitehead In this epic escape…

THE BEST GUY I’ve ever had in my bed is named Whisper. He’s a teddy bear. I’m 28 years old, and I reach for him whenever I’m sad, sick, or heartbroken. Friends laugh at him, but according to psychologists, a comfort object is just that: comforting. “Transitional objects that remind adults of a simpler childhood time are a part of our essence,” says Stuart Brown, MD, founder of the National Institute for Play and author of Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul. “That can be suppressed or lost in adulthood, but the feelings have traction our whole lifetime.” Still, a lot of us feel shame or embarrassment about the inability to let go. Bailey*, a 28-year-old social-media manager from Los Angeles, sleeps with…

UPGRADE YOUR HOODIE Hide bedhead in an oversize sweatshirt worn as a dress or with an athletic-looking skirt for more coverage. High boots or heels make it work for a night out. SHOW SHOULDER Toss on a dress or top with an asymmetric neckline to look sexy, not sloppy. Statement earrings help show off the hint of bare skin. STAY IN YOUR PJ’S Yes, you can wear your pajamas in public. Try a slinky matching set for the office and a lace-trim slip for later. Then polish off your look with menswearinspired shoes.…

IT’ S ALL ABOUT… Dark Lips Black cherries, dark chocolates, and almost-black shades ruled fall runways. Keep it glam, not goth, with a top coat of gloss. Smart Foundations Whatever your skin craves, there’s a new formula that’ll deliver. YOU WANT… Skin That Glows Stay-put, lightreflecting particles give you crazy-sexy luminosity that won’t fade. YOU WANT… A Flawless Finish This primerfoundation hybrid blurs blemishes while filling in pores and pitted scars. YOU WANT… A Smoother Texture Minimize lines with powerhouse antioxidants, like ferulic acid and green tea, and SPF 30. Major Mascara Score perfect lashes— now and later—with this lash-tinting mascara. It gradually darkens hairs with semipermanent dye (it’s made with natural caramel, so it won’t irritate eyes) for smudge-free definition you’ll love waking up to. HOT RIGHT NOW Texture…

“THERE’S AN ART TO the snap,” says Joseph Mul (via a translator). Dapper in his cap, Mr. Mul owns the Centifolia rose (or May Rose) fields in Grasse, France, that I’m standing in—and rabidly Snapping. Only he’s not talking about that snap. He’s referring to the way a rose is picked: “Pinch the base, and quickly twist your wrist until you hear the snap!” There are 6.5 acres of roses on his estate of Pégomas, which he inherited from his great-grandfather. Five generations have worked the fields since 1840 and exclusively for Chanel for the last 30 years, extracting essential oils (of rose and other flowers) in their on-site factory for the label’s fragrances. No. 5 Parfum was the original, created in 1921 by Ernest Beaux. Soon came his Eau…

1 Create a New Routine “I used to wake up and immediately plug into e-mail—a vortex of never-ending, energysucking messages,” says Darlene Fiske, owner of a public-relations firm in Austin, Texas. “Now I ease into my day by sipping coffee while watching Robin Meade on HLN.” 2 SWITCH UP YOUR SCREEN SAVER TRY A WILDERNESS SHOT: A STUDY IN THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH FOUND THAT JUST LOOKING AT PHOTOS OF GREEN SPACES HELPED STRESS CASES TO RELAX. 3 CLEAN UP “WHEN YOU’RE SURROUNDED BY CLUTTER, YOU’RE REMINDED OF UNFINISHED PROJECTS,” SAYS DANA CLAUDAT, AN INTERIOR DESIGNER IN L.A. “TIDYING UP CAN LESSEN ANXIETY AND IMPROVE MENTAL CLARITY.” 4 Wander Aimlessly Stroll somewhere that sparks ideas. “Sometimes, I go to Whole Foods and wander the aisles,”…

CHILE “Many people live together, but they sleep in separate beds.” CZECH REPUBLIC “Online-dating is for busy people. Meeting a partner through friends is for people with more free time.” INDONESIA “Having a relationship with someone of a different religion is a big deal here. It can threaten the relationship.” THE THREE MOST POPULAR QUESTIONS INTERNATIONAL COSMO EDITORS GET ASKED BY READERS… GERMANY “On Tinder, everyone seems replaceable. Now, people are moving toward sites that give you more personal info, or they’re trying to meet people at IRL events.” GREECE “We flirt on Facebook Messenger.” UK “There’s so much hookup-culture anxiety, sexual curiosity, and gender fluidity.” INDIA “Traditionally, Indian women were expected to marry young. But now, women are waiting longer to get married and having more sexual partners before…

LOVE ADVICE FROM OUR GUY GURU, LOGAN HILL Q/ I love my longdistance BF, but lately, I’ve been having fantasies about coworkers— although I’d never act on them. Is this a sign that my relationship isn’t working? A You’re just horny. Your partner is miles away, so of course you’re fantasizing about sex. Fantasies are all you’ve got! Let your mind wander. Q / MY BOYFRIEND AND I HAVE BEEN DATING FOR A YEAR, AND WE’VE GOTTEN SUPER CLOSE. IT’S GREAT, BUT RECENTLY, I’VE REALIZED HE’S MORE LIKE A BEST FRIEND. HE’S NOT GOOD AT BEING ROMANTIC. IF THIS CONTINUES, I’LL LOSE INTEREST. WE ALREADY HAVE A FUTURE PLANNED, AND I LOVE HIM. HOW DO I BRING BACK THE ROMANCE? A Definitely let him know that you prioritize romance and…

WANT MORE FROM MATTHEW? GET HIS FREE GUIDE FOR COSMO READERS, “9 MAGIC TEXTS NO GUYS CAN RESIST,” AT 9TEXTS.COM/COSMO. 5 DATINGPROFILE PHOTO HACKS These quick photo tips from dating pro Matthew Hussey will help attract the kind of people you want. Ditch the Racy Pics Stop worrying about how many matches you get, and start thinking about who the matches are. Those cleavage and bikini shots may get lots of attention—likely from a bunch of bros who assume you’ll be quick to undress in person too. Flirt With the Camera Research shows that making eye contact is a powerful draw for guys—even in photos. Just don’t mistake duck face for flirty. Rather, channel that adorable smile you make when a hot guy makes you laugh. That smile makes guys…

A large zip-top bag keeps your mess hidden. Pick a satchel with short straps for sturdiness. Toss a clutch in a larger bag for post-work drinks. Go hands-free without the bikemessenger vibe. In leather, a backpack works for any office. Pack lunch! This drawstring bucket has room. Unzip to expand for extra room on big-haul days.…

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I didn’t read @Cosmopolitan before last month, but I really appreciate the diversity in editorials and advertisements. About damn time. COSMO CONVO This piece by @AbigailPesta in this month’s @Cosmopolitan is so timely! —SAMANTHA CALLENDER, 24, CINCINNATI, OH, VIA TWITTER Currently reading [“What Drives Someone to Confront Grieving Families?”]. @Cosmopolitan has consistently incredible stories on intersections of gender and gun violence. —KATIE BYRON, 23, WASHINGTON, DC, VIA TWITTER Unbelievable. I am just staggered. These poor relatives, as if their lives weren’t hard enough. Good piece but incredibly sad. —SAM REY, 43, LONDON, ENGLAND, VIA FACEBOOK an excellent vintage Let this KUWTK throwback inspire you to take full advantage of fall’s harvest, whether that means stomping grapes at a vineyard like Kendall and Kourtney…or just sipping merlot on the couch. Show…

WE KNOW YOU HAVE CONFESSIONS TO SHARE....E-MAIL THE DIRTY DETAILS TO CONFESSIONS @COSMOPOLITAN.COM, OR TWEET YOUR TALES TO @COSMOPOLITAN! 1 “People always think we’re twins, or they mistake us for each other.” —LILY D., 19, ACTRESS, LOS ANGELES, CA 2 “We’ll go along with it. It’s fun to play around with people. But we’re not related.” —MEGAN B., 20, BUSINESS OWNER, THOUSAND OAKS, CA GUY CONFESSION 3 “I PUT A RABBIT FILTER ON MY CRUSH AND ADDED IT TO A STORY. DIDN’T KNOW HE FOLLOWED ME.” —MOISES S., 22 4 “I THREW A DINNER PARTY AND WAS DRINKING APPLE JUICE WHILE COOKING. I POURED OIL INTO A CUP AND THEN TOOK A SIP FROM THAT CUP, THINKING IT WAS MY JUICE. I FULLY GULPED OIL, AND EVERYONE SAW IT…

ABBY WAMBACH is a baller in every sense of the word. The recently retired soccer superstar holds the record for most goals scored in international competitions, two Olympic gold medals, and a World Cup title. She’s also a dynamite advocate for equal pay in sports. Her new memoir, Forward, details her path to success and offers a blueprint for readers to follow suit. Here, she shares her favorite tales of triumph. BOOK THE GIVING TREE by Shel Silverstein “I’ve tried to live by the symbolism of this book my whole life. Everyone has the opportunity to be like the little boy or girl and receive, but the most rewarding thing is to be like the tree, still and giving.” TV WOMEN’S WORLD CUP FINAL (1999) “Those women took on heroic…

FASHION FRENZY FUN When looking sketchy is choice: The Chic Sketch app turns your #OOTD into cool illustrations. FEARLESS Fashion Is Freedom: Iranian designer Tala Raassi’s revolutionary journey from jail to runway. FAIL Too far or nah? Spinning Pets Yarn weaves pet hair into clothes. We’d prefer Fendi to Fido. THE HANGOVER FUN Hangover-curing ice cream debuts in South Korea, earns our vote for the Nobel Peace Prize. FEARLESS Morning-After Maids clean and bring b’fast after your rager. So really, Morning-After Angels. FAIL Talk about time wasted: Survey finds Brits spend up to two years of their lives nursing hangovers. TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME FUN Squee, batter batter! Stray ballpark pup gets new gig as “bat dog” for the Savannah Bananas. FEARLESS Putting the her in pitcher, Ginny…

H2-NO ÒMicellar water is a game-changing way of cleansing,Ó says makeup artist Samantha Trinh. ÒNo need to rinse or rub harshly to get rid of makeup. You can use it anywhereÑ even on the goÑand it soothes the skin with each use! I love Micellar Cleansing Water because itÕs convenient and super-gentle.Ó ÒAdmit itÑwe all get a little lazy sometimes with our skin care regimens. Garnier SkinActiveÕs Micellar Cleansing Water is your skin-saving shortcutÑfewer steps to gorgeous, clean, refreshed skin.Ó — SAMANTHA TRINH, MAKEUP ARTIST BEAUTY HACK ÒMicellar water has obvious benefitsÑit removes even the most stubborn makeup without stripping skin of the healthy oils it needs,Ó says Trinh. ÒPlus, as an all-in-one, it streamlines your routine, saves time, and works perfectly for on-the-go fixes.Ó SEEKING A ROUTINE THAT’S EASY,…

IT’ S ALL ABOUT. . . Customization Can you say with confidence that your foundation shade is correct? Lancôme’s new technology starts by scanning your skin tone. Next, a mix of pigments are expertly blended to reflect what you see in the mirror. (The process takes about half an hour.) When you need a refill, just tell them your shade number. HAVING A MOMENT. . . Masks! A good one can change the state of your skin in 10 minutes. Here are three. A Fine (Bikini) Line To think we spend so much time fussing over our bikini lines, yet our pinkie toes get more pampering. Let’s change that: European Wax Center’s alcohol-free (read: nonstinging) serum treats and prevents ingrowns, while newcomer Fur’s oil softens hair…for those who still have…

SEASONS DON’T AFFECT UVA RAYS “One of the biggest mistakes my patients make is skimping on sunscreen once it gets cold out,” says Marnie Nussbaum, MD, a derm in NYC. While UVB rays (which cause burns) weaken come fall, UVA rays—largely responsible for fine lines and skin aging—are as strong in January as they are in July, explains Dr. Nussbaum. (Note: Both can cause skin cancer.) Plus, sun damage is cumulative, so long term, grabbing a quick coffee sans SPF can be just as bad as going ’screen-free at the pool. FALL’S KEY INGREDIENTS The perfect fall SPF should contain hydrators (glycerin and hyaluronic acid are best). Other things to look for on the label: SPF 30 (at minimum), broad-spectrum (translation: it blocks both UVA and UVB), and antioxidants like…

THIS IS FLESH, I DECLARE, PINCHING MY ARM. YOU ARE ALIVE, I TELL MYSELF, EXHALING SHARPLY TO MAKE MYSELF LAUGH. I START LAUGHING. IT’S 5 A.M. I AM SITTING ON THE FLOOR OF MY COLLEGE BEDROOM, STARING AT THE MIRROR AND TALKING TO MY REFLECTION. I AM QUITE CERTAIN THAT I AM DYING. I CONTINUE TO MAKE MYSELF LAUGH. NOTE: NOTHING is funny. I am trying to avoid hyperventilating. While I am pretty sure that death awaits me, extensive Google searches (80 mg Adderall; heart racing; am I dying?) yield comforting results: I am (probably) just having a panic attack. Bouts of panic like this punctuated my junior year of college. That’s when I became addicted to Adderall, the amphetaminebased stimulant prescribed for attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder. I don’t have ADHD, but there…

TRESEMMÉ Tres Two Extra Hold Hair Spray, $4, drugstores TURN UP YOUR STYLE Prep Step Work a palmful of mousse through towel-dried hair from midlength to ends—the airy formula helps build your bun, giving it a tousled texture. Try an alcohol-free mousse for hair that dries soft, not sticky. Top-Notch Pull hair into a high ponytail at your crown. Twist the tail, and wrap it around the elastic, securing your ends with pins as you go. For a more woven finish: Split the tail into two, and twist each section before wrapping them around the elastic. So Polished A few flyaways keep this style edgy. Want a sleeker effect? Dab some gel (a humidity-resistant one is clutch for muggy days) onto the hairline and knot. Bonus: It’ll add hold. TURN IT…

LET ME REASSURE YOU that I am not an internet stalker. But I will never resist the slightly shameful urge to pore over my ex–best friend’s Instagram pictures. Everyone has a friend or an ex like this, right? Research into social networks has shown that people now maintain old connections they would have forgotten in the past. A 2012 study found that 57 percent of couples stay Facebook friends after a breakup, and many con-tinue to interact on FB even when they don’t IRL. Unless you’re a compulsive pruner of contacts, you carry a hive of exes and ex-friends around with you. Some call the trend haunting: a relationship that ends IRL but lives on in comments and Likes. Val and I are a textbook example. We maintained a Thelma-and-Louise-level…

Black Cherry Layer dark red over inky black to create this season's most daring lip, or try shades of purple or blue for an almost-black effect. Red Sheen Dig up your gloss stash, because shiny lips are having a moment. Swipe on a cherry red, then top with matching gloss. Not ready to go full-on glass? Blot with a tissue to tone down the shine. Messy Merlot Drop the lip liner and brush. Vampy purple looks best haphazardly applied. Stipple on directly from the bullet, blot, then repeat until you're left with a sexy, slightly uneven finish. Berry Haze Part purple, part red, berry is a fall staple. But add a subtle ombré effect and…instantly fresh! Dab white lipstick onto the center of your berry lips, then pat to blend.…

BECAUSE I CAN NEVER KEEP MY PHONE FULLY JUICED I’m obsessed with my new Editor Tote from Aspinal of London. It has a phone charger and a tracker that allows you to know where your bag is at all times. Intelligent design x 100 (charger and tracker sold separately, aspinaloflondon.com). My job sucks at times: Here I am, drinking cocktails made with Channing’s Born and Bred vodka in the South of France with the man himself. The best way to drink it? He says on ice, naked. HE FOR SHE I couldn’t believe how open Channing Tatum was when we sat down to chat in the Girls’ Lounge during the Cannes Lions Festival in France. We talked about the future—his show Magic Mike Live opens in Las Vegas in 2017.…

“It was a blind date and he showed up wasted. We stopped back at his place so he could change shirts, and I spotted a used condom right on top of his bed. Date over.” —CARA M., 26 “He brought his sister, brother-in-law, and nephews on our first date…and added that his two roommates couldn’t come. As in mom and dad.” —ASHLEIGH H., 33 “The condom broke on our first date, so we had to get the morning-after pill. He was frantic. Once I got my period, he stopped talking to me.” —JENYA S., 24 “I stayed over at his place, and in the morning, I had to poo. I clogged the toilet. I kept trying to flush, and nothing worked. Later, I found out he told the guys in…

YOU NEED THIS: SPF 365! Yes, your skin needs suncare, even in the fall. Nourish and protect with Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream SPF 30. Your future skin will thank you. #AGELESS Learn more at olay.com. 72 SHADES OF BEAUTIFUL Satin Hair Color is professional color inspired by women. The breakthrough formula conditions and covers stubborn gray safely by using the industry’s lowest percentage of ammonia. Find your perfect shade today at satinhaircolor.com. SHADES OF YOU Let your sunnies shine as the hottest fashion accessory this season and the ultimate expression of your personal style. Shop the newest shades from top designers, like the Michael Kors Adrianna (MK1010) at sunglasshut.com. FUEL UP YOUR DAY IN JUST 60 SECONDS Try Minute® Ready to Serve rice for a quick and convenient on-the-go breakfast,…

Rainbow Give your black bag a break, and snag a sidepiece in any ROYGBIV shade to brighten up your go-to jeans and tee. Leopard Animal print makes anything from all black to a Breton-striped top look hella fierce—even if you’re not a cat person. Combat Add unexpected edge to a feminine dress with badass lace-up boots that won’t get totaled by sticky bar floors.…

“I love a casual, romantic vibe for early fall days. A denim jacket and chunky heels transition a lightweight summer dress into the season.” —NICOLE FINEO, accessories editor | @NicoleFineo…

IT’ S ALL ABOUT. . . Texture Born-this-way spirals, bends...even a little frizz. This is what hair looks like now. Rather than forcing straight, smooth styles on models, many fall fashionweek stylists (at shows including Zac Posen and DVF) embraced individuality. Here’s to celebrating, not suffocating, your style! ROOT REBOOT The OG airbrush foundation, Temptu, is now tackling regrowth. Just pop the color pod (there are seven shades) onto the handpiece, and spray away the gray (or whatever color is coming through). The pigment won’t budge for 24 hours—even if you sweat—and washes out with shampoo. CONFECTIONERY COLOR TREND The inspo for two of fall’s sweetest hair hues: these delicious desserts. Ask your colorist to satisfy your sweet tooth. Latest Cure-All Fix everything from frizz to flatness with these next-gen…

NUDE AWAKENING Hands down, the sexiest summer neutral for nails. ON THE ROCKS Mix a handful with water, and soak away your stress. SEX UP THE SHOWER Jasmine and passionf lower make things even steamier. AU NATUREL New #IWokeUpLikeThis staple: this clear gel that tames brows and lushes up lashes. HAUTE COCOA Chocolate looks as delicious on lips as it tastes. FOUR SQUARE One purse-size palette. Four pigmented shadows. Loads of combos. CONCEAL ANY DEAL Blur blemishes and brighten circles with this illuminating crayon. BRIGHT IDEA Dust on cheekbones for a selfie-worthy sheen. DON’T TRESS This dry shampoo never makes roots look ashy.…

COSMOPOLITAN: A lot of people think of stress as a marker of success— it means you’re busy and important. But you don’t think that way. Why is that? GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN: Stress is actually the number one thing that blocks people from their happiness and well-being and from getting what they want. I think stress is an addiction. It can be tied to work addiction or busyness addiction or success addiction. COSMO: It seems people become stressed because they’re trying to control everything: their job, their relationships.… GB: They’re trying to outrun fear. If you can stay in control of that deadline, then you don’t have to be afraid of your boss. If you can stay in control of that relationship, then you don’t have to be afraid of being alone.…

TURN THE PAGE FOR MORE MOVES. CHAIR-POSE JACKS Stand with legs together, feet parallel, arms at sides. Bend knees to lower into a squat and bring hands together at chest [A]. Hold 5 breaths. Without straightening knees, jump legs out so feet are wider than shoulder-width [B]. Jump feet back together. That’s 1 rep. Do 20. After last rep, extend arms up and raise heels [C]. Hold 5 seconds. Lower, and pause 10 seconds. That’s 1 rep. Do 4. LET IT FLOW Keep anxiety at bay by doing the “rag doll” between poses. Stand with feet hip-width apart, legs straight. Bend in half at the hips, and let arms hang, grasping elbows with opposite hands. Hold 10 seconds. How To Before you start the routine, do each of the following…

BY NOW, everyone knows the Gwen Stefani story. Or at least they think they do. The gist: SoCal ska-punk girl turns global superstar, first as the lead singer of No Doubt and then as a hitchurning solo artist with a side of lauded fashion (L.A.M.B.) and fragrance (Harajuku Lovers) lines. She spent 13 years married to Gavin Rossdale, the Bush front man with whom she has three boys: Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo. The couple split last August and now share joint custody of the kids. Three months later, Gwen went public with her relationship with Blake Shelton, her costar on NBC’s The Voice and former husband of singer Miranda Lambert. The country megastars divorced in July 2015. The exact time line of who, what, when, and how the two Camelot…

31% OF AUS SIES WANT MORE TIME TO HAVE SEX. YEAH, MATE! The Best Sex Tips Across the Globe AUSTRALIA “The number one rule for a great blow job is to use your mouth and hands…together.” CHILE “Never eat broccoli or chocolate before sex. Broccoli makes you gassy, and chocolate temporarily reduces sexual desire and libido in women.” FRANCE “Only make love to a man you love.” GERMANY “Make a fist around his penis and add a slight twisting movement while going up and down, as if you would twist a screw, while the other hand holds his shaft. It’s very intense!” VIETNAM “Keep your eyes open during sex.” GREECE “Share your sexual fantasies with each other.” INDONESIA “Take your sex to the floor.” ITALY “Dirty-talk texting before a date…

ESTHER PEREL IS A SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS THERAPIST, THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MATING IN CAPTIVITY, AND A CONSULTANT FOR THE HIT SHOWTIME SERIES THE AFFAIR. HER TED TALKS ON DESIRE AND INFIDELITY HAVE BEEN VIEWED MORE THAN 14 MILLION TIMES. EVERY WOMAN KNOWS she can be with a partner who does all the right things—runs a bath, starts a great conversation—but if she’s disconnected from herself or her body, nothing can happen. Reports estimate more than 40 percent of American women have sexual dysfunction, most commonly low desire. Yet most research doesn’t consider that female sexuality is often contextual. Women can lose desire quickly when they don’t feel the right motivation, but because our desire is highly responsive to environment, it can also be ignited easily. Rethinking Your Desire A…

E -MAIL YOUR SEX QUESTIONS TO SEXQANDA @COSMOPOLITAN.COM. Q Whenever I have sex with a condom, I’ve noticed it smells like latex down there for a couple of days. Is this normal? A It’s totally normal and probably NBD as long as you don’t have any other symptoms like redness or discharge, which might suggest an infection or allergy to latex, says ob-gyn Sherry Ross, MD. (And in those cases, definitely see your doc.) Otherwise, washing your labia with a mild, fragrance-free cleanser should clear up any lingering latex-y scent. And if that doesn’t do the trick, well— deep breath—it could mean that a condom or a piece of one is still inside you. Oil-based lubes or spermicide can wear down latex condoms, sometimes making them tear during the deed.…

THE FEMINIST FIGHT CLUB was forged one afternoon a few years ago on the upper level of a Manhattan McDonald’s over milk shakes and fries. It was just three women then, each a low-level staffer at a television show you likely know. One had been performing the duties of a job two rungs above her pay grade but without the title or compensation. Another, after four years as an assistant, had been “promoted” but without a raise. She was now sitting in a windowless closet she called the cloffice (closet office). “We felt like we were stuck,” she explained later. “We had no network, no mentors. And we recognized that—in our office, anyway—a man’s opinion just meant more.” We weren’t naive. We knew sexism existed. But this was a different…

STRAWBERRY TALL CAKE The official term for this heaping bowl of berry deliciousness is a trifle. But no one’s going to judge you for calling these layers of spongecake cubes, strawberries, raspberries, and whipped cream “heaven in a glass.” Once you’re done digging in, display fruit (or, um, candy) in your gorge trifle bowl ($30, crateandbarrel.com). OMBRÉ JELL-O SHOTS Jell-O...it’s me, your new favorite shot! Follow the speed-set directions on one Berry Blue Jell-O package, replacing ½ c. of cold water with vodka. Separate the mixture evenly into three bowls. Add three drops of blue food coloring to one bowl, and stir. Add one drop to the second bowl, and stir. Leave the third as is. Fill four shot glasses one-third full with the darkest mixture. Freeze for 15 minutes…

Funny lady Melissa McCarthy is just as charming offscreen as she is on. August 26, 1970 @AURORAASTRO LIBRA 09.23–10.22 You’re good at getting stuff done for other people. Now take care of you! Knock out drudge work early so your b-day time is clear. Jupiter enters Libra on the 9th for a year, making all your dreams come true! Wish on a star on the 26th, when the Sun and Jupiter unite! YOU NEED: To focus on health and wealth. LIBRA GUY: You were inseparable this summer, so a little space won’t hurt. Up your text game so he’s sure he’s the one you want. SCORPIO 10.23–11.21 Hone your teamwork skills to reach a new career high. But heed your spidey sense on the 11th if you suspect someone of…

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After watching “Lemonade,” your man feels pity for Mr. Carter. You: a. Play “Survivor” internally to stifle a Solange-level freak-out. b. Text “TIDAL FOR ALL” and his Amex info to your inner circle. c. Put everything he owns in a box (to the left) and Boomerang his shirts falling from the third story. You catch him checking out a rando and saying “daaayum.” What now? a. Agree with him and start word-vomit complimenting her jeans. b. Send a Snap of her ass and see if any friends can identify. c. Scream into your mini-megaphone: “STEP AWAY FROM THE GIRL IN THE YOGA PANTS.” Bae gets you an edible G-string for your b-day. How do you thank him? a. Force a smile while you plot his next prezzie: a chocolate-scented banana…