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"It's not as 'ugly' as I thought..." The project designed to encourage women to love their vaginas.
Pimpama deaths: Estranged husband who fatally stabbed wife in Gold Coast house out on bail.
Donald Trump has sacked the US Attorney General for opposing his immigration ban.
Executive orders: What Donald Trump can and can't do with the stroke of a pen
7 useless things you're spending your money on.
"I feel sick." A father-to-be will miss his first son's birth because of Trump's 'Muslim ban'.
The Today Show gave a couple who've been together for 40 years the greatest gift of all.
"Is this what we want for six year olds?" Teacher speaks out against new testing.
NSW's new Minister for Women Tanya Davies under fire for pro-life stance.
Former President Barack Obama weighs in on Donald Trump's presidency for the first time.
Skye Wheatley has spent thousands on cosmetic procedures, for one reason.
How to survive high school: Top tips for students.
Woman dies after her car rolls backwards onto her, with her two children inside.
Bankstown Hospital begins contacting 300 mothers after Hep B vaccine blunder
Paige Humphreys was 31 days old when she was killed in an act of domestic violence.
The unbearable truth about the 'Sunday night Facebook blues'.
Yassmin Abdel-Magied responds to Trump's 'Muslim ban': "It breaks my heart."
The expert behind Married at First Sight shares the one dating mistake we all make.
A letter to every ambitious woman who wants to have a baby.
If you saw Lion and thought Dev Patel's face looked familiar, here's why.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus delivered the ultimate smack-down to Trump during her SAG acceptance speech.
Donald Trump: Malcolm Turnbull downplays concerns about US immigration ban.
There's a simple, life-saving iPhone hack but most people have no idea about it.
Five people reportedly dead following a shooting at a Quebec City mosque.
Trump gives Turnbull refugee deal green light but government provides no detail.
A teenage boy has opened up about abusing his own mother, thinking it was "normal".
Single mum Canna Campbell saved $32,000 in one year thanks to a clever budgeting trick.
People are furious with Ivanka Trump over her "wildly offensive" latest Instagram post.
The most common money mistakes Aussie women are making.
Trump's Muslim ban leaves residents feeing like 'prisoners' in the United States
Anika is 18 years old, and halfway through a dominatrix internship.
Behold: A shockingly insensitive response to the Syrian refugee crisis.
"To all the parents sending their kids off to their first day of school this week."
Emily Ratajkowski on the depressing downside of being a "sexy" Hollywood star.
How Michelle Bridges is staying fit and healthy this summer.
It's official: there are three different types of Australian accents.
"I chased down strangers to find out where they bought their amazing clothes."
Princes William and Harry will honour their mother in a beautiful way.
'Breadcrumbing' is the new brutal dating trend taking 2017 by storm.
Katherine Heigl prefers adoption over pregnancy for a reason every mother can understand.
From monogamy to open marriage: My first planned threesome.
"My husband pulled the most bizarre prank on me and now my phone won't stop ringing."
These photos from Michelle and Barack Obama's 1992 wedding will melt your bloomin' heart.
Tragedy and unwavering love: The forgotten story behind the Williams sisters.
Mischa Barton reportedly "hospitalised" due to mental health concerns.
An open letter to everyone who called in sick to work today.
Ashley Graham just shared a photo of her 'cellulite thighs' and we can't stop cheering.
People were asked why they really got married and their answers were painfully honest.
Star furious over Casey Affleck's Oscar nomination.
Bachelor's Megan and Tiffany finally reunited in Bali, and in the most Aussie way possible.
A beautiful last letter written by Bourke St victim Thalia Hakin has been uncovered.
Nardya Miller has died, days after making headlines over her double lung transplant.
Linda Burney: "Australia Day remains a controversial, even painful event."
Could you pass the Australian citizenship test without studying?
Australia Day: Clashes between police and protesters erupt at Sydney Invasion Day march
Christine Anu thanks Michelle Obama: "You're the role model I didn’t know I needed."
"I don’t have a problem with Australia Day. I have a problem with the date."
The story of a young man 'adopting' his elderly, ill neighbour is almost too adorable.
Chapped lips? One product you have to use every damn day is probably to blame.
Rafael Nadal stood to lose more than $1 million if last night went pear-shaped.
PSA: We have found the most Aussie dessert EVER.
Julia Gillard gets Australia Day gong, calls for better gender balance among recipients.
Invasion Day ad compares Australia Day to tragic events in history.
Here's an update on Donald Trump's plan for "the wall."
Pearl Moen stabbed a neighbour 21 times, just to know what it feels like to kill.
Eight people share the beautiful reasons why they are becoming Australian citizens today.
Australian of the Year: General David Morrison's tumultuous 12 months.
The remarkable story behind Andrea Mason, Australian of the Year nominee.
When you're tired, there's one thing far more effective than grabbing a coffee.
The wonderful side of Serena Williams we never talk about.
Bourke St victim Thalia Hakin's mother has only just learned of her little girl's death.
Every woman is capable of "squirting", and an expert is spreading her secrets.
Claremont serial killings: Accused man Bradley Edwards in second court appearance
The four best shows coming to Netflix in February.
Viola Davis has made Academy Award history with her 2017 nomination.
"No, we don't need to 'free' Melania."
The gorgeous reason Roger Federer's kids want him to keep winning at the Australian Open.
Celia and Geff's wedding photo might be the saddest you've ever seen.
The 2017 Oscar nominations have been announced: Here's everything you need to know.
How exactly to talk to your kids after the Bourke Street tragedy.
There's a truly beautiful story behind the new Ed Sheeran music video.
Heatwave: Why you have trouble sleeping during hot nights
Robin Bailey and Pauline Hanson have come to blows over the burqa.
Meg Lanning says women's cricket 'has come a long way', hopes pay gap improves over time
'Having children doesn’t make you morally superior or more capable.'
The strangest thing about Dee finally returning to Neighbours.
A TV star has spoken out about his transgender daughter in the most beautiful way.
If you're not part of the "yoga and wine" craze, then what are you even doing with your life?
In The Lift With Mia Freedman: Also known as "things to never tell your boss."
Australian Open: Venus Williams advances to semi-finals with win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
Quakers Hill girl, 5, dies from suspected methadone overdose, police investigating
The heartbreaking story behind the surprise win of Mirjana Lučić-Baroni at the Australian Open.
Top model Hanne Gaby Odiele on coming out as intersex, and what it means for her career.
"Witnesses of the Bourke St attack say they 'froze.' In my scariest moment, so did I."
Forget what you know. THIS is how you make the perfect Pavlova.
There's only one way to sleep peacefully through a heatwave.
There's a good reason to look closely at tennis players' nails this Aussie Open.
Tourette Syndrome a family affair as father and son work to stamp out stigma.
With 25 words, a young friend of Bourke St victim Thalia Hakin has crushed our hearts.
How Barack Obama is spending his first proper holiday in eight long years.
Melbourne car attack: Bourke Street victims remembered at vigil in Federation Square
"Observing my parents made me realise marriage really is a 'tomb of love'."
Here's what you can do to keep the fight alive after the Women's March.
Allan Border Medal night to shine light on women's cricket with new and revamped awards
Gladys Berejiklian is a whole lot more than a childless woman.
Sallyanne Atkinson ran an entire city while raising five children, here's her secret.
"The story behind Roger Federer's knee injury made me go 'ohhhh'."
Here's how you can help the families of the Bourke Street Mall victims.
Ashley Hart writes a poem to announce she's separating from her husband.
'My children's mum came to pick them up one day in 2014. Then, my babies vanished.'
"I'm the woman in this viral internet meme, and the story isn't what you think."
What's inside the Tiffany box Melania Trump gave Michelle Obama? We have an answer.
Australian Open: Andy Murray shocked by Mischa Zverev, Stanislas Wawrinka beats Andreas Seppi
A witness to the Bourke Street tragedy shares the story behind the photos.
Family and friends share tributes to the Bourke Street car attack victims.
Trump says he attracted the "largest ever inauguration audience". He didn't.
Melbourne car attack: Leaders pay their respects to Bourke St victims, Premier considers changes to bail laws
The many things no-one warns you about wearing strapless tops.
Masturbation tips for every woman.
"I accidentally let my eight-year-old daughter interact with strangers online."
There's one sign that shows you're in the right career.
"There seems to be a lot of hate in the world": Why Australian women marched against Trump.
Hairstylist says she was "threatened" after refusing to do Trump's ex-wife's hair for free.
Life with postpartum psychosis: 'I thought I was James Bond and had to save the world.'
'Should I tell my partner I think he has autism?'
The subtle signs your loved one is ready to move into an aged care home.
3 big wedding trends you're about to see everywhere, according to the experts.
The 5 secret iPhone apps people use to cheat on their partners.
'My mum destroyed my self-esteem in 18 words. I haven't recovered a decade later.'
'I sell bridesmaid dresses, and need to warn women against making this common mistake.'
'I’m sick of angry, middle-aged white men telling me to take my clothes off.'
"I went off the Pill after nine years, and the most bizarre thing happened."
Exclusive: Leaked footage of how Australia's most notorious new ad was made.
By insulting his hair, tan and tiny hands, we're playing Trump's game. And we're losing.
An inside look at how Donald Trump is preparing for the inauguration.
In less than a week, you'll be able to stream every Aussie movie ever made.
Mother of the "Aussie Kardashians" shares how she raises nine daughters alone.
A common luggage feature led to a grandmother's suitcase being stolen and home raided.
Natalie Zielke turned a $14 Kmart homewares item into the most glamorous dress.
'I was sold into child sex slavery by my mother. I was just six-years-old.'
2016 crowned hottest year on record: Australia needs to get heat smart.
What our former Prime Ministers are costing us.
Where and when you can join the Women's March if you're in Australia.
A farewell to Barack Obama: we're not ready to say goodbye.
"The fake tan horror story that still haunts me, ten years later."
Fans have accused a sports commentator of comparing Venus Williams to a "gorilla".
This is what's really going on with Nick Kyrgios.
It's not just the temperature we need to be concerned about this summer.
An off-the-cuff comment from this woman's boyfriend drove her to seek surgery.
A seven-year-old Taylor Swift impersonator is under fire for her "sexualised" dance moves.
"Eat out for breakfast, not dinner" and 7 other freakishly effective ways to save $$$.
We're calling it. The People's Choice Awards red carpet is the most exciting one yet.
"Sorry, Mum. Turns out you were the expert all along."
Mike Baird: How NSW's Premier went from popular to the political scrapheap.
Lauren Brant: "Today, pregnancy really tested me and I questioned a lot of things."
'One mistake gave me the best life': 18-year-old kidnapped at birth gives first interview.
"I stopped shaving my armpits as a bit of a joke. Now, it's one of the best decisions I've ever made."
This money tactic men use could add $100 to your savings, every single day.
University completion rates won't be improved by looking at isolated causes.
Unpopular opinion: The Australia Day lamb ad romanticises genocide.
Dunlop Volley have released a sexy campaign, and it has some people furious.
Vegemite to return to Australian ownership under deal with US food giant Mondelez International.
Boss's emotional letter details life when an employee was under her abuser's control.
"An iPhone update ruined my week. Please learn from my mistake."
"As a single woman, I have a rather embarrassing request."
Donald Trump inauguration: One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts requested tickets, DFAT says
Bowel cancer: Doctors concerned growing waiting lists for colonoscopies could prove fatal
"I felt humiliated." The latest pornography trend harming women.
Three-year-old in a "stable condition" after being pulled from backyard pool.
The Women's March on Washington has one bold message to share.
Crowd-funding raises thousands for new Australia Day ad campaign featuring girls in hijabs
"Dear Facebook mums, please shut up. Love, your entire friends list."
The story behind these two innocent photos has sparked an important conversation about eating disorders.
The simple savings trick that helped Simone Milasas shake a $187,000 debt.
'The woman who was fired for fixing a student's spelling error deserved punishment.'
We finally know the secret to Drew Barrymore's new Netflix show Santa Clarita Diet.
The friendship between Barack Obama and Joe Biden is a love story for the ages.
"There's a helpful message hidden in Khloe Kardashian's heavily criticised TV show."
With just $63 a week, this budget queen manages to feed her entire family of five.
Em Rusciano: A "Just in Case of Death" letter to my daughters.
Donald Trump is being sued by a former 'The Apprentice' contestant.
Donations pour in after heatstroke kills man, weeks before his wife was to give birth.
Khadija Gbla didn't realise she was a victim of genital mutilation until she was 13.
Kay had never heard the term 'domestic violence'. Then her boyfriend tried to strangle her.
Yahoo hack: How to know if your account has been breached, and what to do next
The new "naked" dating show that shocked us to tears.
The ultimate summer face product, guaranteed to take you from beach to bar.
The disturbing things that happen to your brain when you don't get enough sleep.
Why the 'comfortable' part of a relationship is far better than the honeymoon stage.
Tinder is saving lives and sending people on extraordinary travel adventures.
Unpopular opinion: "La La Land just didn't do it for me."
This small adjustment to the way you open your car door could save a life.
EXCLUSIVE: Georgia Love didn't call out the 'thunder thighs' slurs for herself.
Talitha Cummins' dismissal on maternity leave raised tough memories for Tracey Spicer.
Campbell Remess the teddy maker raises $26k for cancer research at Hobart gala event.
MDMA claimed three lives last weekend. Legalised pill testing might have saved them.
Robert Xie murder trial: the blood stains that helped catch a killer.
A look back at Barack Obama's inauguration as Donald Trump's approaches.
Kasey Chambers: What it's like having anorexia when you're a 30-year-old mum.
"I want to be feminist about armpit hair... but I just think it's gross."
"I discovered my boyfriend was paying for regular 'rub and tugs'. And it made me sick."
How smiling in the car can save your family's life.
'I had depression and my marriage was almost destroyed. Then I started taking LSD.'
Model Megan Gale 'blamed herself' after she lost her second child last year.
Funding boost, organ donor generosity saving a record number of lives, Federal Government says.
New Zealand man who sailed across Tasman Sea to Ulladulla with 6yo charged.
"My closest friends formed a secret online group chat to bully me behind my back."
It begins! Sophie Cachia is sharing videos of her labour in real-time.
Seven stories that prove travelling with kids should not be called a 'holiday'.
"He cheated, but I stayed because money was tight. Now I'm in a stage of 'preparation'."
Megan Gale was seriously worried about sharing her miscarriage story.
'Advice for my darling daughter on her wedding day. From, your mother who might not make it.'
'We hadn’t told anyone we were pregnant yet. It happened on the day of our 12-week scan.'
'We've been married for six years. PLEASE stop asking us these stupid questions.'
Year 11 school assignment makes wildly sexist demands for female students.
Our hearts can't handle this: The Bush sisters have penned a letter to the Obama sisters.
A second uncomfortable off-air exchange has been caught on camera.
"40 thoughts I had watching a nude dating show that had nothing to do with romance."
"An Uber driver just gave me the most important life advice I've heard."
The tricks savvy home-owners are using to get out of mortgage debt sooner.
60 Minutes' Allison Langdon announces the birth of her baby boy with a sweet first photo.
"When it comes to Amber Sherlock, the punishment does not fit the crime."
Netflix’s mail order bride documentary is as compelling as it is cruel.
Doctors have discovered a sleeping position that relieves period pain.
"I'm single and I really, really don't want to be."
EXPLAINER: A TV stylist tells us exactly what the big problem is with three hosts wearing white.
"Hey Mum and Dad, it turns out babysitting your grandchildren is good for you. Really."
Lin family deaths: The murder trials of Robert Xie.
"Seeking an AVO doesn't make a woman an 'attention seeker'."
A Married at First Sight bride "lost family members and friends" for going on the show.
Sally Obermeder has a summer holiday idea for parents going nuts right now.
"Unpopular opinion: giving someone a book as a gift is passive-aggressive."
The new "Australia Day" lamb ad is a reminder that most of us are "boat people".
"When I turned off the TV these holidays, I realised how much it was hurting my son."
How Peter Greste survived his time in prison.
Australia's favourite porn genres include a few, um, surprises.
Note to Centrelink: Australian workers' lives have changed.
The one personality trait you should always look for in a partner.
"When it comes to suicide, our ignorance and denial are killing us."
"Sending an invoice for shoes doesn't make this woman a 'bad mother'."
Here's where you can catch all the movies who won big at the Golden Globes.
What in the world is going on with Sussan Ley's travel expenses?
'My taxi driver shamed me for my "battle with weight".'
'I pulled my baby from my own womb.'
Ruby Rose was broke and sleeping on the floor with her dog before scoring her dream role.
"Dear Senator: This is what a childcare educator does other than 'wiping noses'."
Everyday micro-moments that will give you a lifegasm.
Sex and the City season one predicted exactly what you're wearing today.
Jenna Dewan Tatum's "naked nap" has been recreated and every single parent will relate.
Political expenses: Julie Bishop charged taxpayers for Portsea Polo trip, Mathias Cormann claimed for AFL final
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have released a joint statement about their split.
Michelle McGagh saved $37,000 by doing a 'buy nothing year'.
We've seen a lot of post-birth photos. We've never seen one like this.
The forgotten TV shows you need to watch immediately, according to Mamamia readers.
The Golden Globes moment that wiped the smile off Brie Larson's face.
Why the dressing gown is the most underappreciated item in our wardrobes.
Changing job? Having a baby? Moving home? There's a 'right time' for each big life change.
The touching way the Japanese honour miscarriage.
Sally Faulkner is trying to raise $20,000 to get her two children home.
Donald Trump attacks Meryl Streep after her powerful Golden Globes speech.
A lawyer re-wrote Instagram's privacy policy for kids, and we've learned so much.
Mia Freedman: "Dear Hollywood, what do women my age look like?"
Police have issued Anthony Bell with an AVO to protect his wife Kelly Landry.
Michael Chamberlain, father of Azaria, dies aged 72.
Naomi Simson is one of Australia's most successful women and her parenting ideas are a bit out-of-the-box.
A reminder of just how incredible Nicole Kidman's career has been.
The TV show dubbed "the Aussie Kardashians" is airing tonight, but it's so much more than that.
Emma Stone won her first Golden Globe, and she knew just who to dedicate it to.
Why you rarely see 'hot' men dating 'plain' women.
Former One Nation candidate refuses to apologise for anti-gay comments, so we did it for her.
The best moments from Jimmy Fallon's Golden Globes opening monologue.
Four years ago, Jeanette received the scariest news you can possibly hear.
Dear Tilikum: An open letter to the whale who changed our minds.
Bobs, bold lips and bushy brows: All the best beauty looks from the 2017 Golden Globes.
Stop complaining about the ending of La La Land, it was just perfect.
Sarah Paulson and Amanda Peet kiss at the Golden Globes. Become world's most adorable friends.
A man has drowned while snorkelling on the NSW Central Coast.
All the stars, movies and TV shows nominated for Golden Globes this year.
"I'm proud to be divorced, and this is why."
"Being polysexual saved me from the world."
For your Netflix list: This cartoon horse deserves your time, your laughs and your tears.
Mother sends invoice for $548 after toddler's designer shoes were damaged on playdate.
The special meaning behind the urn that holds Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds' ashes.
Ashley just summed up motherhood in 34 seconds. Is our new Queen.
Dear men, we need to talk about your need for 'spontaneous sex'.
14 (very) sexy movies for women who just don't like porn.
The biggest mistake people make in job interviews.
The one thing you shouldn't say to someone with anxiety, and the many things you should.
Meet Janet and Pam Ella, Australia's first mother-daughter sex experts.
How to talk to a loved one who's been sexually assaulted.
'The fabulous way I got revenge on my narcissistic, abusive ex.'
The 9 definitive signs your marriage is heading towards divorce.
'As an Asian woman, PLEASE stop using these "pick up lines".'
This guy's viral video breaks down exactly what's wrong with millennials.
There's a man behind the face of the Essendon drugs scandal who needs our help.
“It definitely felt like they all wanted me to fail.”
The worst email mistake you can make, according to experts.
Newspaper awkwardly prints male symbol instead of female on front page.
It took mere seconds. Belinda found her two-year-old twins face down in the family pool.
Sales assistant Kate Cottrell just received a fiery message from a customer's partner.
'My mother-in-law turned up in a wedding dress at my own wedding.'
One dad's perfect takedown to people who whinge about babies crying on planes.
A dermatologist weighs in on an Aussie mum's viral tip about sunscreen.
How a Brisbane mum got herself out of $50,000 worth of debt in just three years.
"I've sent over 200 online dating emails, but I never get a response."
How to predict the end of your marriage two years before it happens.
The world's safest and most reliable airlines have been announced.
Turia Pitt is looking forward to more surgery, and she has a fabulous reason why.
'Twelve years into our marriage, my husband went from Daddy to Maddy.'
"Videos of 'racist rants' continue to surprise us. But they shouldn't."
Roger Federer comforts a young fan in tears over meeting her idol.
Frances Cappuccini was booked in to have a C-section. Two days before that date, she died during birth.
Keeping a journal or a diary is the New Year's resolution you didn't know you needed.
Uber cars have turned pink to help breast cancer victims and we're cheering.
"I snooped through my friend's stuff and found the best solution for thigh chafing."
"Twitter is unusable for everyone except trolls, robots and dictators."
"I started listening to crime podcasts, and now I'm petrified when the sun goes down."
Why one young woman decided to take on James Packer's Casino.
A Sydney mum is convinced her son's imaginary friend is a ghost that haunts their home.
'It started as a teen skin condition, and turned into something far more excruciating.'
'This is what my life is truly like, married to a professional athlete.'
"A brief message for everyone who swims at the beach at night: please stop."
Johnny Depp claims Amber Heard is using him to "extend her 15 minutes of fame".
Our 10 best budget wine recommendations for under $20.
The five funniest things to watch on Netflix tonight.
The trailer for HBO's Debbie Reynolds-Carrie Fisher documentary is here.
Enough's enough: buying more stuff isn't always the answer to happiness.
Drowning doesn't look like drowning: Here are the real signs you need to know.
Pause after three bites and sit in the 'Duchess Slant': All Kate Middleton's hosting rules.
The resolutions that'll give you a better relationship with money in 2017.
Adopting a rescue dog will save a life, and change yours. In the best way possible.
Lonely Planet's tips for how to pack for any trip.
Feel jittery before flying? Here's the one thing a pilot wants you to know.
"We didn't have enough money for food. Now, I'm a grocery shopaholic."
You feel a lump in your neck, and you freeze with that dreaded thought: Cancer.
The number of past sex partners that could spell the end of your marriage.
"Where are your kids?" and other phrases mums are sick of hearing.
The 20 photos of 2016 that shine a light on the power of good.
"It's time to stop ridiculing women who apply makeup on public transport."
There's a magical solution to fixing your sex life in 2017 and it involves your calendar.
Why you should keep your New Year's resolution to yourself.
"The personality trait that was damaging my friendships without me realising it."
'I'm a software engineer by day and an exotic dancer by night. This is my truth.'
Carrie Fisher's daughter Billie Lourd pays tribute to her beloved mother and grandmother.
Three other women have disappeared from the same area jogger Sherri Papini did.
Health Check: does my brain really freeze when I eat ice cream?
Here's how we can change the domestic violence statistics in 2017.
Ellen cancels performance by singer who labelled gay people 'perverted'.
Teen suicide in Australia is a "national emergency".
Eva Amurri Martino's son's skull was cracked when a night nurse dropped him.
The surprising food tips that'll take your summer BBQ to the next level.
Melbourne beach gastro risk amid Port Phillip Bay faeces contamination.
Harriet Nixon was killed by a falling tree branch at the Lost Paradise music festival.
"The power of female friendship: it is equally likely to raise you up as tear you down."
"My New Year’s resolution is to end my life and start a new one."
Christmas drownings in NSW spike amid holiday distractions.
Wondering what's ahead this year? Here are the 2017 horoscopes for every star sign.
Manus Island asylum seekers bashed on New Year's Eve, refugee advocates say
"Theresa May will pave the way for women, if only we'd stop talking about her shoes."
"I've been dating my girlfriend for three months. Can I break up with her over text?"
9 signs you and your partner are stuck in an unhealthy relationship.