What’s the Right Age to Marry?

Getting your M.R.S. degree in college is a rare occurrence these days, as fewer and fewer couples across the United States are marrying in their 20s, according to recent census data. Is it better to tie the knot when you’re young, or live life more before getting hitched?

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With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you have an excuse to get naughty.

Tempting toys

From "turn-on" creams and erotic board games to handcuffs and vibrators, we got brave and tried all those saucy (and sometimes scary!) products you've always wondered about but were too embarrassed to buy. Find out which ones are worth blushing about and get in touch with your adventurous side!

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Fall in Love with Your Work

Fall in love with your work. Work is never going to be synonymous with play. Heck, that’s why they pay you.

Tap into your talents

Bonnie and Teresa had always loved jewelry, but it wasn't until the duo started helping their friends pick out the perfect baubles that they realized what they were doing was not only fun-it could be also be viable business. "Uncover your own skills by noticing what tasks you love to do," says Teresa. Do you lose track of time when you're scrapbooking? Do you actually look forward to organizing your closets? Once you know your strengths, meet with your manager to figure out ways to capitalize on them-or scout a new work environment where you can maximize these talents.

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Make your lips full gorgeous!

Want lips that would make Angelina Jolie jealous? These easy makeup-artist tricks will make your smile look soft, full and unforgettably beautiful!

[b]For plump, glossy lips

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Germ-proof Yourself and Stay Healthy All Winter!

You drink your juice and take your vitamins. But you may be overlooking some simple strategies that could stop you from catching a bug this year:

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Thinking of Being a Photographer?

You've tinkered with Dad's old-school Polaroid, and you're saving up for that Lomo you saw at Greenbelt. Up and coming Photographer RJ Fernandez clues you in on what every newbie photographer should have.

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Carry beef jerky and...
Eat less without dieting!

Eating protein---which low-fat jerky is packed with---triggers the release of anti-hunger hormones that research proves can help you eat an impressive 30% less at meals---and the effect lasts 24 hours, a brand-new British study reveals.

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Zip through the newspaper and...
Feel happy, energized and confident!

Harvard and Princeton researchers have discovered that reading twice as fast as normal excites the brain, which, in turn, triggers a boost in happiness, energy and self-confidence! In fact, they say, even reading something sad at a fast pace can make you happier!

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Listen to "pink noise" and...
Sleep soundly without pills!

Many sleep experts recommend using "white" noise---which sounds like TV static---to mask other sounds and help you fall asleep. But now there's something better: "pink" noise! Like white noise, it masks other sounds, but it's more soothing and more effective at canceling out lo- and medium- frequency noises like snoring and traffic. No wonder brain-scan studies show it gets you to dreamland faster!

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Do you think he’s cheating?

How to tell if it's the real thing or if you're just being paranoid.

Texting
Get a grip, girl! It's just SMS. What you should be worried about is what was in the text. Was it a plan for a secret rendezvous or just hi, hello, nothing? That's not an excuse to go snooping into his cell phone, mind you, but one text too often may raise alarm bells.

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50 points to pretty!
Breezy, easy ways to look even more beautiful!
(No big budget involved--honest!)

HAIR
1. Try this cheap DIY conditioner at home:
Mix together a cup of olive oil, one egg, and half lemon. Massage all over tresses. Rinse well.

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“I like to travel, light—even my wallet isn’t heavy!”

Go forth and see the world! You won't know what you've been missing--stock in smog-city central--till you feel the fine sand under your kitten-heel slippers, see the Mon Lisa up close, or discover the delicate flavor of freshly grilled sawa.

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Why Do Guys Cheat?

Finally! One guy gives you the real answers to one of life's greatest mysteries.

Cheating: It's a nasty, ugly business. First of all, there are no hard and fast rules. Every case is different, and only you will know what's acceptable and what's not, no matter what anyone says---including me.

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Practical Magic!
(Or how to live out your dreams even when you’re strapped for cashed!)

A few more tips from the experts...

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"I want to look like million bucks--without spending that much!"

It's Monday morning. You open your closet and re faced with the debris for years of constructing your wardrobe--and you still have "nothing to wear." It's the problem that's been plaguing and puzzling the clothing clueless for years. Quick fix: head to the store, and buy ten outfits that should last you, well, until the next time you're feeling fashionably deprived. There are better ways to deal with closet-phobia.

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