PP question

Wondering what the difference between natural birth and getting an epidural or other pain management during labor would be as far as PP recovery.. especially if you’ve had both and noticed a major difference

Also I have NEVER been able to wear a pad successfully... I know that sounds weird but I always feel so uncomfortable and it’s ends up.. idk I guess mushing? Up when I wear them like it balls up almost if this makes any sense at all so I’m really not sure how I’m going to deal with not being able to use tampons or diva cups so any advice for that would be lovely as well lol

Give me all the details horrible or not I just want to know it all idk why but it’s helps lol