The present invention provides a sanitary napkin (10) which comprises a side barrier (14) incorporating an elastic member (16) and disposed in each side of the sanitary napkin, and a wing portion (15) disposed outwardly of the side barrier. The side barrier is configured to be separated from the respective wing portion. Accordingly, when the wing portion is folded onto an outer side of an undergarment crotch portion for securement thereto, the folding does not act to drag the side barrier outwardly. <IMAGE>
