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MAY 2015

“Wife bonuses are a good thing. There, I said it.”
The 10 things I hate about having a kid with Down syndrome.
A Muslim woman was denied a can of Coke on a flight - because she might "use it as a weapon".
"The popular dating movie that has really pissed me off."
Farting, sweating, enormous nipples: The 5 pregnancy symptoms nobody ever warns you about.
Great things are happening for women's AFL.
Time to get pumped with Mamamia's Ultimate '90s Playlist.
First she was diagnosed with cancer. Then she was sacked.
All of the Sex and the City ex-boyfriends. Here’s where they are now.
An incredible victory for those who wear giant granny knickers.
Your Instagram snap could be sold for $90,000. And you wouldn't even know.
Doctors reveal the 8 most incorrect self-diagnoses ever.
Amy Schumer was asked to be the next Bachelorette. Her response was perfect.
"I don't shave my body hair, and I'm not about to start."
A man built a ‘goldfish wheelchair’ for his fish who couldn't float.
"Real, true friendships last different parenting styles."
Is this Guiliana Rancic's way of saying 'f**k you' to the skinny shamers?
14 weird/cool facts you probably didn’t know about your hair.
A 65-year-old woman has given birth to quads.
"I quit something this week and it feels fantastic"
“This is a week by week photo diary of my body after the birth of my second child.”
Zac Efron's brother once wrote a perfect poem about being overshadowed by his sibling.
The terrible truth about Humphrey B Bear.
"You're fat. You're ugly. And no one is going to love you."
“I knew he was going to explode in anger and I was scared to death to go home."
Apple's latest glitch lets you turn off anyone's iPhone.
"I was the victim of same-sex domestic violence. And I am lucky to be alive."
Project host shocks the world with her nipples. Fully clothed.
"Our government still has a women problem. But women aren't the problem."
The fat-shaming cartoons hanging in an office full of women.
Nine things I wish I knew before I got pregnant.
Nicole Trunfio should not have had to defend her breastfeeding cover.
Why everybody's talking about Amal's "bush" today (sigh).
The 100 most powerful women in the world.
The woman dying from anorexia has released a new video.
"I could hear my neighbours. I heard bangs. And sickening crashes. And screaming."
NSFW: Is my vagina normal?
11 excellent women who hit their stride after 30.
Exercise avoider? Here are 9 creative ways to get off the couch.
The 6 most common hair problems, and how to fix them.
Four successful women on what they tell women who want to get ahead at work.
How to say 'no' to your friends and not feel guilty about it.
Exactly how much you would save if the "tampon tax" was abolished.
Did the contraceptive pill kill this 21-year-old?
Julie Bishop: The statistics that show why Malala is truly remarkable.
Treasurer Joe Hockey agrees to lobby states to ditch GST on tampons, sanitary items after question from student on Q&A.
The country that just legalised gay marriage still don't allow women to have abortions.
The woman who was burned alive for refusing to engage in an 'extreme sex act.'
Six ways to nail style and comfort at the same time.
3 happy news stories that will banish the Monday blues.
"I breastfeed my 6-year-old. It's normal."
Rachael is dying from anorexia nervosa. She needs our help.
"How I was sucked into enjoying a reality show about a homophobic, bigoted cult"
9 good habits you should teach your kids today.
It's time to stop telling 20-somethings how to live their lives.
Unpopular opinion: "Vegans are better people. There I've said it."
Is there always a reason - or could your kid just be a little sh*t?
The world tells us the worst possible thing a woman can be is old. The world is deluded.
How much mums' homes on famous TV shows would cost in real life.
The 6 most disturbing fan responses to Josh Duggar's sexual assault confession.
Not a drill: A 'Gilmore Girls' reunion really is on the cards.
Jessica Fox has won 2 world championships and an Olympic medal. She's 20-years-old.
Victoria's Secret ad sparks two very different body-positive campaigns.
20 very good reasons why being single is awesome.
Three-month old baby dies after being left to sleep in a bouncer.
Yoga fan? Here are 4 essential items you need, stat.
Miley Cyrus is gender fluid: "I didn’t want to be a boy... I kind of wanted to be nothing."
Can you ever really be prepared for the birth of your first baby?
Meet the Femojis: our favourite feminists, in emoji form.
Apparently this woman isn’t “hot” enough for her famous boyfriend.
It's not surprising that parents of little kids break up. What's amazing is that more don't.
He texted 'I'll kill you, rat'. And he did. Australia, we need Rekiah's Law.
"My mum was a homewrecker. And I'm one too."
Fiona lost her phone, and along with it, photos of her stillborn son. Can you help?
"I'm sorry, but I hate your engagement photos."
Four ways to motivate yourself to exercise.
The shameful response to Emma Sulkowicz's mattress protest at graduation.
How much blood do you really lose during a period?
How has childbirth changed over the years?
Genius hairstyles for those of us who weren’t born with thick, luscious hair.
A new study has revealed the top 10 most stressful jobs of 2015.
6 surprisingly simple ways to get thicker hair.
Pitch Perfect 2 IS a movie worth celebrating. And here's why.
Attention, students: If you fail to marry your partner, you're a 'cheap prostitute'.
The six questions every mum-to-be needs to ask.
We need to talk about Taylor Swift's new video.
Rebel Wilson's age has been finally, definitely confirmed.
Leigh Sales and Lisa Wilkinson respond to accusations they're too 'aggressive'.
Finally a working-mother study we can bask and revel in.
Ada Nicodemou: "I can never be completely happy again."
The baby name app that tells you what your parents would’ve called you today.
A woman has fallen pregnant from having anal sex.
An engaged couple see each other at age 90. Are still madly in love.
"What a load of rubbish." Belle Gibson's mother speaks for the first time.
The real reason why Rebel Wilson lied about her age.
EXCLUSIVE: "I married a monster. If he hadn't gone to jail, I'd be dead".
What the cast of 'Now and Then' looks like now... (and then).
New laws bring much needed relief and recognition to parents of stillborn children.
A war is happening in Australia but victims aren’t dying on the battlefields.
"Dear future husband, this is how I expect you to propose."
The submissive wife's guide to life. Coming to a TV near you.
10 things child-free women want their friends with kids to know.
Actress tells sexist reporter what many actresses have wanted to tell sexist reporters.
He looks like he's wearing a suit. Actually, he's in his pyjamas. Genius.
Why the Women in League round is so much more than a token gesture.
The 6 things that need to be banned from school formals.
Struggle Street's Billie Jo Wilkie is behind bars.
For older women, exercise buddies make all the difference.
What exactly is a Super Mum?
Karl Stefonovic nails "The crisis in our own homes".
Erin Molan on her sister: "I wouldn't have been able to function without you."
6 reasons to get out of bed and go running. Seriously.
You can have one superpower - flight or invisibility. So, what's your decision?
The life of another woman has been claimed by alleged domestic violence.
"If I could tell you anything about divorce...I would say all of the below to you."
He says women just throw themselves at him. They say he's a serial pest.
Men's rights activist says Mad Max is 'feminist propaganda.'
Domestic violence: Aboriginal women are 38 times more likely to be hospitalised.
The easiest way to become a compliment-magnet, fast.
It's an issue that rarely makes front-page news. Until today.
Portia de Rossi talks about the day she developed an eating disorder. She was 12.
Bisexuality just means you're confused, right? Wrong.
Women answer one of the most Googled questions of all time.
Women victims blamed as '50% contributors' to violence against them.
Is your manicure costing a life?
Your hair colour determines how much sex you have (and how good you are).
3 school girls who wanted to be jihadi brides, now on the run from ISIS.
"Everyone thought my life, and marriage, was perfect. Until he drugged me."
Sylvia Jeffreys on how she protects herself from criticism.
Human Goddess Cate Blanchett says she's had "many" lesbian relationships.
"To attain gender equality, we need to focus on men."
Egypt's rate of female genital mutilation is eye-wateringly high.
This woman's selfie is graphic, but it sends a powerful message.
Lina is 10, and pregnant to her stepfather. Her options are narrowing by the day.
IVF data could save Australians a lot of heartbreak (and money). So why isn't it made public?
She complained about sexual harassment. Her workplace said, "get on with it".
Women shouldn't walk alone, you say? Then maybe we shouldn't go home, either.
The one thing that successful women do every morning.
Wonderland actress diagnosed with breast cancer.
'There has been so much loss on my journey to motherhood.'
Why do we fanny fart during sex?
When Mothers' Day doesn't look like what you see on everyone else's Facebook feeds.
A 12-year-old boy was forced to watch as his mother was set alight.
These Mothers' Day cards weren't supposed to be funny...
Selfies with the Stars: Mother's Day Edition.
Two female politicians announce their candidacy. Media declares it "weird girl fight".
The creepy blogs luring Australians into joining ISIS.
Thirty seconds.
Happy Mother's Day: Treasurer royally screws over pregnant women.
Kate Langbroek: "The day I wished I was never a mother."
11 celebrity couples that must never, ever, ever split up.
Single Aussie men aren't as scared by feminism as you might assume.
'I miss you, Mum.'
There's no GST on condoms and lubricant. So why is there one on tampons?
Big news: Women's rugby league will be on your tv this weekend.
Fact file: How the Government's childcare plan could change things for families.
You need to read Amy Schumer's moving speech about confidence.
Darwin tattoo artist's post-breast reconstruction tattoo photos go viral.
"I was in a surreal, freeze-framed world, watching her first moments of life."
Sofia Vergara admits she'll be getting a boob job in the very near future.
What it's like always being that "Cancer Girl".
The definitive guide to the best post-breakup TV binge watching.
Eating cake is glorious. It's time we remembered why.
New research: Babies can survive outside the womb at 22 weeks.
Puberty Blues actress shuts down her critics. Gets body shamed for it.
Men experience being pregnant for a day and just can't deal.
We're not tackling domestic violence education in the classroom. But we need to be.
Confession: "I was an extra in a sex video."
"I’m about to achieve one of my biggest-ever life goals. I’m also about to turn 40."
The 9 struggles only women with fine hair will understand.
A woman has escaped after being tortured by dry cleaners for two years.
At least 214 of the 234 women and girls rescued from Boko Haram are pregnant.
ROSIE: Struggle Street wasn't exploitative, it was real.
"The three richest Australians have more wealth than the million poorest."
We all had to start somewhere, and Naomi Watts started with tampons.
Woman pashes complete stranger - then hears back from his wife. Oops.
A 21-year-old woman has died after ingesting diet pills she bought online.
Woman in wheelchair wins a treadmill on The Price Is Right.
Renea Lau is far more than just another statistic. This is her story.
Zooey Deschanel's post-baby body is none of your business.
The hashtag that's trending for all the wrong reasons.
BREAKING: Christine Milne has resigned.
'Like Sofia Vergara, I faced a dilemma over frozen embryos. I chose to adopt mine out.'
The campaign changing the way you look at the female bathroom sign.
Photos that show our beauty standards have crossed the line
Yvette put up a dating profile of herself at Size 18. And another at Size 10.
The 6 reasons you’re having a bad hair day.
We have the answers to 14 of your most awkward 'number two' questions.
“Don’t suffer in silence.” The QLD Premier talks about her battle with endometriosis.
Denying child care to non-working parents is not about yoga and coffee.
How to improve your life in 60 seconds. Yes, we're serious.
Have you seen Rebecca Mackenzie?
6 hours of photo retouching in just seconds. The results are astounding.
The 9 weirdest beauty routines celebs are using right now.
Nine drawings that capture new motherhood to a tee.
Karla Perez was kept on life support for 54 days so her unborn baby would survive.
NOT A DRILL: Royal baby no. 2 is on the way.
Julia Gillard: "How I really feel about Kevin 2 years on."
If we're going to win, we need more women at the top.
5 conversations you need to have with your mum as soon as you can.
There is now an online dating service - for embryos.
A scary and wonderful website can instantly guess how old you are.
Chloe Maxwell on motherhood, tough love and gratitude.
Justice at last. The men who attacked Malala have been sentenced.
"The number on a scale does not define me."
Julie Bishop: "We are defying the dark forces that threaten our freedoms."
Mayor says women walking alone at night "invite" sexual predators. Ugh.
"Today I terminated my pregnancy at 23 weeks."
Teenager killed in alleged Brewarrina domestic violence attack 'reached out for help'.

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