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JUNE 2015

The reason women are considering voluntary hysterectomies.
VIDEO: One dad, 17 different ways to hold a baby.
Is Alex a 'dole bludger' or caring, stay-at-home mum?
Dear new mum, I saw you the other day in the supermarket...
Kim Kardashian was slut-shamed at Glastonbury. And there's nothing OK with that.
The "Pussy Mafia" helped Tracey Spicer rise above awful bosses and sexist workplaces.
The heroes of the Tunisia massacre.
'Stalker apps' and GPS allow domestic violence abusers to discover hidden refuges.
No petrol. No phone reception. So she had to give birth in the bush.
Miranda Kerr is trying to sell you a very dangerous message.
Jodhi Meares has hired a new model for her clothing range. And she's made an excellent choice.
Bianca Dye has left radio to try and start a family.
"Gen Y can't win. And I've had enough."
10 rules you give up during school holidays.
Baby news for one of our favourite Home and Away stars.
Thank you, Matildas. You made us so proud.
The 16 things you should absolutely spend the big bucks on.
These photos are a lot like Where’s Wally. In a very NSFW way.
Turns out, it wasn't just me who needed a drink.
It's the biggest sporting event for Australia this year. Watch it.
Australia looks increasingly absurd on same-sex marriage.
Where are they now: The cast of Empire Records.
He pretended to be his girlfriend for weeks after he killed her.
"It’s been seven years since I left him, but it never really goes away."
Woman killed 8 babies who she says were the result of incest.
The most offensive word for women is not even a swear word.
Huh? Bristol Palin now says her pregnancy was planned.
'Chillicothe’s missing women' began disappearing a year ago.
Pregnant women can orgasm in their sleep.
Parents. It's time to stop pretending you're worried about Ryan Reynolds' baby.
BOOK EXTRACT: 'I lived among the most privileged women in the world. And it was tough.'
The world’s first ‘abortion drone’ to deliver DIY drugs to Polish women on Saturday.
Jennifer Love Hewitt just gave birth to baby #2.
Good news: the children of working mothers do better (especially girls)
Is female ejaculation a myth? We found out.
Dear Tony Abbott: Stop being disrespectful to our nurses.
Leigh Sales' break up letter to her best friend, Annabel Crabb.
The real story behind the guy who broke up with his wife and split all their possessions in half.
A Home And Away legend has had her baby.
A mum's photo of her 'perfect' post baby body has been shared over 115,000 times so far.
Bride with no bridesmaids wants to call off her wedding.
'I wanted to be the amazing Mum that every child deserves.'
How your menstrual cycle can impact your exercise routine.
Everyone’s on the 5:2 diet. Just not the right one.
You might not love sport, but if you're a woman this will make you angry.
We're so fine with bisexual people these days... as long as they're pretty and famous.
Is working from home REALLY living the dream? (The short answer is yes.)
She was 24 weeks pregnant with twins, and on her 'babymoon' when she went into labour.
The government just made the cruellest cut to funding. And it's women and babies who will suffer most.
Women are now live-tweeting their periods.
'18 things I would tell my younger self.'
What I need to say to the columnist who said women's sport is 'inferior and boring.'
I am an Australian MP and I was just asked in Parliament if I am married.
'The strange thing I did for my belly that made me love it again.'
The key to saving lives as a female superhero? Wearing stilettos, apparently.
Does my vagina look big in this? The underwear you didn't know you needed (and you don't).
"A comprehensive list of the things I did before 9am."
Rose McGowan called out Hollywood sexism. Hollywood responded appallingly.
Every time Cathy meets someone new, she has to wonder if they've seen her naked.
WATCH: The most perfect smack down of online misogyny.
When did it become cool to talk about how miserable marriage is?
Meet Beauty Vlogger Idol finalist: Aleesa Hall.
Meet Beauty Vlogger Idol finalist: Laura Gray.
Meet Beauty Vlogger Idol finalist: Jenny Sakr.
Meet Beauty Vlogger Idol finalist: Hannah Weir.
Meet Beauty Vlogger Idol finalist: Anya Spicer.
Naomi woke up thinking she was 15. She was actually 32.
The time a bakery accidentally put a ‘vagina’ on a Teddy Bear christening cake.
“Today, I achieved no less than 67 tasks. And I'm sure every parent will relate.”
"How I learned to be a mother, without my mother."
Why one Home And Away star felt the need to explain her body size.
The reason we won't be writing about Gabi Grecko anymore.
Australia doesn't know the names of these sporting heroes. But today, we should learn.
This mum is learning to love her post-baby body in a truly unexpected way.
Mariah Carey has a surprising new beau. And he's Australian.
They lost their baby girl. But they honour her every day in the most beautiful ways.
Nikita Chawla should have turned 24 this weekend.
Father sets up peer group to support grieving dads after a partner's pregnancy loss.
6 things you can do for your career today (so get cracking).
The simple secret to dealing with bullies and trolls.
Lisa Wilkinson: Tony Abbott should not be Minister for Women.
"Yes, of course I love my adopted child as much as you love your biological one.”
The best pre-wedding celebration you’ve never heard of.
Long read: 'Why we decided to stop at one child'.
Possibly the most brilliant child-care idea in decades.
"While women are arguing with each other, men continue to run the world."
If 'Gone Girl' had you on the edge of your seat, this is one to watch.
A-ha! So that's why suddenly everyone is watching women's sport.
Should you ever, ever share your birth story?
'The story of the baby I never had.'
How to nail the 'lady' speech at a wedding.
Meet the schoolgirl crowdfunding her first home.
Killer cartoon sums up why mums are the toughest.
"How Alanis Morissette helped me end an abusive relationship."
REVIEW: We read 'Grey', the 50 Shades sequel, so you don't have to (You're welcome).
This model lost her leg to Toxic Shock Syndrome. Now she has a warning to all women.
7 insanely successful kids who won at life (before they even hit puberty).
“The hardest part of going back to work wasn’t leaving my baby behind.”
"I was asked when the baby was due. There was just one problem…"
Ex-boyfriend can't get over it. Cuts up all of their possessions.
Fran Drescher tells the world about sex with her gay ex-husband. Yes, she did.
A teen advertises online to rent a family for her birthday.
How you feel about these incredible birth photos will probably depend on one thing.
The reviews of the new Fifty Shades of Grey book are in... and they're hilarious.
Rekiah O'Donnell killing: Melbourne mother forgives abusive ice addict who shot dead her daughter.
To the 500 women who had their nude pics stolen: You are not to blame.
Family violence: "We are talking the talk but not walking the walk."
Five myths about bisexuality busted by Orange Is The New Black.
The real reason Melissa Doyle got a promotion has nothing to do with her weight.
Sit down, Madonna. You are not helping.
Bec Sparrow: Everything you’ve been told about c-sections is probably WRONG.
One photo that tells you everything you need to know about Hollywood.
Found: The app that helps you UNSEND an email.
He should have been in jail. Then she would still be here.
Television is ruining your relationship. Face it.
The second biggest complaint single women tell a relationship counsellor.
Kelly Thompson inquest: Woman made 38 calls to police before being stabbed to death by ex-partner, court hears.
4 things you should do if you're worried about your fertility in your 20s.
Watch the moments 13 men are told they're going to be fathers.
"The very first book to make me cry changed my life."
Helen Mirren says what everyone's thinking about women in Hollywood.
These photos were taken 3 minutes apart.
"How my daughter helped me get over the loss of my sister."
'There's a group of men who believe you are trying to ruin their lives. And I met them.'
7 celebrities on why failing was the best thing that ever happened to them.
How Orange is the New Black compares to life in a US women's prison.
Penny Lancaster says cooking robs men of their masculinity.
What you need to know about this common (and painful) condition.
Struggling with rent or hideous housemates? Here's a solution you've probably never thought of.
A 58-year-old woman wants to give birth to her dead daughter's babies.
Brynne Edelsten says her wedding to Geoffrey cost $3 million. She thought that was normal.
The lie one third of all married women tell in a job interview.
The OTHER really shocking thing that happened in the Game Of Thrones finale last night.
The unforgettable scene that only Orange is the New Black could bring us.
More women are saying: armpit hair, just don't care.
Before you condemn the mum whose toddlers were found walking alone at night.
The only 7 apps that everyone needs in their life.
Kristen Stewart's mum confirms what the world's media refused to.
How judging other women became one woman's defence mechanism.
Busting the top 5 myths about sexual harassment at work.
There is a list of mothers who should just shut up.
Should we really be taking orgasm advice from Nicki Minaj?
Kick-arse female scientists respond to Nobel Prize winner's sexism.
When your mother is your abuser.
A tale of 11 tummies.
"I’m jealous because my best friend is pregnant. And I'm not."
The one thing you need to stop saying to my twins.
It's the biggest event in the world right now - and you haven't heard about it.
The grey hair trend needs to stop. Now.
Managing mums in the corporate world.
"Why I bought an engagement ring for my husband."
There is something very, very wrong with this baby picture.
She was paralysed by a prank on her hen's night. This is what she wants you to know.
Why we need to stop judging women who opt for a child free lifestyle.
92-year-old woman becomes mum to a 76-year-old.
Sarah Hanson-Young: 'Why I decided to fight Zoo Magazine over the lingerie shot.'
Kid gets bitten by a snake. Supermum just sucks that venom right outa his foot.
WATCH: Shelly Horton gets her kit off (for a good cause).
"Please stop telling us that we can be healthy at any size. It’s a lie."
Sophie Monk takes down Lara Bingle in a rather personal way.
"The things I wish I knew before asking for a divorce."
The 6 definitive rules of looking after your hair.
A baby Bonds onesie has just sold for $60,000. We repeat, $60,000.
Osher Günsberg: The body part you can stop feeling insecure about. Now.
A very famous pop star is suing her record label for covering up her sexual assault.
Richard Branson just put every other parental leave policy on the planet to shame.
'STOP using that acne treatment.' Words from a wise woman about your face.
Radical idea: Could job-hopping be good for your career?
6 things you can do now to improve your life later.
SJP is selling us "mum jeans", so why isn't she wearing any?
The Voice winner, Karise Eden says her voice has changed for the strangest reason.
"To the man who yelled at the movie theatre about my child."
"Zoo Weekly is putting my friends and I in danger."
8 reasons to support this incredible social enterprise.
Every woman has a story that starts out like this one.
Does Miranda Kerr have a new man?
Why we should care about the hounding of Gillian Triggs.
Memo to Kate Moss: Drunk might be cute in your 20s but not your 40s.
You're familiar with menopause - but did you know about perimenopause?
The 7 major health repercussions of not drinking enough water.
Drop everything: We've found the secrets of motivated, fit people.
Carrie Bickmore is back. And she shared an adorable pic of her daughter to celebrate.
Susan Carland: 'Are we lying to our girls when we tell them they can be whatever they want?'
Ariana Grande is sick of being reduced to the men she dates. And she's doing something about it.
A comprehensive list of things women aren't allowed to wear. Sigh.
Why you can't just ask a procrastinator to stop procrastinating.
#InstaBirthStory: Women are now live-blogging their birth journey on Instagram.
Mia Freedman on why she's a Ghoster from way back.
“How washing my hair with oil-based products actually made my hair less oily.”
Finally, a little pink pill is on its way to revive lady libido. But is it any good, and do we even want it?
Women with cancer give the middle finger to "Hold A Coke With Your Boobs" challenge.
Hillsong ditches sexist preacher after backlash.
Meet Jessamyn Stanley: the woman changing our perception of a "yoga body".
The only piece of parenting advice: "Don’t kill them."
The five best moments from the adorable Gilmore Girls reunion.
Six foods that you can make in a blender that are actual meals.
Barbie has just got something she desperately needed. It only took 50 years.
A Today Show host made a surprise pregnancy announcement live on air.
A woman has smothered her sick friend to death - even though he wanted to live.
“I’m not pregnant, this is just my belly."
The woman who paddles across the world's most dangerous oceans.
Four things you probably didn’t expect to happen to your post-baby vagina.
"I’m tired of hijab."
The art of making the perfect peanut-butter toast.
They're the hottest male celebs on the planet. This is why.
The only time it's appropriate for women to fake it.
When you're pregnant and caught between two different cultures.
Whatever you do, don't ask a CWA lady about scones.
Welcome to being a woman, Caitlyn Jenner.
Why the best way to handle a grown-up party is to pretend you're a kid.
Editor's picks: The plus sized edition.
Yes, changing careers is actually possible.
Video: 5 things you need to know about dating over 40.
The chilling moment a husband confessed to his wife's murder caught on camera.
16 people on the techniques they use to manage their stress.
Domestic violence: Rosie Batty appeals for more media freedom to report on family violence.
Dear tabloids: These women are not "flaunting" their bodies.
Someone just invented the underwear you never knew you needed.
What's the worst thing someone could say after you say, "I love you"?
VIDEO: What happens when a tampon gets 'lost' inside you.
Why no one has a right to comment on Roxy Jacenko's nose job.
Found: The 6 best haircuts for fine hair.
The mistake you don't want to make when talking about Caitlyn Jenner today.
Australian police deal with a domestic violence matter every 2 minutes.
The worst thing you can say to a woman wanting to get pregnant? Hurry it up.
The mystery of the lady whisker: why do they grow so damn fast?
They're rich and famous. And they hired women for sex, only to abuse and insult them.
Dear Vagina...
Why being dehydrated is just as bad as drink driving.
There’s another reason you shouldn’t be reusing disposable water bottles.
3 ways to find love on the Internet without Internet dating.
Five things to never say to first time mums (especially in the first few weeks).
9 things I really truly meant to do these school holidays (and forgot).

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