tampons??

momma

i've been using tampons for basically the whole existence of period. i have recently been extremely aware of where it is and it feels very painful. any reason why this would start happening now? i've used them after my son was born but the last two periods they are very uncomfortable. i don't like pads, especially after having to sit on them for weeks after giving birth to my son. any suggestions or things i could try different? thank you!