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Saxon Mullins catalysed NSW's Affirmative Consent Bill. But her work isn't without a heavy mental load.

by Isabella Ross

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

62 years ago, Candy Rogers was killed selling mints. Police just caught her killer.

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

4 ways you didn't know you could use blush (and why you need to try all of them).

HOROSCOPES: A relationship ending and a family feud. The week ahead according to your star sign.

"Fourth time lucky!" Why we can't look away from Laura Henshaw's wedding.

Shannen Findlay

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

Mary Rose Madigan

New travel restrictions and everything else we know about the new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron'.

'The sacrifices aren't what you think': 5 things I learned from having a baby at 17.

Editor's Picks

We've lost 38 women to violence this year. We'll lose more before Christmas.

'That one extra task just broke me.' The reality of being a part-time working mum.

MIA FREEDMAN: Feminism, hotness & the great Em Rata debate.

'It starts with you.' We won’t end gender-based violence in 16 days. But we can make progress.

Zahra Al Hilaly

Lifestyle

'How wearing crop tops helped me embrace the parts of my body I wanted to hide.'

Mary Rose Madigan

'I'm a beauty editor and here's what I'm shopping in the Black Friday sales.'

Stylist Deni Todorovič staged a Pride March at Melbourne Fashion Week. Then they were publicly shamed.

News

Saxon Mullins catalysed NSW's Affirmative Consent Bill. But her work isn't without a heavy mental load.

New travel restrictions and everything else we know about the new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron'.

We've lost 38 women to violence this year. We'll lose more before Christmas.

Bestselling author Alice Sebold wrote 'Lucky' about her sexual assault. But it wasn’t the whole story.

Two weeks ago, a new search for William Tyrrell began. Here are 6 recent developments.

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Friday November 26.

Relationships

"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 self destructive. This is why I finally had to step away.'

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 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.

"You think your whole sexual story is over. It doesn't need to be." Here's how to date with an STI.

Shannen Findlay

'I met my partner right before lockdown. Now, we're only just learning about each other's lives.'

"I lost my son just after his 13th birthday. This is what grief has taught me."

SEX DIARIES: ‘I gave a stranger head in a hotel lift. I’ve never felt more in control.’

"The orgasm was... intense." Mamamia reviews the 'Lelo InaWave 2' sex toy.

'I was just being nice.' When it comes to dating, is being nice a form of deceit?

Entertainment

A serious injury and a subtle nod to Tom Hanks' wife: 8 things you didn't know about Cast Away.

5 addictive new murder mysteries to get you through the rainy weekend.

"I don’t have the alcohol to numb it away": 12 celebrities on why they quit drinking.

Why everyone's talking about Caitlyn Jenner and Ellen DeGeneres' six-year feud.

Brooke unfollowed Abbie Chatfield on Instagram, plus all the other gossip from The Bachelorette.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

"She made the right decision." Jamie-Lee on how watching The Bachelorette helped her heal.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea McLaughlin

Work & Money

“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.

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

Shannen Findlay

PARENT OPINION: Everyone talks about leaning into motherhood, but nobody talks enough about leaning out.

"8 women told me their best no-BS advice on buying a house.”

Mary Rose Madigan

Parents

'The sacrifices aren't what you think': 5 things I learned from having a baby at 17.

'All the boys in my class are doing it.' My daughter's school friends are vaping. They’re in Year 4.

'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."

An engagement and almost five years sober: Demi Moore and her daughters in 2021.

'That one extra task just broke me.' The reality of being a part-time working mum.

Mamamia Favourites

'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.

From beach towels to cocktail kits: Just 10 places to shop small this Christmas.

ROADTEST: "My 6-year-old is obsessed with her devices, so we got creative with this art kit."

From kids club to private pool cabanas: 3 reasons why cruises are actually the most underrated family holiday.

"Why Leigh Campbell's 'light the good candle' rule is especially important to me this Christmas."

5 festive recipes you won't actually believe are lactose-free.

Eleanor Katelaris

What's in my trolley: A dairy-free 25-year-old shares her bi-weekly grocery shop.

9 things the Mamamia team are looking forward to doing before 2021 ends.

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

Lin-Manuel Miranda and a 'blessed' family: Everything you need to know about Disney's magical new movie, Encanto.

Not all vitamin C serums are made equal. Here are 3 things to look for, according to a beauty expert.

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

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.'

From BH Cosmetics to Peaches & Cream and Trixie Mattel: Here's where to buy some of the biggest cult beauty brands in Australia.

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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Thursday October 14.

Sex rituals, toilet confessions and rogue parenting: 17 couples on the strangest habits they share.

I lost a brother I never knew. Here is how I deal with it now.

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'My scan showed my baby boy had Down Syndrome. The comments from some friends were so hurtful.'

No breakfast, homeschooling and family movie nights: A day in the life of Julia Morris.

'I didn't realise gender disappointment was a thing in pregnancy, until I admitted I had it.'

Thousands of cases, but hardly any sick: What 'living with COVID' will likely look like in Australia.

'I've fought breast cancer for 28 years but now I'm dying. Here's what it's taught me about living.'

Should I Watch It? SBS' compelling gold rush murder mystery, New Gold Mountain.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Mamamia recaps SAS Australia: We absolutely did not need a reunion episode.

Chelsea McLaughlin

When is the right to time to get your child a phone? 28 parents share their thoughts.

8 expensive skincare products that are actually worth it, according to beauty experts.

Angela was heavily pregnant when she realised something wasn't right with her older son, Henry.

"I am weed." 5 things we learnt from Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's chaotic GQ interview.

I had been out of the workforce for over 15 years. Then I applied for a job with Mamamia.

Here’s exactly what to swap in (and out) of your skincare routine in your 20s, according to a skincare expert.

Alisha Bhojwani

"I've never had more balance in my entire life." The unexpected silver lining of lockdown.

Details have emerged about Gabby Petito's final moments.

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday October 13.

Netflix's Maid is not just one woman's story. It's the story of thousands of women.

Geraldine Bilston

From the highs to the lows: We asked three women what life is really like on antidepressants.

In Australia, women pay double what men do for health insurance. It doesn't make any sense.

What we learned from Four Corners' Sony Music Australia investigation.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Two weeks into October, Australia has lost two pregnant mothers to violence.

"I cannot and will not forgive or forget." The life lesson from Holocaust survivor, Eddie Jaku.

Jessie Stephens

If you suffer from mental illness, the "Beyond Now" plan could save your life.

The Glasgow summit may be the "last chance" to tackle climate change. Our PM may not go.

12 months ago, celebrity fashion designer Olivier Rousteing was involved in a freak accident.

Mamamia recaps SAS Australia: Three celebs make it to the end, but only one passes selection.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Jeans, sandals and so many dresses: 15 things we're eyeing off at The Iconic 30 per cent off sale.

Anastacia had one of the biggest hits of the 2000s. Before that she couldn't pay her rent.

Where are they now? The cast of Hey Hey It's Saturday, 50 years later.

Tiffiny Hall will never return to television. Here’s why.

Shannen Findlay

Why everyone is talking about Jesy Nelson and Nicki Minaj.

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Tuesday October 12.

"This is a bloody mess." All the photos from The Block's laundry and powder room reveal.

Jessica Staveley

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Monday October 11.

Emma Watkins told the world about her endometriosis. It didn't stop the pregnancy rumours.

"I'm seeing my parents." 23 women on how they spent NSW's freedom day.

The 6 wildest moments from Kim Kardashian's viral SNL monologue.

Shannen Findlay

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