A wicking and absorbent liner (liner) and a method for wicking, absorbing, and releasing menstrual flow and/or other bodily fluids is provided by this invention. The liner has fluid permeable body-facing and garment-facing surfaces, and one or more fluid absorbent core layers. The liner is designed to use in conjunction with sanitary napkins, cloth menstrual pads, panty liners, menstrual panties, and/or other absorbent feminine hygiene items (absorbent feminine hygiene items). The liner is designed and configured to fit between the genital area of a woman and the body facing surface of an absorbent feminine hygiene item.
