Here at the 'Rags we receive a lot of emails from customers and occasionally we receive emails from people who will never be customers, as in the case of this email. We received this email from a woman who had a particularly adverse reaction to the mere idea of reusable menstrual pads.

To whom this may concern,

While browsing for a treatment for allergies today....I stumbled upon your product "Gladrags".... just had to give my opinion. I THINK THIS IS THE MOST DISGUSTING THING I HAVE EVER HEARD! IF ANYTHING SHOULD BE DISPOSABLE ...MENSTRAL(sic) PADS ARE IT! I BELIEVE YOUR PRODUCT TO BE UNSANITARY

Her reaction to GladRags got us to thinking about the different possible ways we all think about our menstruation as well as the ways those of us who use "alternatives" might talk with naysayers about our choices. What are your experiences of talking to people about alternative menstrual products? Any memorable reactions? We would love to hear.