#$%^&*AU2015203475B220160825.pdf#####BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE Abstract A feminine care absorbent article (2300) comprising an absorbent structure (2321) configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. The absorbent structure having a body-facing surface and a garmentfacing surface. A shell (2314) for supporting the absorbent structure at said vaginal region, the shell having a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface, the body-facing surface having an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. The article having a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis, a body-facing surface, and garment-facing surface, an anterior region, a posterior region, and a central region extending longitudinally between and interconnecting the anterior and posterior regions, said article having adhesive (2392) on the garment-facing surface (2317) thereof