Nicole Beland was the Men's Health Girl Next Door until the May 2009 issue. In her 30's, many referred to her as the real life Carrie Bradshaw Her column from said magazine has been converted into a book called "Ask the Men's Health Girl Next Door". She also contributed to its sister publication, Women's Health as a Deputy Editor, until she left to work at Cosmopolitan as Executive Editor. Along with Ted Spiker, Nicole contributed to an advice column on the Women's Health website. A former senior editor at Cosmopolitan and Mademoiselle magazines, Nicole currently lives in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Her recreational obsessions include music, travel, and buying things she can barely afford at shopbop.com. She is also the author of several books including The Cocktail Jungle: A Girl's Field Guide to Shaking and Stirring, Girl Seeks Bliss, and Sex: The Whole Picture. Nicole has appeared as a health and relationships expert on CNN Headline News, The Early Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and The Best Damn Sports Show Period. She is currently engaged.