An absorbent article and method are disclosed for providing side leakage
protection for an undergarment and absorbent article positioning guidance
for proper placement on the undergarment. In one embodiment, an absorbent
cuff pad is configured to fit the pudendal region of a woman with cuffs
for receiving a crotch portion of an undergarment. In one embodiment, an
absorbent pad and liquid-impermeable baffle are provided with stiffening
means for a pair of garment-attachment nesting ridges for receiving an
arcuately shaped crotch portion of an undergarment. In one embodiment, an
absorbent configured to fit the pudendal region of a woman, a
liquid-impermeable baffle, and stiffening means for multiple pairs of
garment-attachment nesting ridges receive and protect an arcuately shaped
crotch portion of an undergarment. Arcuately shaped pleats on a bottom
lateral side surface of the absorbent article form the nesting ridges. In
one embodiment, a pressure sensitive adhesive provides force to support
the cuffs or the nesting ridges holding the undergarment in place during
use. In one aspect, the absorbent article provides two or three or more
garment-attachment nesting ridge pairs.
