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HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'I've just started going to bootcamp. Last week, I stormed off in tears.'

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4 exfoliating mistakes we're all making, according to a dermatologist.

A 13-year-old feud and many firings: All the Grey's Anatomy behind-the-scenes drama in one place.

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The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Monday November 30.

My gentle husband went to Afghanistan. He returned a different man.

'We text 100 times a day.' My husband says my friendship with his workmate is a problem.

"Life-changing" chilli oil and bulk peanut butter: A 25-year-old's $100 weekly grocery shop.

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The controversial life of Kirk Cameron, nearly 30 years after the end of 'Growing Pains'.

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A ritual killing and a rumoured affair: The murder that has haunted Harvard for 50 years.

The Flight Attendant is a comedic murder mystery that will leave you with a rising sense of panic.

‘As a first-time mum, I felt pressured into sleep training. This is why I stopped.’

'I wear a cloak of invisibility in certain shops.' And other things I’ve noticed since turning 50.

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Jarryd Hayne, Jack de Belin and the sports players who never learned how to have sex.

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Mia Freedman: 'To those who wrinkle their noses at Meghan's story, I say you know nothing of grief.'

For 11 years, I've grieved the loss of my husband. But he's still alive.

Lifestyle

HOROSCOPES: Career crossroads and an exercise kick. The week ahead according to your star sign.

From sleek buns to blow-drying: We asked 4 women how they style their hair every day.

From a $35 one-piece to all the cute bikinis: The swimwear we're buying this summer.

News

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Monday November 30.

A ritual killing and a rumoured affair: The murder that has haunted Harvard for 50 years.

Michelle Martinko was murdered in 1979. This year, she caught her own killer.

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Friday November 27.

Jarryd Hayne, Jack de Belin and the sports players who never learned how to have sex.

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Undrinkable water and a 'torture factory': What life looked like for Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert in prison.

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Relationships

My gentle husband went to Afghanistan. He returned a different man.

'We text 100 times a day.' My husband says my friendship with his workmate is a problem.

'If you have to ask whether you're having an emotional affair, you probably are.'

'I wear a cloak of invisibility in certain shops.' And other things I’ve noticed since turning 50.

'I was bored and frustrated in lockdown. So I started having virtual BDSM sex online.'

'I met my husband in an addiction recovery group. We were 9 years clean when I found drugs.'

Tara Blair Ball

Sexy times are back in Victoria, so here's why STI tests are more important than ever.

Mia Freedman: 'To those who wrinkle their noses at Meghan's story, I say you know nothing of grief.'

"A 30 year murder." When Sarah's brother was in Year 5, he was abused by two older boys.

"I'm a 32-year-old woman who's never had sex, or even been kissed."

"To be in love, what's that like? I'm 45 and I've never been in a serious relationship."

ASK CHANTELLE: 'I'm curious about my G-spot. How do I find it... fast?'

Chantelle Otten

"The first toy to ever make me squirt." Mamamia reviews 'The Sacred Squirter' sex toy.

Lacey-Jade Christie

'My mum’s favourite daughter died, and I can't replace her no matter how hard I try.'

'He didn't love his girlfriend. And he took it out on me.'

'After five years with my boyfriend, I invited him to meet my family. He refused.'

"Too full to f**k": 10 women on the pre-sex secret we've been keeping.

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“I’ve never tried a sex toy before. This was my first.” Mamamia reviews 'The Rose' sex toy.

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Entertainment

In 2018, Sophie Monk says she met 'the one'. Now, she's reportedly engaged.

A 13-year-old feud and many firings: All the Grey's Anatomy behind-the-scenes drama in one place.

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Missing for months and a new fiancée: The troubled life behind Matthew Perry’s onscreen persona.

The controversial life of Kirk Cameron, nearly 30 years after the end of 'Growing Pains'.

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Parents

HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'I've just started going to bootcamp. Last week, I stormed off in tears.'

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‘As a first-time mum, I felt pressured into sleep training. This is why I stopped.’

'After the loss of my baby, I learnt there’s a right and a wrong way to talk about stillbirth.'

"No social or party invitations." My 3 boys have autism. For us, Christmas is a time of rejection.

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'My friend's 11-year-old sent me a graphic video of himself. I accidentally watched it.'

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ROAD TEST: "I tried Lancôme's Génifique serum for a week to see why it's a cult favourite."

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ROAD TEST: 'I tried a micro-peeling gel cleanser to see if it actually helps reduce acne.'

'I looked fresher in the morning.' 3 women try the eye cream that sells once every 60 seconds.

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'We've helped thousands of babies with sleep. Here are 4 things to know about sleep training.'

8 summer beauty routine dos and definite don'ts.

ROAD TEST: What happened when my 10 year old got her very own laptop.

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'8 things I learned when I gave my child a smartwatch.'

The 5 Pilates exercises that are the holy grail for working out at home.

'After spending most of 2020 in lockdown, here are 5 positive things my kids have learned.'

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5 easy ways to use instant photos to create the most fab personalised (and affordable) gifts.

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Last week, a controversial 17yo YouTuber died. Now, people are celebrating his death.

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"I'm looking into fostering a child. Here are 6 things I've learned so far."

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"Roxi will always be a second rate Rhonda." The best reactions to the Bachelor's intruder episode.

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