Mamamia - News, podcasts and video for women

This weekend, Australia will become a more dangerous place for women.

by Billi Fitzsimons

Kylie Skin is launching in stores next month. Here's what products are worth your money.

Open state borders... almost: What you need to know about the new roadmap to 'COVID normal'.

A ball tampering scandal and relentless trolling: Candice Warner's life in the spotlight.

Every single TV show and movie dropping on Netflix Australia in November 2020.

Serious injuries and varying pay: What it's really like on SAS Australia.

Chelsea McLaughlin

'Glad I don't wake up to her old face anymore.' Why how he talks about his ex matters.

'I desperately want a boob job. There are 2 reasons why I'll never get one.'

"Shame and rejection": I'm one of many middle-aged women dealing with blatant ageism at work.

Louisa Simmonds

'My boyfriend is disabled. This is what I want people to know about our relationship.'

"I couldn’t understand why I was so resentful." Mum guilt stopped me from being a good parent.

'After my divorce, I moved in with my mum. It made me realise she'd been gaslighting me my whole life.'

Mamamia recaps the final presidential debate: America, we're so sorry.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Editor's Picks

What you need to know about AVOs and whether they actually work.

This weekend, Australia will become a more dangerous place for women.

Billi Fitzsimons

'Matt's mum was in the room': Laura Byrne's very candid birth story.

We were wrong about Naomi Campbell all along.

Lifestyle

"I've been a beauty editor for 5 years - these are the best skin tips I've learned."

4 common mistakes you're definitely making while exercising.

Here's why you're getting pimples and red bumps in your armpits.

News

Open state borders... almost: What you need to know about the new roadmap to 'COVID normal'.

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Friday October 23.

What you need to know about AVOs and whether they actually work.

'I knew I needed an escape plan.' The reality of leaving an abusive relationship in 2020.

Billi Fitzsimons

Billi Fitzsimons

In 2017, a 12-year-old Indigenous girl died by suicide. This week we saw history repeat itself.

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

Relationships

'Glad I don't wake up to her old face anymore.' Why how he talks about his ex matters.

'My boyfriend is disabled. This is what I want people to know about our relationship.'

'After my divorce, I moved in with my mum. It made me realise she'd been gaslighting me my whole life.'

The contact list anyone leaving an abusive relationship should have.

'It started with comments about how I dressed.' Angelina's 6 years with a controlling man.

"There were signs he was a stalker when I met him." How Sandy rebuilt her life after an abusive relationship.

3 ways to best navigate painful sex when you have endometriosis.

'Using guilt to get their way.' 5 habits of a deeply insecure partner.

Secret purchases and hidden credit cards: My husband's 'financial cheating' broke our marriage.

Tara Blair Ball

"When an affair is good, there's nothing better." I've had three affairs and regret none of them.

'I was sexually abused at the age of 12. My mum knew but said nothing.'

"There is continuous deliberate hurt." 5 telltale signs that your relationship is over.

ASK CHANTELLE: 'My friend says she can come from nipple play alone. How is this possible?'

Chantelle Otten

I let a 'digital matchmaker' overhaul my dating profile. This is what I learnt.

Stephanie Nuzzo

The early signs they’re not the right person for you, no matter how much you wish they are.

'I had an affair with your husband. Now we're married, and I owe you an apology.'

Sick of being the "foster girlfriend" in every relationship? Here's how to avoid it.

Tara Blair Ball

SEX DIARIES: 'The ex, the best mate, the one night stand: I slept with 3 men in one week.'

'I led a guy mate on for 10 years. As soon as I found out he got married, I slept with him.'

'They treated me with such little regard.' Why I decided to purge my toxic friends.

Entertainment

A ball tampering scandal and relentless trolling: Candice Warner's life in the spotlight.

Every single TV show and movie dropping on Netflix Australia in November 2020.

Serious injuries and big pay packets: What it's really like on SAS Australia.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

How I discovered that countless women have been with men who don’t wipe their bums.

17 women on the most famous person they've ever met. And what they were actually like.

A 2020 pregnancy and a billion-dollar empire: What the Simpson sisters' lives look like now.

Listen Now

new episode

00:00

Suggested Podcasts

Why Have So Many Aussies Died From Shark Attacks In 2020?

The Quicky

The Truth Behind The Bachelorette Headlines

The Spill

Work & Money

"Shame and rejection": I'm one of many middle-aged women dealing with blatant ageism at work.

Louisa Simmonds

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

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

What My Salary Gets Me: A 24-year-old affected by COVID-19, unemployed and living back at home.

The missing piece in the discussion about equality for women.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 32-year-old tradie on $75,000 a year, who's paying off debt.

5 easy changes to make if your household expenses have gone up this year.

"You’re not moving fast enough." The glaring problem with hustle culture.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 41-year-old talent acquisition specialist on $112,000 a year.

"I didn't want to waste any more time": Three women whose careers started after 40.

"It can make or break your career." The official do's and don'ts of meeting etiquette.

They were separated by COVID. But 124 musicians created a masterpiece from home.

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

Valentina Todoroska

What My Salary Gets Me: A 30-year-old on $65,000, living with two housemates.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 30-year-old on $46,800 a year, whose salary more than halved since COVID-19.

What My Salary Gets Me: A 47-year-old on $46,000 a year, with two teenage sons and a mortgage.

"I was very hurt." While running their business together, Lindy Klim split from her husband.

'I'm a small business owner. I'm begging you to stop asking for free stuff.'

What My Salary Gets Me: A 32-year-old media worker on $95,000 a year.

"It makes you super laser-focused." How becoming a mother has changed how Laura Byrne works.

Parents

"I couldn’t understand why I was so resentful." Mum guilt stopped me from being a good parent.

René was sexually abused from the age of 10. She was 26 before anyone listened to her.

'I didn't just cry, I sobbed.' A letter to the teacher who failed my son.

The 5 best things about having a grandparent in your life.

The $10 brush that instantly cleans grout, plus 11 other genius cleaning tips courtesy of the internet.

"Sensory needs, overwhelm, fear, anger and love." What it's like in an all-autistic family.

Mamamia Favourites

The contact list anyone leaving an abusive relationship should have.

The 5 best things about having a grandparent in your life.

7 helpful (and enviro-friendly) washing tips that we wish we knew sooner.

"My dryness was completely gone." 9 women trial Clinique's new hydration-boosting moisturiser.

You're seeing 'ceramides' in skincare, so here's why they're good for dry, sensitive skin.

Valentina Todoroska

5 reasons Netflix's Over The Moon is the film kids need to watch right now.

Jacqui McCallum

'I knew I needed an escape plan.' The reality of leaving an abusive relationship in 2020.

Billi Fitzsimons

'My hair stayed cleaner for longer.' 8 women try Sukin's new $21.95 Natural Balance Scalp Scrub.

Valentina Todoroska

In a year we'd rather let go, Frozen the Musical has finally come to thaw us out.

How do I choose the right serum for my skin? 6 of our most pressing questions, answered.

"I tried La Roche-Posay's new serum to see if it's a sensitive skin saviour."

The cult serum that sells every 60 seconds in the US is finally here, and we tried it.

Easy, healthy lunchbox ideas that'll save you a whole lot of time. Promise.

Exactly how to clean your home during COVID, according to an infection prevention expert.

Jacqui McCallum

'I'm redecorating the cottage.' 7 things you know if you've played with Sylvanian Families.

'I switched to a foundation with hyaluronic acid for 2 weeks. Here's the difference it made.'

"Non Zero Days: The piece of self-care advice that changed how I live my life."

Jessie Stephens

"I felt constantly car sick." 5 things that surprised me most about pregnancy.

Melissa's teaching workload has 'tripled' in lockdown. It's been a wake-up call for her health.

Got dry skin? A dermatologist answers all your questions about moisturising.

Valentina Todoroska

Goodness. The latest Harry and Meghan story is that their house is probably... haunted.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Victoria has recorded the lowest daily COVID result in a month - so when does lockdown end?

Billi Fitzsimons

4 facts you need to know about the new live-action Disney+ film, The One and Only Ivan.

Hannah was 13 when she started seeing figures and hearing voices as she was nodding off to sleep.

All the clues you may have missed in episode three of The Masked Singer Australia 2020.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Lactic acid is the skincare hero you needed like, yesterday. Here's why.

If we took violence against women seriously, Courtney Herron may still be alive.

"Everyone is shouting and no one is talking." The very real problem with online outrage.

WE'RE CALLING IT: Eddie Perfect is 100 per cent, hands down Frillneck on The Masked Singer.

'I was added to a group called: All the people that hate Natasha.' In 2020, cyberbullying is worse than ever.

Jessica Staveley

Oh. Apparently Locky was actually the "Plan C Bachelor", and more in Celeb in 5.

Mamamia Celebrity

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Tuesday August 18.

We're calling it: Kate Miller-Heidke is definitely the Queen on The Masked Singer Australia.

"He's a puppet." Nadine on what Locky was really like on The Bachelor, and more in Celeb in 5.

Mamamia Celebrity

ROAD TEST: “I tried the iconic Meghan Markle jeans to see if they're really that good.”

9 things people who suffer from bloating know to be true.

"No longer do heads turn." What Michelle Obama says about a woman's 'invisible years'.

Billi Fitzsimons

I know you don't want to wear sunscreen inside...but here's why you should really think about it.

"We are not rich." 6 misconceptions people have about being a FIFO mum.

"I was asked why on earth anyone should have children. I thought of 11 reasons."

Holly Wainwright

'The 5 things I want my kids to learn before they start school.'

Amy Nelmes Bissett

Forty years after her baby was killed, Lindy Chamberlain is still 'howled at' in the street.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Delta Goodrem opens up about filming 'The Voice' while she was learning to find hers again.

Contestants begging to leave, plus all the other spoilers for Farmer Wants A Wife in one place.

Mamamia recaps Farmer Wants A Wife: One wife goes rogue at the final farewell dinner.

'I'm fat. Technically morbidly obese. Make your presumptions, but this is what you don't know.'

Caitie Humphrys

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Monday August 17.

A 'secret pact' and the final two: All the rumours about The Bachelor's Bella in one place.

Billi Fitzsimons

'I went from working 18-hour days to being a full-time parent overnight. Here's what I've learnt.'

"It's no secret I've been through plenty of stuff." Barry Du Bois on having cancer amid COVID-19.

"I'm pregnant!" Where Maria, Rachel, Jane and Lorinska from Yummy Mummies are now.

HOROSCOPES: Friendship breakups and sexual cravings. The week ahead, according to your star sign.

Bleeding nipples, jealousy, agony: What I really want to say about why I'm not breastfeeding.

Crowded Melbourne streets & vaccine breakthrough: What you need to know about COVID-19 this weekend.

Billi Fitzsimons

"We were a family of four for 10 precious days. They will always be the best days of my life."

"Enjoy every moment." The 6 pieces of advice you should never, ever give a first time mum.

'After my ex dumped me, I created a Facebook profile to catfish him.'

Evangeline Grace

Locky texted an ex to "marry him" and everything else we know about his relationships.

'For my boyfriend's birthday, I let him sleep with another woman. I watched the whole thing.'

Evangeline Grace

"He was my best friend." Donald Trump's younger brother Robert Trump has passed away.

Billi Fitzsimons

Newsletters

Yes please! Sign me up now.

*By signing up you accept our privacy policy

READ
- News
  - General
  - Opinion
  - True Crime
  - Politics
  - Sport
  - Explainer
- Entertainment
  - Celebrity
  - Reality TV
  - Movies
  - TV
  - Books
  - Rogue
  - Royal
- Lifestyle
  - Beauty
  - Fashion
  - Weddings
  - Home
  - Wellness
  - Health
  - Fitness
  - Travel
  - Food
- Parents
  - Before The Bump
  - Pregnancy
  - Baby
  - Kids
  - Teens
  - School
  - Parent Opinion
- Work & Money
  - Money
  - Finance
  - Career
  - Lady Startup
- Relationships
  - Sex
  - Dating
  - Separation
  - Friendship
  - Family
  - Real Life
  - Couples
- Podcasts
- Videos
- Newsletters
- Events
- Competitions
- About Mamamia
- about
  
  contact
  
  advertise
  
  privacy
  
  competitions
LISTEN
WATCH

Top Stories
Category
Podcasts
Search

Category

News
Entertainment
Lifestyle
Parents
Work & Money
Relationships
Podcasts
Videos
Newsletters
Events
Competitions

about
contact
advertise
privacy
competitions

Before The Bump

Search

Search

0 RESULTS

00:00 / ???

MY PROFILE

My Profile

COMMUNITY

Conversations

My Comments

Comment Feed

ARTICLES

My Saved

My Extras

My Mamamia

What's New?

Community Guidelines

Logout