When on your period do you...

Claudia
Does anyone have like itchy/irritation when you use pads for your period??? I didn't before but lately like the front part of my vagina (the outside) has been feeling itchy and irritated and when I checked it out today had a little redness. I'm thinking it may be because of the climate down there and with the pad rubbing against me there all day maybe that's why??? If this happens to anyone do you apply some sort of soothing cream?? And sorry if TMI :/