Amber O’Connor
Former Junior Features Writer
Amber O’Connor is Cosmopolitan UK’s former junior features writer, who covers everything from breaking news, women’s safety and real life features to fitness, travel, and cultural trends. She works on first-person features, reports, and long reads, plus the hottest stories of the day (if you want to know about the latest wellness craze or TikTok trends, she’s your girl). Amber has previously worked as a reporter and a lifestyle writer, with her work appearing in numerous publications, including The Mirror, Red Magazine, Evening Standard, Indy100, and Yahoo News. When she’s not working her way through her TBR list, Amber loves dancing, running, and going on adventures with her dog.
Celebrity baby names from little ones born in 2026 (and beyond)
Congratulations are in order for these bouncing bundles of joy!
All the photos of Prince William and Kate Middleton when they were dating
They look so young and loved up!
Prince William and Kate Middleton's relationship timeline
From their early days of dating to welcoming three children, it's safe to say the couple have been through a *lot* together
10 best under-desk treadmills for a total WFH glow-up
Get your steps in without leaving your laptop
7 best affordable SAD lamps to brighten up your mornings as the clocks go back this weekend
See ya, Seasonal Affective Disorder
Best London hotels for wellness: hi, on-the-road workouts and free yoga
Whether you're after a spin bike in your room, a slick gym or something a little more spiritual – these London hotels get two thumbs up from us
10 best under-desk treadmills for up to 50% off
Bag a walking pad for under £100.
In the gym with Taylor Swift: everything we know about how she stays in shape
Are you ready for it? 👀
‘I’m 25 and I’m an in-person-only friend — please don’t make me WhatsApp’
One writer shares why she probably won’t answer your texts
How to make new friends without giving yourself the ick
Need a new bestie? We’ve got you
Best greens powders: hand-picked (and tested) by team Cosmopolitan
Brb... off to make a smoothie!
Celebrities with ADHD: From Barry Keoghan to Aimee Lou Wood and Will.I.Am
"I didn't know or understand what it was, but now I do and I really love it"
“Feminism is a chore to us”: School in the era of Adolescence and Andrew Tate
Students and teachers on the classroom’s stark new gender divide
Ex-Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales found guilty after World Cup kiss
A court ruled he kissed player Jenni Hermoso without consent
9 cervical cancer symptoms you shouldn't ignore
It's easy to dismiss common symptoms as 'normal' – but you should always pay attention to changes in your body.
Divorce in your 20s means something different for our generation
“Divorce has really helped me understand myself better”
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Celebrities who have died in 2024, from Olivia Hussey to Derek Draper
We pay tribute to the famous faces we've lost
Sean 'P Diddy' Combs: a complete timeline of the abuse allegations
The rapper is currently in jail and awaiting trial
The gender pay gap has grown for the first time since 2013 - but the answers to closing it are within reach
Anyone else exhausted by living in a system is stacked against women?
Every beautiful tribute the Friends cast has posted for Matthew Perry
"Thank you for the best 10 years a person gets to have"
Who was Lee Miller? The Vogue model and war correspondent who inspired Kate Winslet's new film
Everything you want to know about the remarkable real story
42 celebrities who totally embraced their pregnancy bodies: from Hailey to Kourtney
These famous faces were all about sharing the bump pics – and beyond
Anonymous budget polls and the apps to know: Your guide to nailing finances on holiday with friends
Getting the plan out of the group chat is only half the battle
Bucharest travel guide: what to do and where to stay in Romania’s capital
Come for the spa, stay for the sights
My best mate the Tory: Friendship on opposing ends of the political spectrum
How it feels to love your bestie, but hate her political views…
“My postpartum belly went viral — it’s time we normalise stretch marks”
We need to embrace postpartum bodies like, yesterday
12 of the best massage guns for all budgets
Soothe aching muscles with our 2024 picks (trust us, you won't regret it)
This is why the general election is always held on a Thursday
There's method to this madness
Signs you might be a personality hire (and what to do if you're working with one)
They can really make or break the team
‘Love Island hasn’t even started – but (female) contestants are already being bullied for their looks’
This! Is! Not! Okay!
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Shiloh Jolie is making a serious change to her name
She's not the only one of her siblings either
“At first the coach told me he didn't train girls — now I’m heading to the Olympics”
The road to glory is rarely straightforward, but for Team GB boxer Rosie Eccles it’s been tougher than most… After several crushing setbacks, she’s finally on her way to the Paris games