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Why you shoudn't steam-clean your vagina (despite Gwyneth's advice)

Gwyneth Paltrow is at it again, this time raving about the benefits of steam-cleaning her vagina.
Disneyland, measles and madness: the latest vaccine lunacy

You can be so privileged that you're underprivileged, so blessed with choices that you choose to be a fool, so "informed" that you're misinformed.
Tony Abbott prepares to dump paid parental leave scheme

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is expected to radically water down, or dump entirely, his paid parental leave scheme in a bid to shore up support among frustrated backbench MPs.
Discovering 'me time' as a mum

While some out there will be aghast that I boast about how enjoyable my time was when I'm alone, I have this response: happy parent, happy baby.
Six tips for letting go of guilt

Guilt can be lasting and painful, but it's important to let go of that gnawing feeling.

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Discovering 'me time' as a mum

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Disneyland, measles and madness: the latest vaccine lunacy

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Tony Abbott prepares to dump paid parental leave scheme

MATTHEW KNOTT 12:21pm Prime Minister Tony Abbott is expected to radically water down, or dump entirely, his paid parental leave scheme in a bid to shore up support among frustrated backbench MPs.