Ditching the tampon: Some women seeking reusable period care

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

About 70 years after the invention of disposable tampons and sanitary pads, some women - primarily millennials - are choosing environmentally friendly forms of feminine products.

There's Thinx, a reusable "period-proof" underwear line splashed across subway ads in New York after the company launched a year ago. In addition, some women are opting for cloth pads or bell-shaped menstrual cups worn inside the vagina.