Via the Mises blog comes this enviroinsanity.

But then ...... ladies, there's the reusable cloth pads for your monthly periods. You can get printed pads with "supergirl," "pirates," "fishies," or even "monkees!" And you can even get a cute ladybug "pad bag" for carrying around your "green" feminine pads. The company even tries to pass off ridiculous lies about the benefits of its product.

Why Cloth Pads? Many women find that their PMS and cramping is lessened with cloth pads, and that their periods don't last as long.

Try explaining that considerable bulk in your pants to your colleagues at the office...