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Listen here to find out how our 'first times' impacted the rest of our sex lives. Subscribe to Mamamia Rupert Murdoch is trying to beat Jessie to the altar, announcing this week that he’s getting married for the fifth time at 92. What drives a post-divorce proposal? Plus, there’s a narrative playing out in the news at the moment about Australian music legend Molly Meldrum. Should he just 'stay hom...

Subscribe to Mamamia Who is Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull and what did she have to do with the shocking scenes that unfolded at a Melbourne protest over the weekend? Plus, there's a new storm around Gwyneth Paltrow and her so-called 'wellness regimen.' We have been dying to talk about it.  And, has Instagram and TikTok’s 'Get Ready With Me' craze gone too far when we’re doing ‘GRWM: Nan’s Funeral’ cont...

Listen here to find out what Mia, Holly & Jessie's partners all have in common Sex negativity is the new sex positivity. Why is celibacy so hot right now? We discuss. Plus, a listener dilemma about how to deal with over-enthusiastic colleagues on social media. And, our best and worst of the week ranging from Covid, vaginas, and gratitude for the faintest of wrinkles. Subscribe to Mamamia The E...

Subscribe to Mamamia The 95th Annual Academy Awards took place on Monday, when, the Red Carpet was swapped out for a ‘champagne’ one. As the dust settles on awards season, there are three big moments we need to discuss; Ozempic, Pedro Pascal & Hugh Grant's manners.  Plus, what do the comments on an Aussie celeb couple's Instagram post tell us about the pity we throw at perfectly happy couples?...

Subscribe to Mamamia Over the weekend, UK television was completely disrupted by a single Tweet. Programs went on without hosts, others had to be scrapped or cut in half… So what was said, and why should we care? Plus, can you protect kids from oversharing parents? One European country is trying to.  And, the ‘click or clash’ personality test that will help you find your people The End Bits:   Lis...

Subscribe to Mamamia An update on a court case Australia is obsessed with - and it's not about a grisly crime, it’s about grisly working hours.  Plus, do you have to invite your friend’s boyfriend to your wedding if he’s a dud? We unpack a listener dilemma. And, our best and worst of the week, ranging from teen bribery to eggplant emojis, mini breaks, and physio appointments. The End Bits:   Liste...

Listen to us unpack everything that has happened since Prince Harry's memoir was released. Subscribe to Mamamia It’s International Women’s Day and the national broadcaster says its female reporters are under attack. Plus, it’s International Women’s Day and we’re unpacking the viral job ad that sounds a lot like… outsourcing a wife. And, it’s International Women’s Day and the Internet is divided ab...

Subscribe to Mamamia Would you pay money to watch Prince Harry get a live therapy session? Plus, Tanya Plibersek has spoken candidly about her decision not to pursue the biggest job in politics,. And, Chris Rock has addressed that Oscar slap in full for the first time, and it’s not really Will Smith who bears the brunt… but his wife, Jada.  We discuss. The End Bits:   RECOMMENDATIONS:   Holly want...

Subscribe to Mamamia The Peltz-Beckham fiasco is back in the headlines. An update on the chaotic celebrity wedding Mia can’t look away from. Plus, who wants to put the toaster away after using it or own candles they never burn? Are we entering the era of the messy house? And, our best and worst of the week - ranging from magpies to ‘me time’ to some awkward feedback about the podcast. The End Bits...

Subscribe to Mamamia Unpacking the storm over sensory spaces at a Harry Styles concert. Plus, the Biden’s ordered the same meal at a restaurant and the internet is in a panic. What does it mean? Normal, or co-dependent?  And, the London Fashion Week trend that's started a whole new panic about women's bodies, & what it says about the relevancy of luxury brands. The End Bits:   Listen to our la...

Subscribe to Mamamia Unpacking the boycotting of one of the country’s biggest music festivals, thanks to one very cancelled band.  Plus, how old do you think you are? Is it different from your actual age? You're not alone & some clever people have used science to explain why. And, can an apology get Prince Harry to the King’s coronation, or will it just take cold, hard cash? The End Bits:   RE...

Subscribe to Mamamia Unpacking the rise of the 'girl-failure' - is she the more palatable descendant of the girl boss? Plus, a listener dilemma about friendship and what not to do when it comes to the other woman. And, our best and worst moments of the week, ranging from dental crises to cake to wedding hacks. The End Bits:   Listen to our last episode: An Argument For A Sexless Marriage RECOMMEND...

Subscribe to Mamamia A young Polish woman has come forward, claiming she’s Madeleine McCann. Are we missing something, or is this gross exploitation?  Plus, what did Chelsea Handler do to make so many people angry about a day in the life of a childless woman?  And, whatever happened to sex scenes? Inside the theory that sex scenes are canceled. The End Bits:   Find out more: The Daniel Morecombe F...

Subscribe to Mamamia No more ‘fat’, no more ‘ugly’... Roald Dahl’s classic kids’ books have been given a 2023 edit, but not everyone agrees it was a necessary move.  Plus, a viral TV moment and what it tells us about a woman’s 'prime'. And, please explain - what is buccal fat removal - the trend taken up by everyone from Gigi Hadid to Barney the purple dinosaur? A new fad, or is it just a differen...

Subscribe to Mamamia Spy balloons, UFOs and conspiracies: Should we be preparing for a wave of extraterrestrial sightings? Plus, unpacking the rise of the 'tradwife' - what does it mean, and what does it tell us about modern relationships? And our best and worst of the week, ranging from work mojos to halfway points to family. The End Bits:   Listen to our last episode: A Public Feud About Work Ho...

Listen to Mia and Holly's fight Subscribe to Mamamia Rihanna’s iconic Superbowl performance broke the internet on Monday. Is it changing the face - or bump - of modern pregnancy?  Plus, a story about a woman who made 22 of her friends move to her suburb. Is Proximity Friendship a thing? And, a conversation about a reality star, sexual identity, and when being good in bed is bad.   The End Bits:  ...

Subscribe to Mamamia From The Grammys to The Brits, Harry Styles has dominated the music industry's awards season. But it's not his music everyone's talking about, so what's Harry done to piss off the Internet this time?   Plus, what is 'deep fake' porn, and do we need to be worried about it? And, as the current wave of modern etiquette rules continues to baffle and delight, what are the biggest t...

Introducing Mamamia's newest podcast HER with Sophie Cachia Sophie Cachia was a married mum-of-two when her life changed unexpectedly after meeting… HER. And she isn’t alone. Over six episodes, Sophie speaks to women from across the world whose lives changed when they discovered they were attracted to women. This episode Sophie speaks to Zara Cooper founder of Paperkrane shoes. Zara was married to...

Subscribe to Mamamia Some very passive-aggressive media coverage this week has us unpacking society’s big problem with women who aren’t with their children all the time.  Plus, corporate speak has had a comeback and it's creeping into your friendships. Is it a lesson in how not to end a friendship? And, our best and worst moments of the week, ranging from trivia to DIY-related injuries to a dog th...

Listen to Holly's One Piece of Baby Advice for Jessie The weight-loss “miracle drug” that Hollywood stars have co-opted from the people who actually need it.  Plus, the growing trend of women who really, really want to be left alone. And Madonna’s face. Apparently, it’s ‘confusing fans’. But who’s confused, exactly?  The End Bits:   Support those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria: AKU...

Subscribe to Mamamia Armie Hammer has broken his silence, admitting to a “very intense and extreme lifestyle,” but denying allegations of sexual abuse. What comes next for the cancelled actor? Plus, do you know how to behave? Unpacking the definitive directory of modern etiquette rules. And as Pamela Anderson takes back control of her narrative, what have we learned from her return to the spotligh...

Subscribe to Mamamia On today's show, we're unpacking the contradictions and coded bigotry surrounding the outrage over Sam Smith's new music video.  Plus, a corner of the internet is calling for the cancellation of gym mirrors. Do we care more about how we look when we exercise, than the actual exercise itself? And our best and worst of the week ranging from teenagers to deadlines to scary swims....

Listen to Mia's Botox Surrender Subscribe to Mamamia We thought it was behind us, but the retro trend of sunbaking is on the rise across social media, and among young people. Have new regulations wound back the clock on sun safety? Plus, the queen of tidying has given up. Did Marie Kondo deceive us? And… has the viral parenting advice out of Denmark unlocked the key to living with teens? The End B...

Subscribe to Mamamia In news that will surprise no one, not everyone is happy with the choice of the Australian Of The Year - again.  Plus… the Michael Clark/Pip Edwards ‘Circus’ is apparently not over. Are we still judging women on their dating history, weight, and parenting?  And, the culture has declared it's done with embracing 'cringe.' Are we ready for the return of the mysterious 'cool-girl...

Subscribe to Mamamia Jelena Dokic has been the target of online abuse amidst a controversial Australian Open. What does the horrific trolling of a former tennis champ/accomplished commentator tell us about the idea of a woman's 'acceptability window'? Plus, how has dating evolved in 2023? The lessons from a 'Please Date Me' PowerPoint that’s going viral. And…our best and worst of the week, includi...