My sympathies on the tampon issue. I think I've tried just about every brand on the market, and none are perfect. I don't know how Tampax still sells! Those are the worst damn tampons ever created, and I just can't see how any woman can actually tolerate those things. And the alternatives...not much better. I don't know whose idea the Instead cup was, but s/he was way off base with that thing. I've never tried any of the reusable cups, they just don't look comfortable, though I know some women swear by them. I'll stick to OB for now, since they seem to be the least offensive option.

Also, I had a major major crush on NPH when he was Doogie Howser, and seeing him now is bringing it right back. Apparently my taste in men hasn't changed much since I was 13. The leather pants? Yum.