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How To Stop Hating On Your Job

POP QUIZ:IS YOUR JOBA boring,B going nowhere,C filled with awful people, orD any combination of the above?Most people have at least one of these gripes and almost no-one can just up and quit. What you can do is change the way you think about yournine-to five, says Daniel M Cable, author of Alive At Work. Switching your mind-set will help make your time on the clock more fun and fulfilling. Heres how to retool your workplace attitude.

A Millennial's Guide To Setting Up A Retirement Fund

It might be decades away, but one day youre going to retire and we bet you dont want to be broke then. This is a real and scary possibility in South Africa today, if you dont plan for your golden years. Financial experts estimate that less than 10% of us will be able to maintain our current standard of living after we retire. As it is, 51% of South African retirees struggle to make ends meet, and a third cant cover their medical expenses, according to research from the Sanlam Benchmark Survey 2018.

Everyone Should Try Starting Their Own Business

Sisi Nxumalo, 29, turned terrible experiences with hair vendors into a business opportunity, and decided to bring in a service that would shake up the hair market. Four years later, Hair By Sisi is a booming business.

‘Success Is Never Just One Thing: It's Always Moving Forward'

Thabiso Mahlape, 34, is the publisher taking flight with BlackBird Books, an imprint of Jacana Media. Created when she was 31, it aims to champion black stories. ‘It’s very important for me that the voices of black women are heard,’ she says. Read on for her career lessons and advice

5 Questions Gynaes Ask Their Gynaes (And Their Answers)

5 Questions Gynaes Ask Their Gynaes (And Their Answers)

Bring Back The Bush

Bring Back The Bush

WTF Is Bitcoin?

Cryptocurrency can seem, well, cryptic. But with one in four Millennials investing, it’s never been more relevant. We spoke to the specialists to decode it for you

Take Cover!

Concealers that will make any skin situation disappear

One-Move Workout: Windmills

Celeb trainer Astrid Swan (@astrid_swan) – the woman behind Julianne Hough and Olivia Munn’s fierce bodies – helps you sculpt abs without a single crunch

'Do Something Today That Future You Would Be Proud Of'

In 2014, fitness enthusiast Khethiwe Mlangeni, 37, and biokineticist Letshego Zulu, 33, created PopUpGym – a movement that proves you can work out almost anywhere

Shower Sex That Doesn't End In The ER

Steamy air, cascading water, soapy naked bodies gliding against each other… Shower sex sounds incredibly erotic. In reality, the experience can be anything but. First, the close quarters and slick surfaces call for some pretty awkward manoeuvring. ‘And then there are the physical dangers, such as slipping and falling,’ says sex coach Alicia Sinclair. You’re aching for an orgasm, not an arm cast! That said, here at COSMO we are undaunted by carnal challenges, so we’ve come up with tips for safely pulling off a wet ’n’ wild session.

Ask Him Anything

Fhatuwani Mukheli, our guy with all the answers, is here to help

'I Was R95 0000 In Debt Here's How I Paid It Off in Three Years'

Capetonian Marnita Oppermann may be an accountant, but that didn’t help her with her personal finances, which spiralled out of control. Here’s how she got her money back on track – and how you can, too

Ask Him Any Thing

FHATUWANI MUKHELI, OUR GUY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS, IS HERE TO HELP

10 Signs You're Dealing With A F*ckboy On Social Media

There’s no denying that social media is a legit way to meet future bae. Not everyone you meet online will turn out to be a creep – but there’s a very high possibility that you will (sorry) come across a f*ckboy. Here’s how to deal

Let's Talk About Sexting

Take your sext game from that bizarre eggplant emoji to actual flames, with the help of those in the know.

Amanda Du-Pont

It’s Not Often You Meet a Celeb at the Top of Her Game With as Much  Humility and Honesty as Amanda Du-Pont. Read on as She Talks Self-Confidence, Social Media, Family and the Love of Her Life.

The Friendship Detox

When A Friendship Has Turned Toxic, Sometimes The Only Option Is To Go Cold Turkey. These Are The Three Frenemies It’S Time To Break Up With.

Train Your Brain To Save

So you’re naturally thrifty? Congrats – go hang over there with the morning people and the chocolate haters. The rest of you, make these painless little changes to turn yourself into a saver

My Tampon Nearly Killed Me

For Kirsten*, Being On Her Period During Her Party-Filled December Holiday Was No Biggie – Tampon In, Carry On! Until A Dangerous Infection From One Of These Tampons Changed Everything. Now 25, Kirsten Remembers The Month That Would Change Her Life Forever,

How to Be A Bad Ass

You Know And Love Her From  Orange Is The New Black.

‘I Always Wanted To Be The Warrior'

Actress, wife, mother, activist… Best not to mess with Zoe Saldana, as we found out

Are Young Women Totally Over The Pill?

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

'Functional Training Changed My Life'

Qualified personal trainer and gym owner Rushda Moosajee, 33, gave birth to Haydar Ebrahim in October 2017 – and trained throughout her pregnancy. Here’s how she did it

Let's Talk About Butt Stuff

What was once a taboo, final bedroom frontier for hetero couples seems to be getting more airtime, especially in pop culture.

Pearl On Top

Whether It ’S Walking The Red Carpet Or Walking Her Daughter To School , Pearl Thusi L Ikes To Keep Things Real . She Gets Frank With Cosmo About Money, Fame And Building A Better Future

Are We Too Afraid Of Herpes?

It’s a mostly Benign Skin Condition That Millions Of People Have. So Why Do We Act Like It’s A Sexual Death Sentence?

5 Tips For Buying A Second-Hand Car

5 Tips For Buying A Second-Hand Car

Does your Love Need A Label?

Lesbian, Your Gay, Bisexual… in an Era When Celebrities and the Rest of Us Are Proudly Declaring Their Sexual Fluidity, Do We Still Need Orientation Labels? Michelle Tea Explores How We Got to This New Frontier of Sexual Identity – and Where We Go From Here

Sex Q+A

Honest answers to your most private questions.