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At Shape, we consider deprivation sacrilege. To forgo indulgent dishes in the name of health? Depressing, misguided, and unnecessary. Which is why we consulted the best cooking and nutrition pros [...]

We asked Cosmo readers to reveal your sweatiest, naughtiest, most orgasmic moments and sex tips. You really delivered. Celebrities and rock stars? Check. Forbidden professors and kinky bosses? Oh, you [...]

We present to you a sizzling list of sexy recipes, because sometimes it's more fun to be pinned up against the fridge than fumbling around inside it. Dish up one [...]

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The logistics. The guilt. THE ILLICIT THRILL Two men and two women reveal why they strayed and how they pulled off their secret hookups without getting caught. It's the nightmare [...]

My mother never understood what I liked about Hugh, my banker boyfriend with the sarcastic sense of humor and pin-striped suspenders, who would often come over to 'watch movies' in [...]

Byline: BY ALYSSA SHELASKY HEART-TO-HEART There's no phrase that holds greater power than these three words: 'I love you.' Here's how to keep them romantic, expressive, and panic-free. As grown [...]

Byline: BY ALYSSA SHELASKY HELP NEEDED Communicating what you want isn't needy; it's normal. But there's a way to get your desires across without feeling overly demanding. No one wants [...]

Byline: BY ALYSSA SHELASKY FRIENDS AND LOVERS We all hope our besties and partner will instantly get along. But even when they don't, there's a way to juggle romance with [...]

Byline: BY ALYSSA SHELASKY Illustrated by OLIVER MUNDAY KEEPING SECRETS Big or small, they can affect your relationship-but telling all isn't always the answer. You've heard it a million times: [...]

Byline: BY ALYSSA SHELASKY LET'S TALK ABOUT MONEY, HONEY Want to invest in your relationship's future? Shake off any awkwardness and learn to talk good cents. Money. It's a loaded [...]

DATING WHILE PREGNANT Alyssa Shelasky wasn't sure what she was looking for in a guy-until her bump (and then baby) redefined the way she thought about commitment. I was in [...]

Byline: BY ALYSSA SHELASKY SORRY, MY BAD Apologies can be hard to give (and receive)-but how you make amends is everything to your relationship. I'M SO SORRY! MY BAD! FORGIVE [...]

Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY Thomas Whiteside STYLED BY Melissa Ventosa Martin ABS FOR DAYS PUT ON A CROP TOP. SHOW OFF YOUR BODY. FEEL AMAZING. REPEAT. TAKE A CUE FROM TOP [...]

Byline: BY ALYSSA SHELASKY Illustrated by ANNA PARINI THE WEEKEND GETAWAY Your bags are packed, the hotel is booked: Let's do this! Here's how to take a romantic trip with [...]

Byline: BY ALYSSA SHELASKY INNER GLOW A strong, sculpted body is a worthy workout goal. But yogi Latham Thomas doesn't stop there: Her warm, nurturing vibe sends students home with [...]

Byline: BY ALYSSA SHELASKY Turkish Delight Bond over a hammam experience with anyone at a cocktail party, and straightaway you know at least one thing: This person has been thoroughly [...]

Fashion model Petra Nemcova was in Thailand when the Tsunami unleashed its fury. Nemcova survived the disaster but sustained injuries in process. However, her boyfriend, British photographer Simon Atlee failed to make it, leaving Nemcova a lot to grieve for. Nemcova discusses her health and future prospects.

This article, titled "LET'S OPEN THIS UP: A THOROUGH GUIDE TO MODERN POLYAMORY," discusses the growing popularity of ethical non-monogamy, particularly in New York. The article acknowledges that while polyamory is not new, it is becoming more mainstream and accepted. It explores the challenges and complexities of practicing polyamory, such as navigating jealousy, communication, and finding suitable partners. The article provides an in-depth guide based on interviews with a diverse range of individuals who have experience with open relationships. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: Alyssa Shelasky +TURNED ON In 2014, your heart and your Internet habits are inextricably bound. As these stats show, sometimes it's good to be dialed in. Other times? Maybe [...]

SPIN CLASS 'Korean barbecue is probably my favorite way to eat out. I love the lazy Susan aspect of it all.' MY KOREATOWN ORDER 'At Dan Sung Sa, prime-rib skewers [...]

One-Dish Wonder Woman INTERVIEW BY ALYSSA SHELASKY PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRISTOPHER BUCK Instead of trying to do it all at once, Hollywood icon turned wine entrepreneur Drew Barrymore is taking it [...]

Byline: INTERVIEW BY ALYSSA SHELASKY PHOTOGRAPH BY THOMAS WHITESIDE Lifestyle by Design With a design empire that includes interiors, architecture, and now fashion, Kelly Wearstler tackles 30 meetings a day [...]

The article titled "My Quest for a Deep (But Not Too Deep) Sofa" discusses the author's search for a deep sofa and their eventual purchase of the Room & Board Pierson Sofa. The author explains that they had been searching for the perfect sofa for over 20 years and finally found it at their sister's house. They describe the Pierson collection as sophisticated yet hardy, and they purchased one covered in a velvety teal fabric. The author acknowledges the high cost of $3,900 but states that they purchased it with decisiveness and glee. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: ALYSSA SHELASKY PHOTOGRAPH BY JAVIER SIRVENT Seth Meyers They say all comedians have their vices, and Saturday Night Live star and head writer Seth Meyers is no differentespecially when [...]

Byline: INTERVIEW BY ALYSSA SHELASKY PHOTOGRAPH BY EMILY SHUR House of Spades Kate and Andy Spade's throwback prepster world is one of Martinis, meatloaf, and Triscuits (yes, Triscuits). Makes us [...]

Byline: INTERVIEW BY ALYSSA SHELASKY PHOTOGRAPH BY JAKE CHESSUM Spice Girl Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Olsen , the breakout star of last year's Martha Marcy May Marlene and the lead of this [...]

MOST OF US HAVE ASKED IT, BUT DO WE REALLY WANT THE ANSWER? ALYSSA SHELASKY TAKES ON THE MOST NEGATIVE QUESTION EVER. I'M JUST GOING TO SAY IT. Most of [...]

Let's be blunt: When you find out a friend is expecting, you feel excited for her--and if you're being honest, you may also feel a little ... betrayed. It might [...]

BLAME ETHAN HAWKE ... not just for turning me on to a lifetime of scruffy boyfriends but for setting off a recurring volcano of a pimple. As a journalist, I [...]

'The 12 Days of Christmas' song is a classic--full of good cheer, holiday spirit, and ... light BDSM, right? Well, the Cosmo version is! Read up on what you and [...]

We've all been there: a friend's life suddenly seems charmed while your own success feels as hard to come by as a discontinued lipstick. But friendvy doesn't have to ruin [...]

MY WORST FLIRT "He turns to meand says, 'That'sa bit judgy'. FEATURES | Flirt School This Tribeca-based 35-year-old has observedhow thousands of people do it well (and not so well). I mean, really, whoneeds pistachio milk?. [Extracted from the article]

We were at a candlelit dinner party to celebrate the collaboration between Maude, a sexual wellness brand (for which Johnson is an investor and co-creative director), and Sephora. While the first Fifty Shades book by Erika Mitchell (aka E L James) was hardly the first sex-focused splash in mainstream pop culture (for one, Sex and the City, and its films, had already hit), many people got off on it. Beauty Dakota Johnson looked delighted when I told her that every day my doorman hands me a new designer dildo. [Extracted from the article]

Some men prefer the 'natural' look--writer (and makeup aficionado) Alyssa Shelasky dates one of them. As an experiment, she gave herself a makeunder and, to her surprise, discovered the 'no-makeup [...]

On my fourth date with Oliver *', a cute, successful British guy living in New York City, something kinky happened. We'd been set up by a friend, and so far, [...]

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of having a transformative power in wearing her go-to skinnies and add an off-shoulder crop top.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of wearing L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Collection Exclusive in Blake's Red lipstick to a meeting with literary agent.

A bride-to-be who opted for an unconventional wedding when attends a lavish, black-tie affair a few months before her own, she has sudden qualms about the suitability of her choice of venue, food, music, etc. She soon realizes that how much a wedding cost did not matter so long as she had love, romance and happiness.

The article offers information on nutritious lunches with appropriate cuisines to get the right calorie count. Information provided includes how to make better sandwiches, what to have for a better workout, and office lunch. The article mentions tips on use of homemade dressings, whole grain crackers and low sugar fruits.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for sex positions which includes making out against a wall, kissing, and letting the mouth to do amusing.

The article looks at actress Lindsay Lohan, focusing on her legal troubles and issues with substance abuse. The author considers whether Lohan will be able to curtail her self-destructive behavior. Lohan's four trips to rehabilitation clinics and three prison sentences are discussed. Comments from her parents, Michael and Dina Lohan, are presented.

The article reports on a love affair between Reese Witherspoon, an actress, and Jim Toth, a theatrical agent. The central focus of the article is on speculation that the relationship has become serious in a brief period of time. Among other issues the article examines Witherspoon's previous relationship with actor Jake Gyllenhaal.

The article focuses on actress Jennifer Aniston five years after her break up with actor Brad Pitt. While Pitt has gone on to marry actress Angelina Jolie and have six children with her, Aniston is still enjoying the single life, the article notes. An anonymous friend of Aniston says her relationship with singer John Mayer, another former boyfriend, may not be completely over. INSETS: JEN'S TOP 5 SINGLE GIRL MOMENTS;IN HER OWN WORDS;JEN'S INNER CIRCLE.

This article presents information about the life of deceased heiress Casey Johnson. Johnson, an heiress to the Johnson & Johnson fortune and daughter of Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets football team, was found dead from what is presumed to be a diabetic shock. Johnson's early life and her struggle with drugs before her death are described.

The article discusses circumstances surrounding a car accident involving golfer TIger Woods, who crashed his car into a tree and fire hydrant at around 2:20 AM one morning in Windernere, Florida. In the immediate aftermath Woods refused to speak to police, raising the suspicions of some. Several rumors have surfaced including one that he had an affair with Rachel Uchitel, a nightclub hostess. INSETS: THE WIFE IN THE MIDDLE;A PARTY GIRL'S TRAGIC PAST;TIGER AND HIS MILLIONS: WHAT'S AT STAKE.

The article focuses on talk show host Oprah Winfrey's decision to end her television program "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on September 9, 2011. Winfrey decided to end the show because her syndicated contract with CBS Television Distribution was ending and because, according to an anonymous source, she was tired of doing it. Information on what she may do after the show is over is also discussed.

The author reports on the difficulties being faced by actress Mischa Barton. According to the article, Barton has a substance abuse problem. Barton was hospitalized in July 2009 for psychiatric evaluation due to concerns that she may be a danger to herself or someone else. Difficulties that Barton has been having with her self-esteem are mentioned. INSET: MOTHER VS. DAUGHTER?.