In theory, dating should be the simplest thing in the world. Just be yourself, and when you least expect it, the person of your dreams will come strolling into your life! But as we all know, we often make it much more complicated than necessary, thanks in part to some of the terrible advice magazines publish on the topic…

We’ve taken a trip to the [Stuff] Cosmo Says subreddit and gathered some of the most ridiculous dating and relationship advice the world has ever seen down below. If you’re looking for the love of your life, we’d advise steering clear from any of these tips. But if you’re looking for a laugh and to see some pics that might make you lose faith in humanity, scroll on, pandas!

#1

That’s Called Gay

That’s Called Gay

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Stardust she/her
Community Member
Premium
3 years ago

Legend has it that they’re roommates

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    #2

    Creates Buzz In The Bedroom

    Creates Buzz In The Bedroom

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    coppertopped panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    My boyfriend is allergic. That's not the kind of swelling I'm looking for.

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    #3

    Well Cosmo, Which One Is It??

    Well Cosmo, Which One Is It??

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    David Wambold
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Saw the heating bill after the first one. Rewrote the article.

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    #4

    An Old Image Taken From A Women's Magazine. Not Satire

    An Old Image Taken From A Women's Magazine. Not Satire

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    David Wambold
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    How many potatoes am I supposed to eat???

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    #5

    Hypocrite 101

    Hypocrite 101

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    Hawkmoon
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    No, no, there no such things as double standards. People would know that.

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    #6

    Halo Brows

    Halo Brows

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    Pittsburgh rare
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Hideous

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    #7

    Cosmo Has Amazing Flirting Advice

    Cosmo Has Amazing Flirting Advice

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    Zephyr
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Damn don't touch me I feel harassed

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    #8

    Spoiler: It Did Not Work And Don't Do This

    Spoiler: It Did Not Work And Don't Do This

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    David Wambold
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Came up with a new meaning for "p**s me off"

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    #9

    So...people Really Get Paid To Write This S**t

    So...people Really Get Paid To Write This S**t

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    Zephyr
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Humans are the weirdest animals

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    #10

    Reader Poll About Women's Preferences In The Size Of A Male Partner's Faeces

    Reader Poll About Women's Preferences In The Size Of A Male Partner's Faeces

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    scag$y
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    Perhaps this has been one great, big, smelly misunderstanding. Maybe the readers said that they didn't like men who were full of $hit and 'Sarah' took that literally.

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    #11

    Guess I’m Gay Then

    Guess I’m Gay Then

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    David Wambold
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    At least they have a question mark rather than an exclamation point at the end.

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    #12

    I Cant

    I Cant

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    David Wambold
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    So, what article you doing for Christmas Meggie?

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    #13

    With Tips Like These, We Can All Be "Hot Girls" In No Time

    With Tips Like These, We Can All Be "Hot Girls" In No Time

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    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Like guys who scratch their private parts in public.

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    #14

    8 Reasons Why Cheating Isn't Actually That Bad

    8 Reasons Why Cheating Isn't Actually That Bad

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    Rebelliousslug
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Written by someone with no moral compass. If you want to have an open relationship, find a partner that is ok with that.

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    #15

    Who Knew Hummus Could Be So Sexy? (Courtesy Of Buzzfeed)

    Who Knew Hummus Could Be So Sexy? (Courtesy Of Buzzfeed)

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    Francis
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    i laughed so loud :D i imagined myself muttering HUUUUMUUUSS while doing the thing XD

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    #16

    When You Need To Macgyver Some Mints, Cosmo's Got You Covered

    When You Need To Macgyver Some Mints, Cosmo's Got You Covered

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    Ace
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    Surely this one's straight out of Viz!

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    #17

    I Don't Know, That Sounds A Bit Too Harrowing For Me

    I Don't Know, That Sounds A Bit Too Harrowing For Me

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    David Wambold
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    My wife has been 29 since I met her 15 years ago,

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    #18

    Yeah, This Makes Way More Sense Than Just Picking The One You Like More

    Yeah, This Makes Way More Sense Than Just Picking The One You Like More

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    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Two hot guys who are also "roommates"? Congratulations, it's just a gay couple experimenting with their sêxlife

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    #19

    No Thank You

    No Thank You

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    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    No they aren't

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    #20

    Jeffrey Epstein As Cosmo's Bachelor Of The Month

    Jeffrey Epstein As Cosmo's Bachelor Of The Month

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    Yayheterogeneity
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Oh wow. This didn't age well.

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    #21

    Cosmo Today vs. 4 Years Ago

    Cosmo Today vs. 4 Years Ago

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    Suicidal lesbian ️
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    “Bubblelicious butts” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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    #22

    Which Is The Best One? Hard To Pick

    Which Is The Best One? Hard To Pick

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    That's it, I've had enough, I'm scrolling straight down to the rating

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    #23

    Well This Isn't Creepy

    Well This Isn't Creepy

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    The Accidental Cat Thief
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    "Hummmmmmussssssss......"

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    #24

    Way To Go, Reddit. You Made It A "Thing"

    Way To Go, Reddit. You Made It A "Thing"

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    David Wambold
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Make your gym socks mittens in the winter. Save some money.

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    #25

    Haha What

    Haha What

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    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    I don't think I would date seahorse, but whatever floats your boat..

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    #26

    14 Things The Average Woman Thinks While Giving A Blowjob (From Cosmopolitan.com)

    14 Things The Average Woman Thinks While Giving A Blowjob (From Cosmopolitan.com)

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    Mavis
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    BP censors "w***y wonka" but not this?

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    #27

    Courtesy Of Twitter🤡

    Courtesy Of Twitter🤡

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    David Wambold
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    What a Bozo.

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    #28

    Oh So You Think He's Cheating? Good Lets Steal His Stuff, 'Lose' His Car, Crush His Balls And Ruin His Professional Image Xd Lolololol

    Oh So You Think He's Cheating? Good Lets Steal His Stuff, 'Lose' His Car, Crush His Balls And Ruin His Professional Image Xd Lolololol

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    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I could accept it as funny, but it's not even that. It's just b******t

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    #29

    I Don't Think Cosmo Gets Humour Or What A Flirty Text Is

    I Don't Think Cosmo Gets Humour Or What A Flirty Text Is

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    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Ewww

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    #30

    I Can Finally Decode My Man

    I Can Finally Decode My Man

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    Mayra
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Square faces like SpongeBob soak up all of your attention

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    #31

    From An Article About "What Men Do In Bed While You Are Sleeping"

    From An Article About "What Men Do In Bed While You Are Sleeping"

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    David Wambold
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Well, that's just crumby.

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    #32

    #48, Everyone

    #48, Everyone

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    Mayra
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I like how this whole thing was allowed on here but I can’t say a*s

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    #33

    Being An Asshole Is The Best Way To Flirt With A Guy!

    Being An Asshole Is The Best Way To Flirt With A Guy!

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    Ven Nigell
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Right, I just can imagine this with Game of Thrones or Harry Potter. Sure, both authors have other works, too (I was a fan of Martin's scifi when he hadn't write a word of GoT yet), but if you say that it'll be obvious you haven't read either (and was living under a rock for the last 20 years).

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    #34

    Are You F*cking Serious?

    Are You F*cking Serious?

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    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This is not the way.

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    #35

    Another Hot Take

    Another Hot Take

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    Satan
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Who's gonna tell him...

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    #36

    The Title Was “What He’s Thinking About During Sex”

    The Title Was “What He’s Thinking About During Sex”

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    Natalie H
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    No, he’s probably wondering where the f**k that bee is 🐝

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    #37

    ...what?

    ...what?

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    David Wambold
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    That idea is all wet.

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    #38

    True Story: The New Cosmo Editor-In-Chief Got Rid Of The "Career" Section To Make Room For "Astrology"

    True Story: The New Cosmo Editor-In-Chief Got Rid Of The "Career" Section To Make Room For "Astrology"

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    Zephyr
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Leave pets out of this insanity

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    #39

    Sitting Next To Other Women...smdh, What A Crime

    Sitting Next To Other Women...smdh, What A Crime

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    Dark Pearl
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    How dare you have friends?

    #40

    Sure Tim, "Confidence Boost"

    Sure Tim, "Confidence Boost"

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    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    Actually I save any messages that r sweet or anything to make me feel better when I feel like s**t

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    #41

    A True Martyr For Our Generation

    A True Martyr For Our Generation

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    starsailor (they/he)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    "theres a lot to unpack here" no there isn't lmao

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    #42

    Oh So That's Why! Thanks Cosmo! [x-Post From /R/Wtf]

    Oh So That's Why! Thanks Cosmo! [x-Post From /R/Wtf]

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    StitchIsCuteAndFluffy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I think the person who answered this needs help.

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    #43

    How Dare He Let You Do What You Offered To

    How Dare He Let You Do What You Offered To

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    Natalie H
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    What?? Don’t offer to pay if you don’t mean it 🤷🏻‍♀️

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    #44

    I Love Being A Mistress

    I Love Being A Mistress

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    Rosie Red
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you.

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    #45

    Because Heaven Forbid We Should Ever Pay Our Share

    Because Heaven Forbid We Should Ever Pay Our Share

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    Karen Krause
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    What year was this article from?

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    #46

    How Is Pizza In Bed A Sex Move...?

    How Is Pizza In Bed A Sex Move...?

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    Pittsburgh rare
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    If you have pizza in bed alone is masturbation then?

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    #47

    “11 Things Every Woman Does During Her Period”

    “11 Things Every Woman Does During Her Period”

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    Dark Pearl
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Life advice: PLEASE NEVER DO THIS

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    #48

    How Does One "Try" Anorexia?

    How Does One "Try" Anorexia?

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    Mavis
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Yeah this one sucks. A close family member of mine almost died from anorexia, she was in hospital for 11 weeks, and took years to fully recover.

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    #49

    Wtf Is Wrong With You, Taylor?

    Wtf Is Wrong With You, Taylor?

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    StitchIsCuteAndFluffy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    No, Taylor. Stalking is bad. Say it with me: “Stalking is BAD!”

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    #50

    Is It Sexy Because They Can Spell?

    Is It Sexy Because They Can Spell?

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    David Wambold
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I prefer velociraptor. But OK.

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    #51

    I Hate The Word Pussy Almost As Much As I Hate This Article

    I Hate The Word Pussy Almost As Much As I Hate This Article

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    Ven Nigell
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This was probably written by a man. "Vagina tingling" sounds like a yeast infection, not like a ladyboner.

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    #52

    Sounds Healthy

    Sounds Healthy

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    Natalie H
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    In other words: Ashley is a lying ho 🤫

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    #53

    Interesting And Newsworthy

    Interesting And Newsworthy

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    BookFanatic
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Anyone else halfway expect before-and-after pictures of her signature?

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    #54

    Great Way To Fix Your Boyfriends Texting Habit

    Great Way To Fix Your Boyfriends Texting Habit

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    Ven Nigell
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I so wonder what year it was. Imagine doing this every time a man writes to you on e.g. Slack

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    #55

    Telling Someone They're Stupid Doesn't Work When You're Grammatically Incorrect

    Telling Someone They're Stupid Doesn't Work When You're Grammatically Incorrect

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    Ven Nigell
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    But was it "you're" or "your boyfriend"? Inquiring minds want to know! Missing a word is lesser crime than confusing your and you're.

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    #56

    We Have Officially Run Out Of Internet

    We Have Officially Run Out Of Internet

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    Natalie H
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I wonder how many animals might need vision correction? 🦨🐁🦫🦃🐕‍🦺🐏🐖🐄🦜🦥

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    #57

    Wear Your Shirt Backwards!

    Wear Your Shirt Backwards!

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    Miles Mawyer
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Kris Kross will make ya....

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    #58

    Muslims, Sikhs, They All Look Alike

    Muslims, Sikhs, They All Look Alike

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    starsailor (they/he)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    well, at least they didn't kidnap them. these are some decent people :)

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    #59

    Need Tips On Kissing? Let's Ask A Psycho

    Need Tips On Kissing? Let's Ask A Psycho

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    HeavyMetalHeart
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    Oh. No thank you.

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    #60

    What An Amazing Feat

    What An Amazing Feat

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    aartdesigns
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    heh?

    #61

    Sweet Baby Yoda!

    Sweet Baby Yoda!

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    Satan
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Did she name her child Grogu?

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    #62

    Wait... Why Can't You Just Tell Your Partner How Close You Are? The Rest Seems So Elaborate

    Wait... Why Can't You Just Tell Your Partner How Close You Are? The Rest Seems So Elaborate

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    Ven Nigell
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Erm... So she's supposed to do the maths, memorize all those signals and use them correctly when 90% to orgasm? Is this an exam or fun couple times?

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    #63

    I Have No Words

    I Have No Words

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    Ven Nigell
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Ok, am I the only one to think the most cringy thing in these are doll illustrations? I don't know why, maybe they're just too uncanny valley for me, but couldn't Cosmo of all things afford something better?

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    #64

    Omfg

    Omfg

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    Hphizzle
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    And that’s the last time she signed on to do stock photo shoots.

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    #65

    I’m Fine With The Weird Makeup And Sex Tips But I Feel Like We As A Society Should Be Drawing The Line At Stalking Underage Girls And Their Families. This Isn’t Journalism, This Is Creepy

    I’m Fine With The Weird Makeup And Sex Tips But I Feel Like We As A Society Should Be Drawing The Line At Stalking Underage Girls And Their Families. This Isn’t Journalism, This Is Creepy

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    Delta Dawn
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    let’s just draw the line at stalking anyone regardless of age

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    #66

    Want A Guy To Not Cheat On You? It's Simple - Just Date A Guy Without A Penis

    Want A Guy To Not Cheat On You? It's Simple - Just Date A Guy Without A Penis

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    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This is just trans rights but with some gross undertones about men :/

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    #67

    Cosmo Better At Sex Than Reddit

    Cosmo Better At Sex Than Reddit

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    Lemme get the lemons
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Ah yes, the patent pending m'lady approach

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    #68

    Benefit 1: Once They Find Out, They Won’t Like You

    Benefit 1: Once They Find Out, They Won’t Like You

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    Jack Harris
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Polyamory or cheating?

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    #69

    Cosmo Wants To Help Out Both Parties Of A Relationship

    Cosmo Wants To Help Out Both Parties Of A Relationship

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    #70

    Foreskins Are Alien And Unusual

    Foreskins Are Alien And Unusual

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    Yoyo
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Guess you haven't left the US.

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    #71

    Its Bad To Want To Pleasure Your Partner

    Its Bad To Want To Pleasure Your Partner

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    aartdesigns
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Hannah, you might just want to masturbate then, if you are afraid of who gets "credit". If someone 'got you there' then it's not all 'yours'. You are the recipient. They had something to do with it. Shouldn't they feel good about it (man or woman or whomever)?

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    #72

    Apparently Ptsd (Post Trump Sex Disorder) Is A Big Deal

    Apparently Ptsd (Post Trump Sex Disorder) Is A Big Deal

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    Ven Nigell
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I wonder if they already have a name for sex aversion women may feel after Roe vs Wade was overturned?

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    #73

    Men's Health Edition

    Men's Health Edition

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    Phil Vaive
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Everyone in the relationship knows about each other, and seems fine with the arrangement, so there's no issue here.

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    #74

    Ummm... What?

    Ummm... What?

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    Vasana Phong
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    If you can find it

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    #75

    I Know It’s Trivial But This Ruined My Morning!

    I Know It’s Trivial But This Ruined My Morning!

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    Delta Dawn
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    slices are essentially banana jelly… while a whole ‘nana on a hot dog bun is a vegan hot dog I guess

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    #76

    Why Is This Making Me Laugh So Hard

    Why Is This Making Me Laugh So Hard

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    UltimateSwiftie
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I have scrolled too far on this list!!! I need unsee juice ASAP

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    #77

    Dun Dun Dunnnn! The Royal Wedding Takes A Turn For The Worse!

    Dun Dun Dunnnn! The Royal Wedding Takes A Turn For The Worse!

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    Satan
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Hopefully. Because if they split up, it'll be all we hear about for the next eight years.

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    #78

    Sure Every Cosmo Reader Has Experienced This

    Sure Every Cosmo Reader Has Experienced This

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    Ven Nigell
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This is seriously wrong 1. Why an adult cat isn't neutered? 2. What s****y pet hotel allows non-neutered pet to interact with others of opposite sex? Who'll pay for the kittens?

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    #79

    10 Reasons Why You Should Never Date A Tall Girl

    10 Reasons Why You Should Never Date A Tall Girl

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    Rosie Red
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Well I'm only 4' 11" so I guess they'll be lining up at my door.

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    #80

    Thanks Cosmo, I Hate It

    Thanks Cosmo, I Hate It

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    Satan
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    How did.., Wh... Where... Where did they get the mould for it?

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    #81

    Why. Just Why

    Why. Just Why

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    StitchIsCuteAndFluffy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The title says it all.

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    #82

    "What Your Favourite Dipping Sauce Says About Your Favourite Kind Of Bad Boy", An Actual Article In Cosmo Sa

    "What Your Favourite Dipping Sauce Says About Your Favourite Kind Of Bad Boy", An Actual Article In Cosmo Sa

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    Satan
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    TL;DR - They're all bad.

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    #83

    The Endangered "Kardashian" Surname Rests On One Child. The Answer Will Shock You!

    The Endangered "Kardashian" Surname Rests On One Child. The Answer Will Shock You!

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    Satan
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    We were *that* close...

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    #84

    I Should Know, I’m A Witch! And I Totally Use My Magick For Good, Like Making My Crush Like Me, You Know, The Important Stuff!

    I Should Know, I’m A Witch! And I Totally Use My Magick For Good, Like Making My Crush Like Me, You Know, The Important Stuff!

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    Miles Mawyer
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The ridiculousness is tragick

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    #85

    According To Cosmo, This Is The Best Pick-Up Line A Woman Can Use On A Man

    According To Cosmo, This Is The Best Pick-Up Line A Woman Can Use On A Man

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    Sean
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    okay this seriously sounds the most like theyre actually joking.. but idk

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    #86

    Best... Film... Ever

    Best... Film... Ever

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    aartdesigns
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    doomed

    #87

    Whelp

    Whelp

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    GhostlySnail (she/her)
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I hate everything about this one but of all things was “welp” really the best way to start?

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    #88

    Cosmo Snapchat Article On 12 Red Flags From Boys

    Cosmo Snapchat Article On 12 Red Flags From Boys

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    Mari
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    Who are those people ??? Who is reading this c**p?

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