More Alternative Menstrual Products

[h0rsegurrrl.livejournal.com]

Does anyone have any experience with these reusable baby-sock tampons?  I found the link in the memories, but I wasn't sure if anyone had tried it:

http://www.borntolove.com/frugal-column1.html

Also, I just found out about these Beppy Action tampons - they're like sea sponge tampons, only synthetic, and they're single-use.  You can use them during intercourse (I'm weaning myself off of Insteads because I'm getting an IUD soon).  They're a similar concept to those Gynotex tampons, but those aren't available in the US.  Has anyone seen these in the US, or know of a company that ships them to the US?:

http://www.nicesextoys.co.uk/modules/shop/view.asp?Prodcode=ASW03

One last question:  What sort of detergent do you ladies use to wash cloth pads?  I know it's best to use a gentle detergent that's hypoallergenic.  Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

Comments

[storychick.livejournal.com]

I pitch mine into the hamper (without rinsing even) and then just wash them with our regular detergent, which is generally 7th Generation powder. When I have a baby in cloth diapers I wash them with diapers, when I don't wash them with the regular wash.

I havent tried the baby sock but it sounds interesting! I cant use tampons right now (I'm postpartum) but once my period comes back I'll have to give that a go. :)