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You've probably heard the terms "pink taco" and "hiding the sausage," but that's just the tip of the lap rocket - er, we mean iceberg - when it comes to the over-the-top (and hilarious) language men use to describe naughty bits and bedroom acts...

By Zoe Ruderman

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When we recently asked dudes to call in to our afternoon Cosmo Radio show, Cocktails with Patrick, and share the dirtiest phrases they use, we had no idea the phones would be blowing up for nearly an hour. If you missed the enlightening and laugh-out-loud segment, here's the inside scoop on the words guys are uttering when you're not around.

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meat curtains

the bearded clam

axe wound

ham wallet

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lap rocket

purple-headed yogurt-slinger

tube steak

throat-yogurt maker

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No matter how wicked that whitehead is, our concealment plan will make it disappear - yes, even on a 90-degree date night.

1. To get Zoe Saldana's perfect-looking skin, Clinique makeup artist Nancy Glass suggests putting a thin layer of a complexion-matching cover-up onto a concealer brush (one with point, flat bristles).

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2. Press the bristles on top of the pimple, then give the brush a twist. This gets the concealer into the blemish's nooks and crannies. Repeat till it's totally hidden.

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3. Place your finger on one side of the zit, then gently tap the concealer from the edge into the surrounding skin. Do this all the way around the zit to soften and blend the edges.

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4. Now apply foundation as usual to the rest of your face. Take it all the way up to the zit's perimeter so skin is one even shade.

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5. Dip a clean, dry finger into loose

Since your cycle is a monthly thing, it's important to eat the right stuff at the right times. Optimize your energy and relax your mood swings by eating these foods on certain days.

By Lesley Rotchford

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By Yelena Shuster

Right now, you may be more into preventing pregnancy than having a kid. But there are habits to take on now and behaviors you should avoid that will make it easier for you to conceive when you are ready to be a mom. Here's what you need to know.

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1. Always Have Safe Sex

Unless you know for sure that your guy is STD-free, condoms are your best protection against fertility threats such as chlamydia and gonorrhea. If left untreated, these bacterial infections can enter your uterus and fallopian tubes, where they morph into a more serious condition called Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). Scarily, one in five women with PID end up infertile.

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Caught early, chlamydia and gonorrhea can be easily cured with prescription meds. But not all women experience symptoms, such as a green-yellow discharge or burning and pain, so they don't know they are infected and never seek treatment.

By Gabrielle Frank

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.

1. He wants to spend the holidays with you - wherever that takes him.
If he's willing to forgo his childhood traditions and chill at your parents' place - or skip family time altogether and take a trip with you - that means he's been thinking about creating new traditions and memories with you.

2. He invites you to his best friend's wedding - without being pushed.
Watching a close buddy walk down the aisle is a momentous occasion. And he wouldn't want to share that with just any girl, especially since there are bound to be plenty of "So, are you two next?" comments. If your man invited you (and he seems psyched to have you there), chances are he

The salon isn't the only place where you can get a star-worthy blowout.

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Make it happen at home by following these steps and start your 2011 beauty regime off right.

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We love Sienna Miller's high-style, low-fuss look. Celeb hairstylist Guido recommends you prep first by rubbing a thickening lotion, like Redken Fabricate Heat Active Texturizer, $13, through damp strands. It'll give extra grip to your brush so you can create a smooth A-list look.

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1. Always work from the bottom layers up when blow-drying your mane - pinning the top portion out of your way helps you better see what you're doing.

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2. Using a medium-size round brush, grab hair at the roots and run the brush down strands, moving the blow-dryer over the brush as you go. Make sure you point the nozzle down; this flattens the cuticle to prevent frizz and keep

By Zoe Ruderman

You've probably been told that one of the first things you should do when you're feeling panicky is to take a deep breath. But according to a new study, not only will that technique not help you calm down, but it could make you freak out even more.

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Researchers at Southern Methodist University in Dallas say that found that when a person faced with nerve-wracking situations takes deep, slow breaths, she may feel like she's hyperventilating, therefore making her more worked up. So what should you do when your boss calls you into a meeting you forgot about or you're stuck in traffic? Take shallow, slow breaths. Subjects who did that reported feeling less of the symptoms associated with stress and panic attacks, like dizziness and sweaty palms.

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These results are based on a small-scale study and the subjects were people who suffer from panic attacks (not just

In The Recessionistas, a new novel by Wall Street financial whiz Alexandra Lebenthal, the economic crisis hits the Upper East Side - sending four socialites scrambling in their Manolos. As their worlds and their bank accounts take a serious hit, these fierce females power on, stopping at nothing to get what they want.

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Lebenthal has first-hand experience with these kinds of characters in real life - as the President and CEO of Lebenthal & Co, a financial advisory firm, she entered the world of finance when she was just 23 and was running the company by age 31. A few years ago, Lebenthal began writing a column on NewYorkSocialDiary.com, where her witty commentary on the people who inhabit the world of Wall Street won an army of fans. One such fan happened to be a literary agent, who convinced Lebenthal to write a novel based on actual events. Three short months later, she delivered her manuscript. Here, she doles out some free