Mum 'grosses out' others by swimming while on period without a tampon
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A controversial post on parenting sight Mumsnet has lead to a fiery online debate, and it all began with a 'funny, lighthearted conversation'.
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Stepmother called cruel after refusing to let her husband's daughter call her 'mum
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Confused mum 'grosses out' others by swimming while on period
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Can you go swimming on your period? - DAME
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