Why Cosmopolitan Is For The Fun Fearless Gay Male

Sam is crazy enough to do anything to get his hands on a Cosmopolitan. And that's a proven fact! Or else instead of going to his nearby bookshop, why would he ride to the busy city railway station, wait in the queue for more than fifteen minutes to get a platform-ticket and hide the Cosmo in a plastic bag and walk out from there as if he had done nothing unmanly?

I haven't been lucky to possess a Cosmo for more than 6 months because that long it has become, since I and Phoebe had a meet. They wouldn't suspect if she showed the Cosmo while paying the cash and she could later hand it to me. Now I didn't have the patience to wait for Phoebe anymore. So I decided to get that darn magazine myself. I didn't want to buy from my usual shops since it would be difficult for me to look at their faces later on. That's why I settled to hit the railway station where it is always crowded and it is not quite possible for the shopkeeper to remember "that strange guy who asked for Cosmopolitan!"

After long waiting to buy the platform-ticket, I entered the platform and reached the bookstall. My eyes immediately caught the Cosmo, but I was still wondering how I could ask the guy. Hiding my shame, I looked at him, gave him a hundred rupee note and said, "Cosmo."
"What?" May be he thought I implied something else.
"There! That one! Cosmopolitan?" Now that the cat is out of the bag, I wanted to run like hell from there! I'm sure my face had become a red tomato by then although his was expressionless when he handed me the magazine. I quickly put it inside a plastic cover. Mission accomplished!

So why is Sam so hellbent on checking out Cosmo risking his dignity? Let's hear straight from the horse's mouth..

Temptation Unlimited
One would feel that the latest issue is all that is needed to fine-tune your life, dating, sex, work and fashion. But when you see the next issue on the rack, you surely would be tempted to grab that one too!

Eye-candy Galore
Handsome hunks to make you drool. And lots of them! One would begin to worry if you are straining your eyes too much by scanning every single of them as you flip through the pages. You just can't help getting hypnotized!

Decoding Adams
Dozens of articles devoted to puzzling out the most mysterious species that God has ever created - Men. And that's what we gays need. When it comes to dating guys, it's all about how you play it.

Scandalous Confessions
Who wouldn't love to read the hottest and steamiest confessions that Cosmo readers make every month. You would surely want Cosmo to bring out an entire issue featuring this guilty pleasure alone!

Realize Your Role
Cosmo carries pages that bring life/love/lust - situations and both genders take on it. Early reports from CSB Labs indicate that if you tend to agree with most of what a female writer says, you could be passive. And if you frequently find yourself on the sides of the male writer, you could be active (although not yet scientifically proven!).

Saviour Of The Gaykind
Most of Cosmo's suggestions can be fit for the gay crowd. But remember, I said "most of." You don't want to end up like a macho trapped inside a lady. It's better if you turn a deaf ear to fashion and beauty tips.

Improve Your Vocab.. In Style!
Are you one of those people like me who doesn't have the patience to read long novels, but also want to polish your English? With Cosmo, you are guaranteed to discover new chic words from their peppy but simple writing style.

Any other cosmoCatch that you guys feel like sharing? Post your thoughts coz it might end up here!

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This info is stale, but it surely can be taken red hot even at the end of this month. And by now, most of Indians must have seen it. But still as an avid drooler of male beauty, it is my obligation to report this here. Guess who adorned the cover of May issue of Indian Vogue? HRITHIK ROSHAN!!


Pre-Dhoom 2, I wouldn't have got this excited about Hrithik. Even when he flexed his muscles and exposed his bod, he was always not-my-type fella. He also belongs to that group of guys who got de-haired (sigh!) and that's such a turn-off for me. Born-smooth is okay, but made-smooth is so bleh! But Dhoom 2 changed everything. He looked so hot and I for once enjoyed an Indian movie for the sole reason of man candy.

If you have been checking the 'Updates From Sam' section happening on the right, you must have read my excitement about how the Indian guys featured in the May issue of Health & Nutrition turned out to be oh-so-friggin-hot! The Mr. Body Beautiful Contest winner, Piyush Walia is a sure treat for a gay man's eyes. Most of the other top 9 were equally scorching. But I too would have picked Piyush because of his cutish face apart from his perfect torso, bulging biceps and irresistible triceps. I liked for the fact that he has not overdone it unlike many gym fiends I have seen. I wanted to share the photos of this contest so that you could see what I'm talking about, but Google disappointed me. Shame on you Google!!

And this is Bryan David Thomas.


Since we are talking about men on the cover, Bryan is in the lead for 'Mate Of the Month' hosted by the DNA magazine. You can vote for him here and help ourselves land him on the DNA cover and spread.

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Few weeks before while I was at my cousin's place, I had the opportunity to read Cosmopolitan (I think it is the closest thing I can get here that goes as a substitute for a gay magazine.) Since I know no one would expect a guy to read Cosmo, I was very careful not to get "outed". Every time his wife passed by, I made extra-sure that she wouldn't see me holding the Cosmo. But I had a really fun time reading it. You know how these magazines are, right? Perfect poison for a shallow guy like me with all the peppiness and glamour. In fact I was so hooked on to it that I couldn't stop myself from reading until I reached the last page. Felt like I was eating chocolate ice cream - you just don't want the bowl to get empty.


Since then, I wanted to grab one copy to keep it for myself. Every time I go to the bookstore, I could feel it calling me, "Take me home, allow me to satisfy you.." But what would the people think if they see me buying Cosmo. I don't pass off as a married man so that I'm buying it for my wife. I don't think any brother would care to buy Cosmo for his sister. And don't even take the possibility of a guy buying Cosmo for his girlfriend!

When I told Phoebe about Cosmo, she stated that even a fair number of the so-called macho straight guys would sneakily check out Cosmo. Yesterday while we were shopping for her mother, I saw the magazine and asked her to buy it for me, which she readily agreed. After unloading everything in her home, on our way to railway station we discussed about my dating situation.

Celebrities Naked Centerfold - Cosmopolitan June 2006

I was kinda talking to a guy over the phone for the past one week and the weird part is every time we decide to meet, he would not turn up and later call me and give me some excuse. At first I thought it was just bad circumstances, but when it started to happen every day I began to feel suspicious. Phoebe said she is surprised that I even let that guy to make me fall for something like that, may be because he was that charming. (Imagine.. 7 days, 7 different excuses!) But he would then call me in the night, and sweet-talk to me and make me agree to come for the meet next day. (Yeah so stupid of me, I know!) Phoebe and I wonder what his actual deal is. If he wants to ignore me, then why would he call me later and take the pain of cooling down my frustration. Anyways, this guy and I were to meet yesterday too and I had warned him if he couldn't make it this time also, then that's the end of us. As expected, he didn't turn up and so later when he tried to call me, I just switched off the phone. No more talking to him and letting myself get manipulated this way.

Phoebe prefers me having an African-American as boyfriend. According to her, Caucasians are so quick to fall for commitments, but they are even more quick for breaking-up where as African-Americans take their time to be in relationships and are more serious about being committed. I don't know how much of that is true, what is your opinion? Anyways, I prefer an Indian. But since I am brainwashed by the pictures of sexy hunks that are floating on the internet and most of them are Caucasians, I fantasize about them too. (In fact, I always get a vibe that my sweet prince is waiting for me in Sydney. =p)


Well.. after seeing her off, I accidentally bumped in to my college mates.. yeah with the COSMO!! Thankfully, it was in a cover and I managed to play cool and didn't let it come under their notice. I also managed to sneak the Cosmo in to my room without my parents' knowledge. Right now, it is hiding in my bedroom as though it's a porn magazine!

Now fess up! How many of you guys out there have read Cosmo!

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