Stabilized absorbent article

摘要

An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin, is disclosed which has a stabilizing element having a lateral width between about 0.5 inches to less than about 1.75 inches. The stabilizing element provides the article with enhanced resistance to bunching and inward collapse due to lateral compressive forces imparted by a user's thighs. The stabilizing element is resistant to wet collapse so that a central absorbent portion of the article maintains contact with the perineal area of the user. <IMAGE>