Disclosed is a perspiration insert (1) to be inserted in the armpit, comprising an absorbent support (2) which is provided with two sections that are bendable towards each other and a self-adhesive film (3) which extends beyond the edge of the support (2). In order to create advantageous construction conditions, said self-adhesive film (3) is interrupted at least in the bending area of the two sections of the support (2).