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NOVEMBER 2020

When I was 16, I started to eat only 'healthy' foods. It took over my life, leaving me miserable.
3 kids and 18 years together: Inside Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen's ultra private life.
What's the deal with double chin injections? We asked an expert.
4 exfoliating mistakes we're all making, according to a dermatologist.
Pia Miller was just proposed to with a… wait for it… $1.9 million ring, and more in Celeb in 5.
'I've already spent over $5,000': 10 women on how much Christmas actually costs them.
‘I used my own breast milk as an acne treatment. Here’s what happened.’
For many women, 'the purple line' appears during childbirth. This is how midwives use it.
'It got to midday on Boxing Day.' How Shanna realised she was an alcoholic.
My gentle husband went to Afghanistan. He returned a different man.
Missing for months and a new fiancée: The troubled life behind Matthew Perry’s onscreen persona.
'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.'
Rocky relationships and big decisions: The week ahead according to your star sign.
'I wear a cloak of invisibility in certain shops.' And other things I’ve noticed since turning 50.
"Life-changing" chilli oil and bulk peanut butter: A 25-year-old's $100 weekly grocery shop.
‘As a first-time mum, I felt pressured into sleep training. This is why I stopped.’
Michelle Martinko was murdered in 1979. This year, she caught her own killer.
In 1990, Macaulay Culkin became the most famous kid in the world. Then he vanished from the spotlight.
"No social or party invitations." My 3 boys have autism. For us, Christmas is a time of rejection.
'I was bored and frustrated in lockdown. So I started having virtual BDSM sex online.'
Three teenage sisters who were 'one grand experiment': The real-life Queen’s Gambit.
'I met my husband in an addiction recovery group. We were 9 years clean when I found drugs.'
'After the loss of my baby, I learnt there’s a right and a wrong way to talk about stillbirth.'
OPINION: "J-Lo is redefining what it means to be 50. But I don't want her to."
Holly Wainwright: For God's sake, don't take your child out to dinner.
From a $35 one-piece to all the cute bikinis: The swimwear we're buying this summer.
From Instagram to The Bachelor: We need to talk about "pretty privilege."
"I haven’t forgotten how her words made me feel." A so-called mum friend shamed me for my house.
An 'awful' divorce and another pregnancy announcement: Where all The Block winners are now.
The 12-minute Netflix film that will stay with you for days.
‘The Queen raised her eyebrows at the choice.’ The real story behind Princess Diana’s engagement ring.
A childhood tragedy and once married to Richard Gere: The life and loves of Cindy Crawford.
45 women dead and countless more in danger. Domestic violence is COVID-19's 'shadow pandemic'.
'It makes us feel like we've just started dating again.' How 15 couples keep the spark alive.
An aircraft that never landed: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, JFK Jr, and the Kennedy Curse.
ROADTEST: "I tried a DIY lash lift at home. Here's exactly how it went."
3 beauty writers on exactly what they do to get rid of a breakout, stat.
"To be in love, what's that like? I'm 45 and I've never been in a serious relationship."
"I slipped into a black hole." The serious side effects of the pill we're not talking about.
'I have autism and so do my kids. This is how I feel about Sia’s controversial film.'
An embarrassing spelling mistake and 10 other random things you didn’t know about How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
ASK CHANTELLE: 'I'm curious about my G-spot. How do I find it... fast?'
Charles and Diana's first meeting, plus 3 other things The Crown Season 4 got totally wrong.
8 foolproof fake tanning tips you'll wish you knew ages ago.
LEIGH CAMPBELL: Do those silicone anti-wrinkle patches actually work? An investigation.
'We've unflinchingly adopted online learning. But we haven't stopped to consider the problems.'
HOROSCOPES: Career crossroads and an exercise kick. The week ahead according to your star sign.
In 2020, there are only 10 people who really want to go to your wedding.
"I found the perfect sexy swimsuit that's actually practical for summer. And it's $29."
'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.'
"Harsh and hectoring." Inside Prince Philip's 'exasperating' relationship with Prince Charles.
In 1970, Betty Dodson hosted a 'genital show and tell circle'. Every single woman orgasmed.
'My friend decided to have her wedding on Zoom. I accidentally forgot to attend.'
A rock-bottom moment and a second retirement: Michael J. Fox is letting himself be "cranky".
'After five years with my boyfriend, I invited him to meet my family. He refused.'
Fringed wigs and movie backlash: Sia's fraught relationship with fame.
There are 4 types of spenders. Working out which one you are can be a game changer
"My mental health has cost me nearly $15,000 this year."
'After 4 kids, this is what I've learnt to accept about being the "other" parent.'
"At the start of 2020, I was the thinnest I'd been in years. Then came the COVID weight."
In a quiet Tasmanian town, a nurse worked on ward 4K. He allegedly abused patients for years.
'When I left my violent partner, my mum said my bruised face was a blessing.'
'It's like living in a fish tank.' A letter to South Australia, from your neighbours in Victoria.
Before you watch the Fresh Prince reunion on Stan, let us 'Phil' you in on what the cast have been up to.
9 Christmas presents you’d only give to the kids of your frenemies.
'I need to talk about the supposed "new rules" for bringing kids to restaurants.'
Empty airports, hazmat suits and face shields: I just flew into London with my two kids.
'They love being able to earn some money.' One mum's genius money chore board for her kids.
“Please, tell me what you really think”: The 14 things not to say to a twin parent.
A $13 mascara and a non-negotiable skincare product: Everything Georgia Love puts on her face.
3 beauty writers on exactly how they achieve their 'no makeup makeup' look.
“My mother encouraged me to imitate her drinking. I've now struggled with alcohol for 50 years."
Can being on the pill for too long actually mess with your fertility?
"If we lived together, that would be the end of us." Inside Gillian Anderson's surprising family life.
ASK A VET: The 5 things you need to know before bringing a new puppy home.
"I've been chased through a park as Kate Winslet." 12 celebrities on who they always get mistaken for.
"My skin is so much clearer." 13 women on the serum that changed their face.
LEIGH CAMPBELL: Exhausted? Same. Here’s 7 ways I fake looking fresh.
"I don't believe homewreckers exist." When I met my partner, he was with someone else.
"I'm really worried". 8 women get honest about how much they really drink.
SEX DIARIES: ‘I let a stranger at a work conference get me off under the table.'
'I was in my twenties and dating a man I thought was fun. Then one night, he came over with a friend.'
'You should get a divorce, mummy.' My friend's daughter constantly asks her to leave. But she can't.
KELLY MCCARREN: 'It's the one-year anniversary of my disaster wedding. And I can't get over it.'
HOROSCOPES: A home makeover and a BIG self-care session. The week ahead according to your star sign.
"I’ve been called a liar by my own therapist." Stop blaming me for my son's mental illness.
'It wasn't easy.' 10 celebrity couples who broke up but still had to work together.
74 years ago, Muriel Drinkwater was murdered. Police are closer than ever to finding her killer.
THE MIDWIFE MAMA: 11 things I want you to know about having a vaginal birth after caesarean.
'Don’t EVER use cat emojis.' A 2020 guide to dating through emojis.
20 ways to save $10,000 in 12 months (without needing to touch your superannuation).
Where are they now? The teenagers from Suddenly 30, 16 years later.
"We re-lived it over and over." Robyn's traumatic birth story.
'After 9 years of hard work, I was finally achieving my dreams. Then COVID happened.'
Blondes, you don’t need a full head of foils. You need face framing.
15 women on the cute things under $50 that transformed their bathrooms.
“I am a happy fat person on the internet. There is nothing that trolls hate more."
'I really notice when I'm NOT using it': A definitive ranking of the best Go-To skincare products.
WE'RE CALLING IT: The summer dress under $35 we'll all be wearing this Christmas.
A study has found the 10 funniest sitcoms of all time and the results are... controversial.
'I’m a man who's had Botox and fillers. And everyone has an opinion.'
Worried love is dead? Read these heartwarming 'how we met' stories from 15 random women.
"I was 11 and told to cover up." Women on the first time they noticed men looking at them sexually.
Share Your Space: A couple in their 30s who completely renovated their Northern Sydney home.
"There is this lingering pain and hurt." Why NAIDOC week feels different this year.
The psychological theory that explains why Trump is such a bad loser.
Bao hadn't known what to expect from childbirth. But she left the hospital full of shame.
"I ached to stop." Why I hated breastfeeding my twins.
30 tweets that accurately sum up the ruthless reality of life with a toddler.
'As a 28-year-old Aboriginal woman, I am anxious every time I see a police officer.'
PARENT OPINION: A birthday isn’t a valid reason for kids to miss school.
'I've had 3 children, and 3 c-sections.' An honest account of what it was like to get a tummy tuck.
A broken engagement and a family emergency: Exactly what's happening with The Veronicas right now.
"Taxis refuse to drive you home." The reality of being an Indigenous Australian in 2020.
Mark your calendars: The three dates in November to get all your Christmas shopping done.
'She was overwhelmed and confused.' Dembe was just 11 when she was forced into marriage.
ROADTEST: I'm a size 24, and went searching for the perfect affordable swimsuit.
Erin and Bryce met on Married at First Sight. Five years later, they're still together.
LEIGH CAMPBELL: The 6 little tricks I use to keep my hair looking nice.
ASK CHANTELLE: My partner wants to try some BDSM, but I have no idea where to start.
3 kids, a celebrity feud and a cancer scare: Inside Shannan Ponton's life in the spotlight.
From a $12 cleanser to a cult favourite serum: 3 dermatologists on what they use on their skin.
"It thrills me more than I'd like to admit": 17 women on their most grown-up purchase.
"Nothing is black and white": 4 high-profile women on overcoming infidelity.
HOROSCOPES: Power struggles and a deep heart-to-heart. The week ahead according to your star sign.
'My boyfriend and best friend were suspiciously close. So I asked if they wanted to date.'
'I matched with my ex on Tinder while we were getting divorced. It was the hottest sex ever.'
What's in my trolley: Inside a couple's $150 grocery shop full of vegetarian meals.
ROADTEST: I made a whole week of meals in a $2.2k Thermomix to see if it's actually worth it.
My estranged parents still see my two older kids. I refuse to let them meet my youngest.
This election has been focused on two men. But the real victory belongs to girls.
"She would make a point of eating garlic or tuna." 6 actors on their worst on-screen kisses.
In 1974, Carla Walker was brutally murdered. 46 years on, her killer may have been found.
'I've lost control': I can’t stop pulling and plucking out my hair.
'I am not a pretty woman. And that's never felt like more of a crime than in 2020.'
My birth story: "The obstetrician had to leave another birth to get my baby out!"
"I cringe when he comes in for a kiss." I've been trying to leave my husband for two years.
'My 17yo is currently staying somewhere else.' 15 parents share their experience with teenagers.
The 9 health checks you should be having if you're in your 40s.
'Birthing without pain relief was my badge of honour. Until I had my fourth baby.'
'I became a foster mum for my brother's baby. 6 years in, I feel like I'm drowning.'
My parents split when I was 17. Then my mum started dating a 23-year-old woman.
Reese Witherspoon was told she was 'washed up' at 36. It was a pivotal moment for her career.
Matthew McConaughey spent his gap year in a small Australian town. It was a 'horror movie'.
Share Your Space: Inside a $420 Sydney studio apartment stuffed full of clever IKEA furniture.
So, turns out the whole double cleansing thing might be a myth.
Here's how to treat those brown spots on your face, chest and hands.
"Thank you, Chrissy Teigen, for showing why we need to document the ‘ugly’ milestones in life."
"Great for running without knocking your chin and breaking it": 8 women on the best sports bras for big boobs.
Gemma's husband died suddenly on Saturday. She's 7 months pregnant with their second child.
Roxy Jacenko is serving up receipts after an SAS Australia instructor bad mouthed her and more in Celeb in 5.
LEIGH CAMPBELL: Let’s talk about your dark circles. And the products you need to hide them.
Retiring from acting and becoming a mum at 47: Cameron Diaz's 30-year life in the spotlight.
Why are my underarms grey? A dermatologist on what this might mean.
"Been missing you..." The beginning of Zoë Foster Blake and Hamish Blake's love story.
Tear trough filler is the treatment everyone is talking about - but what actually is it?
"I'm scared to live a day without it." The 16 beauty products we're loving sick this month.
"This vagina tool gave me better skin than any product I've ever used."
The $25 Kmart linen dress you'll be seeing everywhere this summer.
From Kim Kardashian to Chrissy Teigen: 16 of the most awkward celebrity high school photos.
Tie Dye, ruffles and...army print: Mamamia recaps the Melbourne Cup 2020 fashion.
HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: A war has broken out over a parent-teacher email.
I have been a victim of domestic violence, but I don't believe we should criminalise coercive control.
'After 30 years of friendship, I've decided to cut off a close friend completely.'
From Tiger King to Mike Pence's fly: 23 of the wildest celebrity Halloween costumes this year.
"I was taken aback." Before her son's birth, Laura was judged for having a planned c-section.
Rachel was perimenopausal at 35 – now she has 3 children from 5 different parents.
The 11 questions you need to ask yourself before you get a dog.
HOROSCOPES: Relationships crumbling and a surprise announcement. The week ahead according to your star sign.

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