Absorbent articles have a chassis with a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. A pair of side flaps is attached to the chassis. A portion of each first surface of the pair of side flaps is attached to an outer-facing surface of the chassis. And, another portion of each first surface has adhesive disposed thereon. A release liner covers at least a portion of the adhesive of the first surface. The release liner and free ends of each of the pair of side flaps are superjacent to the chassis prior to use.
