Did you know that Cosmopolitan Magazine used to be a family magazine? First published in 1886 in the United States, it later became a literary magazine, and was eventually transformed into a women's magazine in the late 1960s. The publication is best known for its articles on sex, relationships, women's health, and beauty, and is recognisable by its glossy pages, celebrity features, and heaps of adverts. It has 64 international additions, is printed in 35 languages, and is distributed in over 110 countries. With features varying from accounts of rape and abusive relationships to stories of inspirational women and ways to love your body, the magazine appeals to predominately females. While having been criticised in the past for models wearing revealing outfits and overly explicit nude males, Cosmo is a modern read offering it's audiences advice on everything from bedroom antics to beauty tips. If you're a Cosmo reader, there are several things you'll probably already know. But if you're not, here are a few handy hints of what to expect if you're about to join the millions of women who religiously pick up a copy of the magazine every month. Who knows, it might change your life.
I love Stephen King and music festivals; I eat my toast upside down; I daydream about getting married probably a bit too much; and I wish every day for a pet sausage dog puppy (who never materialises – sob).
