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Mamamia recaps Beauty and the Geek: Sam goes from Napoleon Dynamite to a... Jonas Brother.

by Chelsea McLaughlin

Cardboard beds and eating rules: What it's like for Aussie athletes in the Tokyo Olympic Village.

HOROSCOPES: Shocking revelations and second chances. The week ahead according to your star sign.

'My sister got me through lockdown in 2020. Now she's not here and I'm lost.'

The story behind the viral photo of a man striking a horse.

Billi Fitzsimons

'I used my boyfriend's (cheap) skincare products for a week. Here's what happened.'

Mary Rose Madigan

The 5 questions you had after watching Stan's Dr. Death, answered.

Jessica Staveley

What life is really like for a sex therapist in lockdown.

Aleksandra Trkulja

"I confused abuse with love." My 'soulmate' relationship was really just a trauma bond.

Tara Blair Ball

7 surprising things you're definitely doing wrong when you're recycling.

4am starts, a go-to breakfast and lockdown with three kids: A day in the life of Chrissie Swan.

OPINION: Dear LinkedIn, please don't call me a 'stay-at-home-mum'.

Starting again at 42: The incredible true story behind Netflix's My Unorthodox Life.

'My daughter came home from school talking about d**k pics. She's 10.'

'You should prioritise growing your baby!' I was bullied at work for being pregnant.

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'Amy Winehouse was my best friend. This is what people didn't know about her final weeks.'

MIA FREEDMAN: How I have exercised (almost) every day for decades.

"I told her that I loved her": Model Simone Holtznagel on saying goodbye to Charlotte Dawson.

'I'm a TV writer. Here are 13 feel-good shows you can watch in one day.'

Lifestyle

ROADTEST: 'I went searching for the perfect curvy lingerie set. Here's what I found.'

Lacey-Jade Christie

From pimple patches to hair serum: The 7 beauty tips Leigh Campbell swears by at night.

There's never been a better time to buy these comfy lounge sets.

News

Cardboard beds and eating rules: What it's like for Aussie athletes in the Tokyo Olympic Village.

Thousands gather for lockdown protests: What you need to know about COVID-19 this weekend.

A treadmill runner and a viral flag bearer: The 8 key moments from the Olympics opening ceremony.

Sydney cluster now a "national emergency" and everything you need to know today, Friday July 23.

Five Aussie athletes to keep an eye on at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Thursday July 22.

Relationships

What life is really like for a sex therapist in lockdown.

Aleksandra Trkulja

"I confused abuse with love." My 'soulmate' relationship was really just a trauma bond.

Tara Blair Ball

'My high school friend took his own life two years ago. Here's what I wish I did differently.'

SEX DIARIES: I'd never been dominated before. Then I met a complete stranger in a hotel.

Matilda Swinney

"At 13, my dad died by suicide. As an adult, I received a call about my brother."

Haley Weatherill

8 Instagram accounts about women's sexuality, sex and orgasms you need to follow now.

28 women on what they wish their younger selves knew about sex.

'I tried casual sex for the first time in my 40s. Here's how it went.'

'After 15 years apart, I stalked my first love on Facebook. Here's what I found.'

"My wife won't let me." Why I told my husband to stop using me as an excuse.

"I’ve never felt more disposable." Ghosting has taken on a new level during the pandemic.

'Chewing gum came out of my allowance.' I was financially abused for 10 years.

The 5 best sex toys you can get on the cheap during the Click Frenzy sale.

"I stumbled across Lisa Curry's Instagram post this morning. Suddenly, I was in tears."

The 3 conversations no couple wants to have - but absolutely needs to.

Why stylist Deni Todorović came out to their family twice.

'I'm a woman of colour married to a white man. These are the microaggressions I experience.'

'I'm a lollipop lady. Here's a breakdown of how much I actually earn in a week.'

GP receptionists are Australia's invisible front line workers.

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

Entertainment

Mamamia recaps Beauty and the Geek: Sam goes from Napoleon Dynamite to a... Jonas Brother.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

The 5 questions you had after watching Stan's Dr. Death, answered.

Jessica Staveley

Jessica Staveley

'Amy Winehouse was my best friend. This is what people didn't know about her final weeks.'

"Trust me. Ted Lasso is the only TV show you need to watch this weekend."

Jessica Staveley

Jessica Staveley

'I'm a TV writer. Here are 13 feel-good shows you can watch in one day.'

A "winners edit" and a wild card: Exactly who will be in The Bachelor 2021 final three.

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Work & Money

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

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"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.

Want to kick-start your side hustle? Lady Startup is offering an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship.

In 2008, Sarah Andrews lost everything. Now she owns Australia's most sought-after Airbnb.

Bridie Jabour: 'The reckoning every woman will have in their 30s'.

Changing careers after 40: 7 women share the most surprising advice.

"At nearly 40, I finally decided to change careers and follow my dreams. I hated it."

'I'm a single mum of two who juggled an online Law degree, part-time work and raising my girls. Here's what my calendar looked like.'

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Let's talk about money. Fill out our quick survey and tell us your thoughts.

My name is Clare Stephens, and I single-handedly crashed cryptocurrency.

"Take risks, send emails, say yes to everything: What I say when people ask me about 'success'."

Lillian Ahenkan

"Understand your situation." How to buy your first home, while looking out for your future self.

For Dr Yumiko Kadota, there wasn't just a glass ceiling to break through. There was a "bamboo" one.

"I just got fired and I have no idea what to do."

Mary Rose Madigan

Ask a side hustle: 6 things Floss Kelly, Co-founder of TileCloud, wishes she knew before starting her business.

We have three $100 gift vouchers up for grabs. You just need to fill out our quick survey.

Ask a side hustle: I need finance. Now what?

At 25, Whitney Wolfe Herd was forced to leave her job at Tinder. Now, she's worth $1.5 billion.

There are 6 non-negotiable things you need to start any business & succeed online. This is how I did them.

Parents

'My daughter came home from school talking about d**k pics. She's 10.'

"'Everything's going to be okay' is the worst thing you can say": Maggie Dent on anxious kids.

'You should prioritise growing your baby!' I was bullied at work for being pregnant.

OPINION: Dear LinkedIn, please don't call me a 'stay-at-home-mum'.

"My talk today is about grown-ups." The seven-year-old Australian who just delivered a TED Talk.

Jessica Staveley

Jessica Staveley

"I felt unsafe around my baby": We need to talk about the reality of birth trauma.

Mamamia Favourites

'More parents need to get on board with the "car holiday" concept.'

'I'm a travel photographer. These are the questions I get asked constantly.'

Why is everybody now talking about 'carbon neutral' beauty?

ROAD TEST: 'I'm a Pilates Instructor, and here's what I thought of Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure.'

Chloe de Winter

5 delicious family recipes to make you want to add Nuoc Mam sauce to everything for the rest of time.

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

Billi Fitzsimons

'I’m a Beauty Editor, and these are my skincare rituals I can't go a day without.'

“My skin looked plump and hydrated”: 21 women test Sukin's new serum.

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

From UTIs to cervical screening: All the ways we can look after our lady bits.

Mary Rose Madigan

The 'pre-baby bucket list': 7 things I took for granted before I had a baby.

'I'm a teacher who thinks kids should learn to code. Here are 5 things my daughter found from her first class.’

From rice paper rolls to noodle salads: 5 quick, healthy Vietnamese recipes for the family.

Changing careers after 40: 7 women share the most surprising advice.

'If you're experiencing adult acne, here's the $60 serum that's dermatologist-recommended.'

Maggie McTeggart

‘This cold weather is ruining my skin, lips, hair and hands. Here’s exactly what I do to bring them back to life.’

Chills and a twist you won't see coming: Michael Robotham's When You Are Mine will keep you up all night.

Got winter skin troubles? Here's the beauty ingredients that play nicely when paired.

‘My daughter Evie is 7 years old and built an animated video from scratch. It blows my mind.'

From hydration to sun protection: All the definitive things your skincare routine needs in your 50s.

Tracey Montgomery

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Thursday May 6.

Chelsea McLaughlin

13 ex-Bachelor contestants who have gone on to have kids.

How Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson went from evictions and arrests to the highest-paid male actor.

Jessica Staveley

From date night cocktails to kids' play dates: Why these 3 parents always wind up at Westfield.

It's been 14 years since Anna Nicole Smith died. This is what her daughter's life looks like now.

All the leaked 'stars' of Byron Baes, and where to find them on Instagram, plus more in Celeb in 5.

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From having sex to downing water: 8 things you shouldn't do before you workout.

From Roxy Jacenko to Zoë Foster Blake: 25 Aussie celebs share their awkward high school photos.

What you need to know about the Australian cricketers stuck in India.

Billi Fitzsimons

From fashion to homewares: 12 very cool brands started by Australian mums.

If you don't know what 'cheugy' means, you're probably cheugy.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Everything you need to know before you watch Netflix's new true crime doco, The Sons of Sam.

Jessica Staveley

When Bill Gates married Melinda, there was a condition. He could go on a yearly holiday with his ex.

Chelsea McLaughlin

At 21, Tara Moss was raped and 'imprisoned for a night' by a fellow actor.

"I'm 32, and I feel grateful for faces like Carey Mulligan's."

Evidence shows children who are smacked are more likely to be involved in partner violence in adulthood.

The Conversation

Bianca Unwin lost her sister to domestic abuse. Her death followed a pattern of red flags.

Jessica Staveley

"Your newest friendships will be on steroids": 8 things nobody tells you about maternity leave.

"How was Tristan Thompson's d**k?" Why everyone is talking about Khloe and Tristan again.

Chelsea McLaughlin

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday May 5.

"The old toothpaste on a pimple": 24 women on the worst skincare advice they've ever received.

The Ben Affleck dating app video no one can stop watching, and more in Celeb in 5.

Mamamia Celebrity

'I signed up 5 days after my breakup.' 6 things we learnt from Bryce and Melissa's new podcast.

Tammin Sursok's seven-year-old daughter hasn't been to school in 14 months.

'We desperately wanted our baby's gender to be a surprise. A doctor's slip-up left me in tears.'

'Teachers and nurses are burnt-out to breaking point. But no one's listening.'

From Rebel Wilson to Michelle Obama: 11 high profile women on struggling with fertility.

JUSTINE CULLEN: The year I went for my dream job at Elle Magazine, I decided to have another baby.

Lydia Fairchild fell pregnant and had two babies. Years later, she was told they weren't hers.

Jessica Staveley

"I was scared and alone": At 34 weeks pregnant, Eilish was told her baby was no longer safe.

Body shaming, bullying and punishments: Inside the culture of abuse in Australian gymnastics.

Billi Fitzsimons

Three women with three very different hair types try the newest supermarket shampoo: My Soda Australia.

A hilarious cast and heart-warming message: Why The Mitchells vs. The Machines is your next favourite kids movie.

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Tuesday May 4.

In 2021, Brooke Boney has changed 3 things about how she lives her life.

Does this Instagram comment confirm Zac Efron started dating his Byron Bay girlfriend THREE YEARS AGO? and more in Celeb in 5.

Mamamia Celebrity

400,000 cases a day and media censorship: The latest on India’s worsening crisis.

Billi Fitzsimons

'For years, I've been physically and emotionally abused by my son. He's 13.'

11 women share the most surprising thing they found about IVF.

'Sexually Transmitted Debt' to joint accounts: everything you need to know about love and money.

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