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By Erin Meanley, Glamour magazine

Admit it. You own a pair of comfy, high-rise, no-wedgie, tighty whiteys. Does your boyfriend know?

New York mag just reported that granny panties are on the rise, citing a story from the Daily Mail about how the sale of "large knickers" has risen 42% in just 90 days.

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This new trend is in thanks to Mad Men, they say, as well as Lady Gaga wearing underwear as outerwear. Now, I love me some full-coverage undies (and btw, isn't it annoying when a guys uses the word panties by itself?), but I don't think men will ever like the grannies, no matter how obsessed they are with Christina Hendricks.

Do you wear big undies in front of your man? At what point do you get to that "comfort" level with him? Is there a compromise you try, like boy briefs?

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By Shallon Lester, Glamour magazine

I admire stay-at-home moms, but I've never been too keen on leaving my career to raise babies. This is just reason number 87 why I believe Brad Pitt and I would make a perfect couple.

"He calls himself Mr. Mom," says Andrew Morton, author of the new book Angelina: An Unauthorized Biography. "He's a great caregiver, this Brad Pitt."

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There's something SO sexy about a guy who is great with kids. Sure, Brad isn't exactly a stay-at-home daddy, but I wouldn't mind finding a guy who is into carpooling and soccer practice. My collection of stilettos isn't exactly appropriate for the playground.

Does your dude want to stay home with the kids? Do you feel better suited for the office or the jungle gym? Who do you think is more nurturing: Brad or Angelina?

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By Shallon Lester, Glamour magazine

As girlfriends go, I like to think that I'm pretty liberal. I wouldn't even mind if my dude spent the occasional evening ogling ladies at a strip club. And it seems like this might be something Vanessa Hudgens and I have in common!

When Zac Efron made a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, he told Jimmy that V gave him the OK to visit a strip club. (BTW, I think it's super-cute that he checked in with her before he went!) And from what Zac said, V had no reason to worry.

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"I had this image of what it would be like. I've heard a lot about these places, mostly from rap music. So I envisioned myself on a nice couch, stunna shades, with like T-Pain and Usher, you know, making it rain money," he explained. "And it just wasn't like that."

Does your guy visit strip clubs? Are you OK with it? Or, do you prefer that he doesn't go? Does your

By Rosemary Brennan, Glamour magazine

One of my friends says her favorite thing about being in a long-term relationship is that she feels really comfortable around her husband. Really comfortable. She and her husband burp around each other. No big whoop, I don't have any issue with belching. But they also let loose with other, ahem, bodily functions.

Yup, they fart in front of each other. Not on purpose, but if they feel a bit of stirring, they're certainly not going to go in the other room. TMI alert, but I agree with her on this. When you spend so much time with another person, especially if you live together, these things are bound to happen. Running into the next room gets old.

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However, their bathroom habits are something I just can't get on board with. At least not yet; they've been together way longer than Chris and I. They use the restroom (yes, numbers

By Rosemary Brennan, Glamour magazine

Imagine this. It's time for bed. You and your sweetie make sure the doors are locked, turn off the lights, kiss goodnight and then head for separate beds.

Does sleeping in a different beds, or bedrooms sound odd? It's actually fairly common. According to a recent story on AOL Health, New research shows that nearly one in four American do it. In fact, the National Association of Home Builders estimates that by 2015, 60% of custom homes built in the US will have dual master bedrooms, one for each partner.

Allison Cohen, a marriage and family therapist who appeared on the Today Show to discuss the topic shared, "People don't like to talk about sleeping in separate beds because there's a stigma that there must be something dysfunctional in the relationship. But for those people who put a tremendous value on getting a good night's sleep, which I think most of us do but are afraid to say, it can be an incredibly creative solution that is really

By Rosemary Brennan, Glamour magazine

Ooh la la. What's not to love about the Tour de France? There's breathtaking scenery, the spirit of competition, Phil Leggett's dry wit and those nutty fans. If you're a fan of cycling and jet-setting off to France to catch the excitement in person isn't in the budget, not to fret. I've got a few fun (and wallet-friendly!) ideas to celebrate the tour stateside.

1. Cheer on your favorite cyclists while enjoying wine and cheese from the comfort of your couch. We DVR the different stages and watch them in the evenings.

2. Plan out a scenic bike route in your neighborhood. You and your guy can leisurely cruise around town without having to worry about shouting, costumed spectators. Safety first, though; don't forget to wear proper gear when biking!

3. Share your favorite bicycle memories. Nearly everyone has an epic story about learning how to ride or getting a cool bike for a birthday. When I turned 8, my family gave me a hot pink beach cruiser. How

By Rosemary Brennan, Glamour magazine

Playboy recently introduced The Smoking Jacket, a "safe for work" site that features most of the content you'd expect from that bow-tied bunny. What Cubicle Cuties won't get while perusing the site during office hours? Nipples and lady bits.

Embarrassing confession: I kind of miss The Girls Next Door!

Yesterday, Nerve reported that Playboy finally decided to make their online goods a bit more office appropriate. Interestingly one of the first articles I stumbled upon while perusing The Smoking Jacket was titled "How to Get Laid at Work." Proceed with caution, after all it's not the most HR-friendly title ever.

The homepage features a pretty model in her lingerie during a photo shoot. Sure, her goods are covered up, but would you really want that video playing on your computer screen while your boss stood over you? And just how would you react if you noticed your cubemate watching a similar video?

When it comes down to it, The Smoking Jacket is,

Sherrie Dillard's second book is titled, Love and Intuition: A Psychic's Guide to Creating Love.By Rosemary Brennan, Glamour magazine

Have you ever felt like something was telling you to go through with a big decision? Or that deep down, you felt compelled to say "no" when all logic indicated you should say "yes?"

Many experts call these and similar feelings our intuition. And whether we admit it or not, our intuition "speaks" to us all the time. Mine told me to take a deep breath and wait a day before responding to a rather curt email I received last week. I'm very thankful I did! Intuition can be a funny and sometimes tricky thing, though. So, we contacted an expert to help us make sense of that little voice in our heads.

Sherrie Dillard is a professional psychic, medium and therapist with over 20 years of experience. She's also has taught intuition development at Duke University Continuing Studies. She frequently works with police departments across the country to help solve investigations. And she recently released her second book, Love and Intuition: A Psychic's Guide to