I need a solution!!!!

Every day I walk almost 2 hours to school. It’s no big deal, and I enjoy it when I walk with my friends. However, the less pleasant part is when I am on my period. Not the cramps or the blood, but the pad itself. It rubs against my thighs and makes them really sore and sometimes leaves it so rubbed that it starts to bleed. This stings when I pee as well because the pee drips on to my thigh. I don’t wear tampons because they are uncomfortable and I prefer pads. But this really hurts. Any solutions???