Jessica Goodman
Jessica Goodman is the New York Times bestselling author of young adult thrillers They Wish they Were Us, They’ll Never Catch Us, and The Counselors. She is the former op-ed editor at Cosmopolitan magazine, and was part of the 2017 team that won a National Magazine Award in personal service. She has also held editorial positions at Entertainment Weekly and HuffPost, and her work has been published in outlets like Glamour, Condé Nast Traveler, Elle, and Marie Claire.
Introducing Cosmopolitan’s 2025 Z-Stars
Every year, we recognize Gen Z talents who aren’t just driving culture but totally reshaping it. Get to know 2025’s luminaries here, led by the trailblazing girl group BABYMONSTER.
Presenting: The Help Elected Women Really Need
We interviewed dozens of women in office about the many hurdles they face at work. And while no two people’s experiences were exactly alike, here are the six most prevalent pain points we found—plus how to circumvent each of them.
Exactly What to Do After Winning an Election
Brought to you by women who’ve been there before: a step-by-step guide to setting yourself up for success.
5 Ways AI Can Actually Help Your Dating Life
Meet your new personal assistants.
Your Exclusive First Peek at the Messy, Dramatic, Hilarious New Real Housewives of New York City
The series returns on July 16 with six completely new cast members. We talked to all of them.
20 Bookshelf Decorating Ideas That Are Honestly Pretty Damn Chic
Nice shelves ya got there.
At Least the New Gen Z Mindset on Work Gives Us Hope for 2023
Cosmo tapped the youngest members of the workforce for their honest thoughts on hiring, hybrid offices, and paychecks. The good news is that in their hands, the future of 9-to-5 looks a bit brighter—for all of us.
I Tested the July Air Conditioner and It’s Totally Worth the Hype
Goodbye, ugly window units forever!!!
The 9 Best Camp Books That Will Make You Nostalgic for Summer
Camp stories are all about romance, friendship, and occasionally murder. (Yes, murder.) 🏕️
LinkedInfluencers Are Making LinkedIn Posts an Actual Thing *and* Creating IRL Change
Is this the purest form of social media?
Sydney Sweeney Made You Look
Hiding in the tub (as Euphoria’s Nate-crazed Cassie), dominating the tub (as our Love Issue cover star)—whatever it is, the 24-year-old powerhouse is commanding all the attention.
34 Genius Space-Saving Furniture Items That'll Make Your Tiny Apartment Feel Like a Mansion
*Extremely Chandler Bing voice* Could this table be any smaller?!
Here’s How to Buy Cryptocurrency—in Case You Were Wondering
Also included: what the hell this actually means.
Meet the Women of Color Who Are Changing Corporate Culture
Our inaugural class of the New C-Suite is changing the way the corner office looks, feels, and operates. It’s about damn time.
Everyone Wants Female Athletes to Be Perfect. But They’re Just Human
Why are we committed to the idea that you need to be otherworldly in order to be excellent?
I Lived in These $30 Slippers for Three Months Straight
It’s not like I was going anywhere....
“I’m Letting Myself Have a Little Hope”: 5 Dreamers React to SCOTUS’s Historic DACA Decision
The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration’s decision to end DACA was unlawful.
“I’ve Never Worked Harder in My Whole Entire Life”: Inside an Exhausting Day as a Contact Tracer
Health departments all around the country are racing to hire contact tracers to help track coronavirus cases. Caroline Michell, 30, explains what the job is really like.
I Worked My Ass Off to Save for a Four-Year School, but Now I’m Choosing Community College Instead
Soumya Bysanii, 18, spent her whole life dreaming of a four-year college. Then coronavirus came.
Please Don’t Send Me Another Recipe Exchange Chain Email
No one wants to do this, guys.
I Shop Your Online Grocery Orders and It’s Scary Out There
That’s why I’m striking against Instacart.
Why These 6 Women Are Choosing Dick Over Quarantine
“We were unbelievably horny.”
Why We Binge Sh*tty Reality TV When We’re Bummed TF Out
Social distancing = perfect time to inject Summer House into my veins.
Confusion, Panic, and Tens of Thousands of Dollars: What It’s Actually Like to Be a Student at a Shutdown College
“We are all being told to go home to places that are way more dangerous.”
Literally Everything You Need to Know About the Equal Rights Amendment
Virginia is the 38th state to ratify the ERA.
Enough of This Garbage. Here’s a Friendly Reminder of All the Women Who Currently Run Countries
Women can have a little presidency, as a treat?
Hunter Schafer Swears She’s Not as Cool as Jules on ‘Euphoria’—but We Strongly Disagree
On getting cast from Instagram, cuddling with Zendaya, and bringing a different trans narrative to the screen.
Here's How to Know If You're Micro-Cheating
Your actions may not be premeditated, but they could signal a problem in your relationship.
