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The uncomfortable story of why Hollywood cancelled Katherine Heigl.

by Clare Stephens

'I lived with constant anxiety.' Laura Byrne on experiencing pregnancy after miscarriage.

The 6 books everyone will be reading in December.

"It was wrong and cruel." The new consent laws have made me rethink my whole sexual history.

Mary Rose Madigan

While Rihanna was named a national hero in Barbados, the rest of the world focused on her body.

Chelsea McLaughlin

The key to feeling good about turning 40, or any age, according to a psychologist.

'I'm newly single after a 10 year relationship. And I'm only just discovering what good sex is.'

Why do I grind my teeth and clench my jaw? And what can I do about it?

The Conversation

'The grief felt like a full-time job.' How it feels to be on maternity leave without a baby.

Meagan Donaldson

MIA FREEDMAN: When health anxiety derails you. My story.

A 'big' death and 3 more theories about what happens in Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That.

From the unsend button to the label technique: 5 email hacks that will change your work life.

Josh Hartnett was destined to become a Hollywood star. Then he vanished from the spotlight.

Jessica Staveley

Editor's Picks

"I had just 10 minutes until your arrival." The reality of being a foster parent.

The Foster Care Project

Mamamia's ultimate gift guide: 40 perfect presents for everyone on your list.

'I was told to wear a shorter skirt.' What it was really like working Parliament House for 3 years.

We owe so many women apologies. But does every 2000s star need a redemption arc?

Chelsea McLaughlin

Lifestyle

The key to feeling good about turning 40, or any age, according to a psychologist.

From The Body Shop to Jo Malone: 11 of the best beauty advent calendars of 2021.

There are 3 main types of dark circles. Here's how to treat each one.

News

"It was wrong and cruel." The new consent laws have made me rethink my whole sexual history.

Mary Rose Madigan

Mary Rose Madigan

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Friday December 3.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

'Help us break down the barriers': 3 ways to be a better ally to people with disabilities.

Alan Tudge to stand aside after former staffer alleges their affair was abusive.

Dozens of people rescued and multiple evacuations: 16 photos from the NSW/Queensland floods.

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Thursday December 2.

Relationships

'I'm newly single after a 10 year relationship. And I'm only just discovering what good sex is.'

'My 4-year-old son was killed by a car. I never want another mum to go through it.'

'I was told to wear a shorter skirt.' What it was really like working Parliament House for 3 years.

'Situationship breakups are just as hard as "real" breakups. Here's why.'

'I had no money to feed my kids.' My abusive relationship left me homeless.

"I was driving down the highway at 2am when the police pulled me over and asked me why I was alone."

'You talk like you're on a sitcom.' When it comes to dating, men don't like funny women.

Mary Rose Madigan

"My adult child was suffering, but I had to step back for my own health.”

Louisa Simmonds

'I cried the day he died.' My complicated relationship with the man who abused me.

'On the outside, I had the perfect life. But I was putting on an act.'

Discounted! Vibrators! Here are the 7 sex toys we're buying from the Lovehoney Black Friday sale.

The relationship theory about 'the one after The One' that changes everything.

'I knew I was really sick. But all doctors did was fat shame me.'

'I never thought I'd live on welfare. And then I was a victim of domestic violence.'

'I decided to do a personality quiz with my boyfriend. The results changed everything.'

Anisha Premawardhana

'Dating as a plus size woman is hard. But it has nothing to do with the men I meet.'

Mary Rose Madigan

'When I was 19, I dated a 30-year-old. Here’s what I’d say to him now.'

Mary Rose Madigan

'The "perfect" guy ghosted me after two dates. Only after did I see the red flags.'

EXCLUSIVE: As a police officer Sharon attended DV calls daily. Then she'd go home to an abusive partner.

Only 48 per cent of Australian women are using contraception. We asked why.

Entertainment

'We didn't talk on set.' 8 actors who 'stayed in character' long after the cameras stopped.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

Josh Hartnett was destined to become a Hollywood star. Then he vanished from the spotlight.

Jessica Staveley

Jessica Staveley

While Rihanna was named a national hero in Barbados, the rest of the world focused on her body.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

The best moments from The Beatles: Get Back, as told through tweets.

Jessica Staveley

Jessica Staveley

"As a white parent, I'm scared of everything." Sandra Bullock on raising her two Black children.

The uncomfortable story of why Hollywood cancelled Katherine Heigl.

Work & Money

From the unsend button to the label technique: 5 email hacks that will change your work life.

"I'm an engineer at one of the world's biggest brands. These are the 7 questions I get asked constantly."

Tory Archbold rose to the top of the cut-throat PR industry. It taught her 5 important lessons.

"He asked me if I was having a senior moment." 23 women share their honest experiences of ageism.

'I help people go from broke to financially successful in a few months. Here's the truth behind those stories.'

We have 5 x $100 gift vouchers up for grabs. You just need to fill out our quick survey.

From $80 to "in the thousands": 10 women told us how much they spend on Christmas gifts (and how they actually budget for it).

'My work week of making podcasts, interviewing and meetings is packed. Here's the new launch helping me organise my life.'

A rural business is transforming the lives of Australia’s teenage girls and we’re here for it.

What's it like for female rideshare drivers? We spoke to 2 women and had SO MUCH to ask them.

Lady Startup Group Therapy: "I'd to love automate as much as I can so I can spend more time creating. No idea where to start!”

"Always get it delivered to your door." 7 women on the golden car-buying tips they swear by.

Mary Rose Madigan

'I help women get on top of their money. Here are 3 budgeting mistakes I see all the time.'

'The 5 things I've learned from 34 weeks of teaching in lockdown.'

“Can I leave this with you?” A definitive list of the 32 most annoying things people say at work.

TRIED & TESTED: The 5 ways to level-up your business online, according to a lady startup.

We have 4 x $100 gift vouchers up for grabs. You just need to fill out our quick survey.

Lady Startup Group Therapy: "I spend way too many hours on money admin. Any tips to streamline?”

"My life has always been... chaos. These 4 rules changed everything."

Liandra Gaykamangu and Jane Cay built successful Aussie businesses. Here’s how they did it.

Parents

'I lived with constant anxiety.' Laura Byrne on experiencing pregnancy after miscarriage.

'The grief felt like a full-time job.' How it feels to be on maternity leave without a baby.

Meagan Donaldson

Meagan Donaldson

"My 10-year-old's skin started to change, so we created her first skincare routine. Here's exactly how it went."

"I had just 10 minutes until your arrival." The reality of being a foster parent.

The Foster Care Project

The Foster Care Project

Natasha hadn’t heard of neonatal cancer until her son was born with it. Here’s what she wants you to know.

'I always thought I’d be a cool relatable mum to my teens. I'm not.'

Mamamia Favourites

"I'm an engineer at one of the world's biggest brands. These are the 7 questions I get asked constantly."

"There are actually 5 types of people at Christmas. Here's exactly what our family would be."

Clare and Jessie Stephens

"My 10-year-old's skin started to change, so we created her first skincare routine. Here's exactly how it went."

Natasha hadn’t heard of neonatal cancer until her son was born with it. Here’s what she wants you to know.

15 parents on the hacks that make life with a baby easier.

"After a year of missing all of my people, here are 3 unexpected lessons it's given me."

ROADTEST: 3 women, from B to D cup, try the same lingerie brand.

From grazing boards to conversation cards: Here's exactly how I hosted Friendsgiving this year.

Eleanor Katelaris

Just 6 of the best live experiences coming to Perth in summer.

“It was brilliant from the start. What is this wizardry?”: 13 women test Oral-B’s new on-the-go teeth whitening kit.

"Definitely the best facial moisturisers I have used to date." 13 women try CeraVe's moisturising lotion duo for dry and dehydrated skin.

"Tell me your kids are obsessed with PAW Patrol without telling me your kids are obsessed with PAW Patrol."

"A will of steel and the stubbornness of an angry farm animal." 6 parents on the most surprising things about raising a toddler.

'Can I get the jab if I'm pregnant?' and 7 other fertility questions I've heard about the COVID vaccine.

ROADTEST: "I loathe mess, but embraced it for a week with 3 kids under 9. Here's what that rollercoaster looked like."

The Overwhelmed Woman’s Guide to picking the right serum.

From cocktails to activewear: 6 purchases you need this summer, and how to get cash back on all of them.

From allergies to play dates: 7 parenting hacks to get you through the social season.

ROADTEST: "I tried The KIND Collective's new blue light cosmetics. Here are my honest thoughts."

PSA: This iconic tan brand just launched their own skincare, so we tried it. Immediately.

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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday October 20.

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"I've found my person." Brooke Blurton on what to expect from this season of The Bachelorette.

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'Last week, Jonah Hill said what I've been wishing I could say for years.'

How to ACTUALLY start a conversation about masturbation with your mates.

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Adele, Lorde, Taylor and the rise of the reclusive pop star.

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'I was 20 and I knew it was her.' My relationship with my birth mother began with a letter.

MIA FREEDMAN: 'I've known Lisa Wilkinson for 30 years. Here's what the public doesn't know about her.'

Your period seriously affects the way you exercise. Here's how to use it to your advantage.

13 women anonymously share the worst career advice they've ever received.

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Meet Emma Watkins' new Yellow Wiggle replacement, Tsehay Hawkins: An award-winning 15-year-old dancer.

"I’m learning to take this slower lifestyle in." What Phoebe Burgess' life looks like now.

A famous chef for a dad and banned from dating the Beckhams. Inside the life of Tilly Ramsay.

"I have her to thank for my career." 14 women on the best piece of advice they received from a teacher.

"Everything was just a bit blah": Earlier this year, Carrie Bickmore lost her motivation.

'I was in denial about my abusive relationship. Then I watched Netflix's Maid.'

We need to talk about menopausal women at work, and the 6 rules workplaces must follow.

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Mamamia recaps Succession: IT'S TIME TO GO FULL F**KING BEAST.

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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Tuesday October 19.

"I am eternally grateful." After 9 years in the yellow skivvy, Emma Watkins is leaving The Wiggles.

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PARENT OPINION: I’m juggling 2 kids under 4, endless washing and a full-time job. Welcome to ‘the messy years'.

Face to face learning is coming back. Not all parents are happy about it.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are engaged. Let's take a look back at their relationship.

Just in time for Christmas: Everything we know about Queensland's COVID roadmap to reopening.

At 15, Lisa Wilkinson was sexually assaulted. Four decades on, she's ready to talk about it.

8 things every woman should know about menopause, according to an expert.

'I'm a former school principal. Here are 10 ways to help your child settle back into school.'

11 bizarre things we can and can't do as part of Australia's reopening plan.

The Catch-Up: Everything you need to know before you watch Succession season 3.

Everything we know about The Bachelorette Australia contestants, and where to follow them on Instagram.

"It feels unfinished." All the photos from The Block's backyard reveal in one place.

Jessica Staveley

A seventh baby on the way and 11 siblings: What we know about NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's family life.

“She controlled me my whole life.” Everything we know about Madonna’s six kids.

A daughter he's never met and two favourite sons: Inside Owen Wilson's private family life.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Exactly what the original cast of The Real Housewives of Melbourne are doing now.

Billi Fitzsimons

TRIED & TESTED: A new plumping serum with the coverage of a foundation. Here's everything you need to know.

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Monday October 18.

"She didn't deserve to die." 11 months after Melissa Caddick disappeared, her husband has spoken.

Chelsea McLaughlin

'The beauty industry is failing women with dark skin. And it needs to change.'

Naa-Lamle Wellington

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