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July 2008

In This Issue

  • Why men do stupid things
  • 22 terrific summer reads
  • Ways to get out of doing anything you don't want to do
  • How to see yourself as sexy (It's not about the cleavage.)

  • Men!


    Honestly. With all due respect, love, and admiration, sometimes we just don't get you. We asked eight men to clear up some major mysteries.

    Advice, Etc...


    You can keep dragging your load of coulda-woulda-shoulda's—or you can use Martha Beck's six-step plan to regret-proof your life.


    The actress wondered what kind of world her son would grow up in. A green one, if she has any say.


    There is a good kind of debt. Suze Orman explains how it's different from bad debt and how to get your finances in control.


    Our etiquette panel takes on some tricky situations. Jancee Dunn collects solutions.


    Creative director and style expert Adam Glassman tells you what your best friends won't. Cool, long summer dresses.

    Health


    One slice of chocolate cake. One pair of svelte black pants. A whole new way to see yourself. 


    Your body's early-warning system is like your own 24/7 doctor. Learn how to stop, look, and listen.


    After the part we get right—wet your hands under warm running water and lather up with soap—the next steps are...


    We asked a team of top African-American physicians what black women may overlook in their healthcare.


    Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is back. Four reasons why the treatment still makes sense for a lot of women.


    Four things to think about before you say, "I'll take it."


    One of the questions we asked. Over 400 women answered.

    Beauty


    A team of hair and makeup pros helps four women reconnect with their inner bombshell.


    A handful of delicious portable scents, soothing new skincare and more.


    Wouldn't it be great to breeze through airport security with all the beauty products you'd possibly need for a long weekend away?


    Look and feel gorgeous with help from O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director, Valerie Monroe. This month, a less painful way to remove moles and more.


    What you must know about sunscreen.

    Fashion


    American classics with wordly touches make for a well-dressed summer—wherever you are.


    The best of the season at crazy low prices.


    Summer white watches.

    Food


    Celia Barbour asks an accidental blueberry farmer why organic berries are the best, and Susan Spungen comes up with some out-of-the-blue recipes.


    Joanne Chen savors a sweet memory of her island-born father.

    Connections


    Is it possible to become worse in bed?


    Our monthly columnist on what makes working relationships work and what makes them crash and burn.


    Breaking up is hard to do, but trying to go from romantic to platonic only adds to the pain.

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