In this issue

April’s here, and on the paradise island, that means a stream of sun-kissed holidays, the beginning of the East coast season, and more food than is humanly necessary. For us, it mostly means kokis! With all the flurry, you may sometimes find that carving out some me-time gets tricky. That’s where your local girl gang (i.e Team Cosmo) steps in!

Joining us in our fun, and fearless journey are a few absolutely fab women this month. Firstly, our very own cover girl Christina Peiris answered all our nosy questions with her signature million-watt smile and candid answers about everyone from her main squeeze to her veritable zoo of animals! We also tried an Avurudu special with Masterchef contestant and Lankan chef, Jessica Heath, as well as a fashion callout with bespoke bridal bigwig, Amilani Perera. Flip through for more…

Master's Or None?

As every new kid on the block seems to have a bachelor’s degree nowadays, making sure you stand out amidst the crowds of degree-holders is key to your career succession. Does that mean getting a master’s degree or more experience? LAKSHIKA PINTO weighs the pros and cons of being a jack of all trades as opposed to a master of one!

5 mins

Why Are Female Friendships So Complicated?

Gossiping, backstabbing, side-taking, alienating — ever launched or been hit by these weapons of friendship destruction? Find out what brings them out, and what you can do to keep them away.

4 mins

Card Tricks

What’s the deal with business cards? In today’s super-digital age, the business card is one of the few bits of physical information we still depend on. Turns out, it’s a lot to do with positive recall and first impressions!

4 mins

When It All Goes Tits Up

Everything suddenly gone wrong at work? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered…

5 mins

Love, Plate

Love, Plate

5 mins

Are You Being Cyberbullied?

If you’ve grown up as a woman in Sri Lanka, chances are you’ve dealt with some form of cyber bullying. Stolen photos, fake social media accounts, harassing messages, even the ever-cringey d!ck pic. The numbers back this up - approximately 90% of Sri Lankan students are victims of cyberbullying*. So, what preventive measures can you take when online?

3 mins

Are Young Women Totally Over The Pill?

Lately, I’ve felt like I’m the last millennial still on the Pill.

7 mins

Why Do We Love Being Submissive In The Bedroom?

During Office Hours, We're All 'power to the Woman!' So Why Are So Many Feminists Happy to Hand Over the Reins Behind Closed Doors?

3 mins

Would You Give Up Sex For Love?

Would You Give Up Sex For Love?

3 mins

Ask Him Anything

Ask Him Anything

3 mins

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Cosmopolitan Sri Lanka Magazine Description:

At the heart of every feature, column, tweet, and post is the ethos that Cosmo must inspire women to be the best they can be — on their terms. Whether that’s by empowering them through campaigns, giving them the confidence to ask for that pay rise, offering them honest relationship advice, or helping them hunt down those heels, Cosmo engages with the reader on an emotional level deeper than any other magazine, providing solid, intelligent advice she really trusts.