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.
