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Todd Sampson would have you believe no skincare actually works. He’s wrong.

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For NSW and Victoria, we can see the end of the tunnel. Here's what the roadmap out of lockdown looks like.

"You get discriminated against quite a lot." The reality of living with literacy struggles.

Mamamia recaps SAS Australia: Time for a nice, relaxing 'kill or be killed' scenario.

Chelsea McLaughlin

15 books that were so bloody good, we read them in one day.

Luke was meant to be a woman, and 6 other things you didn't know about Gilmore Girls.

"The invitation was retracted when they got a better offer." The problem with NSW's 'friends bubble'.

Today marks 9 years since Jill Meagher's murder. Since then, 666 more women have been killed.

"I just cannot!" The summer trends Bec Judd will be wearing, and the ones she... won't.

A real-life relationship and choreographed sex scenes: 12 things you didn't know about Sex Education.

Jessica Staveley

Explainer: Exactly what happened in Melbourne yesterday, and why.

We need to talk about the "flying poo scene" in Sex Education season three.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Your COVID Questions, Answered

"Lockdown will be off." What we know about Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown.

Australia is almost 70% vaccinated. Here are 9 vaccine questions a doctor is still being asked.

Dr Preeya Alexander and Pharmacist Edward Tanzil

How do you get your COVID-19 vaccine certificate on your phone? It's surprisingly simple.

The problem with our obsession with "underlying health conditions."

Lifestyle

"I was rushed to hospital": 4 women on how they were finally diagnosed with endometriosis.

'It's a big no-no': The best beauty tips I learnt from my aunt, Charlotte Tilbury.

37 women on what being over 50 really looks like.

News

For NSW and Victoria, we can see the end of the tunnel. Here's what the roadmap out of lockdown looks like.

‘It’s almost like grooming’: How anti-vaxxers, conspiracy theorists, and the far-right came together over COVID.

The Conversation

The Conversation

Days after her body was found, Gabby Petito has been declared a victim of homicide.

Explainer: Exactly what happened in Melbourne yesterday, and why.

Today marks 9 years since Jill Meagher's murder. Since then, 666 more women have been killed.

Earthquake shakes Victoria and all the news stories you need to know today, Wednesday September 22.

Relationships

'My partner and I hardly ever fight. Until I mention the patriarchy...'

Is it time to explore booty play? If you're nodding, here are the best anal sex toys out there.

"Early dates can be problematic": What no one tells you about dating after divorce.

"You have to talk about it." 5 things I wish I knew about suicide when my son was still alive.

"I roadtested 6 types of condoms to see if there's ~actually~ any difference."

Snide remarks and silent treatment: My sister's hostility towards my kids has ruined our relationship.

'I'm moving to another country for someone I've never met in person.'

Greyson Ferguson

'My husband cheated on me and I stayed. The comments from my friends hurt the most.'

“I couldn't sleep." Within two years of her divorce, Sarah was over $35,000 in debt.

'In Year 12, my brother lost his best friend to suicide. Here's what I wish people knew.'

Emmeline Peterson

'At 22, I moved to Melbourne from India to pursue my dream. Then the pandemic hit.'

"Do NOT use a chair with wheels." Mamamia reviews the Seat Vibrator sex toy.

"I always thought I was just overly anxious. Until I read an article about 'Pure O'."

"My sex drive has plummeted during lockdown. Here are 5 ways I'm getting it back."

Lacey-Jade Christie

'I was 8 the first time I saw my brother take drugs. It destroyed our family.'

"I don't know what it's like to have a dad, but I still want to celebrate yours on Father's Day."

"I felt something had shifted": What our sex life really looks like after 3 kids.

'The pain of prostate cancer is intense, it takes everything away. I watched it happen to my dad.'

Katherine Nikiforos

'Hi, my name is Emily Vernem. I'm 25 and I'm looking for a best friend. Please apply.'

The worst part of owning a dog is a decision no one wants to make.

Lana Hirschowitz

Entertainment

Mamamia recaps SAS Australia: Time for a nice, relaxing 'kill or be killed' scenario.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

"You get discriminated against quite a lot." The reality of living with literacy struggles.

Luke was meant to be a woman, and 6 other things you didn't know about Gilmore Girls.

Todd Sampson would have you believe no skincare actually works. He’s wrong.

15 books that were so bloody good, we read them in one day.

In 2019, we fell in love with Matt Agnew as our Bachelor. His life looks very different now.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

Work & Money

'I went from $45k in debt to owning my own home in Sydney within 2 years. Here's how.'

Alana Mai Mitchell

'I've helped women save tens of thousands. Here are 4 money tips you need to know.'

9 ways you can support a Lady Startup through another COVID Christmas.

Magdalena Roze and Darren Robertson had one of the most lucrative businesses in Australia. Then COVID hit.

The super simple time management technique that will actually make you more productive.

"How I went from unemployed to hosting a Mamamia podcast."

We asked 5 successful women the one productivity tool they can’t function without.

'My high school teacher laughed when I said I wanted to be an engineer. I proved him wrong.'

Genevieve De Michele

We're starting a very necessary conversation about money, and we need your help.

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I tried 5 different productivity hacks for working from home. Here's what actually worked.

We have 4 x $50 gift vouchers up for grabs. You just need to fill out our quick survey.

"You're not funny": We asked 50 women what they'd say, anonymously, to their boss.

What does it really cost to start a business? 6 women gave us a pervy look at every dollar they spent.

13 women on how much time they actually spend on their side-hustle (with full-time work).

‘I’m a lifestyle editor who makes beaded jewellery. Here’s how I turned my hobby into a micro-business.’

5 no-BS tips for testing to see if your side hustle idea will work.

'I work with survivors of financial abuse. These are their 3 common challenges.'

Billi Fitzsimons

"Will I receive $1080?" Every question you had about the 2020-21 tax return, answered.

The lessons Holly learnt building business success online, as someone who did it twice.

Parents

Our definitive ranking of 15 free experiences at this year's Perth Royal Show.

'He's a good time dad': Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen's difficult co-parenting arrangement.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

My Birth Story: 'I almost gave birth at a Wiggles concert.'

A new boyfriend and a battle with postpartum depression: The notoriously private life of Adele.

'I gave my daughter a mental health day off school. A stranger shamed me for it.'

"Mastitis is a b*tch": 6 things I've learnt in 6 weeks of breastfeeding.

Mamamia Favourites

Our definitive ranking of 15 free experiences at this year's Perth Royal Show.

Here’s how often people choose their pet over a loved one, and 12 stories that we found hilarious.

From Big Little Lies to Apples Never Fall: A complete guide to Liane Moriarty's most unputdownable books.

9 ways you can support a Lady Startup through another COVID Christmas.

How breast cancer can affect your libido, and 8 other questions we've never really thought about.

ROAD TEST: ‘I transformed the way I organised my makeup, thanks to this ONE THING.’

"I saw results in just a few days." 11 women tried Boost Lab's supercharged serums.

"Invest in a lot of drop sheets": 5 things I wish someone told me before letting my kids redecorate their room.

"I'm a podcast producer who's made well over 100 cakes. Here are the 3 baking rules I wish someone had told me when I started."

Emmeline Peterson

"It de-puffed my dark circles.": 11 women try Revlon's new $26.95 multipurpose concealer with Vitamin C and caffeine.

PLS HELP: From top notes to Eau De... I'm sorry what? Our cheat sheet on fragrance because we're very confused.

ROADTEST: My honest verdict on Ole Henriksen's most potent product yet.

ROADTEST: 'I tried Pump Haircare’s Blonde Collection to see if plant-based ingredients can help me keep unwanted yellow tones away.'

'I'm 27 and just got health insurance for the first time. Here's 3 things I never knew it could actually get me.’

What We Spend: A Brisbane couple with 2 kids under 6 share their $2,006.61 week.

ROADTEST: 3 women try the podiatrist-founded footwear with game-changing support.

ROADTEST: 'For 3 weeks I tried the serum and oil duo that promises hydration heaven. Here's my skin diary.'

ROAD TEST: 'I tried Fanola’s Restructuring Mask for a week on my hair to see if the keratin and milk proteins made a difference.'

PARENT OPINION: 'What I learned about preserving memories from my parents.’

15 women told me what they don’t like people knowing: the ways they spoil their pet most. I was… surprised.

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'I was asked to prove I was disabled.' Rhiannon was given two tickets for parking in front of her home.

'The government vaccine ad wants to scare us. We're already terrified.'

In jail and married to a farmer: What the Beauty And The Geek stars are doing now.

'I'm living through the latest wave of COVID-19 in NSW. Where has our compassion gone?'

Every original Gossip Girl reference you might have missed in the reboot.

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"Words cannot describe the joy." MAFS' Melissa and Bryce are expecting twins.

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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Monday July 12.

Mamamia recaps Beauty and the Geek: Australia just fell in love with a geek named Mitchell.

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Mamamia recaps Farmer Wants A Wife: Jessica has finally made her move.

People think Caroline Calloway's book was a scam. Now, she's selling "snake oil".

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2 weeks ago, Britney Spears testified about her conservatorship. Here’s everything that’s happened since.

'I'm a medical reporter who burnt out. It took 8 minutes, 3 times a day, to rebuild my life.'

"I orgasmed in 2.5 minutes." Mamamia reviews the 'Bess clit massager' sex toy.

'I didn't want a second child. But I ended up at the IVF clinic anyway.'

The biggest myths about those fluoride-free toothpastes you're seeing everywhere.

'The night when choosing to save dinner made me realise how overwhelmed I was as a mother.'

"I believe I've met 'the one'." Everything we know about Australia's new Bachelor, Jimmy Nicholson.

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"I hope I made Evonne proud." The inspiring friendship of Ash Barty and Evonne Goolagong Cawley.

Jessie Stephens

A quick recap of what the heck is going on between Tristan Thompson and Lamar Odom right now.

How Ash Barty became the tennis player Australia needed.

'Most mums only appear in selfies with their kids. Here's what's wrong with that picture.'

"How did I get here?" The day Jacinta Tynan became a single mum.

"I'm not into that kind of thing." For 10 years, my partners made me ashamed of my sexual needs.

After giving birth to my baby, everything went smoothly. The next day he was rushed to surgery.

'The 5 signs it was time to leave my unhealthy relationship.'

Tara Blair Ball

3 practical ways you can help in NAIDOC’s call to Heal Country.

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Sarah Everard vanished while walking home. A police officer has now pleaded guilty to her murder.

A missing Samantha and COVID storyline: Everything we know about the Sex and the City reboot.

While 8 of her fellow student nurses were murdered, Cora Amurao hid under a bed.

"It did everything I'd want from a retinol." 15 women test Andalou Naturals' new serum that reinvents retinol.

Michaela Godinez

Yes, young people are drinking less. But that may not entirely be good news.

Betty Robinson: The Olympian who died in a plane crash, and then came back to win a gold medal.

Jessica Staveley

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