Body adhering absorbent article

摘要

BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE Abstract A feminine care absorbent article (2100) comprising an absorbent structure (2221) configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. The absorbent structure having a body-facing surface and a garment facing surface. A shell (2214) for supporting the absorbent structure at said vaginal region, the shell having a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface, the body-facing surface having an adhesive (2176) thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. The article having a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis, an anterior region, a posterior region, and a central region extending longitudinally between and interconnecting the anterior and posterior regions. At least a portion (2290) of the absorbent structure being releasably attachable to said shell for configuring the absorbent structure between an operative configuration in which said releasably attachable portion of the absorbent structure is attached to the shell and an inoperative position in which at least part of said releasably attachable portion of the absorbent structure is detached from the shell.