The present invention can provide a sanitary absorbent article which includes a Lactobacillus formulation inside an absorbent pad to absorb bodily secretions and effectively remove odor thereof without leakage of the Lactobacillus to the outside of the absorbent pad.

A male genital discharge absorption and retention device is disclosed herein. The purpose of the device is to absorb any discharge from the male meatus, which may also be known as the external urethral orifice. The device aids in the prevention of spotting or staining on the clothing of a user wearing the device and affected by penile discharge. A fabric or other appropriate material is fitted over the glans penis and penile corona and may be held in place by an appropriate attachment mechanism. The anatomy of the male genitalia also aids in securing the male genital discharge absorption and retention device to the penis. Within the device, positioned against the meatus of the male genitalia, may be a thicker absorption mechanism intended to soak up any penile discharge. The device, or any component thereof, may further comprise an antibacterial material of constriction or an antibacterial layer of material.

The present invention relates to patch comprising a fibrous element comprising a filament-forming material and a microorganism, further comprising a liquid pervious first layer comprising a body facing surface and a garment facing surface opposite to the body facing surface,

an attachment means disposed at least partially on the garment facing surface of the first layer, and a removable release liner at least partially covering the attachment means when the attachment means comprises an adhesive.