Katie McPherson

Katie McPherson is the associate editor of lifestyle for Romper, where she edits and reports on all things lifestyle, pregnancy, parenting, and products. She edits and oversees Romper’s Had to Share series, which highlights the holy grail products that Romper editors and contributors swear by. She pens the occasional essay, and loves diving deep into reported features about all things related to health and children’s safety.

Katie’s career began as an intern at a local health magazine, where she later served as associate editor, until taking a copywriting role within a major hospital’s marketing department. There she worked closely with OB-GYNs, midwives, and other birth providers to promote their labor and delivery services, sparking her interest in covering women’s health. She then worked at a children’s hospital, where she learned firsthand about the intricacies of health care access and how policy affects children’s safety and well-being. She joined Romper as a part-time writer in 2019 while freelancing. Her bylines have also appeared in HuffPost, VeryWell, The Daily Beast, and other regional publications in the Southeast. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Florida.

When she’s AFK, Katie is usually busy chasing her son down, reminding him that he is not Johnny Knoxville, or checking out a new local brewery with her husband. She enjoys boxing and horseback riding, and is currently reading whatever romantasy is trending on #booktok. You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Would You Book An “Adults-Only” Airbnb?

By Katie McPherson

Is that... a vending machine for whips?

Mmm Beefy

12 Ground Beef Recipes That Aren’t Tacos Or Spaghetti

By Katie McPherson

For when you need something new in rotation.

Don't Panic

Here’s The Appropriate Amount To Freak Out About The Bird Flu

By Katie McPherson

All the reasons you’re highly unlikely to catch it, and the easy treatment we have for it.

Just... Be Careful

Would You Try Castlecore Sex?

By Katie McPherson

You might love your romantasy novel characters. Do you really want to have sex like them?

A Humble Hero

12 Rotisserie Chicken Recipes, Because Buying A $6 Bird Is Meal Prep OK?

By Katie McPherson

The Costco deli hates to see me comin’.

WHOOP

My Health Tracker Knows When I’m Overstimulated

By Katie McPherson

And as a mom, it’s weirdly validating.

Modern problems

Why Are So Many People Suddenly Allergic To Gel Nail Polish?

By Katie McPherson

At-home manicurists beware.

I don't mean haribos

Let's Talk About Sex Gummies (Yes, As In Edibles)

By Katie McPherson

Are CBD and THC really going to help your libido, or is it all a gimmick?

🌶️🌶️🌶️

What To Do When Your Sex Life Has Become Capital B-Boring

By Katie McPherson

Experts share their best tips for spicing things up in easy, effective ways.

the good fight

How To Fight Against Having A Default Parent In Your Household

By Katie McPherson

Balance the load with tips from maternal mental health experts.

What's a gal to do?

Everything You Want To Know About Regrowing Your Hair, From A Hair Loss Specialist

By Katie McPherson

The pros and cons of rosemary oil, Rogaine, and all the rest.

Time-Savers

10 Best Kitchen Tools For Meal Prep — Because We’re Working Smarter, Not Harder, In 2025

By Katie McPherson

These products practically do the work for you.

My One & Only

I’ve Used This Moisturizer For 10 Years Because Nothing Compares

By Katie McPherson

The Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream has been my ride or die for the last decade, despite me constantly trying to find a cheaper alternative.

Shots Fired

My Dog Farts In Their Sleep... A Lot. Is This Normal?

By Katie McPherson

Just nukin’ the room all night long.

You're Invited

11 Potluck Dinner Party Recipes, Because Eating Out Is Too Freakin’ Pricey

By Katie McPherson

More dinners in with friends, please.

pass the ibuprofen

Waking Up With Headaches Every Morning? Here Are Some Possible Causes

By Katie McPherson

Chill, it’s not a brain tumor.

Zombie Lyfe

Why Do I Wake Up Tired After 8 Hours Of Sleep? A Sleep Expert Answers

By Katie McPherson

From easy-to-fix issues to true sleep disorders, there is something that will help.

stage 5 clingers

Why You’re Getting More Skin Tags As You Age, Explained By A Dermatologist

By Katie McPherson

Time is ruthless, y’all.

it's preorder time

11 Of The Most Anticipated Books Of 2025, From Memoirs To Romantasy

By Katie McPherson

We’re even getting a new novel from Zora Neale Hurston (yes, really).

new year, old flicks

13 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In January

By Katie McPherson

One you’ve never seen before, and some classics to enjoy while they’re available.