Christen A. Johnson
Lifestyle Editor
Christen A. Johnson is the lifestyle editor at Cosmopolitan where she covers health and wellness, home, money, career, pets, food, travel and more for print and digital. She also dabbles in culture writing, and wrote Cosmo’s first-ever digital cover story. Before joining the magazine, Christen was a lifestyle features reporter at the Chicago Tribune. Several of her health and style stories made the paper's front page. When Christen isn’t digging through antique stores, she's likely drooling over home renos on HGTV, sharing her latest therapy revelation, redoing old workouts from her college basketball days, or trying to perfect her homemade buttermilk biscuit recipe. Follow her on Insta for BTS ~ editor life ~ tingz!
Piece of Cake Moving & Storage Gave Me the Most Stress-Free Move of My Life
I wish I was exaggerating, but alas, they changed everything for me.
50 Messages to Write in a Christmas Card to Your Friend
They'll love this little dose of holiday spirit, trust.
We Thought Up 70 Clever New Year’s Wishes for 2025 So You Can Copy and Paste
Feel free to text one to your bestie, grandma, lover, or work wife when the clock strikes midnight!
These Storage Solutions Will Make Your Tiny Room Feel Ginormous
Here's to working with what you got!
These 16 Best Furniture Brands Are Literally *So* Good, According to Home Experts
Your apartment will thank you for stocking it up with items from these places, trust.
Every Single Detail About Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley’s Relationship So Far
They’re officially married!!!!
We Need to Talk About Secondary Infertility
With reproductive medicine under political attack, this long-overdue conversation is more necessary than ever.
Your Next Wellness Reset Should Be at W South Beach, Trust Me
Between a stunning spa and exceptional rooms, this place will have you feeling like yourself again in no time.
Everything to Know About the 4B Movement That’s Surging After Trump’s Reelection
After Tuesday’s election results, some women are taking to social media to join in on a South Korean feminist movement that says to hell with men.
Breaking Down the Financial Cost of Getting an Abortion in 2024
The overturning of Roe makes the receipt longer.
Everything to Know About Abortion Pills in Trump’s Second Term
The full breakdown on where to get it, when to take it, and how safe the first-trimester abortion method is.
New York Liberty Starter Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Remembers Playing in an Almost-Empty Barclays
For the guard, the team's historic WNBA Championship win is even sweeter because it wasn't always this way.
Everything You Need to Know About How Water Impacts Your Period
From pools to the ocean, here's the scoop on swimming while being on your menstrual cycle.
195 Birthday Wishes for Your Best Friend if You Need Inspo for Their IG Tribute
Prepare to make your pal laugh, cry, enthusiastically repost, or all of the above.
The 10 Best Couches With Washable Covers for All of Us Who Spill Everything
Now you can eat that pasta with red sauce on your sofa IN PEACE.
Shaboozey Has a 300-Page Romance Novel Drafted in His Phone
You know him as country’s newest bad boy, but for this Cosmo Centerfold interview, the 29-year-old “Bar Song (Tipsy)” singer showed off his softer side. He got into what it’s like being the new kid in the genre, his third date philosophy, and what he likes in a partner.
Ahem, This Walking Pad Is Under $100 for Prime Day Right Now
Forget walking, you need to sprint to this deal!
These Viral Packing Cubes Are $30 on Prime Day and They *Will* Change Your Life
The way these are about to elevate your travel game...
I'm a Lifestyle Editor Who Loves Sleep and I'm Buying This $18 Comforter on Prime Day
My bed rot is about to go to whole new levels.
PSA: Your Vanity Needs One of These Cute Light-Up Makeup Mirrors
At this point these should be mandatory for everyone—they're that essential.
These 20 Chic *and* Practical Tennis Bags Will Make Everyone at the Court Jealous of You
Because all the sporty girls know that you really need both!
Everything You Need to Know About Maxx Morando, Miley Cyrus’s Boyfriend
This drummer > anyone from Australia she’s ever dated.
Megan Thee Stallion’s Net Worth Nearly Quadrupled in Just Two Years
“Rich lil b*tch, don’t be speaking if you broke.” — Megan to everyone else
These 27 End-of-Summer Pool Party Ideas Will Make You the Queen of Hosting, Trust
Prepare to send the season off with a big ol' bang.
I Spent a Weekend as a Nike-Sponsored Track Olympian and Haven’t Been the Same Since
NBD, just living like the world’s fastest humans for a few days 🏃🏽♀️💨💨💨.
15 Best Makeup Vanities with Storage That’ll Make You Feel Like Royalty
Doing your makeup while standing = tired (literally)
Diana Taurasi Opens Up About Going to Her Record-Breaking Sixth Olympic Games
The WNBA's all-time leading scorer sat down with Cosmo to get into aaallll the things.
These 20 Small Bathroom Vanities Will Make a Biiig Impact
Organization and structure are on the horizon, friend!
What You Should Know About the Abortion Pill Federal Rulings
The Supreme Court finally gave its ruling on mifepristone—and it's surprisingly good news.
‘Women’s Health’ Hosts Inaugural Health Lab Summit to Deep Dive on Wellness Issues
Dr. Jill Biden, Kristin Chenoweth, and one of your fave Peloton instructors were a part of it all!
These 80 Get Well Soon Messages Are Way Better Than a Generic "Feel Better!" Text
And there's something here for family, friends, and even colleagues!
The 17 Best Small Sectional Sofas That Your Tiny Apartment Will Love
Trust me, you'll never know how much space really abounds in your place 'til you get one of these.