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OCTOBER 2021

The Overwhelmed Woman’s Guide to home hair dyeing (and actually getting it right).
13 celebrity halloween costumes our brains simply couldn't process this year.
SEX DIARIES: ‘We had sex on every surface in my sharehouse. My housemates have no idea.’
"You're a mistake." From the moment I was born, my mum refused to even look at me.
“What's that on your face?” My whole life, I've been constantly reminded of my birthmark.
"I haven't been on a date in almost two years, and now I'm afraid to put myself out there."
“It’s hard”: Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s 24-year-long marriage is far from ‘conventional’.
'Poo talk is definitely a mood killer.' What it's like to date with an ostomy bag.
"She slept with my husband": 10 women on exactly why their friendships ended.
"They connect... differently." 3 things you only understand if you're a mum of boys.
'I've been spat at.' The terrifying reality for Muslim women in Australia.
'I had a stroke at 41. My friend told me I should "see it as a wake up call".'
'To my daughter's teacher, thank you for not giving up on her when many others did.'
My Birth Story: 'I had a birth plan. What ended up happening was precisely the opposite.'
'I've been bullied my whole life. It's the reason I don't have kids.'
Broomstick choreography and a sequel on the way: 7 things you didn’t know about Hocus Pocus.
Every TV show and movie dropping on Stan in November.
From chic sunnies to summer dresses: 22 things the Mamamia team shopped this month.
'I've always been an outgoing person. But after lockdown, socialising feels exhausting.'
'For years, I didn’t prioritise my own self-care. It almost broke me.'
18 pairs of staple summer sandals approximately everyone will be wearing ASAP.
'My son returned to school this week. Within 4 days, we were in isolation again.'
SALLY HEPWORTH: 'I'm a best-selling, full-time author. This is how I did it.'
'We can't unsee what we see.' The reality of working as a child protection caseworker.
A real witch, escaping snakes and frightening accidents: 10 things you didn’t know about The Craft.
"I can’t stand your parents!" We asked 50 women what they'd say, anonymously, to their partner.
This week, Japan’s Princess Mako married her 'commoner' fiancé. She will lose everything because of it.
No TV, beach trips and bed by 7.30pm: A day in the life of Elyse Knowles.
Celeste Barber's stand-up tour is coming, and we’ve never deserved a laugh more.
TRIED & TESTED: The 5 ways to level-up your business online, according to a lady startup.
'I've been stay-at-home mum for 5 years. I felt judged when my friend told me to go back to work.'
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How they started and how much money they make: 12 things you didn't know about The Wiggles.
'I've just come off a ventilator and trust me: you never want to be on one.'
"Why has this become so difficult?" Dr Katrina Warren has 5 rules every dog owner should follow.
GROUP THERAPY: 'I spend way too many hours on money admin. Any tips to streamline?'
SEX DIARIES: 'A stranger got me off in a hot tub on holiday. It's the naughtiest I've ever been.'
From Deacon Phillippe to Apple Martin: 17 celebrity kids that are all grown up.
The 6 best cock rings for solo and couple play, ranked.
Candace Owens says Australia needs to be ‘rescued’ from a dictatorship. But we are not victims of tyranny.
'Please stop asking how many friends my daughter has in kindergarten.'
The 8 worst pieces of dating advice for women I've heard since becoming a relationship coach.
'I left the music industry after years of harassment. Rancid Eddie is just the start.'
"I started taking antidepressants and stopped having orgasms."
'I was body shamed when I was 11. It's stayed with me for decades.'
"Everyone is allowed to feel all the emotions." How I'm raising my sons to be feminists.
'My gut was screaming something wasn't right.' How I realised I was dating a narcissist.
"We're exhausted, languishing, mourning": A letter to Melbourne as we open up.
From 'Cry Me A River' to 'Bad Blood': 15 famous songs that are actually about other celebrities.
'The 5 surprising truths I faced when my mat leave was over.'
'I felt like I'd failed my bisexual daughter. Then we watched The Bachelorette together.'
The foolproof fashion combo: 9 versions of 'jeans and a nice top' to shop right now.
At 19, Nikolas Cruz walked into his former high school with a gun. 17 people lost their lives.
'A very honest recap of what happened when I returned to the gym after 4 months of inactivity.'
'What having my 3 babies 11 years apart taught me about mum guilt.'
"You keep your identities separate." 8 signs you're in the right relationship.
12 things about remote work we'll be adopting as we go back to the office. And 12 we won't.
Roses, baseball stadiums and... more roses: The top 5 Kardashian proposals, ranked.
“It’s fatphobia. The consumer base is there.” Katie Parrott on ‘fat activism’ and the need for size inclusivity.
'I had 3 kids in under 3 years. Here are 3 things I wish I knew as a first-time mum.'
"Emma has gone underground." Why Emma Watson suddenly disappeared from the spotlight.
'Quick, satisfying and keeps me full until lunch': 17 women on their go-to breakfast.
ROADTEST: "My 3 tweens (who like a say on EVERYTHING) gave their honest reviews on the new Chobani Minis."
'I worked in Parliament House for 3 years. Here are some of the things I witnessed.'
Liandra Gaykamangu and Jane Cay built successful Aussie businesses. Here’s how they did it.
How to ACTUALLY start a conversation about masturbation with your mates.
'I was 20 and I knew it was her.' My relationship with my birth mother began with a letter.
MIA FREEDMAN: 'I've known Lisa Wilkinson for 30 years. Here's what the public doesn't know about her.'
13 women anonymously share the worst career advice they've ever received.
"I’m learning to take this slower lifestyle in." What Phoebe Burgess' life looks like now.
"I have her to thank for my career." 14 women on the best piece of advice they received from a teacher.
'I was in denial about my abusive relationship. Then I watched Netflix's Maid.'
We need to talk about menopausal women at work, and the 6 rules workplaces must follow.
PARENT OPINION: I’m juggling 2 kids under 4, endless washing and a full-time job. Welcome to ‘the messy years'.
Face to face learning is coming back. Not all parents are happy about it.
'I'm a former school principal. Here are 10 ways to help your child settle back into school.'
From avocado dyeing to visible mending: 4 ways to upcycle your clothes in an afternoon.
Aged 13, Ashley became the sole carer for her mum. She says it made their relationship "really hostile".
'I flew to Hollywood to meet a stranger. Five days in, I realised it was a catastrophic mistake.'
"I accidentally met my casual fling's entire family."
For 25 years, Charlene made her living as a catwalk model. Age 52 she was homeless, living in her car.
"I began focusing on myself." What being single for a decade has taught me.
Tom Hardy has built a successful career in Hollywood. He's worried they might "take it away".
'In a year I was heartbroken twice and ghosted 4 times. Now I'm giving "slow dating" a chance.'
'I’m about to turn 40. Here are 6 things I wish I’d known in my 30s.'
'I'm 35. My boyfriend is a decade younger. It's the healthiest relationship I've been in.'
"It's like looking in a mirror." I'm worried about passing my eating disorder onto my daughter.
Katherine Heigl’s brother died one week before his 16th birthday. She doesn’t often talk about him.
Lea carried her twins to term knowing only one of them would survive.
'I sat in tears surrounded by pregnant women.' Is there a better way to treat women who miscarry?
PARENT OPINION: Everyone talks about leaning into motherhood, but nobody talks enough about leaning out.
'Easy, healthy, tasty and filling': 20 women share their go-to work lunches.
Exactly what happened when my teenage daughter told me she's having sex.
ROADTEST: "Bioderma's sister brand, Etat Pur, has just landed in Australia. Here's my honest review."
"8 women told me their best no-BS advice on buying a house.”
I lost a brother I never knew. Here is how I deal with it now.
'My scan showed my baby boy had Down Syndrome. The comments from some friends were so hurtful.'
No breakfast, homeschooling and family movie nights: A day in the life of Julia Morris.
'I didn't realise gender disappointment was a thing in pregnancy, until I admitted I had it.'
'I've fought breast cancer for 28 years but now I'm dying. Here's what it's taught me about living.'
"I am weed." 5 things we learnt from Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's chaotic GQ interview.
Here’s exactly what to swap in (and out) of your skincare routine in your 20s, according to a skincare expert.
In case you missed it, here are the 7 most hilarious moments from Adele’s first ever Instagram Live.
Anastacia had one of the biggest hits of the 2000s. Before that she couldn't pay her rent.
Tiffiny Hall will never return to television. Here’s why.
Why everyone is talking about Jesy Nelson and Nicki Minaj.
The 6 wildest moments from Kim Kardashian's viral SNL monologue.
Loy, 5, should be going to school. Instead she’s going to bed hungry.
'For years I used the size of my body as a coping mechanism. It almost destroyed me.'
'My husband and I went to marriage counselling. In our first session, the therapist told us to split.'
'In 1986, I met Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon. It changed the entire course of my life.'
Turn your old jars into chic vases: 4 eco-friendly DIY projects you can do in an afternoon.
SEX DIARIES: 'On holiday, I had sex with a stranger on an inflatable ocean obstacle course.’
"I wasn't allowed to laugh." 37 women on the weirdest thing they ever got in trouble for at work.
'My daughter isn't allowed to have TikTok. Here's why.'
In 2007, Nelly Furtado was at the height of her success. Then she had a nervous breakdown.
The police spent decades hunting the 'Pockmarked Man'. He was right under their noses.
"You want to change them." The 5 signs that the person you’re with isn’t the one.
"It’s a selfish thing to do, really." 5 women on why they 'face swap' during sex.
From pesto pasta to fruit pie: 4 recipes using commonly wasted ingredients.
"Life has changed." 4 signs you're suffering from re-entry anxiety, and what to do about it.
'I'm terminally ill. These are my 7 rules for happiness.'
'When I first saw 75 Hard, I thought 'I could do that'. And that's exactly why I can't.'
'Life is much easier.' For mum-of-two Stephanie, lockdown has been a reprieve from chronic pain.
Every style, shape and level of coverage: The best swimwear to buy online right now.
ROADTEST: 4 women over 30 try Clinique's new anti-ageing Smart Serum. Here are their honest reviews.
PARENT OPINION: "I’m a parent of two kids in the public school system. Teachers, you are essential."
7 crucial details you probably missed while watching Squid Game.
'After 5 years apart, I'm desperate to visit my family. But travelling overseas feels daunting.'
'"That girl" is everywhere right now. Here's why I find her toxic.'
"The constant juggle is overwhelming." What it's really like to be in the 'sandwich generation'.
"It's the most hydrating product I've ever used": 21 beauty products we're loving sick this month.
A mother made an accusation about her son's preschool teacher. Then came the Satanic Panic.
Emily Mariko's salmon and rice, and 5 other TikTok recipes you simply must try this weekend.
"I felt like a new starter." 5 things I've learned since returning to work after maternity leave.
'I'm in my 16th year as a public school teacher. I love it, but next year I plan to leave.'
HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: It's been months since we moved our family to the country. Here's what we've learned.
LEIGH CAMPBELL: These are the beauty ‘rules’ I always break.
A "no devices" rule and homeschooling in Byron Bay: Natalie Bassingthwaighte's day in the life.
In 2013, Robin Thicke's ex-wife caught him in bed with 2 women. That wasn't even the worst of it.
Amanda Bynes has a near-identical conservatorship to Britney Spears, but no one is trying to stop it.
“It took nearly 5 years and 4 people to have our longed-for baby.”
12 celebrities you didn't know had seriously famous parents.
"The 4 tips I swear by when turning a nursery into a toddler room."
'I have an autoimmune disease. And I just had to break up with my unvaccinated best friend.'
SEX DIARIES: A stranger went down on me in the middle of a party. I've never felt sexier.
Claudia, Christy, Helena, Naomi: Where the most famous 90s supermodels are now.
I interviewed self-made millionaires for their money tips. Here are 3 everyone should know.
We're calling it: The Kebab on The Masked Singer is ABSOLUTELY Jack Vidgen.
10 delicious and easy ways to use basic frozen spinach in your cooking.
"He was deeply uncomfortable with himself." My husband never once played with our son.
'Today I'm proudly flat': Why I had my implants removed after a preventative mastectomy.
'Like Chrissy Teigen, I lost my baby. Now I feel my body has no purpose.'
'Seeing a psychic over Zoom is a waste of money': 26 things I learnt from the world's longest lockdown.
"If you're buying a car online, here are my 6 tips that actually help."
Want to boost your business? Lady Startup is offering an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship.
Considering buying a smartwatch? Here are the best options, and the pros and cons of each.
"Am I splitting in two?" The 29 things we're really thinking while giving birth.