Feb/Mar 2013

FEATURES

Love is in the Air Our ultimate celebrity crush, Schwartzman, takes us on a tour of his romantic past. By Lisa Butterworth

Chill Out From putting career first to waiting for the right guy, there are plenty of reasons why prospective mothers are freezing their eggs. But is it a choice that’s right for you? By Johanna Gohmann

Live it Up Comedy darling Tig Notaro reflects on the year that led up to the night that changed her life. By Lisa Butterworth

HPV and Me A real-talk rundown of what it’s like to live with America’s most common STD. By Callie Watts

Sayonara, Macho Man Young women looking for love in Japan can’t get enough of gentle “herbivore boys.” By Steve Powell

Love Story Real couples decked out in styles you’ll fall for. Photographed by Samantha West, Styled by Shibon Kennedy 

BROADCAST

The Daily Show’s Jessica Williams; MAKERS: Women Who Make America is a must-watch doc; and more.

She-Bonics Keira Knightley, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, and Melissa McCarthy let you hear their bodies talk. By Whitney Dwire

Museum of Femoribilia Switchboard sisters. By Lynn Peril

News From a Broad Girl Scout cookies are all the rage in the information age. By Kara Buller

Hot Dates February and March field trips you won’t want to miss. By Libby Zay

Pop Quiz Celebrating the stunning Carol Channing. By Emily Rems

Pop Tart YouTube is for the dogs. By Wendy McClure

REAL LIFE

Make an applause-worthy vase; easy, tasty kimchi; green your cleaning routine; and more.

Nickel and Dined Decadent breakfast-in-bed waffles. By Isa Chandra Moskowitz

What Would Roseanne Barr Do?  Our resident advice diva weighs in on threesome etiquette, family faux pas, and cougar drama. By Roseanne Barr

Around the World in 80 Girls Skedaddle over to Seattle. By Ali Brownrigg

LOOKS

Style tips from graphic designer Bianca deBardelaben; plus-size retro frocks that rock; inside Grimes makeup bag; and more.

Buy or DIY Custom kicks that’ll make you flip. By Callie Watts

Good Stuff My funny valentines. By Stephanie J.

BUST Test Kitchen Our interns fake a flush with cream blush.

THE BUST GUIDE

Music Reviews; plus the latest from Widowspeak.

Movies The Lore of the land Beyond the Hills fascinated The Girl.

Books Reviews; plus Rachel Shukert gets Starstruck.

SEX FILES

Reads that blow Fifty Shades of Grey away; put your phone-sex skills to the test; and more. 

One-Handed Read Taking the Stairs. By Ahava Goode

THE BACK

BUSTshop

X GAMES Mind Your Ps. By Deb Amlen

The Last Laugh Tammy Pierce gives her wardrobe a workout. By Esther Pearl Watson