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New Jersey, Edgewater Scott Evans, 25, TV news anchor and founder of a nonprofit NJbachelor12@gmail.com; @iamscottevans in the words of his friend who nominated him: “Scott is hilar­

awesome first date :

“I’ll take her to do whatever she’s up for, whether it’s dinner and a movie or skydiving.” type of girl he craves : “Someone who will make me laugh and also make me a better person” get him to open up by: “Being open too and showing your vulnerable side.” favorite female body part: “Her legs” sexiest thing a woman could wear : “One of

my button-downs with nothing on underneath” ideal age to settle down: “For me, it’s

now—I’m ready to be in a solid LTR.”

what ’s more important: her o or yours ? “Both

at the same time is ideal!”

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COSMO BACHELORS 2012 Behold our annual selection of the most dateable dudes from every state (including a couple of smokeshow siblings). Ogle their amazing abs and sexy smiles, then shoot your favorite an e-mail or tweet— we’re responsible for a lot of relationships and even a few marriages.

Photographs by Chris Clinton

Nevada, Las Vegas Fashion editor: Charles Manning. Hair (Los Angeles) Stephanie Hobgood for Exclusive Artists/Dior Homme; (New York) Kumi at The Wall Group using Bumble and Bumble.

Makeup (Los Angeles) Melissa Walsh using Dermologica; (New York) Christine Cherbonnier at Atelier Management. Shirt: ASOS; pants: J Brand; sneakers: Adidas.

ious, dresses well, is a stand-up guy, and is one of the few men who can really dance.” celeb crush: “Zoë Saldana”

Ryan Borup, 23, Professional poker player NVbachelor12@gmail.com; @ryanborup meet ryan: “I’m a

total adrenaline junkie but shy with people.” in his downtime : “I travel; I’ve been to over 40 countries.” celeb crush: “Sarah Hyland” impress - her date idea : “I’d take a girl to a national park here in Nevada and pack a picnic with a bottle of wine.” craziest thing he ’s done for love : “For

an ex’s birthday, I cooked a fourcourse meal, laid out three dozen roses, and lit 100 candles. I went the whole nine yards.” sign he ’s smitten: “When I’d risk my life to keep her away from harm” top number of texts a girl should send him per day: “12” how many dates should a couple wait before having sex ?

“Three” how long should great sex last ? “20

min­utes of foreplay and 30 for the main event”

Massachusetts, Worcester

Delaware, Wilmington

Illinois, Naperville

Washington, Seattle

Joshua Angoff, 24, Financial analyst

Jonathan Champagne, 21, Economics and Italian student

Eric Anerino, 25, High school English teacher

Ken Hsu, 28, Personal trainer

friend who nominated him: “Josh is the

DEbachelors12@gmail .com; @jchampagne473

grew up with sisters, so I know how to treat a girl the right way.” celeb crush: “Jana Kramer” if he ’s into a woman: “I’ll start texting her and hope she reciprocates.”

biggest relationship

favorite foreplay

why he ’s cosmo bachelor material : “I

fear : “That she

won’t get along with my friends and family” girl should send him

“Lingerie. The style shows off her personality.”

stay in touch.”

West Virginia, Morgantown

Louisiana, Baton Rouge

Jake Stofko, 24, Bartender

Ryan Chenevert, 25, Lawyer

WVbachelor12@gmail .com; @jakeystofko1112 personality profile :

“I’m happy, wild, stubborn, and fun.” celeb crush: “Adriana Lima” jaw - dropping girl gear : “Lingerie and

stilettos, separate or together” awesome first date : “We’d lie in a hammock and stargaze.” guy insight: “If we’re not being attentive to you, we’re proba­ bly preoccupied by work issues.” would you ever try s & m - inspired action ?

“Yes, it’d be hot if a girl tied me up and teased me.” what ’s more important: her o or yours ? “Hers. I like

to see satisfaction on her face.”

craziest thing he ’s done for love : “I once

set up a scavenger hunt with each clue reminiscent of our relationship.” sign he ’s smitten: “If I bring her to meet my three brothers”

stroke the inside of my biceps” lingerie or commando: which is hotter ?

per day: “35. I like to

charismatic, dependable, and intelligent.” secret fact: “I have an identical twin.” celeb crush: “Mila Kunis” sweet spot: “My calves”

move : “Having her

top number of texts a

LAbachelor12@gmail.com; @ryan_chenevert in his own words :

“I’m endearing, quirky, driven, and loyal to every woman I’ve dated.” celeb crush: “Heidi Klum” craziest thing he ’s done for love : “I

went bungee jumping with a girl who had a daredevil streak.” sweet spot: “The back of my neck” best date ever : “My girl and I and another couple played laser tag.” it ’s over if: “She doesn’t get my kind of humor.” ideal age to settle down: “28”

lingerie or commando: which is hotter ?

“Commando”

“I’m spontaneous, and I like to make people laugh.” celeb crush: “Katy Perry” awesome first date : “I’d take her to do something adven­ turous, like go parasailing.” sign he ’s smitten: “I get butterflies in my stomach.” don’ t ignore his : “Shoulders—it feels good having them stroked.” guy insight: “Men don’t get hints!

Be direct if some­ thing’s up.” lingerie or commando:

describe him: “I’m

meet jonathan: “I’m

generous, openminded, and unconventional.” secret talent: “I’m a trained musician.” celeb crush: “Jessica Alba” type of girl he craves : “Someone I can be totally comfortable with even when we’re silent” communication style : “I prefer calling a girl over texting.”

whole package: He is good-looking but also very humble.”

bachelor breakdown :

three words that

baffling female behavior : “Why are

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in the words of his

WAbachelor12@gmail.com; @kenhsu7

ILbachelor12@gmail.com; @rino66

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MAbachelor12@gmail .com; @27jangoff

women so critical of each other?”

which is hotter ?

top number of texts a

how many dates

girl should send him

should a couple wait

per day: “10”

to have sex ? “Three”

“Commando”

Washington, D.C.

Missouri, Lee’s Summit

Brian Jackson, 28, Sports reporter

Todd Morris, 23, Nursing student

DCbachelor12@gmail.com; @mrbjack personality profile :

“I’m thoughtful, outgoing, stylish, and mysterious.” celeb crush: “Kerry Washington” dating style : “I’ll have a few phone conversations with a girl before I ask her out, just to feel things out a bit.” impress - her first date : “I like doing

something active, like going to a festi­ val or concert.” hottest girl gear : “Boy shorts” get him to open up by: “Really listening to me, not just waiting for me to finish talking.” how long should great sex last ? “As

long as it takes for her to finish!”

MObachelor12@gmail .com; @lumberjacktodd in the words of his friend who nominated him: “Todd is sweet,

skilled, caring, and modest about his accomplishments.” why he ’s cosmo bachelor material :

“I’m study­ing to be a pediatric nurse. I think it will help me become a good family man.” secret no one knows : “I seem tough, but I’m an emotional guy. I’ll tear up at a sad movie!” his pleasure trigger : “My ears” ideal age to settle down: “27” top number of texts a girl should send him per day: “50” would you ever try s & m - inspired action ?

“No.”

Maine, Mount Vernon

Florida, Gainesville

North Dakota, Fargo

Cody Baeder, 23, Journalist

Kerron Clement, 27, Pro athlete and track and field Olympic medalist

Nathan Wagner, 22, Field supervisor

FLbachelor12@gmail.com; @kerronclement

three words that

personality profile :

“Spontaneous, stubborn, and loving” in his spare time : “I’m a pro MMA fighter.” celeb crush: “Cameron Diaz” ideal first date : “I’d take her out of her comfort zone. I recently took a girl canoeing.” his pleasure trigger : “The neck”

MEbachelor12@gmail.com; @csbiv in the words of his friend who nominated him: “Cody’s got a strong

mind, a romantic heart, no ego, and the abs of a Greek god.” hidden talent: “I give an excellent back massage.” if he ’s into a woman: “I’ll ask her out for coffee to test our chemistry.” guy insight: “If he’s opening up to you, then he feels good with you. We don’t take off our armor often.”

why he ’s cosmo bachelor material :

“Professionally, I’m very focused, and I’m that way in a relationship too.” surprising fact: “I sing R & B and pop.” dating m . o . : “I always pay on a date, so she feels special.” don’ t ignore his : “Thighs. They’re more sensitive than you think.”

send him per day: “Four”

SDbachelor12@gmail.com; @newleyk meet newley: “I’m a sweet,

sarcastic cowboy who loves riding and roping horses.” why he ’s cosmo - bachelor material :

Montana, Bigfork

Montana, Butte

Jacques Boiteau, 27, Petroleum engineer

Claude Boiteau, 31, Engineering grad student

MT1bachelor12@gmail.com; @jrb_travler jacques in three words : “I’m

adventurous, down-to-earth, and outgoing.” celeb crush: “Kate Upton” impress - her date move : “I have a pilot’s license, so I’ll take her for a flight. I also love cooking.

I’d make her grilled salmon, wild rice, and a cherry pie.” when he ’s hot for a woman: “I’ll subtly touch her hand so she gets the hint I’m interested.” sweet spot: “My hair” get him to open up by: “Being compassionate. It cracks my shell and makes me feel I can trust you.” biggest relationship fear : “That I will let a woman walk all over me” baffling female behavior : “Why do some girls have so little confidence?” how many dates should a couple wait to have sex ? “Two or three” lingerie or commando: which is

hotter ? “Commando” would you ever try s & m - inspired action ? “Yeah.”

MT2bachelor12@gmail.com; @claudeboiteau1 claude in three words : “I’m

creative, spontaneous, and curious.” celeb crush: “Grace Potter”

“I think I’m pretty charming.

I’ve actually been called adork­ able before.” celeb crush: “Scarlett Johansson” when he ’s hot for a girl : “I’ll poke fun at her a little. Hopefully, she can dish it back to me good!” ideal age to settle down: “28” lingerie or commando: which is hotter ? “Lingerie—it leaves something to the imagination.”

craziest thing he ’s done for love : “I

made an in-depth scrapbook about our relationship for a girl I dated.” how he shows a girl he ’s interested: “I’ll let her know by giving her lots of compliments.” perfect first date : “We’d go rafting on the river, then later on in the day, we would find a dive bar that makes good burgers, sip a few beers, and rehash the experience.” biggest relationship fear : “Feeling a strong connection with a woman but not being able to capitalize on it” top number of texts a girl should send him per day: “15 to 20, if the

texts are meaningful” what ’s more important: her o or yours ? “Hers” lingerie or commando: which is hotter ? “A little of both is nice.”

North Carolina, Charlotte TJ Ford, 29, NASCAR pit-crew member NCbachelor12@gmail.com; @tjford413 meet tj: “I am motivated and free-

spirited and love speed—I used to race motocross.” spare-time stuff: “I have my own furniture business on the side.” celeb crush: “Brooklyn Decker” awesome first date : “I’ll take her to an intimate café.” biggest relationship fear : “Dating a woman seriously for a while yet not having things move forward toward marriage” top number of texts a girl should send him per day: “10” how long should great sex last ?

“45 minutes”

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action ? “No.”

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would you ever try s & m - inspired

Newley Kartak, 23, College admissions counselor

describe him:

“I’m flirtatious and charming.”

top number of texts a girl should

South Dakota, Colome

NDbachelor12@gmail.com; @wagnernathan

biggest relationship fear : “Falling for a

girl who doesn’t feel the same way” guy insight: “We act tough to impress girls. It’s just a front, though.”

top number of texts a girl should send him per day: “100” how many dates should a couple wait to have sex ? “Three

would you ever try s & m - inspired action ?

or four”

“Of course!”

Utah, Salt Lake City

Nebraska, Ogallala

Spencer “Lucky” Luczak, 25, Operations analyst

Dexter Robertson, 20, Student

UTbachelor12@gmail.com; @spencer_luczak meet spencer : “I’m

loyal, wellrounded, and intriguing.”

why he ’s cosmo bachelor material :

“People enjoy life more around me.” guiltiest pleasure : “Going to a spa. I guess my mostly female family has influenced my tastes!” celeb crush: “Jennifer Connelly” baffling female behavior : “Why do

great girls fall for subpar guys?” ideal age to settle down: “27” would you ever try s & m-inspired action ?

“Yes.”

NEbachelor12@gmail.com; @dirtyd_r in the words of his mother , who nominated him:

“Dexter is a gentleman with a positive outlook.

He’s any girl’s dream come true.” celeb crush: “Rihanna” if he ’s into a girl : “I’ll make her laugh, tell her she’s pretty, and send her texts.” biggest relationship fear : “Having my

feelings hurt” baffling female

behavior : “How

women can be so emotional” guy insight: “We don’t just think about sex!”

lingerie or commando: which is hotter ?

“Commando”

Wisconsin, South Milwaukee

New Mexico, Albuquerque

Indiana, Sellersburg

New York, New York

Mitchell Moore, 28, Financial manager

Ken Lcocer, 24, Personal trainer

WIbachelor12@gmail.com; @mitchellmoore84

in his own words :

Jack Eckert, 21, College student (double major in engineering and art)

Kevin De St. Aubin, 29, Financial consultant

when he ’s hot for a woman: “I’ll lightly

graze her arm.” guy insight: “We can’t read your mind. Tell us what you want.” ideal age to settle down: “Late 20s to

early 30s”

top number of texts a girl should send him per day: “30” would you ever try s & m - inspired action ?

“I’d try anything.” what ’s more impor ­ tant: her o or yours ?

“Hers. I aim to please!”

INbachelor12@gmail.com; @jackeckert personality profile :

how he shows he ’s interested: “I tend to

be shy, but I’ll muster the guts to introduce myself.” sign he ’s smitten: “If I can’t get her off my mind” baffling female behavior : “When a

girl compliments someone then, when out of ear­ shot, is negative.

What’s with that?”

lingerie or commando: which is hotter ?

“Lingerie”

Mississippi, Hattiesburg

Kansas, Lenexa

David Whitehead, 29, Nurse anesthetist

Adam Kenkel, 26, Supply-chain coordinator

MSbachelor12@gmail.com; @pontiac1969 david in three words :

“I’m athletic, outgoing, and generous.” impress - her date move : “I’ll take her

to the beach.” celeb crush: “Natalie Portman” his pleasure trigger : “My back. Don’t ignore it.” type of girl he craves : “I go for dark hair and light eyes.” craziest thing he ’s ever done for love : “I

fixed up and sold an old car so I could buy an engagement ring, but I never proposed.” how long should great sex last ? “As

long as it takes!”

“I’m ambitious, hardworking, and carefree. I march to the beat of my own drum.” celeb crush: “Jennifer Aniston” guiltiest pleasure : “Sneaking peeks at my sister’s Cosmo!”

KSbachelor12@gmail.com; @adamkenkel bachelor breakdown :

“I’m relaxed, shy, and funny.” hidden talent: “I have a ridiculous memory for popculture trivia.” celeb crush: “Ashley Greene” sweet spot: “My earlobes” top number of texts a girl should send him per day: “50” number of dates he waits to have sex : “10.

Sex is too intimate to jump into.” what ’s more impor ­ tant: her o or yours ?

“Hers. Truth­fully.” would you ever try s & m - inspired action ?

“I’d try some­thing on the tame side if she wanted to.”

how he wins over a woman: “I tell her

stories and make her laugh.” sign he ’s smitten: “If I want her to hang with my family”

NYbachelor12@gmail.com; @kevdny meet kevin: “I’m

athletic, warm, and well-traveled.” in his downtime : “I surf, snowboard, golf, and run five miles every day.” guiltiest pleasure : “I watch Glee. Too bad I can’t sing!” how he shows he ’s hot for a girl : “I’ll inch

in closer and brush my hand against her arm or thigh.” when he ’s fallen hard: “I want to be

around her 24/7.”

top number of texts a

how long should a

girl should send him

couple wait before

per day: “I would cap

having sex ? “Until

they’re in love”

lingerie or commando:

it at three or four.” would you ever try

s & m - inspired action ?

“Commando”

“No, I’m not that adventurous!”

Rhode Island, Manville

Minnesota, Eden Prairie

Nicholas Baldwin, 26, Physical therapist

Devin Saxon, 22, Pre-MBA student

RIbachelor12@gmail.com; @lifeproofnick

in his own words :

which is hotter ?

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com­­passionate, adventurous, and reliable.” celeb crush: “Kristen Stewart”

“I’m passionate and grateful, and I like helping people.” dating m . o . : “I’m a gentleman—I hold the door for her and offer my jacket if she’s cold.”

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meet mitch: “I’m

NMbachelor12@gmail.com; @kenalcocer

bachelor breakdown :

“I’m adventurous and open to new, exciting things.” impress - her date move : “I’d take her to

a driving range. It lets us have a play­ ful competition.” celeb crush: “Jennifer Aniston” his pick- up m . o . : “I’ll initiate eye contact and smile. If she smiles back, I’ll introduce myself.” top number of texts a girl should send him per day: “There’s no

limit—I like joking around with a woman via text and sexting too.” what ’s more important: her o or yours ? “Hers”

MNbachelor12@gmail.com; @dsax10

“Underneath my outgoing exterior, I have good morals.” celeb crush: “Paula Patton” great first date : “I’ll invite her over for dinner. We’ll be able to talk in a lowpressure setting.” if he ’s into a woman: “I ask her out up front. That sends a message that I’m not into just being friends.” biggest relationship fear : “Becoming

totally invested yet still getting hurt” lingerie or commando: which is hotter ?

“Lingerie” how long he waits to have sex : “Nine

dates, so I know her personality better.”

Colorado, Palmer Lake

Ohio, Columbus

Pennsylvania, Elizabethtown

Alabama, Millbrook

Asa Dyer, 23, Sales manager

Brian Leonino, 27, Performer

Grant Wilkie, 26, Salesman and personal trainer

OHbachelor12@gmail.com; @brianmleonino

PAbachelor12@gmail.com; @gbwilkie

Austin Sanderson, 20, College sophomore

personality profile :

wild, and spontaneous.” celeb crush: “Rachel McAdams” impress - her date move : “I’ll take her for a joyride in my car.” biggest relationship fear : “Being pressed to marry before I’m ready” what women need to know : “There are good guys out there. If you haven’t found one yet, keep looking.”

“I’m hardworking, dedicated, honest, and happy.” celeb crush: “Marilyn Monroe” craziest thing he ’s done for love : “I once

drove two hours in a blizzard to build a snowman in front of a girl’s dorm.” get him to open up by: “Not rushing me. It shuts me down.” biggest relationship fear : “That I’ll truly

commit to a girl and then get hurt”

lingerie or commando: which is hotter ?

“Lingerie” how long should great sex last ? “25

minutes”

would you ever try s & m - inspired action ?

“Hell, no!”

“I’m adventurous, fun-loving, and generous.” impress - her date move : “I’d take her

salsa dancing. It breaks the ice.” celeb crush: “Emma Stone”

guess about him: “I’ve

been a fire spinner for 10 years. I have a show where I jug­ gle flaming sticks.” celeb crush: “Jessica Biel” awesome first date : “We’ll rock minigolf, and if all goes well, I’ll take her home and do a fire dance for her.” sweet spot: “My head. Scratch it and I’ll purr like a jaguar.”

how long should great sex last ?

“All night!”

fear : “That I’d

invest a lot of my feelings only to realize it wasn’t meant to be” ideal age to settle down: “Early 30s. I

want to be a young dad.” top number of texts a girl should send him per day: “Less

than five”

KYbachelor12@gmail.com; @ginuwineleo meet stephen: “I’m a

total outdoorsman.

I like to hike, camp, and be in the mud.” communication style : “I prefer phone calls to texting when it comes to asking a girl out.” how he wows a woman: “Old-school chivalry: I don’t use foul language, and I’m always polite.” how long should a couple wait before having sex ? “Four or

five dates, to make it meaningful”

what ’s more

would you ever try

important: her o or

s & m - inspired action ?

yours ? “Hers. A

“I’d pass!”

woman’s pleasure gets me way worked up!”

“I’d say they’re about equal.”

biggest relationship

Stephen Barnes, 32, Salesclerk and massage therapist

what you ’d never

what ’s more important: her o or yours ?

they move is beautiful.”

Steve Mayer, 25, Fire spinner

“I’m spontaneous, passionate, and honest.”

him per day: “25”

women: “The way

Kentucky, Lexington

bachelor breakdown :

top number of texts a girl should send

what he loves about

Idaho, Coeur d’Alene

IDbachelor12@gmail.com; @stevemayer4

meet grant: “I’m easygoing, fun,

what ’s more important: her o or yours ? “Hers, by far”

ALbachelor12@gmail.com; @yocharleswhatup personality profile :

“I’m calm, carefree, and seductive.” in his downtime : “I love drawing buildings in my sketchbook.” awesome date idea : “I’ll surprise her with dinner out and tickets to a baseball game.” top number of texts a girl should send him per day: “Twenty to

Michigan, Rochester Hills Pato Margetic, 27, Musician MIbachelor12@gmail.com; @patomotown three words that describe him: “I’m

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in his own words :

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CObachelor12@gmail.com; @asadyer

classy, charismatic, and romantic.” celeb crush: “Katy Perry” awesome first date : “I’d cook her chicken Parmesan then give her a massage if the mood was right.” biggest relationship fear : “Being cheated on”

30 if I’m going to see her that day, more if I’m not.”

how long he waits to have sex : “Ten dates.

It can take that long to know if it’s serious.” would you ever try

s & m - inspired action ?

“If she wanted to”

California, Newport Beach

top number of texts a girl should send him per day: “10” would you ever try s & m - inspired action ?

“Depends—fuzzy handcuffs is as far as I would go.” what ’s more important: her o or yours ?

“Hers. It feels good when she tells me it was amazing for her.”

Zachary Staben, 26, Model and actor CAbachelors12@gmail .com; @zacharystaben in the words of his coworker , who nominated him:

Vermont, St. Johnsbury Corey Matthews, 24, Student, rehabilitation studies VTbachelor12@gmail.com; @matthews_corey bachelor breakdown : “I’m reliable,

adventurous, funny, and a realist.” secret passion: “I’m a boxer: Golden Gloves champion for 2012.” craziest thing he ’s done for love : “I planned a surprise visit to a girl I was dating who lived in Israel.” when he ’s into a woman: “I’ll send her texts to stay on her mind and see how she responds.” impress - her date move : “I’d take her skydiving.” lingerie or commando: which is hotter ?

“Lingerie, definitely” how many dates should a couple wait to have sex ? “Three”

“Zachary’s smile lights up a stadium. He’s a loyal friend and loves his family.” why he ’s cosmo bachelor material :

“I’m a really good boyfriend. I love making my girl happy.” celeb crush: “Carrie Underwood” don’ t ignore his : “Pecs. Any atten­ tion there is great!” dating deal breaker : “If she cusses” would you ever try s & m - inspired action ?

“Sure.” what ’s more impor ­ tant: her o or yours ?

“Both!”

Texas, Houston

Georgia, Athens

Arizona, Phoenix

Oregon, Portland

Don Vaughn, 25, Neuroscientist and musician

Ian Watson, 23, Photographer

Eric Schroeder, 23, University admissions representative

Ahmed Zarrugh, 27, Business owner

TXbachelor12@gmail.com; @_don_vaughn personality profile :

“I’m rational and passionate.” celeb crush: “Angelina Jolie” sign he ’s smitten: “If I can’t stop talking to my friends about a girl” his pleasure trigger : “The soft part of my neck, right below my jaw” lingerie or commando: which is hotter ?

“Lingerie” would you ever try s & m - inspired action ?

“Nah, it’s one thing to get kinky, but I’m here to protect my girlfriend, not kick her ass!” what ’s more

GAbachelor12@gmail.com; @korean_ian

AZbachelor12@gmail.com; @eric_schroeder1

meet ian: “I’m

genuine, relaxed, and outgoing.” celeb crush: “Olivia Wilde” guiltiest pleasure : “Reading Cosmo!” snag his attention by: “Staring into my eyes for a few seconds.” sweet spot: “My lower abs”

in the words of his cousin who nominated him: “Eric is the type

of guy a father would be thrilled to see his daughter end up with.” celeb crush: “Blake Lively” great first date : “We’ll play mini­ golf then go for sushi.” his pleasure trigger : “The cut lines on my lower abs”

what women need to know : “When guys

get together, we talk about our relationships as much as girls do.”

what ’s more

would you ever try

important: her o or

s & m - inspired action ?

yours ? “Hers. It’s a

“Yeah. You only live once.”

huge turn-on when she has one.”

how long should

how long should

great sex last ? “At

great sex last ? “An

ORbachelor12@gmail.com; @coachzarrugh personality profile :

“I’m ambitious, spontaneous, and always a gentleman.” celeb crush: “Sofia Vergara” how he wins over a woman: “I use my

most solid skills: cooking and giving massages.” guy insight: “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach!” biggest relationship fear : “That my

friends and family won’t like a girl I’m really into” ideal age to settle down: “32”

lingerie or commando:

yours ? “Easily, hers”

least through a few TV episodes”

Hawaii, Hana

Alaska, Anchorage

Tennessee, Nashville

Virginia, Charlottesville

Kenneth McNickle, 30, Community activist

Logan Dodd, 26, Pipeline foreman

Brian Gourley, 31, Pilot

AKbachelor12@gmail.com; @doddlogan

TNbachelor12@gmail.com; @bggourley

HIbachelor12@gmail.com; @therealmochroi

bachelor breakdown :

meet brian : “I’m

James Eysenbach, 23, Marketing and management graduate student

friend who nominated him: “Kenneth is

everything a Cosmo Bachelor should be: smart, sexy, confident.” great first date : “I’d take her for a romantic moonlit swim, then we’d sip wine on the beach.” sign he ’s smitten: “My brain shuts down—I stop thinking and run on pure emotion.” guy insight: “Never settle for a less than good man who doesn’t make you happy.” lingerie or commando: which is hotter ?

“Commando”

craziest thing he ’s done for love : “One

Valentine’s Day, I climbed up a moun­tain­side and spray-painted I love you in the snow.

She could see it from her house.” his pleasure trigger : “My chest” how many dates should a couple wait before having sex ? “At

least three” what ’s more

important: her o or yours ? “Hers. When

I give her an orgasm, I feel like I’ve earned mine.”

(Top to bottom, from left) shirt: BD Baggies; swim trunks: Sundek; shirt: Gant; jeans: Levi’s; jeans: Nudie Jeans Co. James Eysenbach photographed by Downeast Photo/E.Media.

in the words of his

“I’m caring, friendly, honorable, and devoted.” celeb crush: “Mila Kunis”

hour is perfect, and later, round two!”

(Top to bottom, from left) shirt: Cheap Monday; Kenneth McNickle photographed by georgeevansphotography.com. Shirt: Orlebar Brown; pants: Won Hundred; jeans: J Brand.

important: her o or

considerate, and I’m all about giving back to my community.” celeb crush: “Erin Andrews”

which is hotter ?

“Lingerie”

VAbachelor12@gmail.com; @jameseysenbach bachelor breakdown :

would you ever try

“I’m serious about my career but also about having fun.” dating style : “I’m an old-school roman­ tic. I like surprising a girl with flowers and chivalrous moves.” his sweet spot: “My lower back” guy insight: “We find confidence sexy and insecurity a huge turn-off.”

s & m - inspired action ?

top number of texts a

“I’m up for spank­ ing, but I’m not going to go all Fifty Shades of Grey!”

girl should send him

impress - her date move : “I’d love to

take a girl flying with me.” what women need to know : “Tell us

straight up what you want or what you need. Be direct and we’ll get it right.”

how long should great sex last ?

“45 minutes”

per day: “10” would you ever try s & m - inspired action ?

“Yes, as long as I know that she won’t come close to killing me!”

Connecticut, New Haven

Iowa, Council Bluffs

Oklahoma, Oklahoma City

Maryland, Annapolis

Christian Kim, 26, Master’s stu­dent and professional violinist

Nick McCoy, 25, Design engineer

Lance Parker, 27, Pro soccer player

IAbachelors12@gmail .com; @nck_mccoy

OKbachelor12@gmail.com; @lanceaparker

Josh Legha, 23, Marine Corps pilot

CTbachelor12@gmail.com; @christiankimvl

personality profile :

bachelor breakdown :

“I’m a hard­ working, loyal, polite Midwest­ erner.” celeb crush: “Taylor Swift” impress - her move : “I always turn off my cell phone when we’re out, so she knows she has my full attention.” make him melt by: “Running your fingers through my hair.” sign he ’s smitten: “If I start to feel protective of her” biggest turn - off: “If she’s insecure about her appear­ ance”

“I’m relaxed, hardworking, cultured, confident, and athletic.”

personality profile :

“I’d cook her a chicken or steak dinner. I’m a pretty good chef.” catch his attention by: “Looking at me a lot or touching my hand or shoulder.

I’ll be interested right away.” his pleasure trigger : “My head. Seri­ ously, mas­sages there feel so good.”

was raised well, and I’m very easy to talk to.” celeb crush: “Kate Upton” sweet spot: “On the neck, just below the earlobe” guy insight: “Food and sex are the two things that make us happiest.”

friend who nominated him: “Christian is

definitely the hot­ test guy at Yale.

He’s incredi­bly nice and very hardworking.” when he ’s into a girl : “I’ll just ask her out. I’m comfort­ able mak­ing the first move.” don’ t ignore his : “Palms. They’re really very sensi­ tive.” craziest thing he ’s done for love : “I

drove all night to see a girl for 30 minutes and then drove back!”

would you ever try

lingerie or commando:

s & m - inspired action ?

which is hotter ?

New Hampshire, Bow

South Carolina, West Columbia

John “JJ” Romano, 22, Electricalengineering graduate student

Joe Johnson, 28, Real estate investor

NHbachelor12@gmail.com; @thereal_jjr

meet joe : “I am very

john in three words :

“I’m optimistic, outgoing, and spontaneous.” celeb crush: “Rihanna”

guiltiest pleasure :

“Reading Fifty Shades of Grey” great first date : “I’d take her for a ride on my motorcycle.” sweet spot: “The backs of my thighs” sign he ’s smitten: “I’ll want to spend a lot of time with her, even doing boring things like shopping.” what ’s more important: her o or yours ? “Definitely

hers!”

SCbachelor12@gmail.com; @joeyjohn810

strong-minded and have a conta­gious personality.” baseball boy: “I was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2006. I can throw a 98-mile-per-hour fastball.” celeb crush: “Eva Mendes” if he ’s into a woman: “I will ask her a lot of questions about herself and keep up with her life.” get him to open up by: “Relaxing me with a subtle kiss.” his pleasure trigger : “My upper back” top number of texts a girl should send him per day: “Five”

(Top to bottom, from left) Christian Kim photographed by tw-klein.com; shirt: H & M; pants: Bonobos; shirt: Gant; pants: J Brand.

“A big yes!”

“Lingerie”

“I’m confident, physical, and outgoing.” why he ’s cosmo -

awesome date idea :

(Top to bottom, from left) Lance Parker photographed by Scott Teitler; Anders Berling photographed by Wade Dunstan; pants: H & M; Randy Dye photographed by Ben Moody Photography.

in the words of his

MDbachelor12@gmail.com; @leghaj

bachelor material : “I

ideal age to settle down: “27”

how long should a

lingerie or commando:

couple wait before

which is hotter ?

having sex ?

“Lingerie”

“Depends on the girl, but I’d say about five dates.”

would you ever try s & m - inspired action ?

“No.”

Wyoming, Wilson

Arkansas, Story

Anders Berling, 24, Restaurant manager

Randy Dye, 27, Residential adviser and tutor

WYbachelor12@gmail.com; @berlinganders

ARbachelor12@gmail .com; @randy39951697 in the words of his

in the words of his

coworker who

friend who nominated

nominated him:

him: “Anders is the

“Randy is a true country gentleman, plus he’s compassionate and witty.” celeb crush: “Charlize Theron” if he ’s into a woman: “I’ll text or Facebook her so she gets the hint.” his pleasure trigger : “Nipples” sign he ’s smitten: “When I look at her as if I’m in a trance”

perfect combina­ tion of bad boy and boy next door.” guiltiest pleasure : “Watching Brooklyn Decker’s yoga videos” ideal woman: “Someone who loves to travel” when he ’s hot for a girl : “I’ll act shy

around her.”

biggest relationship fear : “That she’ll

cheat on me”

would you ever try

baffling female behavior : “Their

“Um, no.”

moods change all the time!”

how long should

top number of texts a

great sex last ? “I’d

girl should send him

s & m - inspired action ?

say 40 minutes.”

per day: “20”