I myself use pads because my mom wouldn't ever let me near tampons...being they hurt until after youv'e had sex...so they scared me for a long time...even after having sex I wouldn't use them because I didn't know how to, and when I tried I never got it in just right!
The other reason I use pads is because my mother- in- law (before she passed away) get them for free...so I was helping her use up her extra stock (of which I split with my mom, and we each have enough to last at least 6 mo to a yr.)! I do however now know how to use tampons should I feel the need to for swimming or doing a lot of walking/exersize and the like as they really are nice in those occasions for keeping 'clean' and not wanting to wear a mushed up nasty pad...! And the ones I have do not have wings, and that's fine with me...but a lot of people think they are to bulky...so yeah...sorry such a sloppy response...I am getting ready to run out the door for a friends concert! (and yes...I am wearing one of those trusty pads right now!)
I also know a few people who make their own menstral pads from cloth materials...and wash and rewear...but that's just not for me...But they at least look kinda cool
Have a great night!