Cosmopolitan South Africa

I RECENTLY WATCHED A VERY PUBLIC PROPOSAL. It was at a festival, the morning after a big night of partying. She was in her dressing gown, no makeup and bed hair, as he got down on one knee in front of a field full of hushing spectators. I really felt

Women face lots of pressure from society about our bodies. I think of my own experiences from primary school when boys made fun of me for being ‘too’ muscular or another time when a male TSA [transport security administration] agent doubted who I was

How do I choose the right red lipstick for my complexion? When picking your colour, find a shade that complements and matches your skin’s undertone (cool or warm). You’ll find that cooler complexions have pink or blue undertones, while warm complexi

When the two weeks were up, I couldn’t wait to get back to the clinic. Ben came along to hold my hand, reminding me that if I wanted to change my mind at any point, I could. Whatever I wanted was what he wanted, he said – my body, my choice. When the

Vaginal mapping ‘sounds like a weekend in Yosemite [a national park in the US],’ says Dr Sherry Ross, an ob/gyn in Los Angeles and author of She-ology, ‘but it’s simply a practice that helps you understand your body.’ One part holistic health pursuit

Wash your worries down the drain with your own bathing ritual, inspired by the ancient holistic Indian lifestyle practice of Ayurveda. ‘It uses smell, touch, sight and sound to create a soothing effect on the nervous system,’ says Annette Figueredo,

As a Leo, you already know that everything revolves around you, right? Write this down: 14 August is your best day, so go ahead and plan the most extra b-day bash. Is it hot in here, or is it just you? (It’s you.) Yeah, you have an invite for basic