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NOVEMBER 2021
"After a year of missing all of my people, here are 3 unexpected lessons it's given me."
4 'secrets' we learnt from the royal book that may or may not be true.
Every TV show and movie dropping on Stan in December.
A very important investigation into what people are taking out in those tiny bags.
'It's just another bloody thing for parents to do.' This year, I'm refusing to do Elf on the Shelf.
The correct way to stack the dishwasher, plus 8 other genius dishwashing hacks from the internet.
'Situationship breakups are just as hard as "real" breakups. Here's why.'
Tory Archbold rose to the top of the cut-throat PR industry. It taught her 5 important lessons.
Rebecca Woolf was going to leave her husband. Then he died.
62 years ago, Candy Rogers was killed selling mints. Police just caught her killer.
"He asked me if I was having a senior moment." 23 women share their honest experiences of ageism.
"Fourth time lucky!" Why we can't look away from Laura Henshaw's wedding.
Sam Wood shares 5 family-friendly breakfast recipes that can be prepared in under 5 minutes.
'You talk like you're on a sitcom.' When it comes to dating, men don't like funny women.
"I'm 19 and endometriosis is ruining my life."
"My adult child was suffering, but I had to step back for my own health.”
'I help people go from broke to financially successful in a few months. Here's the truth behind those stories.'
'The sacrifices aren't what you think': 5 things I learned from having a baby at 17.
'All the boys in my class are doing it.' My daughter's school friends are vaping. They’re in Year 4.
'I cried the day he died.' My complicated relationship with the man who abused me.
'How wearing crop tops helped me embrace the parts of my body I wanted to hide.'
'On the outside, I had the perfect life. But I was putting on an act.'
Discounted! Vibrators! Here are the 7 sex toys we're buying from the Lovehoney Black Friday sale.
From casual outfits to corporate attire: What 23 women are wearing to work right now.
MIA FREEDMAN: Feminism, hotness & the great Em Rata debate.
'It starts with you.' We won’t end gender-based violence in 16 days. But we can make progress.
We have 5 x $100 gift vouchers up for grabs. You just need to fill out our quick survey.
'My whole body went numb.' When Gabby's twins were toddlers, she fell pregnant with twins again.
Reigan Derry has been played on the radio thousands of times. She says she hasn't earned a cent.
What the Mamamia Team are eyeing off during Dyson's massive Black Friday sales.
Anna convinced everyone she was a wealthy socialite. Now, her story is becoming a Netflix series.
The Overwhelmed Woman’s Guide to picking the right serum.
From cocktails to activewear: 6 purchases you need this summer, and how to get cash back on all of them.
Tennis star Peng Shuai says she is “safe and well”. The rest of the world isn’t convinced.
A tearful reunion and a pointed question: The 4 best moments from Adele's UK TV special.
'I knew I was really sick. But all doctors did was fat shame me.'
We need to talk about 'that kid'.
"In a split second, our lives crumbled." The unique pain of miscarriage.
"I was in bed for days crying." Fiona Falkiner on the moment the paparazzi broke her.
"It has taken quite a personal toll." Grace Tame on the mental load of being in the spotlight.
A teenage daughter and a very graphic relationship: Machine Gun Kelly's life is more private than we expected.
'I never thought I'd live on welfare. And then I was a victim of domestic violence.'
From kids club to private pool cabanas: 3 reasons why cruises are actually the most underrated family holiday.
ALYSSA HEALY: 'Women's cricket on TV was a figment of my imagination. Now everyone's watching.'
Ethan and Grayson Dolan had 26.4 million fans. Then they erased themselves from the internet.
6 clever and affordable ways to find a new outfit, without actually buying new clothes.
'I let my daughter wear pyjamas wherever she wants. Here's why.'
'Dating as a plus size woman is hard. But it has nothing to do with the men I meet.'
Tom Holland is one of the world's top up-and-coming actors. He has dreams of giving it all up.
'When I was 19, I dated a 30-year-old. Here’s what I’d say to him now.'
'The "perfect" guy ghosted me after two dates. Only after did I see the red flags.'
"You're married, not branded." I didn't take my husband's name. Some people still don't get it.
'I'm a school teacher. Here are 4 things to consider when choosing a school for your child.'
"My husband put my happiness first. Now I’m determined to spread the same joy."
Feel like dumping your partner right now? Blame the moon.
Sandrine was one of the 13 Australian women invasively examined at Doha airport. This is her story.
'She didn't lose her voice with those pounds.' The Adele headline that speaks to a bigger problem.
'Be in charge in a kind way.' Parental Guidance's Lara on her Five Golden Rules for parenting.
ROADTEST: The new Ultra Violette tinted SPF 50+ sunscreen that comes in 11 shades.
What really causes keratosis pilaris and how TF to treat it, according to an expert.
'As a plus-size woman, I swore off jeans years ago. Here's what made me change my mind.'
"You think your whole sexual story is over. It doesn't need to be." Here's how to date with an STI.
'I've been living in a wheelchair for months. The hardest part is feeling forgotten.'
Not all vitamin C serums are made equal. Here are 3 things to look for, according to a beauty expert.
'I get off the bus one stop early.' 19 women share the micro fitness habits they swear by.
'All 3 of my babies were born prematurely. The guilt I felt was immense.'
ISABELLE SILBERY: I’d just got my head around becoming a mum again. Then I started bleeding.
ROAD TEST: 'I tried Fanola’s Restructuring Mask for a week on my hair to see if the keratin and milk proteins made a difference.'
A separate email and 'Spanx with a flap': 25 genius wedding tips for brides-to-be.
"Lower your expectations." A mother-of-three shares her five golden rules for parenting teens.
In 2015, Kirsten Dunst met Jesse Plemons on the set of Fargo. Now the couple have tied the knot.
'My mum has been a teacher for 34 years. I've watched it absolutely destroy her mental health.'
In 2016, Cate Campbell choked during the biggest race of her life. These are the 6 lessons it taught her.
'I met my partner right before lockdown. Now, we're only just learning about each other's lives.'
"There are some really bad days." Every question we had for The Dog House matchmaker, answered.
Is it ever okay to track your kids? 21 women share their thoughts.
10 women told us how much they spend on Christmas gifts (and how they actually budget for it).
ROADTEST: "I went to my first ever online skin consultation. Here's everything I learned."
Why the internet cancelled Jake Gyllenhaal this weekend.
It's Molly Mae's job to share her life online. Last month she was robbed of $1.4 million worth of belongings.
"I lost my son just after his 13th birthday. This is what grief has taught me."
"What's the best method for re-applying SPF over makeup?" Your most frequent sunscreen questions, answered.
SEX DIARIES: ‘I gave a stranger head in a hotel lift. I’ve never felt more in control.’
"The orgasm was... intense." Mamamia reviews the 'Lelo InaWave 2' sex toy.
'I spent 15 years feeling self-conscious about my breasts. In lockdown, I got a boob job.'
The worst symptom of my diabetes is the one nobody sees.
Dietician Susie Burrell shares 4 after-school snacks that the whole family will enjoy.
"Practice what you preach." An open letter to parents of teens, from a former teacher.
"Spend up and masturbate": 9 tips for embracing your 40s.
'I'm plus-size. Please stop telling me I'm "brave" for wearing a swimsuit.'
'I was just being nice.' When it comes to dating, is being nice a form of deceit?
'After having my daughter, motherhood was not what I thought it would be. Then I discovered matrescence.'
'My friend Jessica Michalik died at a festival when she was 15. It was entirely preventable.'
From statement dressing to breaking royal rules: Revisiting Princess Diana's most iconic looks.
Jeni has 16 kids and 6 grandkids. This is how she does Christmas.
"It's pure smut." 9 women share their favourite steamy erotic fiction novel.
When should you actually start thinking about your fertility? An explainer.
'It makes my brain hurt.' 25 mums on the parts of parenthood that are really, really boring.
My Birth Story: After six devastating pregnancy losses, Keira Rumble welcomed her baby boy.
'My mum has lost over $1 million on the pokies. It's destroyed our family.'
Lucy is a mum of two young sons. Her full-time job is on OnlyFans.
"I'm determined not to lose the mother to my children": The moment that broke Prince Harry.
5 easy ways to upgrade your living space, according to a leading interior stylist.
'It's very quick and always a hit': 15 parents share their go-to weeknight family dinners.
Working together on E Street and 3 kids: Inside Simon Baker and Rebecca Rigg's 29 year marriage.
Amanda Berry was kidnapped and held captive for 10 years. Now she finds other missing children.
Princess Diana's friend quits and Prince Harry faces mounting pressure: All The Crown controversies in one place.
'When my son was born, I knew that something wasn't right. No one believed me.'
"Feeding toddlers can be... a challenge. Here are 5 things to try."
'I can't stop sobbing.' The Dog House is the most wholesome show on TV right now.
'I escaped the Taliban 20 years ago. So many women won't be so lucky.'
In 2001, Jessica Michalik went to see her favourite band. She never came home.
'The shame was all encompassing': Why we need to talk about breastfeeding grief.
'I let my husband take care of the morning routine with our kids. Here's what happened.'
'Grief is never ending.' Kate lost her mum two years ago. This is what she's learned since.
The uncomfortable truth about 'mum guilt.'
"Why I won't be shaming my lockdown body this time around."
'I had a missed miscarriage. Here are 5 things I wish I'd known.'
12 perfect outfits to elope in if you're not feeling a wedding dress.
'It’s like I have to block out grief time in my calendar.' How we grieve changes after we have kids.
“You make so many people smile”: We asked 10 women what they’d say to the person who brought them the most joy in 2021.
"I'll wear it forever." 12 fashion investment pieces the Mamamia team say are worth every cent.
There are 5 crucial rules you need to follow if you're using retinol, according to a derm.
"Mum, everyone gambles." Sandra's son started placing the odd bet. Soon, he'd lost $70k.
When missing children return: how can we avoid adding to Cleo Smith’s trauma?
'I'm a lifestyle writer. Here are 20 items I've found to make any home look more luxe.'
"I am not the parent I thought I’d be." The hardest part about being a mum is the constant guilt.
"My fave summer moisturiser": 26 beauty products we're loving sick this month.
A chemist foundation and a $27 cult moisturiser: Everything Deni Todorovič puts on their face.
My Birth Story: 'Just hours after giving birth, my dad was told to say his goodbyes to me.'
In 2020, Simon Cowell had a horror accident. It's completely changed how he lives his life.
"I'm a Gen Z writer. And I'm here to defend our fashion choices."
'You need to be open to going with the flow.' What these 4 women wish they knew before having a homebirth.
"I haven't seen them for months." 8 women on how the pandemic changed their friendships.
LEIGH CAMPBELL: I've been a beauty expert for 15 years. Here are my favourite products under $10.
House prices are rising by $5600 a week. How the f*** am I meant to jump on to the property ladder?
'I work with cancer patients everyday. But after my own diagnosis, I fell apart.'
'I wasn't supposed to meet my sperm donor dad until I was 18. Age 10, I wrote him a letter.'
5 lactose-free dinner ideas that will have your family scraping their plates for more.
What We Spend: A Melbourne family of 5 share their $1,209.90 week.
"Always get it delivered to your door." 7 women on the golden car-buying tips they swear by.
'This is me.' Former Olympian Jana Pittman's message after welcoming twins last year.
'A company asked to speak to the “decision maker” in my house. They meant the man.'
Everyone is talking about Adele's 'new body'. I live in her old one.
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