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OCTOBER 2015

Yes, you can buy a wedding dress for less than $500. Here are our top picks.
The things your wedding florist wants you to know.
The situations that caused the breakup of a friendship.
A mum shares how much sleep your baby should really be getting.
Tammin Sursok: "My child will only nap on me."
"I had an affair. Should I tell my husband?"
"Call me naive but I can't wait to go through labour."
WATCH: The hilarious difference between being 29 years old and 31 years old.
Sam Frost once sported a "top-deck mullet". True story.
Hillary Clinton responds to political debate with a hilarious GIF.
Women are protesting about the toilets in NSW Parliament House.
Chrissy Teigen is eating what she damn well wants to.
"Your future is not ever someone else’s responsibility, it’s yours."
Travel before kids vs. travel after kids.
There are 5 types of travellers. Which one are you?
Tired, sore and rundown? You might be low in vitamin D.
'I learnt the hard way that you never know how you're going to react in an emergency.'
'Body map' shows where you're comfortable being touched.
One Sydney woman outsources $6,500 of her life a week.
The mum with a 'perfect' post baby body has shared a second photo.
How to avoid going to the nail salon ever again.
'90s fashion is on the way back. Cue the CD player.
Why Sandra Bullock liked George Clooney meddling with her love life.
Women MPs join protest over NSW Parliament bathroom gender gap.
'Why I’ll #SayWelcome at Walk Together this Saturday.'
EXCLUSIVE: Don't tell Jodi Anasta being a working mum is easy.
6 easy, healthy habits to adopt in your 40s.
I used to roll my eyes at people with food intolerances. Never again.
We road tested a face peel - it's not as scary as it sounds. Honest.
Got a spare $30K to pop into your super after a baby? Didn't think so.
Husband of woman denied life insurance regrets honesty about mental illness.
The Sydney designer who just pleaded guilty to assaulting his models.
Jenn Atler shows the world what breast cancer really looks like.
Celebrities use the machine to lose weight. Chelsea Ake climbed in and couldn't get out.
'It's all ok.' An uplifting letter to myself, the day my husband left me.'
'I have a nasty case of 'bestitis' - and I really think I need to chill.'
'Travel can be transforming - but this trip was a game-changer.'
"The further I slipped away from my husband, the scarier it was."
Newborn baby bleeds to death after doctor convinces parents to get him circumcised.
Parenting tips from some of our favourite celebrities.
A beginner's guide to school gate politics.
Fashion Debrief: The week's best looks.
This Taylor Swift parody video will make every mum laugh (or cry).
"Yes, I'm in an interracial relationship. Thank you for noticing."
Sam Frost: "Richie was my real runner-up."
Ricki-Lee Coulter has smacked down online trolls in a glorious Facebook rant.
Want a happy pregnancy? Get to know your midwife.
Why I will tell my daughters to never stop working.
5 inspiring women on how to be successful & leave the world a better place.
Nipples cost extra: The secrets no one tells you about having a breast reconstruction.
Germaine Greer defends views on transgender issues amid calls for cancellation of feminism lecture.
"I tell my kid to share, but sharing actually sucks."
They suffered a very public miscarriage. Now Sam and Nia are pregnant again.
Yep, you can be a feminist and a fashion addict. These women prove it.
Six important life lessons I've learnt from Offspring.
The 'golden triangle' of happiness: Study finds three simple things needed for a happy life.
Why buddymoons are fast becoming the latest bridal trend.
The "pornographic" Instagram pictures that almost got a teacher fired.
"Yes, I use a menstrual cup. No, I'm not a weirdo."
International women's cricket is about to get a lot more money.
How to look like Miranda Kerr in eight simple steps.
Paging Dr Gwyneth Paltrow! Stop scaring women with disproven theories about bras causing breast cancer.
If you had the option, why in the world would you 'be Diana'?
The "doozy of a photo" that launched Dr Katrina Warren's career.
How can a mother and daughter just... disappear?
Maxim's Hot 100 celebrates women's achievements, not their boobs. OK?
Science has finally proven that watching TV makes you a better person.
On her wedding day Brelyn Bowman presented her father with a certificate proving her hymen was intact.
The winner of The Bacheorette was always clear, Sam just needed to hear three words.
Karlie Pearce-Stevenson could have been dumped at notorious Belanglo Forest to throw police off track.
"I want to propose to my partner. But her cousin is about to get engaged too."
“This swimsuit goal was about much more than my body."
The best thing about the new Star Wars film is Princess Leia's hair.
Essential spring fashion items for less than $40 each.
Why The Bachelorette has ruined dating for everyone.
Dear Sam, It doesn't matter who you choose tonight.
Three very convincing theories on who will win The Bachelorette.
When you're a 6ft 5inch woman, dating can be difficult.
PODCAST: Mamamia Out Loud #39: Births, deaths, and what really matters.
Delta Goodrem's latest achievement: A topless photo shoot.
"My boyfriend keeps teasing me with fake proposals. Should I leave him?"
Inside the wild world of cybersex, by a woman who tried it.
A safe, healthy childhood with equal access to education is every girl’s right, but for millions it’s not a reality.
"It’s not how good men behave. Violence is the currency of weak men."
Found: A solution for dry, damaged hair.
How to help your skin cope with crazy spring weather.
The words that really help when you don't know what to say.
The number of moles on your right arm predicts your risk of skin cancer, new research finds.
The easy solution to the uninspired family dinner - no parent guilt required.
Why women are mad for Malcolm Turnbull.
We road tested Olay's anti-ageing cream to see if it really works.
I lost $30,000 trying to get childcare in Australia.
The number one skin complaint all women have, solved.
Chrissy Teigen shares first baby bump picture. Immediately gets shamed.
The cheesiest parenting idea ever. We love it.
The YouTube tutorials that are giving people 'brain orgasms'.
Tessa James: "It doesn’t just end when they say ‘Your treatment’s finished.’"
Spring DIY hacks for under $100.
Long read: Why are gang rapists filming their crimes?
Should grandparents be paid to look after their grandkids?
The worrying way texting affects girls more than boys.
A reborn doll is helping this teenager overcome her miscarriage.
Is this the secret to making relationships last?
"My biological daughter wants to have a relationship with me. But I don't want to meet her."
Why the world is in love with Ronda Rousey.
5 ways being a swimmer prepares you for life.
WATCH: A century of Halloween costumes in just 3 minutes.
The Matildas' vice captain was forced to go on the dole to keep playing soccer.
'Why I'll never be the chick in the 'Sexy Getting Ready Song'.'
The top five relationship showstoppers for men.
Ever wondered if your vagina smells 'normal'? You're not alone.
Further details have emerged of the alleged GoPro gang rape.
Rachael Finch: “I put my hair through a lot of torture.”
Why minimiser bras are a big boob owner's best friend.
PODCAST: This Glorious Mess #29: Did Daddo just have a midlife?
Miranda Tapsell says she doesn't feel like an Australian.
Sydney oncologist John Kearsley admits to drugging, indecently assaulting female registrar.
'Dear 16-yr old me: I'm not going to lie to you, you will get hurt. But it will get better.'
Peter Dutton rules out transferring pregnant asylum seekers from Nauru to Australia.
The one word Jackie O refuses to use in front of her daughter Kitty.
Dear Jennifer Lawrence, You are not to blame for getting paid less.
What you can do to help a woman you love stand tall.
“I learned the hard way how to use credit cards like a proper adult.”
PODCAST: Mamamia Out Loud #38: Three White Feminists.
To the man on the 207 bus: Thank you.
Grace Bellavue in memorium: 'Mum, Dad. I'm a prostitute.'
A round-up of all the Bachie goss you need/might want to know.
Domestic violence perpetrators targeted in $60m NSW program.
'Playboy says 'no more nudes'. And I'm a little bit sad.'
'I'm so f*cking drunk.' Woman streams herself live while drink driving.
Hayden Panettiere is "voluntarily seeking professional help" for post-partum depression.
#PissForEquality: The cruel online hoax that backfired spectacularly.
Step aside ladies. Male engagement rings are the latest trend.
Stephanie Scott's family are asking people to have a cup of tea for Stephanie at 3pm today.
Australian women will be able to do their own pap smears.
Five steps to a more satisfying and meaningful sex life.
Competition,broken promises to catch up. Sound familiar?
4 ways to get your daily vitamins (without eating them).
"The worst mother I’ve ever seen."
A mum is not pleased with comments from a hospital worker after her daughter needed stitches.
Lara Worthington has finally revealed details of her top-secret wedding.
The things a woman would go back and tell herself on the day her husband asked for a divorce.
Fasting diets might be in fashion, but are they healthy?
Not a question a mother wants to hear: 'Are you their grandmother?'
Rosie Batty: "I can really understand that you can go to sleep and not want to wake up."
"It's been 6 months and 23 days since whooping cough took Riley from us."
Radio host Bianca Dye on the day she became invisible.
If you can jump these four relationship hurdles, you can survive anything.
In defence of Active Wear: It's a woman's right to Lycra.
"As a woman with depression, ADHD and social anxiety, should I have a child?"
"13 ways I was a crap mum today."
People are sharing their guiltiest confessions online.
"6 things my father's last days taught me about grief."
For the first time ever, Fox Sports will showcase the women’s premier soccer league every week.
Sam Frost posted a makeup-free selfie to her young fans a reality check.
"I'm packing up my life for a life I don't yet know."
The women’s rights issue you’ve probably never thought of before.
Twelve types of friends you don't need in your life.
If you've ever had an argument with your partner, THIS is something you need to see.
V8 supercar driver tells everyone in Australia what a 'pussy wagon' is.
Men share what they REALLY thought when they first saw their wives walking down the aisle.
The emotional struggle of IVF captured by one moving photo.
What you can do now to prevent your skin ageing in the future.
An expert has shared the best and worst baby making sex positions.
Lorna Jane allegedly stole a woman's Instagram photo to print on its clothing.
14 million people watched Nadiya Hussain win the Great British Bake Off.
Online trolls just won't leave Rebecca Judd alone.
"We have real problems; you do not." How a woman lost her compassion when she became a single mum.
The wedding proposal that is seriously next level. The girlfriend's reaction says it all.
Do you suffer from 3pm brain fog?
The US mother who was jailed over her son's stillbirth.
Courtney Harris projected the perfect life. But on the inside she was suffering.
A woman has been sent ultrasound pictures of the baby she terminated.
"I wish I had a picture of my belly every day." Mums share their biggest pregnancy regrets.
Robin Bailey: This is the life lesson I had to learn after my husband died
"I will never forget the feeling of hopelessness in those early days with my son."
6 ways to rescue winter-damaged skin.
'Kim Kardashian says being pregnant is the worst experience of her life. And I say, Amen.'
The comment on her photo read: 'Can we rape her or something please?'
Torturing models is so hot right now.
Why is a footballer hailed as a hero, just for acting like a decent human being?
The Biggest Loser's Sam Rouen has found love for a second time.
The comments tall girls never EVER want to hear again.
If your hair is dry and damaged, it probably needs some therapy.
Chrissie Swan is setting the alarm clock for a disgusting hour. And we couldn't be happier.
Sam Frost bravely opens up about her mental health.
Hijabs don't define these women. Merit does.
Most of Iran’s women’s soccer team are apparently men.
8 things gluten-free people never want to hear again.
How often should you replace your mascara, throw out your toothbrush and wash your sheets?
Aldi's released skincare for over 35s, and we put it to the test.
A nurse shares the most common accidents involving babies.
Dear people who tell pregnant women to "sleep while you can..."
Safety first, clean clothes never. Here's how to baby proof your life.
Mel Greig: "I’m disappointed in him because he’s setting a bad example."
Catherine King: Abortion has no place in Australia's Criminal Code.
What nobody tells you about meeting your birth parents as an adult.
Kaleena gave her baby up for adoption. Now she's donating her breast milk.
The top pregnancy craving according to science.
Explainer: Is abortion legal in Australia?
Beautiful, empathetic cards for women who have suffered pregnancy loss.
Being pregnant and being Gen Y are not at all compatible.
Why are so few Aussie women using long-acting contraceptives?
Seven things you’ll understand if you’re always late.
Our 10 favourite travel-friendly, pocket-friendly perfumes.
The signs that it's time to breakup.
"I judged another pregnant woman."
"I was bullied into losing my virginity, then bullied for having sex."
One woman's inspirational attitude towards her terminal cancer.
A comprehensive list of all the things I can’t achieve without coffee.
Studio 10's Sarah Harris has had it with pregnancy body-shamers.
Dear Minister, Please close the loophole putting cosmetic surgery patients at risk.
A young adult's heartbreaking account of living with family abuse.
"I don't ever want to be married or have children. I have no regrets."
“I was asked if I was going to gain weight for my wedding day.”
Despite pleas from her children and the Pope, Kelly Gissendaner was killed last night.
No wonder Bachelorette Sam doesn't want to kiss the dudes.
The raw photo series that's bringing negative birth experiences to light.
What the women from The Bachelor are up to now.
Exercising in summer: Expectation versus reality.
Justin Bieber drink-spiking claims: Why do we always doubt the pretty girl?
Over 300,000 people want you to know this story and say a prayer of gratitude for your child.
"It should have been anyone but her." Georgina Buckley's best friend was murdered on live TV.
Em Rusciano on the secret to being cool.
Trying to fall pregnant? Apparently our technology obsession could be impacting our fertility.
Naya Rivera has jumped on the gender neutral baby name trend.
Leigh Sales first met Toni Collette 21 years ago. Last night, they reviewed the footage.
“I have a problem with my partner using sex toys.”
She posted a photo of her boyfriend with a gun. Hours later, she was dead.

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