If you haven’t tried the diva cup it is a life saver!! I used to wear tampons and did for years & then I suddenly started getting bacterial infections every single time I had a period so my gynecologist made me start using pads, I didn’t get them anymore put I HATE pads! I finally broke down & got the cup to see if it would work & I absolutely love it, you literally only have to take it out twice a day to empty it. I would recommend it to everyone.