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Try these moves next you're in the sack.Robert Pattinson swears Breaking Dawn: Part 2 will have steamy vampire sex, which made us think…vampire sex could be pretty damn hot. We're thinking spicy, passionate, insatiable sex. Since it's Halloween and all, we consulted relationship expert Ian Kerner, PhD, author of She Comes First for tips on how to heat things up, vamp-style.

By Korin Miller

1. Light Candles
Setting the mood is key here, so turn off your overhead and light a bunch of candles around your bedroom. Think: Just enough to cast a sexy glow on your and your man, but not so much that your room is bright.

2. Be in Control
When you watch True Blood, the women are always crazy-confident in bed. With that in mind, you call the shots tonight. Your man will freaking love it.

3. Wear Red Lingerie
Yeah, red and vampires go together, but studies have shown that men are drawn to the color. Try a hot red bra or sexy negligee.

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4. Rip Off His Clothes
Vampires want what they want, when they

Give him an experience he'll never forget.When it comes to fantasies, you can't get much kinkier than a threesome. But experts agree that actually engaging in ménage-a-trois action can totally wreck your relationship. So clinical sexologist Patti Britton, PhD, cofounder of SexCoachU.com, shared sexy ideas to satisfy that dream in a fun and harmless way. They start off tame and get increasingly risqué, so click away and see how far you feel like pushing the edge.

By Molly Triffin

1. Tell a Sexy Story
Have a sultry conversation with your guy about bringing a third person into the boudoir. Lead into it by playfully saying, "let's try something fun and different tonight." Then take turns vividly describing a hot scenario. When you imagine yourself performing a sexual act, your brain actually goes through the same mental process it would if you were doing it IRL. That, in turn, triggers physical arousal. The more details you use, the more engaged your brain becomes, and the stronger your body's response.

2. Put on a Show
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Doing this will help you get more moolah.Want to snag a raise? Start acting crazy-confident.

By Korin Miller

Here's why: According to new research from Australia's University of Melbourne, people who are confident earn more money.

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In the study, researchers asked people about their confidence levels in elementary, middle, and high school, as well as college and how they feel now. Those who were more confident earned more-and got promoted faster.

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Not only that, people who described themselves as extroverted, open to experiences, agreeable, and neurotic were also more motivated and earned more than other people. We don't really get the neurotic part, but okay…

So, if you want to earn more cash (and, really-who doesn't?), be confident around the office. That means not being afraid to talk to your boss or speak up in a meeting. Your wallet will thank you.


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We always rely on the runway for inspiration when it comes to beauty and fashion trends, but the shows in September gave us lots of thoughts for Halloween costumes too. Take your ideas from some of fashion's finest designers and make them your own.

By Carly Cardellino

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Zap that zit before it even has a chance to surface.The secret to a gorgeous complexion: Prevention. Stop breakouts before they start with simple tweaks to your daily skincare regimen-as well as your lifestyle (hint: what you eat could be sabotaging your skin). Dermatologist Howard Murad, MD, associate clinical professor of medicine at UCLA and founder of Murad, Inc. skincare line, shares just how to get clear skin so you can rock a flawless complexion every single day.

By Nicole Catanese

1. Do the One-Minute Rule
Using a face wash laced with salicylic acid (from one to two percent depending on how bad, and how often, you break out) is a surefire way to stop pimples from forming. It's simple: Instead of spot treating after one pops up, you're keeping every single pore clear from the get go. Suds up in the morning and night, and then wait one full minute before rinsing so the gentle exfoliator can work its pore-clearing magic.

2. Wipe Away Oil
If your T-zone typically resembles an oil slick 24/7-or you've worked up a sweat crossing

Go see your doc!Saw that new research that says you don't need to go to the doctor every year for a checkup? Disregard that.

By Korin Miller

A little background: A study of 183,00 people in the U.S. and Europe found that healthy people who regularly visit the doctor for checkups were just as likely to die over the study's nine-year period as people who didn't get checkups. So, people concluded that there's no need to get an annual physical.

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Hold the phone, says Cosmo Radio women's health expert Jennifer Wider, MD. It's important for you to get regular physicals from your doctor because some serious health problems can develop out of nowhere-and early detection is key to making sure you're okay. Think: Melanoma, high cholesterol, etc.

And going to the doc when you're sick doesn't cut it because the focus is on the particular problem you're having, not your overall health. You need a legit physical where your doctor checks things out-while you're feeling

Keep yourself motivated with these tips!You know how important it is to hit the gym to stay healthy, but sometimes…it's the last thing on the planet you want to do. We feel you. That's why we rounded up scientifically-proven tips and tricks on how to up your workout motivation-and keep it going. So you never have to "drag" your ass to the gym again.

By Korin Miller

1. Drink Up
Happy hour is great for your fitness routine, according a study from the University of Miami. Researchers discovered that people who drink alcohol exercise more-and the more they drink, the more they exercise. Um…pass the Cosmo.

2. Exercise Less
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen found that there's no need to go crazy at the gym-working out for 30 minutes will help you lose weight just as well as if you worked up a sweat for 60 minutes. Yes please.

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3. Work Out for 3 Minutes
Pressed for time? Go big and go home. A new study from Colorado State University found that working out at a hard pace for 2.5

Mama was right about standing up straight!Feeling kinda blah? Stand up straight-it'll make you feel awesome. No, seriously.

By Korin Miller

According to new research from San Francisco State University, walking with bad posture can make you feel depressed. And it's not that depressed people walk with bad posture-forcing yourself to slouch makes you feel kinda crappy.

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For the study, scientists had 100 people walk in a slouched position and then skip down a hallway (skipping forces you to have good posture). A few minutes after each turn, they were asked to rate their energy levels and took a survey that rated their level of depression.

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Researchers discovered that people felt more bummed out and had less energy after they walked in a slouched position, but immediately felt perkier when they had better posture.

Okay, you're probably not going to start skipping around work when you need a 3 p.m. energy boost, but it's definitely worth keeping your posture in check