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"How do I get that desire back?" Alison Daddo on the reality of sex during perimenopause.

What women are talking about today, Monday June 27.

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MIA FREEDMAN: America, 2022: Where guns have more rights than women.

Beanie Feldstein and Jonah Hill lost their brother in 2017. She says grief is "just impossible".

Roe v. Wade overturned: What abortion access and reproductive rights look like around the world.

The Conversation

"We are so in love." Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom welcome their second child.

"Socialise as a couple." The 7 things all healthy relationships have, according to the experts.

Roe v. Wade has been overturned in America. So what does that mean for Australia?

Bluey's Winton has gone from obedient to attention-seeking primary schooler. There's nothing more relatable.

Sara went from broke to having $80K in just over two years. Here’s how she did it.

"WE WILL NOT STOP." Celebrities react to the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

Shannen Findlay

'I'm a beauty editor. Here are 9 new products I've used down to the last drop.'

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Roe v. Wade has been overturned. Here’s everything you need to know.

The new Elvis movie feels like a dream you can't wake up from, with only one redeeming storyline.

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"Socialise as a couple." The 7 things all healthy relationships have, according to the experts.

'I'm a beauty editor. Here are 9 new products I've used down to the last drop.'

From a brightening cream to a buzzy lip mask: 17 cult Sephora products under $40.

News

What women are talking about today, Monday June 27.

Roe v. Wade has been overturned in America. So what does that mean for Australia?

"WE WILL NOT STOP." Celebrities react to the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

Shannen Findlay

Shannen Findlay

Roe v. Wade overturned: What abortion access and reproductive rights look like around the world.

The Conversation

The Conversation

Roe v. Wade has been overturned. Here’s everything you need to know.

MIA FREEDMAN: America, 2022: Where guns have more rights than women.

Indigenous Stories

Charlie Mullaley was 10 months old when he was murdered. Years later, his family have finally received an apology.

Undrinkable water and casual racism: The reality of Indigenous health in Australia.

15 years after she was murdered, we still don't know who killed Stacey Thorne.

In 2020, Veronica Nelson was found dead in her prison cell. She'd called out for help 9 times.

During the war Indigenous soldiers were treated as equals. Afterwards, it was a very different story.

Karla Grant has reported on First Nations stories for decades. Here's what has stuck with her.

Jody Gore went to jail for killing her partner. But that's not the whole story.

R Rubuntja was a prominent domestic violence campaigner. Then she was murdered by her partner.

From kids clothing to stunning earrings: 26 Indigenous Lady Startups to buy from.

'My grandfather was four when he was stolen from his mum. He never saw her again.'

'Four years after leaving my violent partner, my son went to jail. I blame myself.'

On her wedding day, Narelda Jacobs felt an "emptiness". Then she found the courage to hit restart.

Entertainment

An ode to side characters, the heart and soul of every TV show.

Beanie Feldstein and Jonah Hill lost their brother in 2017. She says grief is "just impossible".

What Prime Video's Chloe tells us about the dark potential of social media.

A book adaptation and a stellar cast: Everything you need to know about Where the Crawdads Sing.

Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox were together for 16 years. This is what their lives look like now.

Dolly Parton pin curls and vocal warm-ups: A day in the life of 9 to 5 star Erin Clare.

Shannen Findlay

Shannen Findlay

Relationships

The incredibly haunted life of V. C. Andrews, the author of Flowers In The Attic.

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"Socialise as a couple." The 7 things all healthy relationships have, according to the experts.

'I'm 39 with 2 kids and I just had an abortion. I shouldn't have to explain why.'

"There's no privacy": 6 signs you're in an 'enmeshed relationship', and what this means.

TED TALK: What really happens to your body during menopause.

PODCAST: The M Word: Why So Many Women Are Angry And Weepy.

PODCAST: Menopause: Misunderstood, Mysterious & Magnificent.

PODCAST: (Peri)Menopausal Symptoms Start Decades Before You Think.

TED TALK: The link between menopause and gender inequity at work.

TED TALK: How menopause affects the brain.

'Perimenopause has changed my sex life. But it hasn't affected my libido.'

'The worst pick-up lines I've been sent on dating apps aren't funny. They're terrifying.'

'The day I thought about kidnapping another woman's child.'

"It’s a very clean lifestyle." Why Cate got involved in swinging at the age of 40.

'For 20 years, I supported my husband wearing women's clothing. But now I'm ending the marriage.'

Tom Tilley was 10 years old when he began speaking in tongues.

Suzi Dent was sexually harassed by Rolf Harris. Almost 30 years later, she helped put him in prison.

'In a long-term relationship, I never orgasmed. A one-night stand changed everything.'

Mary Rose Madigan

'My pap smear came back clear. But another symptom showed there was still a problem.'

"You find yourself lying." 5 signs you're in a trauma bonded relationship.

Parents

Bluey's Winton has gone from obedient to attention-seeking primary schooler. There's nothing more relatable.

"My favourite job was no longer a job." Alison Daddo on what happens when your kids leave the nest.

6 months after losing her baby, Selling Sunset's Maya Vander has miscarried.

"They’re my favourite duet partner of all time." Jennifer Lopez's blended family life.

"A public verbal bashing." I watched my teenage daughter get cancelled on Snapchat.

"I told my husband I hated him." What no one tells you about the fourth trimester.

Tiarnie Gilbert

Tiarnie Gilbert

Mamamia Favourites

What we didn't expect to discover on our girls trip to the Northern Territory.

Clare and Jessie Stephens

What Prime Video's Chloe tells us about the dark potential of social media.

A book adaptation and a stellar cast: Everything you need to know about Where the Crawdads Sing.

Feeling foggy? Here are 5 easy ways to clear your mind.

Anisha Premawardhana

The 2 very specific questions to ask yourself before buying your next hair tool.

Lady Startup Group Therapy: "Where do I even start with setting up online payments for my ecommerce business?"

Shannen Findlay

Moving in with a partner for the first time? Here's exactly what you need to know.

Emmeline Peterson

From Sicily to Athens: 10 experiences you need to add to your travel list immediately.

"It's jam-packed with funky educational songs." The 9 must-see videos right now on YouTube Kids.

Jane Beth Corcoran

A mother-daughter relationship and a Taylor Swift song: Everything you need to know about The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Chelsea McLaughlin

"I was 16 when I directed my first play." How Sarah Giles built a 14-year career in theatre and opera.

'I interviewed three Australian businesswomen about female strength. They all had one thing in common.'

6 life-changing books that will change your mindset.

"I never knew exfoliating powder was a thing." 11 lifestyle things we're loving sick this month.

Shannen Findlay

‘I just turned 55. Here are 3 ways my relationship with my health has changed.’

'I've been colouring my own hair for years. Here are 12 rules I swear by.'

ROADTEST: 3 women try the new moisturiser range that targets different skin concerns.

Just 5 skill-building activities for your kids (that don’t include arts and crafts).

From zero-waste groceries to kitchen libraries: 8 incredibly useful hacks for living more sustainably.

“I’ve been a naturopath for 5 years. Here’s what a day in my life looks like.”

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'We were set up on a blind date.' Barbra Streisand was 55 when she found her lasting love.

'People are joking 'everyone's got ADHD'. I wish it was a choice.'

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'They don’t work as much as I do.' 4 unfair misconceptions I had about working parents.

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SEX DIARIES: ‘It’s been 6 years since we broke up. Last week we slept together and the sex has totally changed.’

20 years ago, Kristin Smart went to a college campus party. She hasn't been seen since.

'My husband received a shock diagnosis. What followed was 22 months of hell.'

'After two years, Vivid Sydney is better than ever. Here's every single thing I did and saw.'

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Four years on, the Biloela family is home and everything women are talking about today.

A Caribbean Mai Tai, and 5 other cocktails for whisky beginners.

"I never knew exfoliating powder was a thing." 11 lifestyle things we're loving sick this month.

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TikTokers are promoting a diabetes drug as a weight loss fix. Now, the drug is in short supply.

SEX DIARIES: What really happens at a high-class Sydney sex party.

‘I just turned 55. Here are 3 ways my relationship with my health has changed.’

'I've been colouring my own hair for years. Here are 12 rules I swear by.'

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Simone Biles to sue over FBI's Larry Nassar investigation, and what women are talking about tonight.

‘I’m embracing the process of ageing.’ Why Tara Moss is more comfortable in her 40s than her 20s.

'I'm 43 and I've only worn a bikini five times in my life. I have regrets.'

'I have complicated thoughts about weight loss surgery. Here's why I'm doing it anyway.'

"3 words: the figure 8 trick." We asked 11 women exactly what they need to orgasm from oral sex.

Is it time to stop listening to Kim Kardashian?

‘It’s liberating’: The no-bullsh*t style advice Abbie Chatfield lives by.

'It completely ruined our relationship.' 13 women on the texts they really regret sending.

Mia Freedman: The gaslighting of women. By women.

After years of looking for love, Brittany Hockley feels like "something must be wrong with me".

Helen Mirren, Sylvie, and the new age of sex appeal.

Matthew McConaughey’s White House speech goes viral, and what women are talking about tonight.

Three famous men, three career comebacks, and the reality of 'pause culture'.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Stan's Everything I Know About Love is a tribute to the messy, beautiful friendships that shape us.

We tried the viral foundation hack that involves a cup of water. Here's exactly what happened.

'I'm a fashion editor. These are the 5 knits I'm updating my wardrobe with for winter.'

It's been two months since MAFS ended. Here's every chaotic thing that's happened since.

Just 5 skill-building activities for your kids (that don’t include arts and crafts).

From zero-waste groceries to kitchen libraries: 8 incredibly useful hacks for living more sustainably.

10 months after the Taliban takeover, this is the reality for women living in Afghanistan.

QLD students to get free period products, and what women are talking about tonight.

"The system is truly broken." I'm a personal trainer. Here are 5 things I hate about the fitness industry.

Nikki Chamberlain

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