When pads are two annoying & cup are too painful a option…
…then Period-proof underwear is your best choice. (tampon is not even mentioned because of its likability of TSS)
Thinx is washable, reusable undies that absorb your period and are a more sustainable solution than single-use disposable products.
Depending on your flow (light, medium, heavy), THINX can replace pads, tampons, liners, and cups, or be worn with tampons and cups for extra protection. Like regular underwear, but so much better.