An absorbent article comprising at least one topsheet; a liquid impervious backsheet joined with the topsheet; an absorbent core interposed between the topsheet and backsheet; and a slow recovery elastomer. The slow recovery elastomer exhibits a normalized unload force at 37.degree. C. of greater than about 0.04N and at least about 20% post elongation strain at 22.degree. C. after 15 seconds of recovery.