Emma Glassman-Hughes
Emma Glassman-Hughes (she/her) is a freelance writer for Cosmopolitan and a part-time editor at the Boston Globe. She was formerly a staff writer at Elite Daily, where she covered sex, intimacy, and queer topics. She is a graduate student at Boston University, where she’s pursuing a master’s in journalism with an emphasis on narrative and investigative reporting. She has a Twitter but her website is way more fun.
Everything You Need to Know About What an Open Marriage is...and Isn’t
There are so many misconceptions about open marriages and what they actually look like in practice. Here, we're breaking it all down with the help of relationship experts.
80 Cute Nicknames for Your Girlfriend She’ll Absolutely Love
Consider this permission to lean into the romance!
21 Sexy Movies and Shows You Can Stream on HBO Max Right Now
(Plus the hottest part in each one—you’re welcome!)
80 Hottest Movie Scenes That’ll Live in Your Brain Rent-Free Forever
From rom-coms to horror thrillers, you'll find your favorite right here.
11 Best Lesbian Dating Apps You’ll Actually Want to Download
Because nothing is better than an app made specifically with you in mind!
50 Sexy Movie Kisses So Iconic, They’ve Gone Down in Cinematic History
Is it hot in here or is it just Leo?
Your Must-Know Guide to What It Means to Be Pangender
Starting with: No, it's not the same as being pansexual.
30 of the Sexiest Horror Movies of All Time
For scarier, steamier streaming.
So How Often, Exactly, Should You Masturbate?
The limit does not exist!
Are We Actually Attracted to People Who Remind Us of Our Parents? Experts Say, Uh, Yeah
If you've ever said, "He has a ton in common with my dad," this one's for you.
Allow Us to Demystify the Vaginal Orgasm (and Tell You How to Have One)
Just a little internal stimulation to take the edge off.
Everything You Need to Know about Neopronouns
Because there's a whole world of gender-neutral pronouns to use in addition to they/them.
A Yes/No/Maybe List Might Be Just the Thing Your Sex Life Is Missing
This simple tool can make a huge difference in how you talk about sex.
What Does It Mean to Be Greyromantic?
Everything you need to know about this type of romantic attraction, right this way.
You've Probably Seen More Trauma Bonded Relationships Than You Realize
These toxic dynamics often look like passionate, hot-and-cold relationships—here's why that's an issue.
Everything You Need to Know About Letting Go of Someone You Love (Bc Yes, It’s Hard as Hell)
(But also, you’re not alone and you’ve totally got this. ❤️)
Here’s What Stomach Pain After Sex Might Actually Mean
It might be NBD, but get thee to a doctor just in case.
8 Women Get Really, Really Real About What It’s Like to Use a Butt Plug
“Once you experience an orgasm with one in, you never want to have an orgasm without one.”
Here’s What to Know About the Often Misunderstood Term “Folx”
It’s meant to signal gender inclusivity, but it’s actually a little more complex than that.
QUIZ: How Red Is This Red Flag?
Okay, so, they’re holding a big ol’ fish in their Tinder pic, but do you actually need to walk away? Take this quiz to find out.
Take Notes: Here’s What You Need to Know About Fraysexuality
No, it’s not the same as “commitment issues,” tyvm.
Everything You Need to Know About Disorganized Attachment Style
It's a mix of anxious and avoidant, and it's the rarest of the four attachments.
27 Dating and Relationship Podcasts if You Are Single, Committed, or Just ~Love~ Love
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll rethink your whole life’s dating choices.
15 Women on Their Go-To Category of Porn
"I mostly watch lesbian porn, but I’ll watch straight porn if the guy plays a minimal role and his face isn’t showing."
What Is Kitchen Table Polyamory?
Everything you need to know about being friends with your partner's partners.
AFAB/AMAB
Everything you ever wanted to know about the terms AFAB/AMAB, here.
Here’s What to Know About Having a Nylon Fetish
Yep, pantyhose can be a major turn-on.
19 People Describe the Moment They Knew They Were Non-Binary
"Realizing I was non-binary didn’t feel like a sad tortured thing, it felt like a life-saving kind of thing."