u/Desperate-Answer1680

For context I have used unscented Always pads (that is what my mom would buy) for the entire time I have had my period (8+ years) and have slowly transitioned to using a menstrual cup for part of my cycle. Recently it’s been the only product I can use without getting the worst rash of my life that leaves me in pain for days. I have sensitive skin but this rash only happens on my period when I use pads and comes up about 15 minutes after I put the pad on. The Always brand is the worst, I have tried Kotex pads as well store brand pads and they give me rashes as well. I want to be able to use pads as I find them comfortable (when I don’t have a rash) and they are so simple.

I know the issue is the pads, but is this common?
Is there a brand anyone suggests that might not irritate my skin so harshly? I live in Canada and am hoping they won’t be too expensive (as a broke University student I can’t spend $20 on a box of 20 pads) also should I go to the doctor?

For context I have used unscented Always pads (that is what my mom would buy) for the entire time I have had my period (8+ years) and have slowly transitioned to using a menstrual cup for part of my cycle. Recently it’s been the only product I can use without getting the worst rash of my life. I have sensitive skin but this rash only happens on my period when I use pads and comes up about 15 minutes after I put the pad on. The Always brand is the worst, I have tried Kotex pads as well store brand pads and they give me rashes as well. I want to be able to use pads as I find them comfortable (when I don’t have a rash) and they are so simple.
I know the issue is the pads, but is this common?
Is there a brand anyone suggests that might not irritate my skin so harshly? I live in Canada and am hoping they won’t be too expensive (as a broke University student I can’t spend $20 on a box of 20 pads) also should I go to the doctor?