Lady question, kind of important.?

I've decided to stop having for a while. It's been about 4 months, and I've noticed my is almost as tight as it was when I was a virgin. It's hard to use tampons that are needed for my flow. In the beginning of my cycle, I need to use supers, but the applicator is too big, so I have to lubricate it a little with vaseline sometimes. I would use regulars, but that's such a pain. I'd have to change my tampon every hour. What do you suggest I do, other than having ? Because me and my boyfriend aren't ready for that yet anyways. Are there any pads out there that don't feel like diapers, but are still absorbent?