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.

Tyriq Withers gets honest about the reality of finding love when you're a leading man
The actor on dating, body image, and why he’s really just a "soft, sensitive boy"

Single on Valentine’s Day? Here are 24 ways to celebrate solo
Introducing: the perfect excuse to treat yourself

When to say ‘I love you’ in a new relationship
According to 30 guys who’ve done it — and relationship experts, who weigh in on how soon really is *too* soon

Apparently, we were all in the same life-altering three-month situationship
Normalise never getting over a short-lived affair with someone who was slightly less into you than you were into them!

Why every woman you know is frothing-at-the-mouth feral for Heated Rivalry
The gay hockey show has awakened something in us all

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?

Why we still cheat when open relationships are an option
Ethical non-monogamy may seem more accessible than ever, but it’s not an automatic antidote to infidelity

Swag gap relationships: Does it matter if your partner is ‘cooler’ than you?
You may think dating someone with less swag than you would be harmless, but it’s just not worth the risk

A very detailed guide to polyamory in its many forms
Consider this your Intro-to-Poly glossary

Is the ‘Date Them Till You Hate Them’ theory as toxic as it sounds?
Experts weigh in on the trending break-up manoeuvre

Dogfishing is taking over dating apps — here’s why it’s giving women the ick
In the age of the performative male, it’s never been a worse time to be a dog in some guy’s dating app profile
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Here’s how to give a hand job, according to the experts (including people with penises)
It’s an art, really

Your complete beginner’s guide to scissoring
From exactly what it is, to the best positions to try

30 signs he likes you, according to dating experts
Goodbye to overanalysing his texts at brunch

How to have anal sex — all the tips you need to know
Your complete guide to backdoor play, according to experts

Sabrina Carpenter’s album art isn’t regressive — you can be submissive in bed without being subservient to men
In case anyone needs a PSA!

Is this dual stimulation snail sex toy a must-try? Our sex writer finds out
Long story short, it delivered!

In light of recent Sabrina Carpenter discourse, here’s a quick refresher on the Eiffel Tower sex position
And a little breakdown of the controversy that has inevitably broken out around it

110 good night messages for the sweetest dreams
They’ll be dreaming of you tonight, guaranteed 😉

What do all the different heart emojis mean?
Here’s exactly when and how to use all 27 of them. (And when not to use ’em.)

Is spotting before your period normal?
Experts weigh in on what it means if you keep bleeding before your period starts

Should you text your ex this Valentine’s Day?
I mean, probably not. But at least read this before you inevitably do it anyway

153 fun and flirty questions to ask a guy
Take your talking stage game to the next level with a few of these well-placed Qs

48 kinks, fetishes, and terms you should absolutely know
Welcome to the kinkster’s glossary

Fine, I admit it—I, too, would like a golden retriever boyfriend
I saw Taylor Swift dating the human equivalent of a large, lovable house pet, so now *I* want to date the human equivalent of a large, lovable house pet

20 Safe porn sites for legitimately better, more ethical content
Safety first, folks

An enthusiastic endorsement for breaking up over text
I am literally begging you to dump me on iMessage

The Etch a Sketch effect will explain every breakup you’ve ever had
Well, at least a few of ’em, anyway.
