• Ask a Matchmaker!

    Finding "the one" in today's world of dating seems too impossible. The good news is, the matchmakers from NBC's "Ready for Love" are here to help!

    Amber Kelleher-Andrews, Tracy McMillan and Matt Hussey offer up great dating tips to the contestant on "Ready for Love," critiquing their dates and telling it like it is. And now they're ready to spread their words of wisdom!

    Wondering if your crush is ready to take things to the next level? Having trouble reading his signals? Solicit your questions below, and our matchmakers will answer their top picks every week!

    MEET THE MATCHMAKERS:
    Amber Kelleher-Andrews is an internationally renowned relationship expert and matchmaker. Awarded back-to-back top global matchmaking awards for 2010 and 2011, Kelleher International continues to set the standard today for upscale, personalized matchmaking.

    Matt Hussey is the new international guru of the dating and relationship-coaching scene. Through his DVDs, viral Internet broadcasts and sellout "Secrets of Read More »from Ask a Matchmaker!
  • "Ready for Love" just might be your favorite new dating show - on steroids. Three guys, three matchmakers, and thirty-six girls - all packed into two hours of delicious dating show drama. Plus, our favorite celeb couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic are added to the mix for hosting duties. That’s a whole lotta love, and we’re all about it. 

    Here's how it works: Three professional matchmakers, each with their own school of thought, got to work recruiting the perfect candidates for
    Tim, Ernesto and Ben through a global call-to-action on Facebook. After interviewing their top candidates, they narrowed down their selections to four girls per guy - that's 12 girls per bachelor. Each week, the ladies go on dates with their respective bachelor and try to win his heart, armed with advice from their trusty matchmakers.

    These guys are pretty much the definition of perfection. Not only is Tim Lopez is lead singer of the Plain White T's, he’s a good boy too…he claims he can count the

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  • Less Housework, More Pounds? Less Housework, More Pounds? "Less Housework May Mean Weight Gain for Women." When I first read that headline I did a little silent cheer of delight. Not about the weight gain part of course, but about the women and less housework part. I don't really consider myself a feminist, but I guess a little part of me wants to fight for progress in women's equality. Equality in the home, that is. As much progress as women have made in the workplace and society in general, for some reason, the women still seem to get stuck with a majority of the household chores: laundry, cooking, cleaning, and in most families, childcare. There are obviously exceptions, but as much as I would like to think more men are stepping up to the plate at home, I don't think it can quite be called the norm just yet.

    I was excited at first glance because I thought this study was going to reveal that women were taking on less of the brunt of the housework because more of them were working or husbands were pitching in, but I was wrong. Instead,

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  • This can help your libido.This can help your libido.Your diet affects everything: Sleep, mood, weight, heart health, and yep, your libido. Gwyneth Paltrow says her clean eating has made her marriage better, while PETA has asserted that veggie-lovers are getting the best action. We asked Keri Gans, RD and author of The Small Changes Diet and Vanessa Wissing, RD: Which foods rev up our libidos and lead to the best sex?

    By Jessica Herman

    1. Soy
    Who knew that steamed tofu steak might turn you into a horn dog? Soy products like tofu and edamame contain phytoestrogens, which basically mimic the effects of estrogen, the chief female sex hormone.

    2. Oysters
    Consider this one a double-whammy. Not only are oysters thought of as an aphrodisiac (the smell of salty ocean air alone turns us on). They're also extremely rich in zinc, which helps with the production of testosterone, says Wissing, which boosts sex drive and your man's sperm count. Raw bar date, anyone?

    3. Dark Chocolate
    Like oysters, many say dark chocolate is an aphrodisiac… all the

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  • April Must Reads

    POPSUGAR Sex & CultureSource: April Must Reads

    If you've been craving a good tell-all, April is your month. Former exchange student Amanda Knox is coming out with her much-anticipated memoir, and a behind-the-scenes look at the cutthroat world of morning TV will also hit shelves. Mixed in with those new titles are a time-traveling novel about Paris and a tale of two best friends who decide to marry when they're still single at 30. Get the scoop on those books and more with our roundup of this month's most promising new books.

    • Waiting to Be Heard: A Memoir : Amanda Knox's Waiting to Be Heard: A Memoir is sure to be a bestseller. In it, she finally breaks her silence about her Italian murder trial.
    • Top of the Morning: Top of the Morning is Brian Stelter's much-anticipated behind-the-scenes look at the cutthroat world of morning television.
    • Wedding Night: A Novel : In Wedding Night: A Novel, by Sophie Kinsella, Lottie is fed up with boyfriends who don't want to make a long-term
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  • POPSUGAR Sex & CultureSource: 5 Thoughtful Tips For Being a Long-Distance BFF

    Long-distance friendships may be easier to maintain than romantic relationships, but that doesn't mean they don't require effort. In fact, when you make your friendship a priority, living apart can bring you even closer because you have to be more purposeful about staying in touch. To be there without being there, follow these five thoughtful tips:

    • Honor the major moments. It's easy to get wrapped up in your routine and forget about your friend's big promotion or that exciting trip she's planned, but you should make a point to remember those important moments. Keep it simple by marking it on your calendar the first time she mentions it, and when the date arrives, let her know you're thinking of her by sending flowers to her office, leaving a sweet voicemail, or even writing a simple text message - it really is the thought that counts.
    • Connect with your favorite pastimes. Similar interests are what brought you
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  • POPSUGAR Sex & CultureSource: 5 Simple Steps to Move Past Jealousy

    Envy is inevitable, but how you deal with it can be the difference between healthy, positive relationships and petty fights. Although every situation is different, there are a few tactics you can try that may help you get rid of the green monster. Next time you're feeling jealous, follow these five steps to move past it.

    • Acknowledge the source. First, you need to be honest with yourself. What exactly has upset you? If your usual tendency is to ignore the problem, then it may be difficult, but you'll need to narrow down the issue so that you're completely clear on what's triggered the envy. It's not enough to say that you're jealous because your friend spends too much time with her boyfriend - instead, realize that it doesn't matter how much time she spends with him; you just want to see her more often.
    • Relate it back to your own life. By jealousy's definition, you can only be envious of something you don't have, so think
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  • Who's that girl...and guy? Lourdes and her new boyfriend. (Photo by Getty Images)

    Meeting the parents of your significant other is always nerve-wracking. Dating the daughter of the biggest pop star in the world? We'd guess downright terrifying.

    Madonna's daughter Lourdes, 17, is reportedly dating a boy from her school. No big deal—unless your mom is a fiercely protective pop icon, your boyfriend is a little famous himself, and everyone in high school, nay, New York, knows about the two of you.

    Today, New York Post's Page Six "exclusively reported"' that Lourdes is dating classmate and "Homeland" star Timothée Chalamet who plays Finn Walden on the hit Showtime series.

    The new power couple met at La Guardia High School of Music & Art & Performing Arts (which was the inspiration of the 1980 film "Fame") on Manhattan's Upper West Side where Lourdes, a junior, studies drama and Chalamet is a senior. 

    A source told the New York Post, “It’s common knowledge at the school that the pair are dating" but a spokesperson for Madonna declined to comment to the newspaper and

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  • The Four of Wands card reversed suggests that you may be facing a turning point in your romantic situation, or that you have achieved your romantic goals in an unexpected or private way. Like the Peggy Lee song, you may now be asking, 'Is that all there is?' While this sentiment is normal, it is wise not to gloss over it. It is a good time to reflect on fundamentally divergent or opposing ideas for your goals as a couple.

    Free Sample Lovers' Express Reading

    Check your horoscope on Shine.

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  • Why are so many female celebs afraid of the F word?Why are so many female celebs afraid of the F word?What do Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Marissa Mayer and, now, Beyoncé have in common? For one, they are all kick-butt, uber-successful women. But they're also loathe to call themselves "feminists."

    By Natasha Burton

    Mayer recently made a statement in a PBS documentary saying, "I don't think that I would consider myself a feminist," adding that she finds the f-word super negative. In an interview for the latest issue of British Vogue, Queen B revealed that she feels similarly about labeling herself as a "feminist."

    "That word can be very extreme," she said. "But I guess I am a modern-day feminist. I do believe in equality. Why do you have to choose what type of woman you are? Why do you have to label yourself anything? I'm just a woman and I love being a woman."

    I'm a huge Bey fan (um, how can you not be?!), but I am so confused as to why she and other awesome women are so averse to identifying with feminism. Sure, the feminist movement has been extreme at times, but the only

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