Welcome to Enthusiastic Endorsement, a series where we, the sex and relationships team at Cosmo, fill you in on all the unexpected, offbeat, maybe a little controversial sex and dating strategies, hacks, tips, and tricks we stand by. We’re talking advice that has historically, maybe been deemed by modern society as traditionally “bad” but that actually makes a whole lot of sense if you really think about it. Like saying “I love you” whenever you damn well please, not an arbitrary number of months into an exclusive relationship. Or why having an office crush is actually a fan-freaking-tastic idea, not an HR nightmare.
Sure, maybe there’s a little risk involved but a) we’d never actually give you bad advice, for real, and b) there’s an argument to be made for following your gut and going through with the thing that feels a little scary—and we’re here to convince (née, enthusiastically endorse) you to do the scary thing!
Why? Because life’s too short, and nothing truly exciting happens within your comfort zone. So…move in with your partner as soon as you want! Make sex a thousand times hotter by scheduling it on your cal! Date someone great even though you know it won’t last!
Does this all sound a little unhinged? Maybe! But on the other end of all this very good “bad” dating advice, you might just find love…or at least have a really great orgasm.
On this page you’ll find all of the Enthusiastic Endorsements we’ve ever published. We’ll be updating it every time we publish a new one, so make sure to keep this page bookmarked and check back for new words of wisdom every month.
And PS? If there’s an unexpected, surprising, maybe-a-little-deranged piece of love and sex advice you want to proudly and enthusiastically endorse on Cosmo (the people need to know!), email veronica.lopez@hearst.com.
Start Spotify Stalking Your Crush. Trust Us.
There’s a lot to learn about someone from what they name their sex playlist.
Move In With Your Partner Whenever You Want, Timelines Be Damned
Because it's better to know that they never flush the toilet sooner rather than later...trust me.
Scheduling Sex—Like, Physically, on Your Cal—Can Make It So Much Hotter
Pls throw out the notion that sex needs to be spontaneous to be good.
Little Relationship Experience Is Only a Red Flag If You Make It One
Just cause they don’t have a stacked dating resume doesn’t mean they’re not qualified to make you happy.
We Should All Be Breaking up Over Text
I am literally begging you to dump me on iMessage.
Say “I Love You” Way Too Early
Or outside of a committed relationship or literally whenever TF you want to.
You—Yes, You—Should Date Someone in an Open Relationship
An impassioned case for going out with someone else’s boyfriend.
Making Out in the Street Is the Purest, Least Objectionable Form of PDA There Is
If it’s not an impassioned public spit swap with the latest object of my romantic infatuation, I do not want it.
Everyone Should Be Rejecting-and-Referring the Dates They Weren’t Into
Sure, maybe sparks didn't fly between you and your Tinder date. But what's to say they won't fly with your bestie. 👀
Go Ahead, Get That “Friendly, Platonic Drink” With Your Ex
It’s not illegal or anything!
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Female Condoms Are Effing Amazing, Okay?
I think I have a new kink: It’s called being totally safe and in control.
Go All in on a Short-Term Relationship
Something magical happens without the pressure of “forever."
Maybe You Should Text Your Ex "Happy Birthday"...
No, really. I’m being so serious.
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