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You can ease annoying symptoms by eating like this.

1. Skip fast food and processed food.
Bur­gers, fries, and packaged products, such as soups and frozen meals, tend to be high in sodium, which makes the bloating you're prone to during your PMS week much worse.
MORE: Tips for how to look amazing on lousy days

2. Add more olive oil, sunflower seeds, and almonds.
They're rich in vitamin E, which has been shown to reduce breast tenderness.

3. Load up on fruits and veggies.
These help cut down on the production of prostaglan­dins, chemicals in your body that cause menstrual cramps. Also, they have lots of fiber, which will keep you regular, so you won't suffer the diarrhea many women get on the first day of their flow.


PLUS: Your Most Pressing PMS Q...Answered!

A: "Why do I get insane cravings when I'm PMS-ing?"
Q: Blame the brain chemical serotonin: Levels of this natural mood stabilizer plunge during the days before menstruation. "As a result, your body strongly desires certain

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The people serving drinks have seen it all when it comes to pickups and hookups - from cheesy one-liners to sneaky come-hither moves. And they know exactly which ones work and which ones bomb. So Cosmo got drink-slingers from some of the hippest bars in the country to spill what they've learned about dating.


1. The Fail-Proof Way to Meet a New Guy
"It's a gutsy move, but if you go to bar alone, you're guaranteed to get hit on all night." -Lauren, 11th Street Bar in New York City

2. The Reason You Need Two Wing Women
"You don't want to come in with a huge group of girls, but you need to bring more than one friend. When there are just two, it's really hard for a guy to strike up a conversation with one girl without making her friend feel abandoned." -Paul, Clem's in Brooklyn, New York


3. The Sexiest Drink You Can Order
"Skip the Long Island Iced Tea and Appletinis. Walk into a bar and order yourself a nice bourbon like Knob Creek on the rocks or a local brew and guys will respect you

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According to several new studies, timing really is everything when it comes to your daily routine. From when to chow down if you want to lose weight to the exact moment to dream up clever ideas, re-set your clock according to these rules...and watch the benefits start rolling in.

Activity: Hitting the gym
Simple change to make: Do it before work.
Why: New research suggests that people who put off their workout until after work are likely to not exercise at all.

Activity: Unwinding with a drink
Simple change to make: Do it between 5 to 7 p.m.
Why: Throwing back a few cocktails late at night may seem like an awesome idea at the time, but drinking a few hours before bed can seriously screw up the quality of your sleep.

Activity: Eating dinner
Simple change to make: Eat at 7:30 p.m.
Why: Researchers found that chowing down at the "wrong time" (specifically, after 8 p.m.) can cause twice as much weight gain as those who eat at an earlier hour - even when participants consumed the same

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We've rounded up the most creative, clever, and downright outrageous getups from A-list Halloween parties. Plus, show Cosmo how you rocked your costume and enter to win a makeup set from EyesLipsFace.com!




Christian Siriano
The designer channels the ultimate diva, Cruella de Vil. Hopefully the PETA protesters took the night off.



Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman
It's Halloween, not act-out-your-private-bedroom-fantasy night.



Heidi Klum
Catwoman better watch her back. There's a new sex kitten in town. Meow!



Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush
In black fishnets, a fringed dress dripping with pearls, and a very dapper gent on her arm, Kim totally rocked the flapper look. Too bad Reggie looks like he'd rather be getting tackled.



Check out more hilarious celeb Halloween pics and get more from Cosmopolitan.com!

Hottest Bachelors of 2009
Yep, it's that time of year again, when we bring you a sizzling-hot collection of single guys from across the country...and not just for your viewing

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Think you've got a genius dress-up idea for this October 31st? Stop a minute and reevaluate. It could be a recipe for disaster. Here are Cosmo's big no-no's.


1. One of those full-body, painted-on costumes. Someone spills a cocktail and you could have a major wardrobe malfunction.


2. The Snuggie. Sure, you'd be warm and cozy all night, but there's no way you're getting any action in that thing.


3. It's easy to strap on a bridal veil and a swine flu mask and pretend to be The Hills fame w---- Heidi Montag, but the risk of being hit on by a Spencer Pratt wannabe is just too horrifying.


4. Any type of Lycra catsuit. Not only is peeing a challenge, you'll also have perpetual camel toe.


5. Kate Gosselin. The reverse-mullet wig is bound to be plentiful in costume shops this year, but please resist the urge to keep this story going.


6. Paris Hilton. Too easy.


7. A sexy nurse, maid, or cop...in an XXS. We get it, you want to show some skin. Play it safe and go with the XS. You're going

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Does your love life need a stimulus package? Then you'll love Cosmo's 2009 crop of single, sexy guys! Cosmo has chosen one bachelor from each state (plus D.C.) and put his profile--and an email where you can write him--on Cosmopolitan.com.

Here, a few guys who are sure to make you swoon!

MORE: See all 51 guys now!


















Minnesota - Chad Bauer Missouri - Ryan Mughal South Carolina - David Bush


Plus, Cosmo reveals some shocking statistics about how single guys really think. Like:

• 53 percent of bachelors prefer brunettes.
• 49 percent of bachelors won't date a girl if his friends don't like her.
• 55 percent of bachelors look up a girl on Google or Facebook before going on a date with her.

Ohio - Matt Smith Maryland - Drew McCarl Florida - Adam Miller


That's not all! While some of the guys' little confessions didn't make it into the magazine, here are some outtakes that made it online that are too funny not to share!

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Why is it that some people feel the need to say something before, during, or after sex? What is there really to discuss? The weather? Health-care reform? That odd rash? Of course, the only real things to comment on are the actions at hand. Cosmo's guy buddies over at AskMen.com reveal what they never want to hear you say in the sack.

Here, the 5 things a guy doesn't want to hear a woman say in bed...

1. What you should never say: "My ex used to... "
What he's saying to himself: Nothing is a bigger mood-kill for a guy than hearing about a woman's ex before, after, and especially during the act of humping and bumping. Sure, your ex might have done a couple of fantastic feats to help you achieve complete sextacy, but he also stole your debit card and buttered your best friend's muffin while you were at work. Remember this.
PLUS: Read the 10 Things a Woman Never Wants to Hear in Bed

2. What you should never say: "It's my first time."
What he's saying to himself: It's a common

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Check out this fall entertainment before it's too late.

Whip It

If it's hard to picture Ellen Page as a Texas beauty queen, that's just what Drew Barrymore was thinking when she cast her as the star of this roller-derby film. In her search to find like-minded friends, the high school misfit secretly joins a local skate squad and finds her inner strength along the way.

Opens October 2nd


Couples Retreat

Imagine booking a trip to a spa with your guy, only to find out that you'll be spending more time with a shrink than with a masseuse. It's a wacky concept, but it's also pretty damn funny. A-listers Vince Vaughn, Kristen Bell, Jason Bateman, and Kristin Davis help shed a hilarious light on the problems all couples deal with.

Opens October 9th


New Moon

Two words: Robert Pattinson. In the Twilight sequel we're dying to see, the sultry star reprises his role as a vampire Edward Cullen, but this time His Hotness isn't the only man in Bella's life with a dark secret. While she deals with

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