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There are some seriously great perks to working at Cosmo (getting paid to research sex is not too shabby), but one of the best things about this gig is the annual bachelor search.

By Zoë Ruderman

Every year, we go on the hunt for the 51 hottest single men in the country (one from every state and Washington, D.C.) then bring them to New York City for a fun party, where we crown the Cosmo Bachelor of the Year.

Related: 20 Fun, Fearless Ways To Meet A Guy

But we like the bachelors for more than just their hot bodies. We also love being able to tap into their brains and find out what men really think about everything from hookups and relationships to the sexiest thing a woman can wear and what drives them nuts about the opposite sex.

Related: 25 Ways To Become A Legendary Flirt

Here are the fascinating facts about men that we learned from last year's batch of boys:

Nearly all the bachelors (almost 90 percent) said they'd be psyched if a woman asked them out

These are not your average date night outfits. And if you wear one on February 14th, don't be surprised if it spends more time on your bedroom floor than your body.

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This year skip the flowers and mushy cards and steal these tips to make your guy wish V-Day happened every weekend. Hey, aren't rules made to be broken?

By Yelena Shuster

Related: Sex Up Your Relationship: The Ultimate V-Day Guide

Do This: Make Him See Red With a bold red pout, nothing will stop him from staring at your lips all night. Feel free to mark your territory all over his body when you get home.

Not That: Go for the Natural Look Your guy loves your everyday pout, but drawing extra attention to your pucker will remind him where to zero in on V-Day.

Related: 8 Hairstyles Men Love

Do This: Try a New Style Down There If you've been sporting a Brazilian-style landing strip since your first night together, grow it out to a fuller triangle shape or go totally bare. Not only will you give him a sexy surprise, but it'll also create new sensations in bed. If you don't want to mess with your bikini line, accessorize it with a stick-on crystal body tattoo.

Not That: Rely on Your

You know those friends who post endlessly about how unbelievably awesome their lives are? Don't buy the hype. We translate what their updates are actually saying.

By Jessica Knoll

So, you log onto Facebook during your lunch break, and as you're scrolling through your feed, read things like "Taking the red-eye sucks, but first class eases the pain. Miss Hawaii already!", "It's been a month since Dan popped the question and I still can't stop staring at my ring.", "Dinner at Maison Pierre, dancing at Legend, oxygen facial, Marc Jacobs shopping spree (oops!)-yep, it was an epic weekend." Cue eye-roll and audible sigh.

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With all that bragging, it's no wonder a Stanford University study found that social networking sites create feelings of loneliness and dissatisfaction. The reason? Since we generally use FB to report only on the good things we have going on, reading status updates makes you think everyone else is happier and having more fun than

There are three simple reasons for why many guys don't recognize February 14 as a special day. (Hint: It's not that he doesn't care about you.)

By James Bassil

Related: 10 Valentine's Day Dresses Men Can't Resist

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and there's a good chance your boyfriend or husband will forget it. You're aware of this possibility; in fact, if he's forgotten on previous occasions, you may even already be getting aggravated in anticipation of it. Before you focus your rage on him, however, remember that the man who forgets Valentine's Day is a cliché for a reason: A lot of men forget Valentine's Day.

Related: Do This, Not That: Good Girl Moves to Ditch on Valentine's Day

The male editors of AskMen.com have helped a lot of dudes survive the aftermath of doing so, and in the process we've learned a lot about why they do. Today we impart those lessons to women in the hopes of sparing some of our fellow men some future pain. Here are the three reasons men forget

Depending on where you are in your cycle, you could be craving chocolate, chips, mac and cheese, or a one-night stand with someone besides your boyfriend.

Scientists recently discovered that during ovulation (about two weeks into your cycle), women "who were in longer relationships had an increase in desire for someone other than their mate", according to research reported on PsychologyToday.com.

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The researchers didn't examine whether or not women actually ended up cheating on their boyfriends and husband-they just looked at whether or not the subjects had the urge. And they explained that the feelings passed as soon as women stopped ovulating.

Related: 10 Things Men Don't Want To Hear In Bed

Have you ever noticed that you think about cheating on your guy during a certain time of the month?

Find out the day when couples are most likely to break up.

When you're in line for a job upgrade, bosses pay attention to everything-your attitude, your work ethic, and yep, your day-to-day look. So ditch the jeggings and follow these wardrobe pointers by Jessica Kleiman and Meryl Weinsaft Cooper from their new book Be Your Own Best Publicist, and you'll be climbing up the ladder in no time.

By Gabrielle Frank

Related: How To Ask For a Raise

Stock your closet with six essentials: a fashionable black dress, a white button-down, dark-wash jeans, a black pencil skirt, a black blazer, and black pumps. They project a polished, pulled-together image, which bosses love, and can be easily accessorized so you rock different looks every day. Plus, having these on hand means you won't waste time standing in front of your closet in the a.m. freaking out over what to wear.

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2. ...But Show Off Your Own Style

You know the workplace requires you to tone down your usual

Stumped about what to get your boyfriend or hubby? Our gift guide has got you covered.

By Molly Triffin

Valentine's Day is a loaded holiday when it comes to picking out the right gift for your man. What you buy reflects how you see him and the relationship, so you want to get something thoughtful, creative, and appropriate for the amount of time you've been together. We know guys are notoriously tough to shop for, so our guide is full of great outside-the-box ideas for every stage of coupledom.

Related: Decode His V-Day Gift

Less Than 3 Months If you've just started dating, keep your gift casual. At this point, anything expensive or too personal will send a scary I-like-you-a-little-too-much message. Plan to spend around $20-$25 on something simple but sweet, like a DVD of a movie he really liked - such as Inception - or a book by one of his favorite authors (a Michael Crichton novel is always a safe bet). For a different route, bake him a batch of chocolate chip cookies (step away