I don't like tampons :S?

I use tampons, i pads feel really dirty and uncomfortable. Maybe you're just not inserting them all the way, you shouldn't feel it at all once it's in place. Also when your period is lighter it does feel sort of dry while inserting them, but once it's in place that uncomfortable dry feeling will pass. I'd try the smallest size of "U by Kotex" brand tampons. Their tiny and come in tons of fun colours.