Kayla Kibbe
Associate Sex & Relationships Editor
Kayla Kibbe (she/her) is the Associate Sex and Relationships Editor at Cosmopolitan US, where she covers all things sex, love, dating and relationships. She lives in Astoria, Queens and probably won’t stop talking about how great it is if you bring it up. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Actually Does Exist
Real women share the dream V-Day dates that swept them off their feet.

14 Sexy Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Have yourself a very sexy little V-Day with these steamy ideas for sexier celebrating.

Valentine’s Day Isn’t the Worst Day of the Year to Be Single; Your Birthday Is
Another year older and no soulmate in sight? You, me, and Carrie Bradshaw have all been there.

How Do You Celebrate Valentine’s Day If You’re Polyamorous?
Here’s how real people in poly relationships spread the V-Day love.

No, You Should Not Text Your Ex This Valentine’s Day
Here are 12 questions to consider before you inevitably do it anyway.

Can “Friendfluence” Save Dating?
Why Gen Z daters are merging their love lives with their social circles this year.

Welcome to Dating Sunday, the Biggest Day of the Year for Dating Apps
It’s the official start of a new year in dating. Here are the 2026 trends to watch.
6 Cuffing Season Trends to Know This Winter
“Scouting,” “sledging,” “winter coating,” and more new seasonal lingo.
13 Christmas Date Ideas for a Romantic Holiday Season
Time to perfect the art of the holidate.

What to Say to Someone Going Through a Breakup Instead of “I’m Sorry”
Three expert tips on how to receive news of a friend’s split more mindfully and offer the kind of support they really need.

Why Every Woman You Know Is Frothing-at-the-Mouth Feral for ‘Heated Rivalry’
The gay hockey show has awakened something in us all.

“Clear-Coding,” “Friendfluence,” and Other 2026 Dating Trends to Watch
Courtesy of Tinder’s annual Year-in-Swipe Report

13 New Year’s Eve Date Ideas for Every Kind of Vibe
It’s one of the most romantic nights of the year! Here are 13 ways to spend it with the one you love.

And the Fetish of the Year Is...Gooning!
What else?!

What Does It Really Mean to Date Intentionally?
It may be time to retire this trend—if only because we seem to have lost the plot re: what it actually means in the first place.
Do We Really Need to “Maintain Masculinity?”
And other questions raised by that viral Jonathan Bailey/David Corenswet interview.

The Best Sexy Christmas Songs, Ranked
Welcome to your horny holiday playlist.
“Pebbling” Is the Non-Toxic, Genuinely Adorable Dating Trend We All Needed
Inspired by a penguin mating ritual, no less!

Have You Found True Love This Cuffing Season or Are You Just “Winter Coating” for the Holidays?
Follow-up question: Do you really want to get back together with your ex or have you just listened to Evermore a few too many times?

“Sledging” Is the Toxic Dating Trend That Gives Cuffing Season a Bad Name
...Or is it just a seasonal situationship?
Is the “No Contact Rule” the Only Way to Get Over a Breakup?
Here’s why experts recommend fully cutting off communication if you’re trying to get over an ex.

Ghostlighting May Be the Most Toxic Dating Trend Yet
Ghosting + gaslighting = the stuff of actual nightmares.

The Most Common Questions About Buying Your First Sex Toy, Answered
By a Cosmo sex editor, no less!
24 Steamy Sex Games for Couples
Game night just got a lot more fun.

Winter Date Ideas to Heat Up Your Love Life This Season
Time to turn those dark, cold nights into hot date nights.

Apparently, We Were All in the Same Life-Altering Three-Month Situationship
Normalize never getting over a short-lived affair with someone who was slightly less into you than you were into them!

The Best Lubes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Cosmopolitan Editors
Cosmo’s annual Lube Awards are back for the third year in a row.

What Does It Really Mean to Be “Monogamish?”
And is this seemingly entry-level form of non-monogamy actually more complicated than meets the poly-curious eye?

Is Cuffing Season Toxic?
Why rushing to lock down a lover before the holidays may not be the best approach to dating this fall.

What Is a Lavender Marriage?
Why this old-school concept is making a comeback on TikTok.

Is “Throning” Everything That’s Wrong With Modern Dating?
Here’s why “dating up” can get toxic.
PSA: Condoms Are an Effective and Accessible Way to Practice Safe Sex
And if more men are readily using them, that’s a good thing.