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Good News: Men Get Better in Bed

2013-05-15T19:00:00

The decline and fall of the married sex life is a myth, says Aaron Traister. The truth is so much hotter.

Myths About Sex After 40

2013-02-04T18:15:00

Learn why good sex can come with age

How to Bust Stress for Better (Hotter, Slower, Sweeter) Sex!

2012-09-18T13:39:50

Don't let everyday anxieties take a toll on your relationship and your sanity. Experts show you how to beat your bedroom hang-ups and heat things up between the sheets

Scent of a Marriage

2012-06-22T14:59:52

How important is smell in a relationship? Very, argues one woman

Marriage Advice: New Rules for a Good Marriage

2012-06-05T18:49:44

Surprising new marriage rules to help you get closer — or even fall in love again

Happily Ever Engaged

2012-05-17T13:25:30

What altar? These days, more couples are finding long-term bliss in the prenuptial zone

What Have You Stopped Doing Since You Got Together?

2012-04-23T19:31:26

Real couples confess what changes when you get married

Intimate Answers: Should I Get an IUD?

2012-04-20T14:19:45

Q. I think of IUDs as scary contraception from the '70s, but my pals rave about theirs. Are they safe birth control?

Bring Back That Lovin' Feeling

2012-04-19T14:59:50

Not in the mood for sex? How you and your husband can recapture that spark and learn the secrets of true intimacy

Is There an Infidelity Cure?

2012-04-01T00:00:00

Yes, says psychotherapist M. Gary Neuman, who interviewed more than 500 faithful and cheating people for his book Connect to Love

What Your Hair Says About You

2012-03-01T00:00:00

Experts say that the way you wear your hair during downtime tells a ton about your passion preferences.

Can A Fling Become the Real Thing?

2012-03-14T19:00:37

Find out what happens when the exotic vacation romance doesn't end

5 Secrets From the Man Vault

2012-03-14T18:11:10

Your guy might not be ready to admit these truths, but Aaron Traister is. File them under "Ah, that explains it!" or "Stuff I'm not sure I wanted to know."

Is Divorce Contagious?

2012-02-14T16:05:45

When my friend cheated on his wife, I questioned my own marriage

The Touch All Women Need to Know About

2012-01-01T00:00:00

This little move only takes two seconds, but it's so powerful that researchers say it's almost as good as sex and chocolate. Plus it can improve your relationship and make you feel more connected with your guy. You had us at sex and chocolate, researchers

Confessions of an Ex-Bachelorette

2012-01-24T21:13:33

The Bachelor kicks off again this month, so we got an insider's take from Trista Sutter, the only contestant in the franchise's 10-year history to actually marry the final rose recipient

On the Couch: What TV Show Do You Bond Over?

2012-01-01T00:00:00

Real couples come clean about the TV shows that help them bond

Happily Married Swingers

2012-01-01T00:00:00

Partner-swapping is more mainstream than ever, and the couple you're about to meet swears it helped their marriage. Are they crazy? Deluded? Hear them out—then decide.

The Secrets Happy Couples Know

2012-01-01T00:00:00

You know that twosome that always seems so freaking in love and psyched to be together? You could choose to be annoyed at their smug perfection or you could steal a page from their playbook and join them in their relationship bliss. We got 20 real women to spill how to do the latter

The Strangest Way to Tell if a Couple Has Long-Term Potential

2012-01-01T00:00:00

Want to know if you're compatible with a guy? Count up how many times you and he use the words

How Long Should You Be Dating Before You Get Married?

2012-01-01T00:00:00

Kim and Kris had a fairytale courtship and ceremony. But here’s the big mistake they made—one that dooms other couples’ marriages as well

8 Secrets to a Successful Marriage

2011-12-01T00:00:00

Want to know the secret to a long, successful and fulfilling marriage? Good Housekeeping has the answers — all eight of them to be exact, thanks to best-selling author Iris Krasnow and her latest book, The Secret Lives of Wives (Gotham Books, $26, amazon.com)

56 Things That Matter Most in Love

2011-12-01T00:00:00

Read the results of REDBOOK's Brownie Points survey to find out which little acts of love and lust really pay off. Then complete the his-and-hers surveys with your guy to unkink the knots in your twosome. You've taken relationship quizzes before... but you've never met one as good as this

What His Friends Know About Your Sex Life

2011-12-01T00:00:00

Forget everything you've seen in a Judd Apatow movie. Married men do not tell all about what happens in your bedroom, says Aaron Traister. But they do spill this...

Exactly What's He Thinking When During 7 Pivotal Moments of Your Relationship

2011-11-01T00:00:00

Being able to read your man's mind might prove boring — or gross. But at certain key moments, you oughta know what's happening in there. 7 of our fave guy bloggers spill it

'My Almost-Fling' - What Happened in Vegas Confessed Here

2011-11-01T00:00:00

What happens in Vegas gets confessed right here: Ilene Rosenzweig on the wildest moment of her girlfriend getaway

What Men Do - and Don't - Notice About Your Body

2011-11-01T00:00:00

Aaron Traister explains why guys don't see your supposed flaws — except when you try too hard to hide them.

Online Dating Horror Stories

2011-11-01T00:00:00

These hilarious tales from women who logged on for love may leave you swearing dating sites off—or at least laughing your butt off!

5 Things Not to Do After a Breakup

2011-11-01T00:00:00

There are two lessons we can learn from the Dutch woman who was recently charged with stalking for calling her ex-boyfriend 65,000 in one year: One, if you don't have an unlimited cell plan, it's time to switch. And two, getting dumped doesn't give you license to go loca and commit these post-split sins.

Vows 2.0: 10 Shortcuts to Wedded Bliss

2011-09-01T00:00:00

Men and women share their funny, altar-ed pledges to make to one another

Researchers Discover a Major Relationship Predictor

2011-09-01T00:00:00

OK, so there's no surefire way to know whether or not you and your guy will be together in a few decades. Recent research, though, means scientists can make a very educated prediction....

10 Surprising Things Men Look For in a Wife

2011-09-01T00:00:00

Real dudes (in a rather revealing mood) shared what their futures Mrs. must have

The History of the Mistress

2011-09-01T00:00:00

What is it with the other woman? Alluring seductresses — or just someone who can't find a man of her own? A new book gives the lowdown.

Strange Ways Couples Sleep

2011-09-01T00:00:00

What's that? You and your guy don't lie there locked in a passionate embrace every night? Lisa Freedman examines sleep positions and finds that plenty of women are ditching spooning for some quality shut-eye.

The Truth About Married Crushes

2011-09-01T00:00:00

While you may feel guilty, most crushes are totally normal. Here's how to know when you're crossing the "loyalty line" into cheating territory.

10 Things That Make a Woman Undateable

2011-09-01T00:00:00

The one time we find Twitter TMI to be totally acceptable? When it's guys tweeting about their dating dealbreakers. (Hey, we love the unfiltered peek inside their minds.) This week thousands of men used the hashtag #undateable to share the characteristics that separate the girlfriend material from the chicks they'd cross a crowded room...to get away from.

The One Sexy Thing You're Not Giving Him Enough Of

2011-09-01T00:00:00

No, not that. And not that other thing either. We're talking about cuddling. Really. Researchers just discovered it could be the secret to a blissfully happy relationship.

8 Fascinating Facts About Women and Relationships

2011-09-01T00:00:00

Want to know how you—and your likes, dislikes, goals, and secret thoughts—compare to other women? We got 13,000 of you to answer revealing questions about your relationships, work, Facebook behavior, money, and yes, of course your sex lives for the Great Female Survey 2011.

The Big Fat Myth About Friends With Benefits

2011-09-01T00:00:00

Common wisdom holds that FWB relationships are a bad idea; when you screw your friend, you screw up your friendship. To our shock, however, research suggests otherwise.

Secret Sex Fears All Guys Have

2011-09-01T00:00:00

Chicks aren't the only ones who panic pre-deed. See what dudes stress about.

7 Things Never to Say to a Woman During a Fight

2011-08-01T00:00:00

Men are notorious for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. We've compiled the comments that get under our skin the most.

I Fell in Love With Him Despite...

2011-08-01T00:00:00

We've all had those awkward marriage moments when we realize our husband's habits are more annoying than charming. These women knew what they were getting themselves into from day one, but went on to have long, loving marriages (despite!)

The 9 Best Things to Say to a Guy You Just Met

2011-08-01T00:00:00

Step 1: Spot a hottie. Step 2: Deliver one of these pickup lines. Step 3: Watch him turn to putty in your hands.

What He's Secretly Thinking On Your First Date

2011-08-01T00:00:00

Just like you, guys have a secret mental checklist they use to size up a woman's LTR potential. From the minute you sit down to the post-check phase, these are the questions about you he'll privately ask himself.

10 Vows for Not-So-Newlyweds

2011-06-01T00:00:00

When the honeymoon's over, these are the vows that really matter

Awkward Marriage Moments

2011-08-01T00:00:00

There are times you want to smile, wish your husband well, and back slowly out of the room (possibly into a getaway car). The good news: They happen to every happy couple. Read and relate, ladies.

5 Things You Do That Stress Him Out

2011-08-01T00:00:00

A new study from Purdue University found that when men feel they're being treated unfairly, they gain more weight over time than women do. The researchers suggest that guys get pudgy because being treated poorly stresses them out, so they're likely to turn to food for comfort. Here are five things you might be doing that give him major anxiety—and how you can keep him sane (and slim) without sacrificing your own peace of mind.

Should You Go on a Wife Strike?

2011-06-01T00:00:00

The extreme step one woman took could help you avoid divorce and rebalance your relationship

The One Trait That's Like Catnip To Men

2011-08-01T00:00:00

Want him to see you as girlfriend material—or just convince him you're going to be awesome in bed? Cribbing this skill will send the message loud and clear. Dave Salmoni, host of the new show Expedition Impossible, gives us a very revealing peek into the male mind...

How to Finally Stop Obsessing Over Your Ex

2011-08-01T00:00:00

Breakups suck. And what's even worse? The grey area you're left in with the guy afterwards. We got expert tips on how to see through the fog...and get over him once and for all.

Do You Have a Jealousy Problem?

2011-06-01T00:00:00

Are you a jealous person? If so, do you at times feel like you're crazy or irrational for being so possessive? So greedy of your partner's affections, or so needy?

Relationship Tips Straight From Guys' Mouths

2011-06-01T00:00:00

Real men open up about what they wish you'd do more of when it comes to your life as a couple

30 Days to a Better Husband

2011-06-01T00:00:00

This month, Aaron Traister pledged to transform himself into the man his wife deserves: thoughtful, physically fit, and sexually patient. She got two out of three — not bad!

25 Surprising Things That Turn Men On

2011-06-01T00:00:00

You're a Cosmo reader so we already know you're damn amazing at making a guy want to jump your bones. But we bet even you have never heard some of the stuff on this list...

How My Ex-Boyfriends Saved My Marriage

2011-06-01T00:00:00

In order to fix her relationship, one woman had to confront her complicated past

7 Things Chicks Do On Facebook That Guys Hate

2011-06-01T00:00:00

We asked dudes if there were any social network moves women make that drive them bonkers. Their answer: Uh, yeah. Here, real men share. How many of these crimes are you guilty of committing?

The Truth About Bachelor Parties

2011-06-01T00:00:00

The Hangover movies make stag night seem like a harmless (if insane) male ritual. But the reality is a woman's worst nightmare.

My Boyfriend Was a "Never-Nude"

2011-06-01T00:00:00

There's mounting evidence that men are just as susceptible as women to developing severe body anxiety

Are You Too Busy for Love?

2011-05-01T00:00:00

How being accomplished might make women today seem unapproachable — and what they should do about it. Plus, take our poll below to see how you compare to other busy ladies.

10 Things Never to Say to a Man You Love

2011-05-01T00:00:00

Whether they admit it or not, a man's ego is a fragile thing. Here, guys dish the ten things they like to hear least.

The New Marital Boundaries

2011-05-01T00:00:00

In an era when anything goes, Kate Christensen explores the rules of remaining faithful. When do flirty e-mails and late-night drinks cross the line?

The Controversial Rise in Manimony

2011-05-01T00:00:00

Women have worked so hard to get this far and make some serious cash — so why should they have to pay alimony to their exes?

What It Means When a Guy Touches His Nose

2011-05-01T00:00:00

And three other surprising body language signals you've never heard before.

When a Marriage Lasts and Lasts and Lasts

2011-05-01T00:00:00

Lessons from happy unions of 40 years or more

Did You Marry the Wrong Guy?

2011-05-01T00:00:00

Thirty percent of now-divorced women say they knew it was wrong from the start.

The Perils of Sober Dating

2011-05-01T00:00:00

Is it possible to navigate the dating minefields without a single drop of alcohol? One brave writer finds out.

The Biological Reason Why Breaking Up is So Hard

2011-03-01T00:00:00

The science of attachment

How to Stop a Fight With Your Boyfriend

2011-03-01T00:00:00

Even if you and your man don't fight quite that intensely, it's never a bad idea to have some tricks handy for taking a blow-out down a notch. Jennifer Baker, PhD, offers a few tips to cool things down.

How to Save a Marriage

2011-03-01T00:00:00

If only every couple knew how to fight fair. The right words can make the "for worse" part better.

Decode His Compliments: What He Thinks About Your Look

2011-03-01T00:00:00

When he says, "You look nice," what exactly does that mean? We got real men to give us the scoop on how they react when their wife, girlfriend, or someone they're dating asks, "How do I look?"

10 Beauty Mistakes That Turn Him Off

2011-03-01T00:00:00

Are you unknowingly turning him off with your new perfume or major smoky eye? We got real guys to give us the details on the looks they're not going crazy over. Read through to see what they had to say.

Women Cheat, Too: The Other Side of Ashley Madison

2011-03-01T00:00:00

A third of the cheating website's members are women. Our male reporter met up with one of them.

'I Went Undercover on Ashley Madison'

2011-03-01T00:00:00

We wish we could ignore ashleymadison.com, the online playing field for married people looking to cheat. But over 8 million men and women have signed up, heeding its slogan, "Life is short. Have an affair." Eight. Million. REDBOOK couldn't ignore that number, so we sent writer Lisa Taddeo online to meet up with straying husbands and get them to answer: Why?

Top Five Lies Guys Tell

2010-12-01T00:00:00

Whether he lies to protect his butt or to protect your feelings, chances are, your guy's not above telling a few fibs to get through the day. We had real guys dish to us about the most common lies they tell (and why!).

3 Tips to Ensure a Hot Date Night with Your Husband

2011-03-01T00:00:00

Half the battle of having a hot date night is actually having a date night at all. Here's how to make it happen.

4 Better Ways to Kiss

2011-02-01T00:00:00

An instructional guide for doing it well

3 Weird Signs He's Into You

2011-03-01T00:00:00

Each of these behaviors is a dead giveaway that a man is sweating you. Catch your date doing one? Awesome. Catch your BF of five years? Even more awesome.

The Walk That Drives Men Wild

2010-12-01T00:00:00

Scientists say that a certain strut can make you seem instantly sexier and more successful from 20 feet away.

5 Signs He Thinks You're The One

2011-03-01T00:00:00

Forget asking your boyfriend how he feels about your future together — that conversation just freaks guys out! Instead, learn to read the signals. If you've noticed any of these telling behaviors, it's official — the guy thinks you're wifey material.

25 Ways to Become a Legendary Flirt

2010-12-01T00:00:00

Warning: These tips could cause anyone from your long-term BF to the pizza delivery guy suddenly do whatever you say

4 Make-or-Break Dating Moments

2011-02-01T00:00:00

By passing these relationship tests, you'll show him that you're more than just a cool chick — you're girlfriend material.

Love's Most Frustrating Question — Solved!

2010-11-01T00:00:00

"What do you want?" It's tough to come up with an answer, but it deserves a good one. A man's quest to find a solution.

How Not to Marry the Wrong Guy

2010-12-01T00:00:00

You've met a great man — wahoo! — and it's serious enough to imagine getting hitched. But is it possible to know if it'll last forever and (almost) always make you happy? Experts reveal six key factors you should consider.

''I'm Always the One Before The One''

2010-12-01T00:00:00

Her exes keep getting married...to the chick they date right after her. Which begs the question: What is it about some girls that screams not wife material?

Sure Signs a Guy's a Player

2010-12-01T00:00:00

5 key things to look for

How Bedbugs Can Ruin Your Relationship

2010-12-01T00:00:00

The little critters are infesting beds and relationships across the country. Here's how to practice safe (and insect-free) sex.

7 Things He's Not Telling You

2010-12-01T00:00:00

Aaron Traister isn't breaking any laws — or vows. But he has secrets, from the petty to the profound, that you (and his wife — hi, Karel!) really ought to know.

9 Reasons He's Leading You On

2010-12-01T00:00:00

It may be unintentional, says Rich Santos

Inside the Infidelity Club

2010-12-01T00:00:00

Virginia Heffernan doesn't cheat on her husband, but she can't stop eavesdropping on women who do. The weirdest part: What she's learned has strengthened her marriage.

Kissing: The Hot Love Habit That Makes You Both Happier

2010-12-01T00:00:00

Experts say just kissing more makes a woman feel happier with her guy and her life. Men say it makes them feel... loved. Our testers puckered up and proved them all right!

What Men Really Notice When They Look at You

2010-10-01T00:00:00

When men look in the mirror, they flex and wink at themselves. Women, on the other hand, mutter aloud about last night's carbs. Aaron Traister has an urgent plea: Relax! To that guy at the other sink, you're a total babe.

How to Be a Great Matchmaker

2010-10-01T00:00:00

Matchmaking can be a risky - but rewarding - proposition. Here's how to up your chances of success

Why We Love Mama's Boys

2010-10-01T00:00:00

They've gotten a bad rap for years, but recent research shows that guys who are close to their moms are super boyfriend and husband material. Here's why.

Hidden Secrets His Hug Reveals

2010-10-01T00:00:00

The way your guy holds you close is tightly tied to his feelings for you. Use our tips to unlock the meaning behind his embrace.

Read His (Sexy) Lips

2010-10-01T00:00:00

A man's kisser can't lie, according to body-language experts. Pay attention to these subtle mouth moves and you won't have to ask what he's thinking.

Are You a Selfish Girlfriend?

2010-10-01T00:00:00

You know what you want and how to get it. So where does he fit in?

3 Rules to Get Over a Breakup

2010-10-01T00:00:00

The old method of getting over a guy involved nothing more complicated than a tub of ice cream. These days, your tactics have to be tech-savvy.

The 12 Categories of Single Women

2010-10-01T00:00:00

Where do you fit?

6 Types of Humour That Won't Work with the Ladies

2010-10-01T00:00:00

Trying to pick up? You may want to avoid these not-so-funny tactics…