poor men, afraid of a little menstrual blood. "only women bleed" - uh, or is that "breed"?
the cups are good for sleeping on heavy days. You have to change them in the shower or tub, though, otherwise, they are a mess.
And have you heard of the sponges? there are special menstrual sponges, which you then wash and reuse. Save the planet against the evils of wastepaper and chlorine. All that.
http://www.gladrags.com/c-21-sea-sponge-tampons.aspx
oh, and for the record? SO GLAD THAT'S ALL OVER FOR ME! yay menopausal-hood!