21 and trying pads for the first time lol

Jordan • 21🍻, Haunt Actress🎃 & mermaid.✨🌀
So I was 16 when I got my period. I've had alway used tampons. Pads just kinda grossed me out like blood on a cotton all no thanks. But the reason why I'm trying pads now is because well my flow is not as heavy & NO ONE LIKE THE DRY FEELING OF A TAMPON! So I feel dumb because the "wings" ain't sticking. I've been in the bathroom for like 15 mins.. Maybe it's the lace underwear?