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No cash needed: Sex-themed Christmas gifts to give him

Jamie Beckman — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:00:00 -0800

If your cash flow is less than robust this season, you can still give him a gift that he'll remember for a very long time — for zero dollars. Check out these sex-themed presents that'll have him saying, "Best. Holiday. Ever."

10 Fascinating sex facts

Jamie Beckman — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 -0800

Now these are the kinds of facts we love studying up on! Scientific research and prominent sex experts have figured out all sorts of cool sex info, from average penis size to how long the female orgasm lasts. Impress your friends with the knowledge we're about to drop.

Single? Holiday comebacks about why you're unattached

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Ahhh, holiday traditions: egg nog, brightly wrapped gifts...and nosy relatives asking why you haven't found a man yet. Fret not: This year, when Uncle Steve gets into the rum punch and lobs you a bunch of questions about your dating life, you'll be ready. Just follow this handy list of humorous responses to the question: "Why are you still single?"

Backstage beauty tips from Victoria's Secret models

Jamie Beckman — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 04:00:00 -0800

When you're a glam Victoria's Secret model, you spend a lot of time working with the top makeup artists in the industry. So when we went backstage at the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, we had to know: Do the models have any favorite tips that they've learned that they can share with the rest of us?

Body confidence tips from Victoria's Secret models

Jamie Beckman — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:30:00 -0800

Who better to get body-confidence tips from than the ladies whose job it is to strut their stuff in lingerie? We went backstage at the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and asked the models themselves how you can feel better in your own body:

Love questions answered at Anderson Live!

Jamie Beckman — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:50:00 -0800

If only everyone could have wise-and-worldly CNN anchor Anderson Cooper's advice on their relationship woes! We're live-blogging from Anderson Live. The show lobbed a few family- and relationship-themed issues at co-host Iyanla Vanzant today that we think are universal issues for all women. Tell us what you think about the situations below.

Man Candy Mondays: The cast of Twilight

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Forget the boys of summer — give us the boys of Twilight! Actually, after spending four-plus years in the franchise, these hunks are more men than boys, and we love that! In honor of the series' final film, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, opening Nov. 16, here's a handy primer on what our favorite otherworldly guys have been up to and, more importantly, which ones are single.

Gifts for your male BFF

Jamie Beckman — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 20:11:00 -0800

So your male bestie has been there for you through both laughter and tears , and you want to give him a gift that says "I appreciate you" — but isn't so mushy that it's awkward. Enter our perfect holiday suggestions for the platonic dude on your list.

Bonding gifts for guys

Jamie Beckman — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 11:46:00 -0800

Why shop twice for the important men in your life when you can give them both something they'll not only remember, but form a lasting kinship over?

Holiday gifts for the beer drinker

Jamie Beckman — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 10:40:00 -0800

All tapped out of gift ideas? If you know someone who loves lager, we've got a few suggestions for what to leave under the tree this holiday season.

Man Candy Mondays: Javier Bardem

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:00:00 -0800

We're willing to bet that every single woman who has ever traveled on a solo European vacation has fantasized about meeting a Javier Bardem clone — a rakish, gravel-voiced foreigner who's sexy, kind, slightly brooding and maybe even a bit dangerous. There's a reason, after all, that he was cast as Julia Roberts' newfound flame in Eat, Pray, Love: He's the shimmering pot of gold that many of us ladies hope is at the end of our rainbow of self-discovery. And now our loins may explode when we see him share the screen with Daniel Craig in the new James Bond movie, Skyfall.

Man Candy Mondays: Blake Shelton

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0700

Yee-haw! Not to get too stereotypical, but all of our fantasies about Blake Shelton involve either him wearing a strategically placed cowboy hat or us wearing one while... Ahem... Excuse us, our brains have been turned to mush just imaging how we'd conduct ourselves if we ever got anywhere near the winning The Voice judge and country music star in person. All we'll say is: Miranda Lambert is one lucky lady.

Busy? How to fit great sex into your schedule

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:30:00 -0800

Maybe back in the Dark Ages, before iPads and 24/7 connectedness, women had a ton of free time to get physical with their partners. But with today's busy work schedules, kids' soccer practices and a myriad of social commitments, having hot sex can get put on the back burner... if we do it at all. But a life without nookie is no way to spend our limited time on this planet — and with that in mind, we asked Dr. Trina Read how to maximize our time so we can have that sex we crave and, most importantly, enjoy it to the fullest.

Man Candy Mondays: Josh Bowman

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 06:30:00 -0700

As far as teen heartthrobs go, Josh Bowman is an exquisite specimen of a young man. With British breeding, one fine face and a way about him that can make even smart cookie Emily VanCamp swoon on Revenge , this guy is the new number one on our hot list. We're glad that Miley Cyrus didn't keep him all to herself.

Guy signals decoded!

Jamie Beckman — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0800

Men are strange and wonderful creatures, but sometimes trying to figure out their special language is slightly more challenging than we'd like . The next time you're having trouble deciphering what your man's behavior really means, bust out our handy guide to decoding guy signals, straight from the mind of a male dating expert.

Shhh: Get the sex you want without speaking a word

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Verbalizing what you like and where you crave being touched can be awkward, especially if you're shy. But we've got good news! There are ways to let your partner know exactly what you want in bed with these simple body language secrets.

Man Candy Mondays: Matt Bomer

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Like every red-blooded, hottie-appreciating woman in the United States, we couldn't wait to see the movie Magic Mike in theaters this past summer. When we finally got there, we were blown away — by the sexy gyrating, sure, but mainly by Matt Bomer, the first-rate cutie in the role of dancer Ken . The public now knows Matt by name — we just wish he knew ours too.

Man Candy Mondays: Ian Somerhalder

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -0700

Poised on the brink of super-stardom, Ian Somerhalder and his gorgeous baby blues are popping up in more places than ever . From one of his first big roles as a resurrected teen in Smallville to Boone Carlyle on Lost to a ridiculously good-looking vampire in the CW's The Vampire Diaries, Ian is making his mark on the mass media — and capturing the attention of women everywhere who know a truly gorgeous man when they see one.

Man Candy Mondays: Josh Henderson

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:00:00 -0700

Evening soaps have never been so sexy! TNT's revival of Dallas got a whole lot prettier when hottie Josh Henderson was cast as J.R. Ewing's devious son. We're suckers for a beautiful face, and Josh's bone structure is like fine china -- fine, kissable china...

What you need to know about lubricant

Jamie Beckman — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0700

It's official: Scientists say sex is better with lube. A study of 2,500 women from Indiana University found that women who used lubricant reported more pleasure and satisfaction during sex. But how do you decide which kind is right for you? We talked to sex educator Carol Queen, PhD, staff sexologist at Good Vibrations sex-toy store in San Francisco, for the lowdown on what to expect from different types of lubricants so you can choose wisely... and have the best sex of your life.