Why You Need An F-You Fund

Top stress sources for South African women? Poverty and social inequality, according to the Ipsos ‘What Worries the World’ 2018 survey. More specifically, it’s not having enough money to avoid poverty. According to a 10X Investments survey, only 35% of South African Millennials are saving for the long term.

The Yacht Girls Of Summer

They’re the 20-something girls who travel firstclass, party like rock stars and showcase their five-star lifestyle on social media. But who’s paying? Jennifer Savin investigates

Is Bitching Good For You?

We all love a bit of goss – but we often tend to feel a bit guilty afterwards. Time to relax, says Jaime Waddington – psychologists are claiming that having a bit of a rant is actually good for us!

‘My Boyfriend Had A Twisted Secret Life'

After Paul died suddenly in a car accident, his pregnant girlfriend made a shocking discovery: he had been involved with at least six other women. Three of them reveal the disturbing details – and warn you how to spot a master manipulator

Curious About Keto?

Low-carb diets Just. Keep. Coming. Back. The latest version is the hella-strict keto (or ketogenic) plan, first used to treat epilepsy successfully in the ’20s. Modern fans include Vanessa Hudgens and Kourtney Kardashian, who swear by it for weight loss, energy and mental clarity. Regular peeps are into it too. Google searches for keto have soared during the past year. Read on to see what’s behind the buzz and whether you should dig in.

How FOMO Sucks Your Cash

Your Besties want to go all out Saturday night. then bae suggests you two splurge on rugby tickets because the Boks are playing at home. and next weekend, your cousins are throwing a major family dinner at that new Italian restaurant. too bad that by the time the bill for the pasta comes around, your wallet will have fallen victim to serious FOMO spending.

Slow Vs Fast

Find the Right Love Speed for You

The Success Paradox

What happens when you discover you’re pregnant just as your career is taking off?JENNIFER SAVIN experiences the true cost of ‘ leaning in’ for young women

15 Moves To Make Sex Hella Romantic

No doubt about it: Fast, hot, rip-your-clothes-off sex can add plenty of excitement to a relationship.

Gynae Report ‘My Doctor Assaulted Me'

Daniella Mohazab will never forget how, while watching her undress from the waist down, her gynaecologist smiled.

Party At Bonang's House!

Queen B is our ultimate mo’ghel and she’s fast taking over the world – from New York to Nigeria and everywhere in between. The boss babe invited COSMO into her Johannesburg home for a rare and exclusive all-access pass. Read on to find out how she’s rewriting the rules for South African women. This is her superstar moment and she’s ready to seize it. Buckle up for the ride!

The Radical Sabbatical

What do you do when you don’t know what you want to do? Emma Rosen road-tested 25 jobs in a year. here’s what she learnt

Which Royal Are You?

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Start A Beauty Side Hustle

Turn your obsession into a bankaccount booster. Here are three ways to cash in!

Tips To Channel Single-Babe Energy

By now, you’ve likely heard of bigdick energy – the viral catchphrase for the undeniable air of confidence that some guys seem to exude.

Take Your Face To The Gym!

Just 10 minutes a day – that’s all you need to tone your face with these fun exercises. It’s like a nonsurgical face lift!

Meet The Witches Of Instagram

Forget broomsticks and potions: the new-age witch is socially conscious and super-stylish, and she’s taking the Internet by storm. Morgan Reardon investigates the sorceresses of social media

Dating + Social Media: The New Rules

Showing your romantic interest without looking too thirsty is a difficult balance to strike, especially on social media. After you’ve ‘researched’ your new crush online and gone on a few dates, when do you add them on Snapchat? Is it cool to like their Facebook status? How soon can you post an Instagram pic together? Don’t be fooled: these moves matter.

Don't Hate Morning People – Be One!

Getting out of bed in the dark dead of winter truly sucks – but it might be a key part of your overall wellbeing.

Mila Kunis - Mystery Woman

Over the years, the versatile actress and producer has remained an enigma. Yeah, we know she married AshtonKutcherand they have kids but thats about where ourintelends. And we want details! So COSMO askedSNLs KateMcKinnon, her friend and co-star in the comedy The Spy Who Dumped Me, to chat her up and deliver the goods. Let the revelations begin

Saggy Boobs Matter

ChideraEggerue, better known as @theslumflower, is a pioneer for social change and her #SaggyBoobsMattermovement is inspiring others to love themselves, flaws n all.

Why We Need To Start Living A 'F*ck Yes!' Life

Forget doing things half-baked: its time to ditch thegreymatter and embrace your f*ckingfeelings.

Why C-Section Rates Are Crazy High

The average South African woman has her first kid at 22 (according to a report by Chartmix), and up to one in three of those infants emerges not from the birth canal but from a lower-abdominal incision.

Smart Phone, Dumber You

Its the first thing you grab when you wake up and the last thing you touch at night (even after bae). You reach for it countless times in between, and panic if you leave it at home. You can become psychologically addicted to almost anything including, and perhaps especially, your phone, says Earl Miller, a professor of neuroscience at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT.

Sex Q+A

Honest answers to your most private questions.