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Love Better: Work Towards That Happy Ending
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Love Better: Work Towards That Happy Ending

Sure, you’re a catch. But you can make your relationship skills A+ by working on these four great-mate traits—even while you’re single.

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3 mins  |
May 2017
The Pinay In Love In 2017
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The Pinay In Love In 2017

Hint: She’s more in control now.

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4 mins  |
May 2017
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Miss Congeniality

Yassi Pressman’s brand of positivity is exactly what the world needs right now.

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8 mins  |
July 2017
Flying High
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Flying High

Commercial airline pilot Jo Anne Toral shares the rewards and pitfalls of being a woman in a male-dominated industry.

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2 mins  |
July 2017
Making Cash Out of Nothing at All
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Making Cash Out of Nothing at All

How many times have you heard someone tell you to follow your heart? And how realistic is that given the need to survive financially? Financial experts and authors of I Wish They Taught Money in High School Sharon Que and Clarissa De La Paz show you how you can make these two seemingly opposing ideals work.

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4 mins  |
July 2016
Girl On The Go
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Girl On The Go

Here’s How Gabbi’s Hair Stays Strong Despite The Hustle Of City Life.

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7 mins  |
August 2017
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Cosmo Bae Lee Min Ho

Your oppa from Boys Over Flowers and The Legend of the Blue Sea is back with a new album.

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3 mins  |
June 2017
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Something Just Like This

Anne Curtis, after all this time, is still the country’s sweetheart. And we have a feeling that’s never going to change.

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7 mins  |
June 2017
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Coming Of Age

Independent women aren’t just honeys making money (throw your hands up at me!)—although that’s certainly part of it. Here, real Pinays give us the lowdown on the different ways they lead independent lives.

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5 mins  |
June 2017
Why I Moved Out At 21
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Why I Moved Out At 21

Or what to do when leaving the nest becomes a must. 

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2 mins  |
June 2017
How Not To Lose Yourself To Love
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How Not To Lose Yourself To Love

You can (and should!) be independent within a relationship. And there are ways to do it without compromising your bond.

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4 mins  |
June 2017
Anxiety And Generation Y
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Anxiety And Generation Y

It’s been dubbed “Generation Anxious”. Why? And what can you do about it?

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4 mins  |
July 2016
When Change Is Coming(From You)
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When Change Is Coming(From You)

Always dreamed of making a difference? No other generation has been more driven to improve the plight of others than millennials. Former Cosmo intern Amie Perez joined an NGO to do just that. Here, she delivers the lowdown on everything you need to know to handle your expectations vs. reality.

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6 mins  |
July 2016
Good For Her
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Good For Her

Selena Gomez just turned 24, is at the top of her game, and yet admits she is still figuring out her life. Evolving through everything from career challenges to public heartbreak to chemotherapy, she’s happy to now say,“I feel confident, I feel empowered, I feel in control.”

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7 mins  |
August 2016
When Should You Compromise?
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When Should You Compromise?

You can’t have your way all the time, but you can’t be a doormat either. Here’s how to walk the line.

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4 mins  |
August 2016
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Don't Worry, Be Unhappy

Nowadays, there is a weird pressure to be cheery all the time (insert smiley-face emoji). Here’s why you should own your sucky feelings.

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3 mins  |
June 2017
Mastur Class
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Mastur Class

For some reason, plenty of supposedly sexually liberated Pinays still feel iffy when it comes to the topic of masturbation. But in this day and age, it’s high time we stopped feeling guilty and ashamed about touching ourselves. Consider this a crash course from sex therapist Rica Cruz on why giving yourself some love is completely okay.

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2 mins  |
June 2017
Wiji Lacsamana
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Wiji Lacsamana

As an illustrator, tattoo artist, and perfumer, this multihyphenate creative turns dreams, memories, and beautiful abstractions into both permanent pieces of wearable art and unforgettable olfactory experiences.

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2 mins  |
June 2017
Crush Your Goals!
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Crush Your Goals!

You already have more willpower than you think. but who doesn’t need a little extra?

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4 mins  |
July 2016
The Biggest Excuse we make for men
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The Biggest Excuse we make for men

“Emotionally unavailable” is the buzzy term Everyone uses when dudes won’t commit. but really, it’s total bs.

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5 mins  |
July 2016
Make Vanilla Sex Hotter
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Make Vanilla Sex Hotter

Go ahead, be basic in bed. Here’s why the hottest sex you’ll ever have might also be the simplest.Go ahead, be basic in bed. Here’s why the hottest sex you’ll ever have might also be the simplest.

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4 mins  |
July 2016
Why You Need To Have The (Mini)Talk
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Why You Need To Have The (Mini)Talk

Forget having the talk. here’s why lower pressure convos are the new road to committed.

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3 mins  |
July 2016
The Biggest excuse we make for men
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The Biggest excuse we make for men

“Emotionally unavailable” is the buzzy term everyone uses when dudes won’t commit. But really, it’s total BS.

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5 mins  |
July 2016
The Drunk Sex Epidemic
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The Drunk Sex Epidemic

When was the last time you hooked up sober? If you can’t remember—either because it’s been too long or your hangover has melted your memory—you’re not alone. A growing number of young women use alcohol as a sexual lubricant…to the detriment of intimacy and enjoyment. Cosmo explores.

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8 mins  |
May 2017
Fragments Of Time
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Fragments Of Time

What we learned from a refreshingly candid conversation with Before Ever After writer Samantha Sotto at the launch of her new novel, Love & Gravity.

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1 min  |
April 2017
Cosmo Bae Emil Khodaverdi
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Cosmo Bae Emil Khodaverdi

The Cebu-born multihyphenate is more than just a pretty face.

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1 min  |
April 2017
Making My Way
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Making My Way

One woman shares how and why she travels the world, despite a disability.

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2 mins  |
April 2017
Have Tinder, Will Travel
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Have Tinder, Will Travel

Swipe right on your most memorable trip ever.

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1 min  |
April 2017
#OwnYour20s: How To Make This Your Best Decade Yet
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#OwnYour20s: How To Make This Your Best Decade Yet

You’re on the precipice of life itself. Here’s how you can live it.

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4 mins  |
May 2017
8 Traits Every #GirlBoss Has
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8 Traits Every #GirlBoss Has

Gunning for a promotion? Aiming for an executive position at your company? Here are the skills you’ll need to develop if you want to get to the top spot.

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5 mins  |
May 2017