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For 11 years, I've grieved the loss of my husband. But he's still alive.

45 women dead and countless more in danger. Domestic violence is COVID-19's 'shadow pandemic'.

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday November 25.

Hannah Clarke's murder was the result of a different kind of abuse. Here's what it looks like.

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"Another huge battle ahead of me." Johnny Ruffo's brain cancer has returned.

Chelsea McLaughlin

A wedding planner has shared her 5 most unpopular opinions about weddings, and... no.

Mamamia recaps SAS Australia: THIS CHALLENGE IS LITERAL TORTURE.

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An embarrassing spelling mistake and 10 other random things you didn’t know about How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

'Total glow factor!': Women in their 50s share their Holy Grail products for youthful skin.

Sherele was 19 when the murder of a little girl turned her life upside down.

Hannah Clarke's murder was the outcome of a different kind of abuse. Here's what it looks like.

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"I slipped into a black hole." The serious side effects of the pill we're not talking about.

ROADTEST: "I tried a DIY lash lift at home. Here's exactly how it went."

'I have autism and so do my kids. This is how I feel about Sia’s controversial film.'

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'After five years with my boyfriend, I invited him to meet my family. He refused.'

A violent father and a friend who was murdered: The evolution of Joe Rogan.

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After 22 hours of labour pain, Marie's obstetrician told her she was "overreacting".

Lifestyle

8 summer beauty routine dos and definite don'ts.

8 foolproof fake tanning tips you'll wish you knew ages ago.

HOROSCOPES: Career crossroads and an exercise kick. The week ahead according to your star sign.

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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday November 25.

Sherele was 19 when the murder of a little girl turned her life upside down.

'I have autism and so do my kids. This is how I feel about Sia’s controversial film.'

"Premier, you broke the rules." Gladys Berejiklian's tense morning of interviews about her COVID test.

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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Tuesday November 24.

A mandatory vaccine and July start date: Everything we know about international travel in 2021.

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Relationships

"To be in love, what's that like? I'm 45 and I've never been in a serious relationship."

ASK CHANTELLE: 'I'm curious about my G-spot. How do I find it... fast?'

Chantelle Otten

"The first toy to ever make me squirt." Mamamia reviews 'The Sacred Squirter' sex toy.

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'My mum’s favourite daughter died, and I can't replace her no matter how hard I try.'

'He didn't love his girlfriend. And he took it out on me.'

'After five years with my boyfriend, I invited him to meet my family. He refused.'

"Too full to f**k": 10 women on the pre-sex secret we've been keeping.

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Jessie Stephens

“I’ve never tried a sex toy before. This was my first.” Mamamia reviews 'The Rose' sex toy.

"I don't believe homewreckers exist." When I met my partner, he was with someone else.

SEX DIARIES: ‘I let a stranger at a work conference get me off under the table.'

'I was in my twenties and dating a man I thought was fun. Then one night, he came over with a friend.'

'You should get a divorce, mummy.' My friend's daughter constantly asks her to leave. But she can't.

'Don’t EVER use cat emojis.' A 2020 guide to dating through emojis.

Worried love is dead? Read these heartwarming 'how we met' stories from 15 random women.

'As a 28-year-old Aboriginal woman, I am anxious every time I see a police officer.'

Amanda Fotheringham

ASK CHANTELLE: My partner wants to try some BDSM, but I have no idea where to start.

Chantelle Otten

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"Nothing is black and white": 4 high-profile women on overcoming infidelity.

'My boyfriend and best friend were suspiciously close. So I asked if they wanted to date.'

Entertainment

"Another huge battle ahead of me." Johnny Ruffo's brain cancer has returned.

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An embarrassing spelling mistake and 10 other random things you didn’t know about How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

Mamamia recaps SAS Australia: THE FINALE IS LITERAL TORTURE.

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Precisely no one is going to enjoy the finale of SAS Australia, and more in Celeb in 5.

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A Schitt's Creek favourite and a death: What the cast of Home Alone are doing now.

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The most important question of 2020: Is Benny from The Queen’s Gambit hot or not?

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What My Salary Gets Me: A 36-year-old who lost her job due to COVID and is now on JobSeeker.

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"I started studying with 4 kids under 12." How Lan changed her career at 41.

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Parents

'We've helped thousands of babies with sleep. Here are 4 things to know about sleep training.'

'We've unflinchingly adopted online learning. But we haven't stopped to consider the problems.'

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'8 things I learned when I gave my child a smartwatch.'

"The p*ssy pass has expired." The day I realised my teenage son is a misogynist.

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Julie and her sister had a double mastectomy on the same day. Now, they're helping change lives.

"My skin is glowing." 7 women test Alpha-H’s new Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum.

'I could never find a shade that suited my skin tone.' How foundation is changing in 2021.

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'I've been trying to get my 3 kids to eat less sugary stuff. Here's what has worked.'

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"The kids live with Garry and Nicky." 5 years ago, Billy Brownless' wife left him for his best friend.

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9 months ago Jake Ellis walked out of Paradise for Megan Marx. Now they're officially back together.

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