A contoured menstrual sponge fits between a womans legs and buttocks. The longitudinal cross section is curved and the lateral cross section is triangular. The sponge is layered, with a core which is composed of relatively thin, collapsed polymeric material which expands upon absorption of a fluid. These collapsed polymeric foam materials are also sufficiently flexible and soft so as to provide a high degree of comfort to the user. The outer layer enables fluid to pass through it to the core while the outer layer remains relatively dry.
