#$%^&*AU2013206365A120130704.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention generally relates to absorbent sanitary napkins 10 and in particular to a sanitary napkin 10 including an absorbent layer 14 and 16 having a 5 plurality of spaced beam elements 25 for promoting enhanced fluid wicking within the sanitary napkin 10.317 12 20 14 20 20 W 10 25 25H 25H 22 24 ....---18) Fig. 3a