A body fluid management device used with an absorbent article is
disclosed. The body fluid management device has a body facing surface and
an opposite surface facing the absorbent article when used with the
absorbent article. The body fluid management device comprises a first
attachment means provided on the body facing surface for attachment to
the body of the wearer to cover the genitalia area of the wearer and an
acquisition layer disposed between the body facing surface and the
opposite surface. At least a portion of the body facing surface is fluid
pervious and at least a portion of the opposite surface is fluid pervious
such that fluid passes through the body fluid management device from the
body facing surface toward the opposite surface.