Jim:
Per your ladies supplies post [4], one thing not mentioned were menstrual cups. I used to use these and they were a great alternative to tampons and pads (although the dual uses for those as bandages and recoil pads can’t be overlooked). There’s a lot of information in the wiki page here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup [5]
I personally vouch for the Keeper:
http://www.keeper.com/ [6]
But there’s another brand called Mooncup:
http://www.mooncup.co.uk/ [7]
At a cost of about $20-30, they’re far more cost effective than regular products, and theoretically usable for years. I bought new ones annually but even then they’re still inexpensive. And they even work for those with a latex allergy. – Kit [8]