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DECEMBER 2015

How to: DIY Zebra print nails.
Sheryl Sandberg's New Year's resolution is very different this year.
Finally in 2015 I had a year that didn't suck.
An ode to all the women suffering in silence.
The most memorable moments of 2015. Yes, we're nostalgic already.
Why a kiss is more than just a kiss.
Lara and Sam Worthington celebrate their first anniversary.
"Tell me about your body."
Women tell us their favourite moments of 2015.
25 things you didn't know about Pretty Woman.
Lips are the most exposed erogenous zone, which is why kissing feels so damn good.
WATCH: Mamamia's Women Of The Year.
The biggest pop culture moments for women in 2015.
What is worse for your health: Binge drinking, or drinking every day?
Why a mother doesn't want to be touched.
The simple spelling mistake that caught a murderous wife.
How to divorce, celebrity-style.
Phubbing might be ruining your relationship.
Cate Blanchett opens up about adopting baby daughter Edith.
'I paid hundreds of dollars for an awful hair colour. And hundreds more having it fixed.'
Chrissy Teigen trolled for being pregnant and "unmarried".
ROSIE: Apparently I'm guilty of 'hot mess humblebragging'.
"I am a Muslim woman and smiling at someone is now hazardous."
"I was cat-called. And then I was asked to lie about it."
IS mutilate and kill mother for breastfeeding in public.
Kate Hudson shares photos from her unconventional family Christmas.
The lack of women in comedy is a classic chicken and egg scenario – are they too chicken or is it because they have eggs?
"I'm a smart woman and I got catfished."
Australia's best day spas; treat yourself.
The one word that's crushing your credibility in the workplace.
'Yes, your vagina is normal. No, you don't need surgery.'
Pregnant woman gets Vicks on her vagina, basically writes modern classic.
This New Year's Eve it's time to make an 'anti-resolution'.
There's a 'stop being a fat bitch' weight loss plan.
Natalie Bassingthwhaite spills on why she quit The X Factor.
Is it okay to wear tracksuit pants outside the home?
"I boxed my way through anxiety."
“Why do I bleed during sex?”
We present: Photos of the 'breast' that a woman had removed from her back.
'The week I discovered my husband's affair, the STD & my pregnancy.'
"Just because I want to manage my weight doesn't mean I'm a bad feminist."
12 life lessons learned in ballet class.
16 things every woman does when she thinks no one’s watching.
Meet the three women voted by Australians in the top 10 sportspeople for 2015.
Nine of our favourite women share their Christmas traditions.
"Nice to meet you. I'm gay. Enough with the questions."
Robin Bailey: I was dreading this Christmas - until a friend answered my prayers.
"I had a baby - and my sex life has never been better."
Why I don’t feel guilty about my "guilty pleasure".
The issues Australians took to heart in 2015.
"My baby was stillborn but I still want the world to know him."
The best and worst things to eat from the nibbles plate.
‘Sleeping Beauty’ mum gave birth to her son while asleep.
Not drinking at Christmas is easy. It's airports that are tough.
If you have an M on your palm, you're very special.
Don't want a divorce? Get married before you turn 32.
Got backstabbers and haters? There are 6 reasons why that's a very good thing.
"Post-adoption depression is a real condition. I had it."
Poetry in motion: Stranger pinches woman's bum. She knocks him out cold.
We asked 10 smart women how to make Christmas easier.
The Miss Universe stuff up wasn't a joke or stunt. It was a serious mistake.
It's time to stop trying to be perfect and cut yourself some slack.
"Please, give me an honest ad. One where the house is a mess."
Harry Potter is coming to the stage. And the casting is genius.
How to make the most out of the biggest investment in your home.
“As a paediatric nurse, so many of the cases we see are easily avoided.”
Old school backyard games to introduce to your kids.
Move over, Tay, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have a girl squad of their own.
ABC appoints first female managing director.
"10 things I wish you understood about my bipolar disorder."
"The Christmas present I've bought one of my dearest friends is a duty gift - one I feel I have to give."
Michelle Bridges on food, fitness and her 'tough love' approach.
"Dear Mum, on your 70th birthday, I miss you."
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
Miranda Kerr's management have condemned supermarkets for dumping her nude cover.
"How my f*ck buddy became my husband."
"Forget f*ckboys. I'm a f*ckgirl. And that's okay."
Arty or inappropriate? Miranda Kerr's nude cover pulled from supermarket shelves.
"Traveling overseas changed my mind about being alone."
Lisa Wilkinson delivered a passionate speech at the rally for Allison Baden-Clay.
The biggest fear for mothers of boys.
"My husband wanted me to cheat on him, to 'even the score'."
Eight benefits of having a family in your twenties.
Nikita Chawla tried to leave her husband. A few days later, she was dead.
I'm sorry, but... Stop saying f*&king sorry.
How to entertain the kids every weekend in 2016 for only $63.
A guide to the most common sex injuries, according to experts.
Rosie Waterland has some thoughts on what you should read this summer.
"Why I decided to cut off all my hair after my wedding."
Now, science says having kids later in life is better for your health.
Mental health patient sues Box Hill Hospital for assault after 'shock therapy' against his will
A colleague once told Kate: “I am going to follow you home, rip your clothes off and rape you."
A heartbroken mother warns others after her baby girl dies in Bali.
The first woman in 32 years has been named Sportsperson of Year.
Open Post: My evening with Oprah.
Sam and Snezana's engagement announcement in the paper was an epic fail.
My son's best friend's mum hates me, and the feeling is now mutual.
'I want my vagina to be the cleanest in the country.'
The rashie is back, and it’s not at all what you remember.
If Santa was a woman could she do the job?
Popular maths teacher Colleen Ritzer was brutally raped and murdered by one of her students.
Kidney donation starts chain of events that saves seven lives in one day
An online community celebrating women with little 'legs and big hearts.'
Sarah Harris has given birth to her first child.
We asked 10 of our favourite women what they want for Christmas.
The one Christmas present that won't end up in a cupboard.
Research finds (a lucky lucky lucky) 37% of women enjoy sleep orgasms.
The problem with Women in Power.
Reese Witherspoon's advice to young women: "Be curious. Be brave. And don’t get a fringe."
“If you’re breastfeeding, going back to work presents some extra challenges.”
#Dear Daddy: An unborn daughter asks her father for a favour.
'62 reasons I cannot watch Star Wars with my husband.'
'I am addicted to pretending to be other people online.’
Ruby Rose and Phoebe Dahl have called off their engagement.
The most common questions for midwives, answered.
The stocking hack that will end ladders forever.
Calm down, everyone. Even at 9 months, Michelle has got this.
The place where strangers confide their deepest, darkest secrets.
Editor's Picks: Your 2015 Feminist Christmas Gift Guide.
'The bravest, most ridiculous decision of my life, turned out to be the best.'
Serena Williams took a taxi to the finish line of her foundation's 5km fun run.
The Glow team's 15 favourite products of 2015.
"I just had to f-cking kill her". Masa Vukotic's killer explains why he murdered the teen.
Did the Queen order Kate Middleton to cut her hair?
Five steps that are sure to drive a partner out of your relationship.
"One thing I still don’t know much about is hair".
The ultimate working-woman's handbag that has the world gushing.
The darker side of Taylor Swift and her Girl Squad.
"My therapist slut shamed me."
Women elected to government in Saudi Arabia for the first time.
Eight Etsy gifts that support women around the world.
How to juggle motherhood and a cricket career.
How to DIY the ultimate Christmas party nails.
The most toxic person in my life was my sister. And there was only one solution.
"Postpartum depression almost killed me."
String of 78 Christmas cards hung outside Parliament House to symbolise domestic violence deaths
"I still shift uncomfortably when I'm labelled as a mum."
Eight things that can go wrong when online shopping.
The strange reasoning behind aggressive Instagram compliments.
The 6 things everyone born in December would like you to know.
Why Amy Schumer wishes she never made Trainwreck.
"I was raped by a record producer when I was 19."
Kate Miller-Heidke is expecting a baby.
Online dating: The 51 reasons why I didn't write back to you.
"Dear Grandparents. We know it's Christmas. But it's time to back off."
Hey Mia: How come you suddenly have boobs?
The real reason why "Mrs" has an 'R' in it.
Funeral held for slain mum and daughter in Alice Springs.
Don't judge me but...I can't stand my neighbours.
"You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone - especially at Christmas."
How early is too early to have ‘the talk’ with your kids?
Mamamia Out Loud is the iTunes Best New Podcast of 2015.
‘Why I spent 40 days at home after giving birth.’
"I cheated on my husband for the first time and what’s worse, I enjoyed it."
The perfect Christmas recipes for in-between festivities.
How did I not notice there was a penis on my dress?
For Allison: Another bold front page from The Courier Mail today.
Nigella Lawson's awesome defence of 'dirty, shameful' foods
Rosie Batty 'gutted' by Gerard Baden-Clay manslaughter ruling.
A love letter to my public school education.
Sheryl Sandberg: "No one quite knows what to say. Everyone looks at you like a deer in the headlights."
A mother's touching letter to the baby she tragically lost.
“After having my first child, a fully stocked freezer was my number one priority.”
The challenge: To buy every Christmas present from one place and keep it cheap.
Millions of women were betrayed in a Queensland courtroom this week.
4 ways to make this Christmas festive - without any presents.
Why it matters that Queensland takes Baden-Clay decision to the High Court.
Oscar Pistorius to spend Christmas at home. Reeva's family to spend it at cemetery.
When you want out of your marriage - but your husband doesn't.
4 ways to give your child a good start in life.
'I gave up my life goal. And that's okay.'
Why everyone is talking about the Netflix series, 'Jessica Jones'.
A letter to my mum with dementia: "I miss you so much".
An interview with a professional exorcist.
An artist has created scarves using images of her vagina.
How to make a healthier version of your children’s favourite "sometimes" foods.
Bookies weigh in on the baby name Kim and Kanye are most likely to choose.
'Overweight Haters Ltd' isn't the anomaly you might think.
The 9 worst habits for your mental health.
'I don't suck at motherhood just because I take antidepressants.'
The $500k pool party you didn't want to be invited to.
How The Baby-Sitters Club got me through my lonely childhood.
"Catcalls are about intimidation, not compliments. This time they failed."
In defence of Oprah: She's taught us so much.
What it's like on the front line of Australia's domestic violence crisis.
Someone is knitting snoods for homeless greyhounds. It's pretty flipping cute.
"Four things my daughter needs to know before marriage."
Chrissie Swan: "I had a lot of mother's guilt."
WATCH: The hilarious faces we all pull when applying mascara.
"My fiancé cheated on me - with my sister."
We’re calling it: It’s time to bring back the photo album.
"How you look in a bikini has nothing to do with being a new mum."
The photos of Kim Kardashian showing her face battered are not real. But her story is.
Editor's Picks: 11 presents to buy for the person who has everything.
"Kind of embarrassed to admit this, but I think I sort of cheated on my wife today..."
Katie Price has denied rumours she is expecting her sixth child.
All mothers must make feeding choices – but let them be informed.
"Dear divorce, I hate you yet I love you."
The story behind Oprah naming her lost baby. And why I had to name mine too.
The signs that show you're done having babies.
The Bachelor's Sandra Rato has a brand new boyfriend.
Being a Christmas orphan in New York: Thermals, frostbite, and unexpected pavlova.
One woman shows us the benefits of taekwondo, aside from fitness.
All ages, skin types and body shapes in Target's new catalogue.
The beautiful birthday cake post being shared around the world.
Oprah reveals the name she gave the baby boy she lost at 14.
Her husband cheated. So she wrote an open letter to his mistress.
Couple accused of taking young girls to Africa for genital mutilation.
"Why I spent $2547 on a ticket to see Oprah."
The video that perfectly sums up what it means to trust.
To me, if it's porn, all of the sex has to happen in front of the camera.
Kim Kardashian's baby is no longer breech after a "painful and scary" medical procedure.
Podcast: Too young for midriffs, too old for cardigans. What are the rules for stylish dressing in middle age?
Sonia Kruger's luxury Sydney home is for sale.
Monz recaps Great Australian Bake Off Episode 8: Sorry, suet is not sexy.
'A celeb getting their gear off is nothing new, but we need MORE -- a lot more.'
Present ideas for everyone in the family - all under $100.
It's true: Michelle Bridges is making frozen meals now.
5 (extremely tempting) benefits of working from home.
For anyone who thinks you have to choose between having a career or having a baby.
Two Ed Sheeran fans have been killed after leaving a meet and greet with the star.
Amy Schumer: "I felt I looked more beautiful than I have ever felt in my life."
Gourmet salads and table service: Fast food just got classy.
She was 17, he was 48. And now Ricky Nixon gets to tell the world all about it.
Big Brother's Tully Smyth is worried she is "going to die alone".
Six easy ways to give back this Christmas.
'No, I am not childless by choice. And at 43, I am not giving up.'

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