Absorbent article for men, and method for proposing method for wearing absorbent article for men

Abstract

An absorbent article for men (1) has: a one-side region (1A) for sandwiching a penis, the one-side region (1A) being provided on one side in a longitudinal direction; an other-side region (1B) for sandwiching the penis, the other-side region (1B) being provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction; a folding region (1C), between the one-side region (1A) and the other-side region (1B) in the longitudinal direction, for folding the absorbent article for men (1) along a width direction such that the one-side region (1A) and the other-side region (1B) face each other. The absorbent article for men (1) is folded and worn such that the folding region (1C) is positioned on the tip side of the penis relative to the one-side region (1A). At least one of a tear line (32) and a slit (33) provided at an end part on the one side extends to the other side in the longitudinal direction beyond a fixed portion of a leak-proof wall part.

Description

Proposed method for male absorbent article and method of wearing male absorbent article

[0001] The present invention relates to a male absorbent article and a proposed method for a method of wearing a male absorbent article.

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a male urine absorbent article having a substantially sheet-shaped absorber, a topsheet covering one main surface of the absorber, and a backsheet covering the other main surface of the absorber, and having a main body portion folded in two with the topsheet inside along a fold line perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and a fastening portion provided at one corner on the side opposite to the fold line of the main body portion, which is worn on the penis of a wearer to absorb urine. When this male urine absorbent article is worn on a wearer, a cylindrical portion is formed by folding back both corner portions of a first sheet portion on one side of the fold line and fastening them with the fastening portion. By wrapping the penis with this cylindrical portion, the adhesion of the male absorbent article to the penis is improved, and urine leakage to the outside is prevented.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-89778

[0004] However, the male absorbent article of Patent Document 1 has a problem that a cylindrical portion must be formed during wearing, and the wearing operation is troublesome. Further, since the position of the fastening portion is fixed, the size of the cylindrical portion is constant regardless of the size of the penis of each wearer, and a gap is likely to occur between the cylindrical portion and the penis, and the adhesion is not good. Then, due to the movement of the wearer's body or the wearer touching the penis, the penis comes out of the cylindrical portion, and a problem of leakage of excreted liquid occurs.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a male absorbent article that is easy to wear and difficult to leak.

[0006] The main invention for achieving the above objective is an absorbent article for men having an absorbent core that absorbs excretory fluid, having longitudinal, widthwise, and thicknesswise directions that are perpendicular to each other, comprising: a one-sided region provided on one side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a other-sided region provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a folding region between the one-sided region and the other-sided region in the longitudinal direction, along the widthwise direction, for folding the absorbent article for men so that the one-sided region and the other-sided region face each other, the article is folded and worn so that the folding region is located closer to the tip of the penis than the one-sided region, the one-sided region has at least one of a cut line and a slit having length in the longitudinal direction at the one end in the longitudinal direction, and when the side that abuts the penis in the thickness direction is considered inward, both sides in the widthwise have a pair of leak-proof wall portions that are upright on the inward side in the thickness direction and are elongated in the longitudinal direction. The absorbent article for men is characterized in that, at both ends of the leak-proof wall in the longitudinal direction, there are portions to which the side sheets forming the leak-proof wall are fixed, and at least one of the cut line and the slit extends beyond the fixed portion on one side in the longitudinal direction to the other side in the longitudinal direction.

[0007] The main invention for achieving the above objective is an absorbent article for men having a longitudinal direction, a width direction, and a thickness direction that are perpendicular to each other, and an absorbent core for absorbing excretory fluid, comprising: a one-sided region provided on one side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a other-sided region provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a folding region between the one-sided region and the other-sided region in the longitudinal direction, along the width direction, for folding the absorbent article for men so that the one-sided region and the other-sided region face each other, wherein the folding region has a folding guide portion that guides the absorbent article for men to fold, the article is worn folded so that the folding region is located closer to the tip of the penis than the one-sided region, and when the side that contacts the penis in the thickness direction is considered the inside, the article has a pair of leak-proof wall portions that are elongated in the longitudinal direction and can stand upright on the inside in the thickness direction on both sides in the width direction. The aforementioned folding guide portion overlaps with the upright portion of the leak-proof wall portion in the longitudinal direction, and the absorbent article for men is characterized in that no fixing portion that can be fixed to other parts is provided on the outer surface in the thickness direction.

[0008] The main invention for achieving the above objective is a male absorbent article having an absorbent core for absorbing excretory fluid, having longitudinal, widthwise, and thicknesswise directions that are orthogonal to each other, comprising: a one-sided region provided on one side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a other-sided region provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a folding region between the one-sided region and the other-sided region in the longitudinal direction, along the widthwise direction, for folding the male absorbent article so that the one-sided region and the other-sided region face each other, the male absorbent article is folded and worn so that the folding region is located closer to the tip of the penis than the one-sided region, and has a narrow portion on the other side of the longitudinal direction from the center, where the length in the widthwise direction gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction, and is worn so that at least a part of the narrow portion is located in the crotch area of ​​the wearer. Other features of the present invention will be made clear by description in this specification and the accompanying drawings.

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an absorbent article for men that is easy to wear and less prone to leakage.

[0010] This is a plan view of the male absorbent pad 1 in its unfolded and extended state, seen from the inside. This is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the male absorbent pad 1. Figures 3A and 3B show the procedure for attaching the pad 1. Figures 4A and 4B show the procedure for attaching the pad 1. Figures 5A and 5B show the procedure for attaching the pad 1. Figure 6A is an explanatory diagram of another method of attaching the pad 1, and Figure 6B is an explanatory diagram of the case when the penis 20 is misaligned. Figure 7A is an explanatory diagram of the change in width of the pad 1 of this embodiment, and Figure 7B is an explanatory diagram of the change in width of the modified pad 100. Figures 8A to 8C are explanatory diagrams of the folded regions 101C to 103C of the modified pads 101 to 103. Figure 9A is an explanatory diagram of one side region 1A before cutting the cut line 32, and Figure 9B is an explanatory diagram of one side region 1A after cutting the cut line 32. Figures 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams of the cut lines 131 to 133 of the modified pads 104 to 106. This is an explanatory diagram of the slit 33. Figures 12A to 12C are explanatory diagrams of the marking portion M of modified pads 108 and 109. Figures 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams of the high basis weight portion 141 of modified pad 110. This is a view of pad 1 folded in the folding region 1C from the other side region 1B. This is an explanatory diagram of modified pad 111.

[0011] The following will become clear from the description in this specification and the accompanying drawings: (Aspect 1) An absorbent article for men having an absorbent core that absorbs excretory fluid, having longitudinal, widthwise and thicknesswise directions that are perpendicular to each other, comprising: a one-sided region provided on one side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a other-sided region provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; and a folding region between the one-sided region and the other-sided region in the longitudinal direction, along the widthwise, for folding the absorbent article for men so that the one-sided region and the other-sided region face each other, and being worn folded such that the folding region is located closer to the tip of the penis than the one-sided region, and the one-sided region is in the longitudinal direction An absorbent article for men, characterized in that at one end of the front, it has at least one of a cut line and a slit having length in the longitudinal direction, and when the side that abuts the penis in the thickness direction is considered the inside, it has a pair of leak-proof wall portions that are elongated in the longitudinal direction and can stand upright on the inside in the thickness direction on both sides in the width direction, and at both ends of the leak-proof wall portions in the longitudinal direction, portions are provided to which the side sheets forming the leak-proof wall portions are fixed, and at least one of the cut line and the slit extends beyond the fixed portion on one side in the longitudinal direction to the other side in the longitudinal direction.

[0012] According to Embodiment 1, the absorbent material for men is folded longitudinally in the folding region, so the penis is sandwiched between the one-sided region and the other-sided region, completing the attachment and making it easy to attach. In addition, regardless of the size of each wearer's penis, the material can be attached so that the area around the penis is covered without gaps by the one-sided region and the other-sided region, increasing the adhesion between the absorbent material for men and the penis. Therefore, leakage of excrement from gaps and leakage of excrement due to displacement of the absorbent material for men can be suppressed. Furthermore, by tearing the perforations or providing slits, the base of the penis can be positioned further to the other side than the edge of the one-sided region. Therefore, displacement of the base of the penis relative to the absorbent material for men is less likely to occur during attachment or while wearing. In addition, since part or all of the outer circumference of the base of the penis is surrounded by the absorbent material for men, leakage of excrement is less likely. Furthermore, the perforations or slits can function as markers to indicate the position of the penis. Furthermore, even if the excreted fluid between the two regions that sandwich the penis flows outwards in the width direction of both regions, it can be blocked by the upright portion of the leak-proof wall, thereby suppressing leakage. In addition, because the portion separated by the cut lines or slits extends longer than the fixing portion of the side sheet, it can be fitted to surround a wide area around the base of the penis. Moreover, the separated portion that surrounds the base of the penis is aligned in the width direction with the upright portion of the leak-proof wall, blocking the excreted fluid. Therefore, leakage can be further suppressed.

[0013] (Aspect 2) The absorbent article for men described in Aspect 1, wherein a fixing part that can be fixed to another part is not provided on the outer surface in the thickness direction.

[0014] According to embodiment 2, since there is no boundary between the part with the fixing part and the part without the fixing part, i.e., no bending point due to the difference in rigidity, it is possible to prevent the male absorbent article from bending in an unintended position. Therefore, the male absorbent article is folded in the longitudinal direction in the bending region, and the penis can be sandwiched between the one side region and the other side region. Since there is no fixing part on the outer surface, the position of the male absorbent article relative to the outer garment (e.g., disposable diaper) can be freely shifted after attachment, and it can be adjusted relatively easily to a comfortable and leak-proof position and fit.

[0015] (Aspect 3) An absorbent article for men according to aspect 1 or 2, wherein a fixing part that can be fixed to another part is not provided on the inner surface in the thickness direction.

[0016] According to embodiment 3, the fixing part does not come into contact with the wearer's skin, thus preventing a decrease in comfort. Furthermore, since there is no boundary (folding point) between the part with the fixing part and the part without the fixing part, the male absorbent article can be folded longitudinally in the folding region, allowing the penis to be sandwiched between the two regions. Because there is no fixing part on the inner surface, the position of the male absorbent article can be adjusted by shifting its position after folding, making it relatively easy to adjust to a comfortable and leak-proof position and fit.

[0017] (Aspect 4) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 1 to 3, wherein the maximum width of the slit is 25 mm or less.

[0018] According to embodiment 4, compared to the case where the maximum width of the slit is greater than 25 mm, when the portion separated by the slit surrounds the base of the penis, gaps are less likely to occur, and displacement of the penis is less likely to occur. Therefore, leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0019] (Aspect 5) An absorbent article for men according to any one of aspects 1 to 4, wherein the end of the one side region in the longitudinal direction of the one side is provided with the cut line and the slit located on the extension line of the other side in the longitudinal direction of the cut line.

[0020] According to embodiment 5, by tearing along the perforation line to the slit, one end of the male absorbent article can be separated longitudinally for a longer distance, improving wearability. Also, because one end of the male absorbent article is connected by the perforation line, the one-sided region does not separate in the width direction before use, suppressing unnecessary bending or curling of the separated part. The article may also be worn by inserting the penis into the slit while the ends of the article are connected by the perforation line. In this case, even if the male absorbent article shifts due to the wearer's handling or body movement, the penis will stop at the perforation line, preventing it from completely slipping out from the end of the article.

[0021] (Aspect 6) An absorbent article for men according to any one of aspects 1 to 5, wherein in the longitudinal direction, the length from the center of the folded area to the other end of the absorbent article for men is longer than the length from the center of the folded area to the one end of the absorbent article for men.

[0022] According to embodiment 6, the other end of the other region in the longitudinal direction can be fitted tightly to the wearer's scrotum and tucked under the wearer's crotch. Therefore, even if the penis comes out from between the one region and the other region, the tip of the penis can come into contact with the other region, suppressing leakage of excretory fluid. In addition, excretory fluid and moisture around the scrotum are absorbed by the absorbent core of the other region, suppressing skin problems.

[0023] (Aspect 7) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 1 to 6, wherein the length in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side of the longitudinal direction, on the other side of the center in the longitudinal direction.

[0024] According to embodiment 7, the portion of the absorbent material for men that gradually shortens from the midpoint in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent material to the other side of the midpoint is more likely to conform to the wearer's groin area, and the portion that gradually shortens is more likely to be tucked under the wearer's crotch. As a result, the ease of putting on the absorbent material for men is improved, and gaps are less likely to form between the absorbent material and the wearer, thus suppressing leakage of excretory fluids from the gaps. In addition, because the volume of the absorbent material in the groin area is reduced, interference between the absorbent material and the wearer is less likely to occur even when the wearer moves, thus preventing the absorbent material from coming off.

[0025] (Aspect 8) An absorbent article for men according to any one of aspects 1 to 7, wherein the folded area has a notch in its outer contour that extends from the end in the width direction toward the center.

[0026] According to embodiment 8, the absorbent article for men becomes easier to bend in the longitudinal direction starting from the bending region, improving the ease of wearing the absorbent article for men. In addition, the absorbent article for men is more likely to maintain its bent state at the bending region, and the state in which the penis is sandwiched between one side region and the other side region is more likely to be maintained, thereby suppressing leakage of excretory fluids.

[0027] (Aspect 9) An absorbent article for men according to any one of aspects 1 to 8, wherein the folding area has a packaging fold line along the width direction.

[0028] According to embodiment 9, the packaging has a crease that makes it easy to fold, so that the absorbent article for men can be easily folded in the longitudinal direction starting from the folding area, and that state is easily maintained. Therefore, the ease of putting on the absorbent article for men is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0029] (Aspect 10) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 1 to 9, wherein the folding region has a recess in which the absorbent core is recessed in the thickness direction.

[0030] According to embodiment 10, the difference in rigidity between the recess of the absorbent core and its surroundings makes it easier for the male absorbent article to bend longitudinally starting from the bending region, and to maintain that state. Therefore, the ease of putting on the male absorbent article is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0031] (Aspect 11) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 1 to 10, wherein the folding region has a cut line having a length in the width direction, located outside the absorbent core in the width direction.

[0032] According to embodiment 11, when the perforation line is broken, the widthwise length of the absorbent article for men is shortened and its rigidity is weakened in the bending region. Therefore, the absorbent article for men is easier to bend in the longitudinal direction starting from the bending region, and this state is easier to maintain. Thus, the ease of putting on the absorbent article for men is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0033] (Aspect 12) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 1 to 11, wherein the folded area has a portion colored in a different color from the surrounding area.

[0034] According to Aspect 12, the male absorbent article can be easily bent at an appropriate position in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, the longitudinal lengths of the one-side region and the other-side region that sandwich the penis are ensured, and the absorption area for absorbing excretory fluid is ensured. Thus, leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0035] (Aspect 13) The male absorbent article according to any one of Aspects 1 to 12, wherein the one-side region has a mark portion indicating the location of the penis.

[0036] According to Aspect 13, the penis can be placed at an appropriate position of the male absorbent article, and the penis can be sandwiched between the one-side region and the other-side region. Thus, the adhesion between the male absorbent article and the penis is enhanced, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0037] (Aspect 14) The male absorbent article according to Aspect 13, wherein the mark portion is a concavo-convex portion having a concavo-convex shape in the thickness direction.

[0038] According to Aspect 14, the mark portion can be recognized by the user (such as a caregiver) by visual inspection or touch, and the penis can be placed at an appropriate position of the male absorbent article and worn.

[0039] (Aspect 15) The male absorbent article according to Aspect 13 or 14, wherein the mark portion is a portion colored in a color different from the surrounding.

[0040] According to Aspect 15, the mark portion can be recognized by the user (such as a caregiver) by visual inspection, and the penis can be placed at an appropriate position of the male absorbent article and worn.

[0041] (Aspect 16) The male absorbent article according to any one of Aspects 1 to 15, wherein the one-side region has a recess portion whose outer contour is recessed from the one-side end in the longitudinal direction to the other side.

[0042] According to Aspect 16, the root of the penis can be positioned deeper on the other side than the end of the one-side region. Thus, it becomes difficult for the root of the penis to be displaced relative to the male absorbent article during wearing or while being worn. Also, since a part of the outer periphery of the root of the penis is surrounded and worn by the male absorbent article, it becomes difficult for excretory fluid to leak. Further, the recess portion can function as a mark portion indicating the location of the penis.

[0043] (Aspect 17) A male absorbent article according to any one of Aspects 1 to 16, wherein at both sides in the width direction of the absorbent core, a pair of high basis weight portions having a higher basis weight than the surroundings are provided longitudinally long. A male absorbent article characterized by that.

[0044] According to Aspect 17, even if the excreted liquid excreted between the one side region and the other side region sandwiching the penis flows to the outside in the width direction of both regions, it can be absorbed by the high basis weight portion, and leakage can be suppressed.

[0045] (Aspect 18) A male absorbent article according to Aspect 17, wherein in the longitudinal direction, when the length from the center of the bending region to one end of the male absorbent article is defined as the first length, in the longitudinal direction, at least from the center to the other side. The pair of leakage prevention wall portions or the pair of high basis weight portions are provided over the region up to the position separated by the first length.

[0046] According to Aspect 18, by providing a pair of leakage prevention wall portions or a pair of high basis weight portions at least in the portion of the other side region sandwiching the penis, lateral leakage of excreted liquid is suppressed.

[0047] (Aspect 19) A male absorbent article according to any one of Aspects 1 to 18, wherein the other side region is bent and worn so as to be located on the side farther from the lower abdomen of the wearer than the one side region, and the bent region is bent. When the male absorbent article is viewed in the thickness direction from the other side region side, the absorbent core of the one side region is covered by the other side region.

[0048] According to Aspect 19, the excreted liquid absorbed by the absorbent core of the one side region can be received by the opposing other side region. Therefore, on the outer side (underwear or disposable diaper) of the male absorbent article, soiling of the outer can be suppressed.

[0049] (Aspect 20) Having an absorbent core that absorbs excretory fluid and has a longitudinal direction, a width direction, and a thickness direction that are orthogonal to each other, and having a one-side region provided on one side in the longitudinal direction and a other-side region provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction, the one-side region having at least one of a cut line and a slit having a length in the longitudinal direction at the end of the one side in the longitudinal direction, and when the side that abuts the penis in the thickness direction is considered the inside, both sides in the width direction have a pair of leak-proof wall portions that are elongated in the longitudinal direction and can stand upright on the inside in the thickness direction, and at both ends of the leak-proof wall portion in the longitudinal direction, the forming of the leak-proof wall portion A proposed method for wearing an absorbent article for men, wherein a portion of the id sheet is provided to which the id sheet is fixed, and at least one of the cut line and the slit extends to the other side in the longitudinal direction beyond the fixed portion on the one side in the longitudinal direction, the method comprising the steps of: proposing a state in which the one-side region is inserted between the lower abdomen of the wearer and the penis with its tip pointing upward, when the wearer's head is at the top and his legs are at the bottom; and proposing a state in which the other-side region is folded downward from the inserted state.

[0050] According to embodiment 20, a method of wearing the product can be proposed to the user that results in an appropriate fit where the penis is sandwiched between one side region and the other side region. In other words, a method of wearing the product that is easy to put on and less likely to leak excretory fluids can be proposed. Furthermore, by proposing that the product be worn with the penis facing upwards towards the wearer, the penis and scrotum are separated during wear, and a method of wearing the product that can suppress skin problems can be proposed.

[0051] (Aspect 21) An absorbent article for men having a longitudinal direction, a width direction, and a thickness direction that are perpendicular to each other, and comprising an absorbent core for absorbing excretory fluid, comprising: a one-sided region provided on one side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a other-sided region provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; and a folding region in the longitudinal direction between the one-sided region and the other-sided region, along the width direction, for folding the absorbent article for men so that the one-sided region and the other-sided region face each other, wherein the folding region is the absorbent material for men An absorbent article for men, characterized in that it has a folding guide portion that guides the product to bend, is worn folded such that the folding region is located closer to the tip of the penis than the one-sided region, has a pair of leak-proof wall portions that are elongated in the longitudinal direction and can stand upright on the inner side in the thickness direction on both sides in the width direction, the folding guide portion overlaps with the upright portion of the leak-proof wall portion in the longitudinal direction, and there are no fixing portions that can be fixed to other parts provided on the outer surface in the thickness direction.

[0052] According to embodiment 21, the absorbent material for men is folded longitudinally in the folding region, so that the penis is sandwiched between one region and the other region, completing the fitting and making it easy to put on. In addition, regardless of the size of each wearer's penis, the material can be fitted so that the area around the penis is covered without gaps by the one region and the other region, increasing the adhesion between the absorbent material for men and the penis. Therefore, leakage of excrement from gaps and leakage of excrement due to displacement of the absorbent material for men can be suppressed. Furthermore, the absorbent material for men is made easier to fold longitudinally starting from the folding guide portion. In addition, even if the excrement excreted between the one region and the other region that sandwich the penis flows outward in the width direction of both regions, it can be blocked by the raised portion of the leak-proof wall, suppressing leakage. Furthermore, since the raised portion of the leak-proof wall is present in the part where the absorbent material for men is folded and sandwiches the penis, leakage can be suppressed. Furthermore, because there is no boundary between the part with the fixing part and the part without the fixing part, i.e., no point of origin for bending due to the difference in rigidity, it is possible to prevent the male absorbent product from bending in an unintended position. Therefore, the male absorbent product can be folded in the longitudinal direction in the bending region, and the penis can be sandwiched between the two regions. In addition, because there is no fixing part on the outer surface, the position of the male absorbent product relative to the outer garment (e.g., disposable diaper) can be freely adjusted after attachment, making it relatively easy to adjust to a comfortable and leak-proof position and fit.

[0053] (Aspect 22) The absorbent article for men described in Aspect 21, wherein a fixing part that can be fixed to another part is not provided on the inner surface in the thickness direction.

[0054] According to embodiment 22, the fixing part does not come into contact with the wearer's skin, thus preventing a decrease in comfort. Furthermore, since there is no boundary (folding point) between the part with the fixing part and the part without the fixing part, the male absorbent article can be folded longitudinally in the folding region, allowing the penis to be sandwiched between the two regions. Because there is no fixing part on the inner surface, the position of the male absorbent article can be adjusted by shifting its position after folding, making it relatively easy to adjust to a comfortable and leak-proof position and fit.

[0055] (Aspect 23) An absorbent article for men according to aspect 21 or 22, wherein the width of the other end of the absorbent article for men in the longitudinal direction is less than or equal to the maximum width of the one-side region.

[0056] According to embodiment 23, the width of the area on one side that grips the penis is wide, allowing it to firmly cover the outer circumference of the penis and suppress leakage. On the other hand, the width of the other end of the absorbent product for men is narrow, making it easier to tuck the other end under the wearer's crotch, thus improving ease of application.

[0057] (Aspect 24) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 21 to 23, wherein when the wearer's head is on top and their legs are on the bottom, the penis, with its tip pointing upward, is sandwiched between the one-sided region and the other-sided region, and the article is folded so that the folded region is positioned above the one-sided region.

[0058] According to embodiment 24, the tip of the penis faces upwards towards the wearer, and the penis and scrotum can be separated. Therefore, moisture is less likely to accumulate between the penis and scrotum, and skin problems can be suppressed.

[0059] (Aspect 25) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 21 to 24, wherein in the longitudinal direction, the length from the center of the folded area to the other end of the absorbent article for men is longer than the length from the center of the folded area to the one end of the absorbent article for men.

[0060] According to embodiment 25, the other end of the other region in the longitudinal direction can be fitted tightly to the wearer's scrotum and tucked under the wearer's crotch. Therefore, even if the penis comes out from between the one region and the other region, the tip of the penis can come into contact with the other region, suppressing leakage of excrement. In addition, excrement and moisture around the scrotum are absorbed by the absorbent core of the other region, suppressing skin problems.

[0061] (Aspect 26) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 21 to 25, wherein the length in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side of the longitudinal direction, on the other side of the center in the longitudinal direction.

[0062] According to embodiment 26, the portion of the absorbent material for men that gradually shortens from the longitudinal center to the other side of the center of the absorbent material for men easily conforms to the wearer's groin area, and the portion that gradually shortens easily tucks under the wearer's crotch. As a result, the ease of putting on the absorbent material for men is improved, and gaps between the absorbent material for men and the wearer are less likely to occur, suppressing leakage of excretory fluids from the gaps. In addition, because the volume of the absorbent material in the groin area is reduced, interference between the absorbent material for men and the wearer is less likely to occur even when the wearer moves, and the absorbent material for men is less likely to come off.

[0063] (Aspect 27) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 21 to 26, wherein the folding region has a notch in its outer contour that extends from the end in the width direction toward the center, which serves as the folding guide portion.

[0064] According to embodiment 27, the absorbent article for men becomes easier to bend in the longitudinal direction starting from the bending region, improving the ease of wearing the absorbent article for men. In addition, the absorbent article for men is more likely to maintain its bent state at the bending region, and the state in which the penis is sandwiched between one side region and the other side region is more likely to be maintained, thereby suppressing leakage of excretory fluids.

[0065] (Aspect 28) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 21 to 27, wherein the folding region has a folding line for packaging along the width direction as the folding guide portion.

[0066] According to embodiment 28, the packaging has a crease that makes it easy to fold, so that the absorbent article for men can be easily folded in the longitudinal direction starting from the folding area, and that state is easily maintained. Therefore, the ease of putting on the absorbent article for men is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0067] (Aspect 29) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 21 to 28, wherein the folding region has a recess in the thickness direction of the absorbent core as the folding guide portion.

[0068] According to embodiment 29, the difference in rigidity between the recess of the absorbent core and its surroundings makes it easier for the male absorbent article to bend longitudinally starting from the bending region, and to maintain that state. Therefore, the ease of putting on the male absorbent article is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0069] (Aspect 30) An absorbent article for men according to any one of aspects 21 to 29, wherein the folding region has a cutting line having a length in the width direction as the folding guide portion, located outside the absorbent core in the width direction.

[0070] According to embodiment 30, when the perforation line is broken, the widthwise length of the absorbent article for men is shortened and its rigidity is weakened in the bending region. Therefore, the absorbent article for men is easier to bend in the longitudinal direction starting from the bending region, and this state is easier to maintain. Thus, the ease of putting on the absorbent article for men is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0071] (Aspect 31) An absorbent article for men according to any one of aspects 21 to 30, characterized in that the folding region has a portion colored in a different color from the surrounding area as the folding guide portion.

[0072] According to embodiment 31, the absorbent article for men can be easily folded at an appropriate position in the longitudinal direction. As a result, the longitudinal length of the one-sided region that holds the penis and the other-sided region is ensured, and the absorbent area for absorbing excrement is ensured. Thus, leakage of excrement can be suppressed.

[0073] (Aspect 32) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 21 to 31, wherein the one-sided region has a marking portion indicating the position of the penis.

[0074] According to embodiment 32, the penis can be positioned appropriately on the male absorbent article, and the penis can be sandwiched between one side region and the other side region. Therefore, the adhesion between the male absorbent article and the penis is increased, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0075] (Aspect 33) An absorbent article for men according to aspect 32, wherein the marking portion is an uneven portion having an uneven shape in the thickness direction.

[0076] According to embodiment 33, the marker portion can be recognized by the user (caregiver, etc.) by sight or touch, allowing the penis to be positioned appropriately on the male absorbent product and put on.

[0077] (Aspect 34) An absorbent article for men according to aspect 32 or 33, wherein the marked portion is a portion colored in a different color from the surrounding area.

[0078] According to embodiment 34, the marker portion can be visually recognized by the user (caregiver, etc.), allowing the penis to be positioned appropriately on the male absorbent product and put on.

[0079] (Aspect 35) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 21 to 34, wherein the one-sided region has a recessed portion whose outer contour is recessed from the one-sided end in the longitudinal direction to the other side.

[0080] According to embodiment 35, the base of the penis can be positioned so that it is recessed beyond the edge of one side of the region. Therefore, displacement of the base of the penis relative to the male absorbent article is less likely to occur during or after application. In addition, since a portion of the outer circumference of the base of the penis is surrounded by the male absorbent article, leakage of excretory fluids is less likely to occur. Furthermore, the recessed area can function as a marker to indicate the position of the penis.

[0081] (Aspect 36) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 21 to 35, wherein the one-sided region has at least one of a cut line and a slit having length in the longitudinal direction at the one-sided end in the longitudinal direction.

[0082] According to embodiment 36, by tearing the perforation line or providing a slit, the base of the penis can be positioned further to the other side than the edge of one side of the region. Therefore, displacement of the base of the penis relative to the male absorbent article is less likely to occur during or after application. In addition, since part or all of the outer circumference of the base of the penis is surrounded by the male absorbent article, leakage of excretory fluid is less likely. Furthermore, at least one of the perforation line and the slit can function as a marker to indicate the position of the penis.

[0083] (Aspect 37) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 21 to 36, characterized in that the absorbent core has a pair of high-basis-weight portions on both sides in the width direction, which are longer in the longitudinal direction and have a higher basis weight than the surrounding area.

[0084] According to embodiment 37, even if the excreted fluid between the one-sided region and the other-sided region that sandwich the penis flows outward in the width direction of both regions, it can be absorbed by the high-basis-volume section, thereby suppressing leakage.

[0085] (Aspect 38) The absorbent article for men according to aspect 37, wherein, in the longitudinal direction, when the length from the center of the folded area to one end of the absorbent article for men is defined as the first length, the pair of leak-proof wall portions or the pair of high-basis-weight portions are provided in the longitudinal direction over an area extending at least from the center to the other side at a distance of the first length.

[0086] According to embodiment 38, a pair of leak-proof walls or a pair of high-basis-volume sections are provided in at least the other side region that sandwiches the penis, thereby suppressing lateral leakage of excretory fluid.

[0087] (Aspect 39) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 21 to 38, wherein the other side region is folded and worn such that it is located further away from the wearer's lower abdomen than the one side region, and when the folded absorbent article for men is viewed from the other side region in the thickness direction, the absorbent core of the one side region is covered by the other side region.

[0088] According to embodiment 39, the excretory fluid absorbed by the absorbent core in one region can be received by the opposing region on the other side. Therefore, soiling of the outer garment (underwear or disposable diaper) of the absorbent item for men can be suppressed.

[0089] (Aspect 40) Having an absorbent core that absorbs excretory fluid and has mutually orthogonal longitudinal, width, and thickness directions, a one-side region provided on one side of the longitudinal direction, a other-side region provided on the other side of the longitudinal direction, and a folding guide portion that guides the male absorbent article to fold so that the one-side region and the other-side region face each other, and when the side that abuts the penis in the thickness direction is considered the inside, both sides in the width direction have a pair of leak-proof wall portions that are elongated in the longitudinal direction and can stand upright on the inside in the thickness direction, and the folding guide portion is the folding guide portion A proposed method for wearing an absorbent article for men, wherein the outer fixing portion that overlaps with the longitudinal direction of the part and can be fixed to other parts is not provided on the outer surface in the thickness direction, the method comprising the steps of: proposing a state in which, with the wearer's head side facing upward and the legs side facing downward, the one-sided region is inserted between the wearer's lower abdomen and the penis with its tip pointing upward; and proposing a state in which, from the inserted state, the other-sided region is folded downward.

[0090] According to embodiment 40, a method of wearing the product can be proposed to the user that results in an appropriate fit where the penis is sandwiched between one side region and the other side region. In other words, a method of wearing that is easy to put on and less likely to leak excretory fluids can be proposed. Furthermore, by proposing that the product be worn with the penis facing upwards towards the wearer, the penis and scrotum are separated during wear, and a method of wearing that can suppress skin problems can be proposed.

[0091] (Aspect 41) An absorbent article for men having a longitudinal direction, a width direction, and a thickness direction that are perpendicular to each other, and an absorbent core for absorbing excretory fluid, comprising: a one-sided region provided on one side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a other-sided region provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; and a folding region between the one-sided region and the other-sided region in the longitudinal direction, along the width direction, for folding the absorbent article for men so that the one-sided region and the other-sided region face each other, wherein the article is folded and worn so that the folding region is located closer to the tip of the penis than the one-sided region, and has a narrow portion on the other side of the longitudinal direction from the center, where the length in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction, wherein at least a part of the narrow portion is located in the crotch area of ​​the wearer.

[0092] According to embodiment 41, the absorbent article for men is folded longitudinally in the folding region, so that the penis is sandwiched between the one-sided region and the other-sided region, completing the fitting and making it easy to put on. In addition, regardless of the size of each wearer's penis, the article can be fitted so that the area around the penis is covered without gaps by the one-sided region and the other-sided region, increasing the close fit between the absorbent article for men and the penis. Therefore, leakage of excrement from gaps and leakage of excrement due to displacement of the absorbent article for men can be suppressed. Furthermore, the part of the absorbent article for men that gradually shortens (narrow section) on the side opposite the center in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article for men is more likely to conform to the wearer's groin, and the narrow section can be easily tucked under the wearer's crotch. Therefore, the ease of putting on the absorbent article for men is improved. Also, since at least a part of the narrow section is located under the wearer's crotch, gaps are less likely to occur between the absorbent article for men and the wearer, suppressing leakage of excrement from gaps. Furthermore, by reducing the volume of the absorbent material in the groin area, interference between the male absorbent material and the wearer becomes less likely even when the wearer moves, thus preventing the male absorbent material from coming off.

[0093] (Aspect 42) An absorbent article for men according to aspect 41, wherein the narrow portion is provided at the other end in the longitudinal direction, and at least a part of the core narrow portion, where the length of the absorbent core in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction, is located in the narrow portion, and the length of the other end of the absorbent core in the width direction is shortest among the absorbent core on the other side of the longitudinal direction compared to the center.

[0094] According to embodiment 42, the width of the relatively rigid absorbent core is narrowed to match the outer shape (narrow part) of the absorbent article for men, making it easier to insert the narrow part and the narrow core into the wearer's crotch area. In particular, the width of the tip (the other end) of the absorbent core that is inserted into the crotch area is the narrowest, making it easier to insert and improving ease of wearing. In addition, interference between the absorbent article for men and the wearer is reduced in the crotch area, which helps to prevent the absorbent article for men from coming off.

[0095] (Aspect 43) An absorbent article for men according to aspect 41 or 42, wherein, when the side that abuts the penis in the thickness direction is considered the inside, both sides in the width direction have a pair of leak-proof wall portions that are upright on the inside in the thickness direction and are elongated in the longitudinal direction, and at both ends of the leak-proof wall portions in the longitudinal direction there are portions to which the side sheets forming the leak-proof wall portions are fixed, and at least a part of the narrow core portion in which the length of the absorbent core in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction is located in the narrow portion, and one end of the narrow core portion in the longitudinal direction is located toward the one side in the longitudinal direction than the fixed portion on the other side in the longitudinal direction.

[0096] According to embodiment 43, even if the excreted fluid between the two regions that sandwich the penis flows outward in the width direction of both regions, it can be blocked by the upright portion of the leak-proof wall, thereby suppressing leakage. Furthermore, by narrowing the width of the relatively rigid absorbent core to match the outer shape (narrow portion) of the male absorbent article, it becomes easier to tuck the narrow portion and the narrow core into the wearer's crotch. In addition, the width of the absorbent core begins to narrow from the longitudinal center (one side) of the fixing portion of the side sheet, ensuring a length of the narrow core portion that makes it easy to tuck into the crotch area. Thus, ease of wearing is improved. Conversely, if the upright portion of the leak-proof wall, to which the side sheet is not fixed, is located in the narrow core portion, the excreted fluid flowing outward in the width direction is blocked even in the crotch area, thereby suppressing leakage.

[0097] (Aspect 44) An absorbent article for men according to aspect 43, wherein the leak-proof wall portion has a leak-proof wall elastic member arranged along the longitudinal direction, and one end of the core narrow portion in the longitudinal direction is located on the one side of the other end of the expandable portion of the leak-proof wall elastic member.

[0098] According to embodiment 44, the width of the absorbent core begins to narrow from the longitudinal center (one side) of the end of the expandable portion of the leak-proof wall elastic member, ensuring a length of the narrow core portion that makes it easy to slip into the crotch area. Therefore, ease of installation is improved. Conversely, the portion of the leak-proof wall that is easily erected by the leak-proof wall elastic member is located in the narrow core portion, and even in the crotch area, the excretory fluid flowing outward in the width direction is blocked, thereby suppressing leakage.

[0099] (Aspect 45) The absorbent article for men according to aspect 44, wherein in the longitudinal direction, the other end of the expandable portion of the leak-proof wall elastic member is located to the one side of the midpoint between the one end of the narrow core portion and the other end of the absorbent article for men.

[0100] According to embodiment 45, the stretchable portion of the leak-proof elastic member does not extend unnecessarily far into the area that slips under the wearer's crotch, thereby preventing discomfort in the crotch area caused by the upright positioning of the leak-proof wall.

[0101] (Aspect 46) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 41 to 45, wherein at least a portion of the narrowed core portion, where the length in the width direction of the absorbent core gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction, is located in the narrowed portion, and the bending region has a bending guide portion that guides the absorbent article for men to bend, and in the longitudinal direction, when the length from the center of the bending guide portion to the end on one side of the absorbent core is a predetermined length, the end on one side of the narrowed core portion is located on the one side of the other side than a position that is a predetermined length away from the center of the bending guide portion on the other side.

[0102] According to embodiment 46, the width of the relatively rigid absorbent core is narrowed to match the outer shape (narrow part) of the absorbent article for men, making it easier to tuck the narrow part and the narrow core into the wearer's crotch. When the absorbent article for men is folded longitudinally starting from the fold guide section, the width of the absorbent core begins to narrow from the part where the absorbent cores overlap. Therefore, the width of the absorbent core is narrower in the part that is tucked into the crotch area, improving ease of wearing.

[0103] (Aspect 47) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 41 to 46, wherein in the longitudinal direction, the length from the center of the folded area to the other end of the absorbent article for men is longer than the length from the center of the folded area to the one end of the absorbent article for men.

[0104] According to embodiment 47, the other end of the other region in the longitudinal direction can be fitted tightly to the wearer's scrotum and tucked under the wearer's crotch. Therefore, even if the penis comes out from between the one region and the other region, the tip of the penis can come into contact with the other region, suppressing leakage of excretory fluids. In addition, excretory fluids and moisture around the scrotum are absorbed by the absorbent core of the other region, suppressing skin problems.

[0105] (Aspect 48) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 41 to 47, wherein the folded area has a notch in its outer contour that extends from the end in the width direction toward the center.

[0106] According to embodiment 48, the absorbent article for men becomes easier to bend in the longitudinal direction starting from the bending region, improving the ease of putting on the absorbent article for men. In addition, the absorbent article for men is more likely to maintain its bent state at the bending region, and the state in which the penis is sandwiched between one side region and the other side region is more likely to be maintained, thereby suppressing leakage of excretory fluids.

[0107] (Aspect 49) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 41 to 48, wherein the folding region has a packaging fold line along the width direction.

[0108] According to embodiment 49, the packaging has a crease that makes it easy to fold, so that the absorbent article for men can be easily folded in the longitudinal direction starting from the folding area, and that state is easily maintained. Therefore, the ease of putting on the absorbent article for men is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0109] (Aspect 50) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 41 to 49, wherein the folding region has a recess in which the absorbent core is recessed in the thickness direction.

[0110] According to embodiment 50, the difference in rigidity between the recess of the absorbent core and its surroundings makes it easier for the male absorbent article to bend longitudinally starting from the bending region, and to maintain that state. Therefore, the ease of putting on the male absorbent article is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0111] (Aspect 51) An absorbent article for men according to any one of aspects 41 to 50, wherein the folding region has a cut line having a length in the width direction, located outside the absorbent core in the width direction.

[0112] According to embodiment 51, when the perforation line is broken, the widthwise length of the absorbent article for men is shortened and its rigidity is weakened in the bending region. Therefore, the absorbent article for men is easier to bend in the longitudinal direction starting from the bending region, and this state is easier to maintain. Thus, the ease of putting on the absorbent article for men is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0113] (Aspect 52) ​​An absorbent article for men according to any one of aspects 41 to 51, wherein the folded area has a portion colored in a different color from the surrounding area.

[0114] According to embodiment 52, the absorbent article for men can be easily folded at an appropriate position in the longitudinal direction. As a result, the longitudinal length of the one-sided region that holds the penis and the other-sided region is ensured, and the absorbent area for absorbing excrement is ensured. Thus, leakage of excrement can be suppressed.

[0115] (Aspect 53) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 41 to 52, wherein the one-sided region has a marking portion indicating the position of the penis.

[0116] According to embodiment 53, the penis can be positioned appropriately on the male absorbent article, and the penis can be sandwiched between one side region and the other side region. Therefore, the adhesion between the male absorbent article and the penis is increased, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0117] (Aspect 54) The absorbent article for men described in aspect 53, wherein the marking portion is an uneven portion having an uneven shape in the thickness direction.

[0118] According to embodiment 54, the marker portion can be recognized by the user (caregiver, etc.) by sight or touch, allowing the penis to be positioned appropriately on the male absorbent product and put on.

[0119] (Aspect 55) An absorbent article for men according to aspect 53 or 54, wherein the marked portion is a portion colored in a different color from the surrounding area.

[0120] According to embodiment 55, the marker portion can be visually recognized by the user (caregiver, etc.), allowing the penis to be positioned appropriately on the male absorbent product and put on.

[0121] (Aspect 56) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 41 to 55, wherein the one-sided region has a recessed portion in which its outer contour is recessed from the one-sided end in the longitudinal direction to the other side.

[0122] According to embodiment 56, the base of the penis can be positioned so that it is recessed beyond the edge of one side of the region. Therefore, displacement of the base of the penis relative to the male absorbent article is less likely to occur during or after application. In addition, since a portion of the outer circumference of the base of the penis is surrounded by the male absorbent article, leakage of excretory fluids is less likely to occur. Furthermore, the recessed area can function as a marker to indicate the position of the penis.

[0123] (Aspect 57) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 41 to 56, wherein the one-sided region has at least one of a cut line and a slit having length in the longitudinal direction at the one-sided end in the longitudinal direction.

[0124] According to embodiment 57, the base of the penis can be positioned further to the other side than the edge of one side of the region by tearing the perforation line or providing a slit. Therefore, displacement of the base of the penis relative to the male absorbent article is less likely to occur during or after application. In addition, since part or all of the outer circumference of the base of the penis is surrounded by the male absorbent article, leakage of excretory fluid is less likely. Furthermore, the perforation line or slit can function as a marker to indicate the position of the penis.

[0125] (Aspect 58) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 41 to 57, characterized in that, when the side that contacts the penis in the thickness direction is considered the inside, the absorbent article has a pair of leak-proof wall portions that can stand upright on the inside in the thickness direction and are elongated in the longitudinal direction on both sides in the width direction, or the absorbent core has a pair of high-basis-weight portions that have a higher basis weight than the surrounding area and are elongated in the longitudinal direction on both sides in the width direction.

[0126] According to embodiment 58, even if the excreted fluid between the one-sided region and the other-sided region that sandwich the penis flows outward in the width direction of both regions, it can be blocked by the upright portion of the leak-proof wall or absorbed by the high-basicity portion, thereby suppressing leakage.

[0127] (Aspect 59) The absorbent article for men according to aspect 58, wherein, in the longitudinal direction, when the length from the center of the folded area to one end of the absorbent article for men is defined as the first length, the pair of leak-proof wall portions or the pair of high-basis-weight portions are provided in the longitudinal direction over an area extending at least from the center to the other side at a distance of the first length.

[0128] According to embodiment 59, a pair of leak-proof walls or a pair of high-basis-volume sections are provided in at least the other side region that sandwiches the penis, thereby suppressing lateral leakage of excretory fluid.

[0129] (Aspect 60) An absorbent article for men according to any of aspects 41 to 59, wherein the other side region is folded and worn such that it is located further away from the wearer's lower abdomen than the one side region, and when the folded absorbent article for men is viewed from the other side region in the thickness direction, the absorbent core of the one side region is covered by the other side region.

[0130] According to embodiment 60, the excretory fluid absorbed by the absorbent core in one region can be received by the opposing region on the other side. Therefore, soiling of the outer garment (underwear or disposable diaper) of the absorbent item for men can be suppressed.

[0131] (Aspect 61) A proposed method for wearing an absorbent article for men, comprising: an absorbent core having mutually orthogonal longitudinal, width, and thickness directions for absorbing excretory fluids; a one-side region provided on one side of the longitudinal direction; a other-side region provided on the other side of the longitudinal direction; and a narrow portion on the other side of the longitudinal direction from the center, wherein the length in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side of the longitudinal direction, the proposed method for wearing an absorbent article for men, comprising the steps of: positioning the wearer with their head facing upward and their legs facing downward, and positioning the one-side region between the wearer's lower abdomen and the penis with its tip pointing upward; and, from the inserted state, folding the other-side region downward so that at least a part of the narrow portion is positioned in the wearer's crotch area.

[0132] According to embodiment 61, a method of wearing the product can be proposed to the user in which the penis is sandwiched between one side region and the other side region, and at least a portion of the narrow part is positioned in the lower crotch area of ​​the wearer, resulting in an appropriate fit. In other words, a method of wearing the product can be proposed that is easy to put on and less likely to leak excretory fluids. Furthermore, by proposing that the product be worn with the penis facing upwards towards the wearer, the penis and scrotum are separated, and a method of wearing the product can be proposed that can suppress skin problems.

[0133] ===Embodiment=== The following describes an absorbent pad for men, which is an absorbent article for men according to the present invention, and is intended for adults (mainly the elderly and those with physical disabilities who require care). The absorbent pad for men is used by being attached to the wearer's penis inside the wearer's underwear or inside a disposable diaper. However, the wearer is not limited to adults; it may also be a child.

[0134] <<Basic Structure of Men's Absorbent Pad 1>> Figure 1 is a plan view of the men's absorbent pad 1 in its unfolded and stretched state, seen from the inside. Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the men's absorbent pad 1.

[0135] The male absorbent pad 1 (hereinafter also referred to as "pad 1") has a roughly rectangular shape in its unfolded state, with longitudinal, widthwise, and thicknesswise directions that are perpendicular to each other. In the thicknesswise direction, the side that comes into contact with the wearer's penis, etc., is considered the inside, and the opposite side is considered the outside.

[0136] Furthermore, in this specification, the unfolded state of pad 1 refers to the state in which the entire pad 1 is unfolded in a planar manner. The stretched state of pad 1 refers to the state in which pad 1 is stretched to the extent that wrinkles that were present on pad 1 are substantially no longer visible, and pad 1 is stretched until the dimensions of each component constituting pad 1 (for example, the side sheet 5 described later) match or are close to the dimensions of the individual component.

[0137] The pad 1 comprises an absorbent body 10, a liquid-permeable top sheet 2 (e.g., nonwoven fabric or perforated sheet) located inside the absorbent body 10, a liquid-impermeable back sheet 3 (e.g., resin film) located outside the absorbent body 10, an outer sheet 4 located outside the back sheet 3, and a pair of side sheets 5 provided on both sides of the pad 1 in the width direction. The side sheets 5 have a two-layer structure consisting of a flexible sheet 5a such as nonwoven fabric and a liquid-impermeable sheet 5b (e.g., resin film) located outside of it in the thickness direction. The inner surface of the pad 1 in the thickness direction (the exposed surface of the top sheet 2) is the absorbent surface that receives excretory fluid and allows it to permeate into the interior of the pad 1 (absorbent body 10). Each component is joined together by a bonding means such as a hot-melt adhesive.

[0138] The absorbent body 10 has a planar shape that is a roughly rectangular shape elongated in the longitudinal direction of the pad 1, and includes an absorbent core 11 that absorbs excretory fluids such as urine, and a core wrap sheet 12 that covers the surface of the absorbent core 11. Examples of liquid absorbent materials constituting the absorbent core 11 include liquid absorbent fibers such as pulp fibers and superabsorbent polymers (so-called SAP), but are not particularly limited as long as they are used in the art. The core wrap sheet 12 is a liquid permeable sheet, and examples include tissue paper and nonwoven fabric. However, the absorbent core 11 does not necessarily have to be covered with the core wrap sheet 12.

[0139] Furthermore, the pad 1 has a pair of leak-proof wall portions 6 on both sides in the width direction that can stand upright in the thickness direction. Each leak-proof wall portion 6 is formed from a side sheet 5 and one or more leak-proof elastic members 7 (e.g., elastic thread). The leak-proof elastic members 7 are fixed in an extended state in the longitudinal direction to the two-layer portion where the inner end of the side sheet 5 in the width direction is folded back. In this embodiment, two leak-proof elastic members 7 are provided for the leak-proof wall portion 6, but the number of leak-proof elastic members 7 is not particularly limited. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a part of the side sheet 5 is fixed to an adjacent sheet member (top sheet 2, etc.) in the thickness direction with hot melt adhesive HMA or the like. The inner part of the side sheet 5 that is fixed with hot melt adhesive HMA stands upright in the thickness direction as the upright portion of the leak-proof wall portion 6 due to the contraction of the leak-proof elastic members 7. The leak-proof wall portion 6 blocks the excretory fluid, suppressing leakage to the outside of the pad 1. The above describes the basic configuration of Pad 1, but the configuration of Pad 1 described above is just one example and is not limited to this configuration.

[0140] <<Regarding the ease of attachment and leakage prevention of pad 1>> Figures 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B are diagrams showing the procedure for attaching pad 1. Figures 3A to 4B are front views of the wearer, and Figures 5A and 5B are side views of the wearer. Figures 4A and 5A correspond, and Figures 4B and 5B correspond. Figure 6A is an explanatory diagram of another method of attaching pad 1, and Figure 6B is an explanatory diagram of what happens when the penis 20 is misaligned.

[0141] As shown in Figure 1, the pad 1 (outer contour) has a recessed portion 30, a pair of notches 31, and a cutting line 32. The recessed portion 30 is a portion that is recessed inward in the longitudinal direction (to the other side) at the center of the width direction at one end of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction. The pair of notches 31 are portions that are recessed inward in the width direction at the center of the longitudinal direction on both sides of the pad 1 in the width direction. The cutting line 32 is a line that has length from the bottom of the recessed portion 30 toward the inside in the longitudinal direction, and is a line (perforation) in which a plurality of small openings or recesses are intermittently arranged.

[0142] The absorbent core 11 has a core recess 40 and a pair of core notches 41. The core recess 40 is a portion that is recessed inward in the longitudinal direction at a position corresponding to the recess 30. The core recess 40 is recessed longer in the longitudinal direction than the recess 30. The cutting line 32 is located in the center of the core recess 40 in the width direction. The core notches 41 are portions that are recessed inward in the width direction at a position corresponding to the notches 31.

[0143] Furthermore, the pad 1 has a "one-side region 1A" provided on one side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis 20, a "other-side region 1B" provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis 20, and a "folded region 1C" between the one-side region 1A and the other-side region 1B in the longitudinal direction, along the width direction, for folding the pad 1 so that the one-side region 1A and the other-side region 1B face each other. In the pad of this embodiment (Figure 1), the folded region 1C overlaps with the notch portion 31 and the core notch portion 41 in the longitudinal direction. The pad 1 is then folded and worn so that the folded region 1C is located closer to the tip of the penis 20 than the one-side region 1A.

[0144] The specific method for attaching pad 1 will now be explained. Here, the head of the wearer (for example, a person receiving care lying in bed) is considered the upper side, and the legs are considered the lower side. As shown in Figure 3A, the caregiver places pad 1 on the wearer so that the outer surface of pad 1 is in contact with the wearer's lower abdomen, the inner surface (absorbent surface) of pad 1 is in contact with the penis 20, and one side of pad 1 in the longitudinal direction corresponds to the lower side of the wearer. The caregiver also aligns the recessed portion 30 of pad 1 with the base of the wearer's penis 20. If the perforation line 32 is torn (see Figure 9B below), align the base of the penis 20 with the torn portion.

[0145] As shown in Figure 3A, if the tip of the penis 20 is pointing downwards towards the wearer, the caregiver turns the penis 20 upwards so that the tip of the penis 20 is pointing upwards towards the wearer, as shown in Figure 3B. In this way, one side region 1A of the pad 1 is inserted between the wearer's lower abdomen and the penis 20, which is pointing upwards towards the wearer.

[0146] Next, as shown in Figures 4A and 5A, the caregiver folds the pad 1 so that the folded area 1C of the pad 1 is located closer to the tip of the penis 20 and above the wearer than the other side area 1A. In other words, the caregiver folds the other side area 1B of the pad 1 downwards and away from the wearer's lower abdomen (towards the outer side, such as underwear or a disposable diaper), starting from the folded area 1C. As a result, the penis 20 is sandwiched between the one side area 1A and the other side area 1B of the pad 1 and in contact with the inner surface (absorbent surface) of the pad 1.

[0147] Next, as shown in Figures 4B and 5B, the caregiver tucks the other end of the other side region 1B of the pad 1 between the wearer's legs (in the crotch area). After the state shown in Figure 4A or 4B, it is also preferable to bring the inner surfaces of both sides in the width direction of the one side region 1A and the other side region 1B that sandwich the penis 20 into contact with each other. This eliminates the gap on the side of the pad 1 in the width direction, making it easier for the entire outer circumference of the penis 20 to be covered and adhered to the inner surface (absorbent surface) of the pad 1, and suppressing lateral leakage from the pad 1. This completes the attachment of the pad 1.

[0148] As described above, when the pad 1 is folded longitudinally in the folding region 1C, the penis 20 is sandwiched between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B, and the attachment of the pad 1 is completed. Therefore, compared to, for example, attaching the pad by making one side region 1A cylindrical and wrapping around the penis, the attachment process is simpler and the ease of attaching the pad 1 is improved.

[0149] Furthermore, since one side region 1A and the other side region 1B are substantially flat and face each other, the pad can be fitted so that the outer circumference of the penis 20 is covered without any gaps by the one side region 1A and the other side region 1B. Therefore, compared to cases where an absorbent pad is simply placed inside underwear or a disposable diaper, as is done for female wearers, or when the penis is wrapped in a tubular part of a fixed size, gaps are less likely to occur between the inner surface (absorbent surface) of the pad 1 and the penis 20, regardless of the size of each wearer's penis 20. This increased airtightness between the pad 1 and the penis 20 helps to suppress leakage of excretory fluids. In addition, it helps to suppress displacement of the pad 1 due to the wearer's body movements or the wearer touching the penis 20, which also helps to suppress leakage of excretory fluids. As a result, the number of times underwear is washed and the number of times disposable diapers used in conjunction with the pad 1 are changed can be reduced.

[0150] Preferably, as shown in Figure 5A, the pad 1 should be worn with the folded portion 1C positioned above the wearer than the one-sided portion 1A. In other words, with the wearer's head at the top and legs at the bottom, the penis 20, with its tip pointing upwards, should be sandwiched between the one-sided portion 1A and the other-sided portion 1B of the pad 1, and the pad 1 should be worn with the folded portion 1C positioned above the one-sided portion 1A. By doing so, the tip of the penis 20 points upwards towards the wearer, separating the penis 20 from the scrotum 21. Therefore, moisture is less likely to accumulate between the penis 20 and the scrotum 21, and skin problems such as eczema and inflammation can be suppressed.

[0151] However, the method is not limited to this, and as shown in the modified example in Figure 6A, the pad 1 may be attached with the tip of the penis 20 pointing downwards towards the wearer. In this case as well, the pad 1 is attached by folding the folded area 1C so that it is positioned closer to the tip of the penis 20 than the one-sided area 1A, so that the penis 20 is sandwiched between the one-sided area 1A and the other-sided area 1B, completing the attachment of the pad 1. In this case as well, it is easy to attach and the good seal makes leakage less likely. Furthermore, the pad 1 of this embodiment can be worn without sandwiching the penis 20 between the one-sided area 1A and the other-sided area 1B, depending on the wearer's situation. For example, if the length of the penis 20 is short, or if the wearer touches the penis 20 excessively, there is a risk that the penis 20 may easily slip out from between the one-sided area 1A and the other-sided area 1B (Figure 6B). In that case, similar to the method of attaching the pad for female wearers, the pad 1 can be attached without folding it, by placing the pad 1 along the crotch.

[0152] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, it is preferable that the length L2 from the center CL of the bent region 1C to the other end of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction is longer than the length L1 from the center CL of the bent region 1C to the one end of the pad 1 (L2 > L1). In other words, the length in the longitudinal direction of the other region 1B is longer than the length in the longitudinal direction of the one region 1A. If the pad 1 is equipped with an elastic member (for example, a leak-proof wall elastic member 7), the comparison of lengths L1 and L2 is performed in the unfolded and extended state of the pad 1.

[0153] Thus, it is preferable that the longitudinal length of the other side region 1B, which is folded away from the wearer's lower abdomen, is long. As a result, as shown in Figures 4B and 5B, the other end of the other side region 1B in the longitudinal direction, that is, the part of the other side region 1B that is on the other side of the other side region 1B that is opposite to the one side region 1A, can be brought into close contact with the wearer's scrotum 21 and tucked under the wearer's crotch. Therefore, as shown in Figure 6B from the state in Figure 5B, even if the penis 20 comes out from between the one side region 1A and the other side region 1B and the tip of the penis 20 points downwards towards the wearer, the tip of the penis 20 can still come into contact with the other side region 1B. Thus, leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed. In addition, excretory fluid and moisture around the scrotum 21 are absorbed by the absorbent core 11 of the other side region 1B, which can suppress skin problems such as eczema and inflammation.

[0154] The central CL of the folding region 1C is the part that protrudes most from the top (Figure 5A) or bottom (Figure 6A) when the pad 1 is attached. When the folding region 1C has a pair of notches 31, as in the pad 1 of this embodiment, the longitudinal position of the top of the notch 31 (the part that is most recessed in the width direction) is considered to be the central CL of the folding region 1C. The packaging fold line FL is also located at the central CL of the folding region 1C of this embodiment. The folding region 1C may not have the notches 31 and the fold line FL, but may have other folding guide parts (recesses 121 of the absorbent core 120, cut lines 122, colored parts 123) which will be described later. In that case, the longitudinal center position of the other folding guide part is considered to be the central CL of the folding region 1C. Furthermore, the length of the bend region 1C in the longitudinal direction is greater than or equal to the length required to bend the absorbent core 11 (a length twice the thickness of the absorbent core 11). For example, the bend region 1C can be defined as the area on both sides of the center CL in the longitudinal direction, each distanced by the thickness of the absorbent core 11.

[0155] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the absorbent core 11 has a region 11A in the longitudinal direction, extending from the central CL of the folded region 1C to one end. The absorbent core 11 also has a region 11B that is the same length as region 11A, and a region 11C that extends further in the longitudinal direction than region 11B, extending from the central CL of the folded region 1C to the other side. As a result, regions 11A and 11B of the absorbent core 11 can adhere mainly to the outer circumference of the penis 20, while region 11C of the absorbent core 11 can adhere to the scrotum 21 and the groin. Because the absorbent core 11 extends further in the longitudinal direction to the other side, excretory fluids and moisture around the scrotum 21 are more easily absorbed by region 11C of the absorbent core 11. In addition, any excretory fluids that could not be absorbed by regions 11A and 11B of the absorbent core 11 can be absorbed by region C.

[0156] Figure 7A is an explanatory diagram of the width change of pad 1 in this embodiment, and Figure 7B is an explanatory diagram of the width change of pad 100 in a modified example. As shown in Figure 7A, it is preferable that pad 1 has a portion (also called the "narrow portion P1") on the side of the longitudinal center C of pad 1 where the length in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction. Pad 1 is worn so that at least a part of the narrow portion P1 is located in the crotch area of ​​the wearer.

[0157] As a result, the narrower portion P1 on the side of the pad 1 that is not at the center C in the longitudinal direction conforms more easily to the wearer's groin area, making it easier to slip the narrower portion P1 under the wearer's crotch. Therefore, the ease of attaching the pad 1 is improved. In addition, because the pad 1 conforms to the wearer's body and at least a part of the narrower portion P1 is located under the wearer's crotch, gaps between the pad 1 and the wearer's crotch are less likely to occur, suppressing leakage of excretory fluids from gaps. Furthermore, because the volume of the pad 1 in the groin area is reduced, interference between the pad 1 and the wearer is less likely to occur even when the wearer moves, suppressing the pad 1 from coming off.

[0158] As shown in the modified pad 100 of Figure 7B, a portion P100 whose length in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction may be provided in the center of the other side region 1B in the longitudinal direction. By making the width on the other side in the longitudinal direction wider than the portion P100, it is possible to receive excrement such as feces.

[0159] Furthermore, the bending region 1C of the pad 1 in this embodiment has a notch 31 in its outer contour that extends from the widthwise end toward the center. Therefore, the widthwise length of the pad 1 in the bending region 1C is shorter than the widthwise length of the adjacent region in the longitudinal direction, and the rigidity of the bending region 1C is weak. Thus, when the pad 1 is attached, the pad 1 is more likely to bend in the longitudinal direction starting from the bending region 1C, improving the ease of attaching the pad 1. In other words, the notch 31 of the pad 1 functions as a bending guide that guides the pad 1 to bend in the longitudinal direction. In addition, the state in which the pad 1 is bent in the bending region 1C is more easily maintained, and the state in which the penis 20 is sandwiched between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B is more easily maintained, thus suppressing leakage of excretory fluid.

[0160] Furthermore, the notch 31 allows caregivers to be guided to fold the pad 1 in the folding area 1C. This prevents the longitudinal length of one side area 1A from becoming too short. Thus, as shown in Figure 5A, the longitudinal lengths of the one side area 1A and the other side area 1B that sandwich the penis 20 are ensured, and an absorbent area for absorbing excretory fluid from the penis 20 is secured. Conversely, this prevents the longitudinal length of one side area 1A from becoming too long. Therefore, the end of the other side area 1B can be tucked under the crotch while keeping it in close contact with the scrotum 21.

[0161] Furthermore, the bending region 1C has a core notch 41 in the absorbent core 11 that extends from the widthwise edge toward the center. In the unfolded and extended state of the pad 1, the notch 31 has a portion that overlaps with the core notch 41 in the longitudinal direction. Specifically, the top of the notch 31 and the top of the core notch 41 coincide. Therefore, the widthwise length of the absorbent core 11 in the bending region 1C is shorter than the widthwise length of the adjacent region in the longitudinal direction. Thus, the pad 1 is easier to bend further in the longitudinal direction starting from the bending region 1C, improving the ease of attaching the pad 1.

[0162] In this embodiment, the shapes of the notches 31 and core notches 41 (Figure 1) are rectangular, but these shapes are not particularly limited and may be, for example, roughly triangular or semicircular. Also, the absorbent core 11 does not necessarily have to have core notches 41.

[0163] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the folding region 1C has a "packaging fold line FL" that runs along the width direction. The pad 1 of this embodiment is folded in half along the fold line FL so that the inner surfaces face each other, and is packaged individually or in groups for distribution. Therefore, the pad 1 has a crease that makes it easy to fold along the fold line FL, and the fold line FL functions as a folding guide. Thus, the pad 1 is easily bent further in the longitudinal direction starting from the folding region 1C, and this state is easily maintained. Therefore, the ease of attaching the pad 1 is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0164] However, the pad 1 is not limited to the above, and may have packaging fold lines at positions different from the bending region 1C, and may be folded two or more times for packaging. In addition, one or more packaging fold lines may be provided in the longitudinal direction at positions offset from the bending region 1C.

[0165] Furthermore, the pad 1 does not necessarily have a folding guide section (a pair of notches 31, a pair of core notches 41, and a folding line FL for packaging) in the folding region 1C. In that case, the folding region of the pad 1 may be an area arbitrarily determined by the caregiver, for example, according to the length of the wearer's penis 20. In this case as well, the penis 20 can be sandwiched between one side region on one longitudinal side of the folding region and the other side region on the other longitudinal side, allowing the penis 20 to be closely fitted to the pad 1, resulting in an effect that is easy to put on and less prone to leakage.

[0166] Figures 8A to 8C are explanatory diagrams of the folding regions 101C to 103C of modified pads 101 to 103. The folding guide portion that makes the pad easier to fold in the folding region may have the following configuration. The folding region may include one of the folding guide portions of the pad 1 described above (a pair of notches 31, a pair of core notches 41, and a packaging fold line FL) and the folding guide portions of the modified pads 101 to 103 described below, or a combination of multiple portions.

[0167] For example, in the modified example shown in Figure 8A, the folded region 101C of the pad 101 has a recess 121 in which the absorbent core 120 is recessed in the thickness direction. The basis weight (g / m²) of the fibers of the absorbent core 120 is used for the recess 121. ２ Examples include a low basis weight section where the amount of fibers is less than the surrounding area, a slit where the fibers of the absorbent core 120 are substantially absent, and a compressed section where the absorbent core 120 is compressed in the thickness direction. In the compressed section, only the absorbent core 120 may be compressed, or other materials of the pad 101 (e.g., the top sheet) may be compressed together with the absorbent core 120. Due to the difference in rigidity between the recess 121 and the surrounding area, the modified pad 101 is more likely to bend in the longitudinal direction starting from the bending region 101C (recess 121), and this state is more likely to be maintained. Therefore, the ease of attaching the pad 101 is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0168] For example, in the modified version of the pad 102 shown in Figure 8B, the bendable region 102C has a perforation line 122 (a so-called perforation) that is lengthwise in the width direction, located outside the absorbent core 124 in the width direction. When a caregiver tears the perforation line 122, the outer edge of the pad 102 in the bendable region 102C is separated into one longitudinal side and the other longitudinal side. As a result, the widthwise length of the pad 102 in the bendable region 102C is shortened, the rigidity is weakened, and the modified pad 102 is more likely to bend longitudinally starting from the bendable region 102C (the torn portion of the perforation line 122), and this state is more easily maintained. Therefore, the ease of attaching the pad 102 is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0169] Furthermore, as shown in the modified example of pad 103 in Figure 8C, the folded region 103C may have a portion (colored portion 123) that is colored in a different color from the surrounding area. The colored portion 123 may be provided on either the inner surface or the outer surface of pad 1, or on both. The colored portion 123 only needs to be visible from the inside or outside in the thickness direction, and the material exposed on the inner or outer surface of the pad may be colored, or the material inside the pad may be colored. The method of forming the colored portion 123 is not particularly limited and can be printed or a method of arranging colored material. Also, the colored portion 123 may be a portion that is entirely colored (so-called solid color), or it may constitute a design, pattern, letters, etc.

[0170] By providing the colored portion 123, caregivers can be guided to fold the pad 103 in the folding region 103C. In other words, the pad 1 can be easily folded at the appropriate position in the longitudinal direction of the pad 103C. As a result, the longitudinal length of one side region can be prevented from becoming too short, ensuring that the longitudinal lengths of the one side region and the other side region that sandwich the penis 20 are secured, and the absorption area is ensured. Conversely, the longitudinal length of one side region can be prevented from becoming too long, allowing the end of the other side region to be brought into close contact with the scrotum 21 or tucked under the groin.

[0171] The color that is different from the surroundings should be one that a human eye can perceive as a difference in color. Preferably, the color difference between the colored portion 123 and the color of the adjacent area should be such that they can be distinguished. A general-purpose colorimeter (for example, Konica Minolta's CR-300 or equivalent) can be used to measure the color difference. The pad 1, in its unfolded and extended state, is set on a designated test stand with the side where the colored portion 123 is located facing upwards, and the measurement is taken. Specifically, based on tolerance grades commonly used in JIS standards or various industry associations, for example, L in accordance with CIE 1976 ＊ a ＊ b ＊ The color difference (ΔE) calculated using the color difference formula within the color space is preferably 0.8 or greater, more preferably 1.6 or greater, more preferably 3.2 or greater, more preferably 6.5 or greater, more preferably 13.0 or greater, and even more preferably 25.0 or greater.

[0172] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, one side region 1A of the pad 1 has a "recessed portion 30" in its outer contour, which is recessed from one end in the longitudinal direction to the other. The presence of the recessed portion 30 allows the caregiver to be informed that one side region 1A of the longitudinally long pad 1 is the region that will be placed along the base of the penis 20. In addition, the recessed portion 30 in this embodiment is located in the center of the pad 1 in the left-right direction. Therefore, by aligning the penis 20 with the position of the recessed portion 30, the base of the penis 20 can be positioned in the center of the pad 1 in the left-right direction without being biased to one side.

[0173] Thus, the recessed portion 30 functions as a "marker portion M" indicating the placement of the penis 20. Because one side region 1A has the marker portion M (recessed portion 30), the penis 20 can be placed in the appropriate position on the pad 1. Therefore, the penis 20 can be sandwiched between the one side region 1A and the other side region 1B, and the outer circumference of the penis can be brought into close contact with the absorbent surface of the pad 1, thereby suppressing leakage of excretory fluid. In addition, the shape of the recessed portion 30 makes it easier for caregivers to intuitively recognize that the base of the penis 20 should be positioned in the recessed portion 30. Therefore, the orientation of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction relative to the wearer can be immediately determined, improving the ease of attaching the pad 1. The shape of the recessed portion 30 is not particularly limited and may be a rectangular shape that is recessed toward the other side in the longitudinal direction as shown in Figure 1, or it may be a curved shape (approximately semicircular), a V-shape, etc.

[0174] Furthermore, the presence of the recessed portion 30 allows the base of the penis 20 to be positioned further to the other side (inward) than one end of the pad 1 (one-sided region 1A), compared to a pad without a recessed portion. Therefore, displacement of the base of the penis 20 relative to the pad 1 is less likely to occur during or after application. In addition, since a portion of the outer circumference of the base of the penis 20 is surrounded by the pad 1 and the absorbent core 11 during application, leakage of excretory fluids is less likely to occur.

[0175] Figure 9A is an explanatory diagram of one side region 1A before cutting along the cut line 32, and Figure 9B is an explanatory diagram of one side region 1A after cutting along the cut line 32. Figures 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams of the cut lines 131 to 133 of modified pads 104 to 106. Figure 11 is an explanatory diagram of the slit 33. As shown in Figure 9A, one side region 1A has a "cut line 32" with a length in the longitudinal direction at one end in the longitudinal direction. The cut line 32 in this embodiment is provided in the center of the pad 1 in the left-right direction and extends from the bottom of the recessed portion 30 of the pad 1 (one end of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction) toward the other side. The cut line 32, like the recessed portion 30, functions as a "marker portion M" indicating the position of the penis 20. Regardless of whether or not a cut is made, the presence of a cutting line 32 in one side region 1A allows caregivers to be instructed that one side region 1A is the region that will be placed along the base of the penis 20.

[0176] Furthermore, when the caregiver tears the perforation line 32 when attaching the pad 1, as shown in Figure 9B, one side region 1A is separated into one side and the other side in the left-right direction along the perforation line 32. The base of the penis 20 can be inserted into this separated portion, allowing the pad 1 to be attached. This makes it less likely for the base of the penis 20 to shift relative to the pad 1 during attachment or while wearing it. The perforation line 32 is located in the core recess 40. Therefore, after the perforation line 32 is torn, the absorbent core 11 is located on both sides of the perforation line 32 in the width direction. Thus, by inserting the base of the penis 20 into the torn portion of the perforation line 32, part or all of the outer circumference of the penis 20 is surrounded by the absorbent core 11. This further suppresses leakage of excretory fluid from the penis 20. In addition, since the perforation line 32 is not torn before using the pad 1, unnecessary bending of the pad 1 before use can be suppressed.

[0177] In addition to the above, instead of the cut line 32 of the pad 1, one side region 1A may have a "slit (cut, elongated gap) 33" with a length in the longitudinal direction at one end in the longitudinal direction. In other words, the position where the penis 20 is inserted may be cut in advance, saving the caregiver time. In this case as well, the slit 33 functions as a marker M, indicating to the caregiver that one side region 1A is the region that should be placed along the base of the penis 20. Furthermore, the base of the penis 20 can be inserted into the slit 33 and the pad 1 can be attached, making it less likely for the base of the penis 20 to be misaligned with the pad 1. Also, since part or all of the outer circumference of the base of the penis 20 is surrounded and attached by the pad 1 or absorbent core 11, leakage of excretory fluid is less likely.

[0178] The cut line 32 on the pad 1 shown in Figure 1 is a single straight line along the longitudinal direction, but the shape of the cut line is not limited to this. For example, as with the cut line 131 on the modified pad 104 in Figure 10A, a circular cut line may be combined with the end of a single straight cut line along the longitudinal direction. Alternatively, as with the modified pad 105 in Figure 10B, a circular cut line may be combined with the end of a rectangular cut line (two cut lines spaced apart in the width direction). In these cases, a part of the pad 104, 105 can be cut out by tearing the circular cut line. The base of the penis 20 can be placed in the circular cut-out portion.

[0179] Alternatively, as shown in the modified example of pad 106 in Figure 10C, the cut line 133 may be V-shaped, tapering toward the other side in the longitudinal direction. In this case, the base of the penis 20 can be positioned in the V-shaped cutout. In the modified example of cut lines 131-133, the base of the penis 20 can also be positioned so as to extend inward from one end of the one-sided region 1A. Therefore, since the outer circumference of the base of the penis 20 is surrounded by the pad 1 (preferably an absorbent core), leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0180] The core recess 40 of the pad 1 shown in Figure 1 is relatively wide. Therefore, when the cut line 32 is torn and the pad is attached, the base of the penis 20 can easily fit into the core recess 40. However, the width of the core recess may be narrower than the width of the core recess 40 shown in Figure 1, or the shape of the core recess may be a roughly elliptical shape that is elongated in the longitudinal direction of the pad 1.

[0181] Figures 12A to 12C are explanatory diagrams of the marking portion M of modified pads 108 and 109. Figure 12B is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent core 136 at position AA in Figure 12A. The marking portion M indicating the placement of the penis 20 may consist of one of the recessed portion 30 and cut line 32 of the pad 1 described above, and the marking portions M of the modified pads 108 and 109 described below, or a combination of several of them.

[0182] The marker portion M may be an uneven surface that has a recessed shape in the thickness direction. It is sufficient that at least one of the inner surface and outer surface of the pad in the thickness direction has an uneven shape. This allows the caregiver to recognize the marker portion M by sight or touch, position the penis 20 in the appropriate location (one side region) of the pad, and put the pad on the wearer.

[0183] For example, as shown in the modified pad 108 in Figures 12A and 12B, the absorbent core 136 has a basis weight (g / m²) compared to the surrounding area. ２ An uneven surface may be formed on the surface of the pad 108 by providing a low basis weight section 137 with a low basis weight. In addition, an uneven surface may be formed on the surface of the pad by providing a slit in which the basis weight of the absorbent core is substantially zero, providing a high basis weight section (convex section) in which the basis weight of the absorbent core is higher than that of the surrounding area, or providing a compression section that compresses the absorbent core in the thickness direction. In the case of a compression section, only the absorbent core may be compressed, or it may be compressed together with other materials constituting the pad (e.g., top sheet, back sheet, etc.). Also, in the pad 108 of Figure 12A, one recess (low basis weight section 137) with a circular planar shape is provided. However, the planar shape, number, and arrangement of the recess or convex section are not particularly limited. For example, the convex or recess may be a rectangular shape that is long in the width direction, or it may have multiple convex or multiple recesses. Also, as shown in Figure 12A, the recess is not limited to being located inside (on the other side) of one end of the pad in the longitudinal direction, but for example, the recess or convex section may be provided along one end of the pad.

[0184] Furthermore, the marker portion M may be a part colored in a different color from the surrounding area. For example, in the modified example shown in Figure 12C, a circular colored portion 138 is provided as the marker portion M in one side region of the pad 109. Therefore, the caregiver can visually recognize the marker portion M and position the penis 20 in the appropriate position (one side region) of the pad, allowing the pad to be attached to the wearer.

[0185] The planar shape, number, and placement of the colored portion 138 are not limited to those shown in Figure 12C. The colored portion 138 may be provided on either the inner or outer surface of the pad, or on both. The colored portion 138 only needs to be visible from the inside or outside in the thickness direction, and the material exposed on the inner or outer surface of the pad may be colored, or the material inside the pad may be colored. Furthermore, the colored portion 138 may be a solid colored area, or it may constitute a design, pattern, letters, etc. The method of forming the colored portion 138 is not particularly limited and can be printed or a method of arranging colored material. The definition of a color different from the surrounding area is the same as that of the colored portion 123 provided in the folding region 1C.

[0186] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, when the side of the pad 1 that contacts the penis 20 is considered the inner side in the thickness direction, the pad 1 has a pair of leak-proof wall portions 6 that are elongated in the longitudinal direction and can stand upright on the inner side in the thickness direction on both sides in the width direction. As a result, even if the excretory fluid discharged between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B that sandwich the penis 20 flows outward in the width direction of both regions (1A, 1B), it can be blocked by the upright portions of the leak-proof wall portions 6. Therefore, lateral leakage of excretory fluid from the pad 1 can be suppressed.

[0187] Figures 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams of a modified example of a high-basis-weight portion 141 of a pad 110. Figure 13B is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent core 140 at position BB in Figure 13A. The pad 110 may have a pair of high-basis-weight portions 141 extending longitudinally on both sides of the absorbent core 140 in the width direction, with a higher basis weight compared to the surrounding area. The high-basis-weight portions 141 can absorb more excrement than the surrounding area. Therefore, even if the excrement excreted between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B flows outward in the width direction of both regions (1A, 1B), the high-basis-weight portions 141 can absorb the excrement, suppressing lateral leakage of excrement from the pad 1. Preferably, as shown in Figure 13B, the high-basis-weight portions 141 have a thicker thickness than the surrounding area of ​​the absorbent core 140 and form a convex shape that protrudes inward in the thickness direction. This allows the convex, high-basis-volume section 141 to dam up the excrement, further suppressing lateral leakage of the excrement.

[0188] Furthermore, as mentioned above (see Figure 1), the length from the center CL of the bent region 1C to one end of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction is defined as the first length L1. In this case, it is preferable that, in the longitudinal direction, a pair of leak-proof wall portions 6 or a pair of high-basis-weight portions 141 are provided over a region R1 extending from the center CL of the bent region 1C to a position at a distance of the first length L1 on the other side. If the pad 1 includes an elastic member, the region R1 is determined in the extended state of the pad 1.

[0189] According to the above, at least one pair of leak-proof walls 6 or one pair of high-basis-weight sections 141 are provided in the region R1 of the other side region 1B that sandwiches the penis 20, thereby suppressing lateral leakage of excretory fluid. Furthermore, when the pad 1 is properly attached and folded so that the other side region 1B is located further away from the wearer's lower abdomen than the one side region 1A, the other side region 1B is located on the outer side of the pad 1 (the side of underwear or disposable diapers, etc.). Therefore, according to the above, lateral leakage of excretory fluid is suppressed in the region R1 located on the outer side, and soiling of the outer garment can be suppressed.

[0190] Preferably, as in the pad 1 of this embodiment, a pair of leak-proof wall portions 6 (or high-basis-weight portions 141) are provided over a wide area in the longitudinal direction, from one side region 1A to the other side region 1B. This suppresses lateral leakage of excretory fluid over a wide area in the longitudinal direction of the pad 1.

[0191] Figure 14 is a view of the pad 1 folded in the folding region 1C, as seen from the other region 1B. The figure virtually shows the outer contour of the absorbent core 11 in the one-side region 1A. The pad 1 is worn folded such that the other-side region 1B is located further away from the wearer's lower abdomen than the one-side region 1A. When viewing the folded pad 1 from the other-side region 1B side (outer side) in the thickness direction, it is preferable that the absorbent core 11 in the one-side region 1A is covered by the other-side region 1B. For this reason, in the pad 1 of this embodiment (Figure 1), the area of ​​the pad 1 on the other side of the folding region 1C (the area of ​​the other-side region 1B) is larger than the area of ​​the absorbent core 11 located on the one-side of the pad 1 (the one-side region 1A) than the central CL.

[0192] As a result, the wastewater absorbed by the absorbent core 11 in one side region 1A can be received by the opposing other side region 1B. Therefore, it is difficult for wastewater to leak to the outer side, and soiling of the outer side can be suppressed. For example, even if some wastewater returns from the absorbent core 11 in one side region 1A, it can be prevented from leaking out onto the outer side.

[0193] <<First Embodiment of Pad>> As described above, the leak-proof wall portion 6 is formed by a side sheet 5 and one or more leak-proof wall elastic members 7. Also, as shown in Figure 1, at both ends of the leak-proof wall portion 6 in the longitudinal direction, there are portions (shaded portions) where the side sheet 5 is fixed with hot melt adhesive HMA or the like. Furthermore, it is preferable that at least one of the cut line 32 and the slit 33 (cut line 32 in Figure 1) extends to the other side in the longitudinal direction beyond the portion on one side of the longitudinal direction where the side sheet 5 is fixed. In other words, in the longitudinal direction of the pad 1, it is preferable that the other end (center side) of the cut line 32 or the slit 33 is located on the other side beyond the other end of the fixed portion (HMA) on one side.

[0194] Furthermore, the positional comparison is performed on the pad 1 in its unfolded and extended state. Also, the portion fixed at both ends in the longitudinal direction is different from the portion that is continuously fixed from one end to the other in the longitudinal direction (for example, HMA2 in Figure 15 described later). In addition, if the pad has a combination of a cut line and a slit (for example, Figure 15), both the cut line and the slit may extend beyond the fixed portion (HMA) on one side, or only one of the cut line and the slit (slit 135 in Figure 15) may extend beyond the fixed portion (HMA) on the other side.

[0195] As described above, the portion separated by the cut line 32 and slit 33 is long in the longitudinal direction, and the base of the penis 20 can be inserted into the separated portion, allowing the device to be attached by widely surrounding the outer circumference of the base of the penis 20. Therefore, leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed, and displacement of the base of the penis 20 is less likely to occur. In addition, in the longitudinal direction, the other end of the fixing portion (HMA) on one side corresponds to the starting point of the upright portion of the leak-proof wall portion 6. Therefore, because the cut line 32 and slit 33 extend longer than the fixing portion (HMA) on one side, the portion that is separated and surrounds the base of the penis aligns with the upright portion of the leak-proof wall portion in the width direction, and the excretory fluid is blocked. Therefore, leakage can be further suppressed.

[0196] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, it is preferable that fixing parts that can be fixed to other parts (for example, parts to which adhesive has been applied or the male part of a mechanical fastener) are not provided on the outer surface of the pad 1 in the thickness direction. Fixing parts provided on the outer surface of the pad can be used to fix the pad to an outer garment (such as underwear or a disposable diaper) that is attached to the outside of the pad, or to fix the pad to other parts so that the pad is folded or rolled up when discarded.

[0197] However, the boundary between the part of the pad's outer surface that has a fixing part and the part that does not becomes a bending point due to the difference in rigidity. Therefore, by not having a fixing part on the outer surface of pad 1, there is no bending point on pad 1 caused by a fixing part, and it is possible to prevent pad 1 from bending in an unintended position. Thus, pad 1 is folded in the longitudinal direction at the bending region 1C, and the penis 20 can be sandwiched between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B. In particular, when a disposable diaper is worn as an outer layer, the absence of a fixing part on the outer surface of pad 1 prevents the inner surface of the disposable diaper from tearing at the fixing part of pad 1. Therefore, when there is no leakage from pad 1, only pad 1 can be replaced, and the same disposable diaper can be used without changing it. In addition, because there is no fixing part on the outer surface of pad, the position of the pad relative to the outer layer can be freely shifted after attachment, and it is relatively easy to adjust to a comfortable and leak-proof position and fit.

[0198] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, it is preferable that fixing parts that can be fixed to other parts are not provided on the inner surface of the pad 1 in the thickness direction. Fixing parts provided on the inner surface of the pad can be used to fix the inner surfaces of one side region of the pad to each other, or to fix the pad to other parts so that the folded or rolled state of the pad is maintained when it is disposed of.

[0199] However, since no fixing part is provided on the inner surface of the pad 1, the fixing part does not come into contact with the wearer's skin, thus preventing a decrease in comfort. Also, since there is no folding point caused by a fixing part on the pad 1, it is possible to prevent the pad 1 from folding in an unintended position. Therefore, the pad 1 is folded in the longitudinal direction at the folding region 1C, and the penis 20 can be sandwiched between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5B, the pad 1 can be worn so that the tip of the penis 20 faces upward (towards the wearer's head), and one side region 1A is inserted between the wearer's lower abdomen and the penis 20. Therefore, even if the inner surfaces of the pad 1 are not fixed together when worn, the pad 1 is less likely to roll up when the outer garment (underwear or disposable diaper, etc.) is removed, and the state in which the pad 1 is worn is maintained. Furthermore, because there is no fixing part on the inner surface of pad 1, the position of pad 1 can be adjusted by shifting its position after folding it in half, making it relatively easy to adjust to a comfortable and leak-proof position and fit.

[0200] Furthermore, if the pad 1 has a slit 33 (for example, Figure 11), it is preferable that the maximum width (maximum length in the width direction) W3 of the slit 33 is 25 mm or less. The maximum width W3 of the slit 33 is measured when the pad 1 is unfolded and extended. According to the above, the width of the slit 33 is appropriately reduced compared to when the maximum width of the slit 33 is greater than 25 mm. Therefore, when the portion separated in the width direction by the slit 33 surrounds the base of the penis 20, gaps are less likely to occur, and displacement of the penis is less likely to occur. Thus, leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed. In addition, the portion separated in the width direction by the slit 33 has a width suitable for surrounding only the penis 20, allowing the penis 20 and scrotum 21 to be worn separately, and stuffiness can be suppressed.

[0201] Figure 15 is an explanatory diagram of a modified pad 111, and is a plan view of the pad 111 in its unfolded and extended state, viewed from the inside. For the modified pad 111, common reference numerals are used for members that perform the same function as pad 1 in Figure 1, etc. (e.g., leak-proof wall portion 6, absorbent core 11, etc.), and redundant explanations are omitted. In the modified pad 111, a cut line 134 and a slit 135 located on the extension line of the other side in the longitudinal direction of the cut line 134 are provided at one end in the longitudinal direction of one side region 111A. That is, the slit 135 overlaps with the cut line 134 in the left-right direction and extends along the longitudinal direction to the other side in the longitudinal direction of the cut line 134, similar to the cut line 134. Note that the cut line 134 and the slit 135 are not necessarily continuous, but may be spaced apart in the longitudinal direction. However, when the cutting line 134 is cut, it is desirable that the distance between the cutting line 134 and the slit 135 be close enough that the torn portion connects to the slit 135.

[0202] In this case, by tearing along the perforation line 134 to the slit 135, one end of the pad 111 can be separated in a long lengthwise direction. In other words, the length that the user needs to tear in the pad 111 can be shortened, making the installation process easier and improving the ease of installation of the pad 111. Also, because one end of the pad 111 is connected by the perforation line 134, the one-sided region 111A does not separate in the width direction before use, which suppresses unnecessary folding or curling of the separated part. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inner surface from being exposed due to folding or curling, which would reduce hygiene, and to prevent the pad from developing creases. Furthermore, depending on the wearer's situation, the pad 111 can be installed along the crotch without folding it in the folding region 111C. In that case, because one end of the pad 111 is connected by the perforation line 134, gaps are less likely to occur at one end, which suppresses leakage. Alternatively, the pad 111 may be attached by inserting the penis 20 into the slit 135 while the ends of the pad 111 are connected by the perforated line 134. In this case, even if the pad 111 shifts due to the wearer's handling or movement, the penis 20 will stop at the perforated line 134, preventing it from completely slipping out from the end of the pad 111.

[0203] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, when the pad 1 is unfolded and extended, it is preferable that the width W1 of the other end e1 of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction is less than or equal to the maximum width W2 of the one-side region 1A (W1 ≤ W2). This makes the width of the one-side region 1A that sandwiches the penis 20 longer, and together with the other-side region 1B, it can firmly cover the outer circumference of the penis 20. Thus, leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed. On the other hand, if the width of the other end e1 of the pad 1 is short, it is easier to tuck the other end of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction under the wearer's crotch, improving the ease of wearing the pad 1.

[0204] <<Second Embodiment of Pad>> The folding region 1C of the pad 1 has a folding guide portion that guides the pad 1 to fold. Therefore, the pad 1 is easily folded in the longitudinal direction starting from the folding guide portion. As examples of folding guide portions, in the pad 1 of Figure 1, a pair of notches 31, a pair of core notches 41, and a packaging fold line FL are shown, while in the modified examples in Figures 8A to 8C, a recess 121 of the absorbent core 120, a cut line 122, and a colored portion 123 are shown.

[0205] Furthermore, the pad 1 has an upright portion of the leak-proof wall 6. As shown in Figure 1, the upright portion of the leak-proof wall 6 is the portion inside the part where the side sheet 5 is fixed with hot melt adhesive HMA or the like (the part that is shaded) at both ends of the leak-proof wall 6 in the longitudinal direction. In other words, in the longitudinal direction, the upright portion of the leak-proof wall 6 is the portion from the other end of the fixed portion (HMA) on one side to the one end of the fixed portion (HMA) on the other side.

[0206] Furthermore, the folding guide portion (a pair of notches 31, a pair of core notches 41, and a packaging fold line FL in Figure 1) overlaps longitudinally with the upright portion of the leak-proof wall portion 6. Therefore, the upright portion of the leak-proof wall portion 6 is located at the point where the pad 1 is folded starting from the folding guide portion and sandwiches the penis 20. Thus, leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed. Note that the position is confirmed when the pad 1 is unfolded and extended.

[0207] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, there are no fixing parts (for example, parts coated with adhesive or male fasteners) on the outer surface of the pad 1 in the thickness direction that can be fixed to other parts. Fixing parts provided on the outer surface of the pad can be used to fix the pad to outer garments (such as underwear or disposable diapers) that are attached to the outside of the pad, or to fix the pad to other parts so that it is folded or rolled up when discarded.

[0208] However, the boundary between the part of the outer surface of the pad with a fixing part and the part without a fixing part becomes a bending point due to the difference in rigidity. Therefore, by not providing a fixing part on the outer surface of the pad 1, there is no bending point caused by a fixing part on the pad 1, and it is possible to prevent the pad 1 from bending in an unintended position. Thus, the pad 1 is folded in the longitudinal direction in the bending region 1C, and the penis 20 can be sandwiched between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B. In particular, when wearing a disposable diaper as an outer layer, the absence of a fixing part on the outer surface of the pad 1 prevents the inner surface of the disposable diaper from tearing at the fixing part of the pad 1. Therefore, when there is no leakage from the pad 1, only the pad 1 can be replaced, and the same disposable diaper can be used without changing it. In addition, because there is no fixing part on the outer surface of the pad 1, the position of the pad 1 relative to the outer layer can be freely shifted after attachment, and it is relatively easy to adjust to a comfortable and leak-proof position and fit.

[0209] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, it is preferable that fixing parts that can be fixed to other parts are not provided on the inner surface of the pad 1 in the thickness direction. Fixing parts provided on the inner surface of the pad can be used to fix the inner surfaces of one side region of the pad to each other, or to fix the pad to other parts so that the folded or rolled state of the pad is maintained when it is disposed of.

[0210] However, since no fixing part is provided on the inner surface of the pad 1, the fixing part does not come into contact with the wearer's skin, thus preventing a decrease in comfort. Also, since there is no folding point caused by a fixing part on the pad 1, it is possible to prevent the pad 1 from folding in an unintended position. Therefore, the pad 1 is folded in the longitudinal direction at the folding region 1C, and the penis 20 can be sandwiched between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5B, the pad 1 can be worn so that the tip of the penis 20 faces upward (towards the wearer's head), and one side region 1A is inserted between the wearer's lower abdomen and the penis 20. Therefore, even if the inner surfaces of the pad 1 are not fixed together when worn, the pad 1 is less likely to roll up when the outer garment (underwear or disposable diaper, etc.) is removed, and the state in which the pad 1 is worn is maintained. Furthermore, because there is no fixing part on the inner surface of pad 1, the position of pad 1 can be adjusted by shifting its position after folding it in half, making it relatively easy to adjust to a comfortable and leak-proof position and fit.

[0211] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, when the pad 1 is unfolded and extended, it is preferable that the width W1 of the other end e1 of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction is less than or equal to the maximum width W2 of the one-sided region 1A (W1 ≤ W2). Therefore, the length in the width direction of the one-sided region 1A that sandwiches the penis 20 is long, and together with the other-sided region 1B, it can firmly cover the outer circumference of the penis 20. Thus, leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed. On the other hand, if the length in the width direction of the other end e1 of the pad 1 is short, it is easier to tuck the other end of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction under the wearer's crotch, improving the ease of wearing the pad 1.

[0212] Furthermore, if the pad 1 has a slit 33 (for example, Figure 11), it is preferable that the maximum width (maximum length in the width direction) W3 of the slit 33 is 25 mm or less. The maximum width W3 of the slit 33 is measured when the pad 1 is unfolded and extended. According to the above, the width of the slit 33 is appropriately reduced compared to when the maximum width of the slit 33 is greater than 25 mm. Therefore, when the portion separated in the width direction by the slit 33 surrounds the base of the penis 20, gaps are less likely to occur, and displacement of the penis 20 is also less likely to occur. Thus, leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed. In addition, the portion separated in the width direction by the slit 33 has a width suitable for surrounding only the penis 20, allowing the penis 20 and scrotum 21 to be worn separately, and stuffiness can be suppressed.

[0213] Furthermore, the pad 1 only needs to have at least one of a perforation line and a slit, and may have both. For example, although different from Figure 1, the pad 1 may have a perforation line provided at one end in the longitudinal direction and a slit located on the extension of the other end in the longitudinal direction from the perforation line. In this case, the user can tear along the perforation line to the slit, separating one end of the pad 1 in a long longitudinal direction, shortening the length the user has to tear and improving the ease of attaching the pad 1. Also, because one end of the pad 1 is connected by a perforation line, the one-sided region 1A does not separate in the width direction before use, suppressing unnecessary folding or curling of the separated part. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inner surface from being exposed due to folding or curling, which would reduce hygiene, and to prevent the formation of creases. In addition, depending on the wearer's situation, the pad 1 can be attached along the crotch without folding it in the folding region 1C. In this case, the perforated line connects one end of pad 1, making it less likely for a gap to form at one end and thus suppressing leakage. Alternatively, with the ends of the pad connected by the perforated line, it can be worn by inserting the penis into the slit. In this case, even if pad 1 shifts due to the wearer's handling or body movement, the penis will stop at the perforated line, preventing it from completely slipping out from the end of pad 1.

[0214] <<Third Embodiment of Pad 1>> Figure 15 is an explanatory diagram of a modified pad 111, and is a plan view of the pad 111 in an unfolded and extended state as seen from the inside. For the modified pad 111, common reference numerals are used for members that perform the same function as pad 1 in Figure 1 (e.g., leak-proof wall portion 6, notch portion 31, etc.), and redundant explanations are omitted. The modified pad 111 has a narrowing portion P1 in which the length in the width direction of the outer shape gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction, similar to pad 1 shown in Figure 7A. The absorbent core 15 of pad 111 has a tapered shape toward the other side in the longitudinal direction, similar to the absorbent core 124 shown in Figure 8B, and has a core narrowing portion P15 in which the length in the width direction of the absorbent core 15 gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction.

[0215] Furthermore, the pad 111 has a narrow section P1 at the other end in the longitudinal direction, and the pad 111 is worn so that at least a part of the narrow section P1 is located in the crotch area of ​​the wearer. For this reason, it is desirable that at least a part (all in Figure 15) of the core narrow section P15 be located in the narrow section P1. In other words, it is desirable that the core narrow section P15 overlaps with the narrow section P1 in the longitudinal direction. By narrowing the width of the relatively rigid absorbent core 15 to match the outer shape of the pad 111 (narrow section P1), it becomes easier to tuck the narrow section P1 and the core narrow section P15 into the crotch area of ​​the wearer.

[0216] Furthermore, it is preferable that the length W4 in the width direction of the other end of the absorbent core 15 is shortest among the absorbent cores 15 on the side other than the center C of the absorbent core 15 in the longitudinal direction. This makes the width W4 of the tip of the absorbent core 15 that is inserted into the crotch area of ​​the wearer narrowest, making it easier to insert the other end of the pad 111 into the crotch area of ​​the wearer and improving ease of wearing. In addition, interference between the pad 111 and the wearer in the crotch area is reduced, and the pad 111 can be prevented from coming off. Furthermore, discomfort when wearing the pad in the crotch area can be reduced. However, the above is not limited, and the narrow portion P1 and the narrow core portion P15 do not have to be located at the other end in the longitudinal direction, and the width W4 of the tip of the absorbent core 15 does not have to be the narrowest. Also, the length (e.g., width W4) and position are determined when the pad 111 is unfolded and extended. The same applies below.

[0217] As mentioned above, the leak-proof wall section 6 is formed by a side sheet 5 and one or more leak-proof elastic members 7 arranged along the longitudinal direction. Also, as shown in Figures 1 and 15, at both ends of the leak-proof wall section 6 in the longitudinal direction, there are portions (shaded portions) where the side sheet 5 is fixed with hot melt adhesive HMA or the like. These fixed portions are different from portions that are fixed continuously in the longitudinal direction from one end to the other (for example, HMA2 in Figure 15). Furthermore, the portions inside the portions (HMA) where the side sheet 5 is fixed at both ends of the leak-proof wall section 6 in the longitudinal direction are the upright portions of the leak-proof wall section 6.

[0218] Furthermore, when the pad 111 is deployed and extended, it is preferable that one end e2 of the narrow core portion P15 in the longitudinal direction is located on one side (towards the center) in the longitudinal direction, rather than on the other side (towards the center) where the side sheet 5 is fixed (HMA). In other words, it is preferable that the width of the absorbent core 15 gradually decreases toward the other side from the center (one side) in the longitudinal direction, relative to the fixing portion (HMA) of the side sheet 5 on the other side. This ensures that the length of the narrow core portion P15 in the longitudinal direction is sufficient to easily slip into the crotch area of ​​the wearer, improving the ease of attaching the pad 111. Conversely, the upright portion of the leak-proof wall portion 6, to which the side sheet 5 is not fixed, is located at the narrow core portion P15. Therefore, the upright portion of the leak-proof wall portion 6 is more likely to be present in the crotch area of ​​the wearer, blocking the outward flow of excretory fluid in the width direction and suppressing leakage.

[0219] Furthermore, when the pad 111 is deployed and extended, one end e2 of the narrow core width P15 in the longitudinal direction is preferably located to one side of the other end e3 of the expandable portion of the leak-proof wall elastic member 7. The expandable portion of the leak-proof wall elastic member 7 is the part that expands and contracts together with the pad 111 and is fixed to the side sheet 5 with adhesive or the like. Figure 15 shows only the expandable portion of the leak-proof wall elastic member 7.

[0220] As described above, the width of the absorbent core 15 gradually decreases from the longitudinal center (one side) of the end e3 of the expandable portion of the leak-proof elastic member 7 toward the other side. Therefore, a longitudinal length of the narrow core portion P15 is secured, which makes it easier to slip into the crotch area of ​​the wearer, improving the ease of attaching the pad 111. Conversely, the portion of the leak-proof wall 6 that is easily erected by the leak-proof elastic member 7 is located in the narrow core portion P15. Therefore, the leak-proof wall 6 is easily erected in the crotch area of ​​the wearer, blocking the outward flow of excretory fluid in the width direction and suppressing leakage.

[0221] Furthermore, in the deployed and extended state of the pad 111, it is preferable that, in the longitudinal direction, the other end e3 of the expandable portion of the leak-proof wall elastic member 7 is located to one side of the midpoint C2 between the one end e2 of the narrowed core portion P15 and the other end e4 of the pad 111. In other words, it is preferable that the expandable portion of the leak-proof wall elastic member 7 exists only in a range shorter than half of the area from the position (e2) where the width of the absorbent core 15 begins to narrow to the end (e4) of the pad 111. By ensuring that the expandable portion of the leak-proof wall elastic member 7 does not extend unnecessarily far into the area that is inserted into the wearer's crotch, it is possible to suppress discomfort in the crotch area caused by the upright positioning of the leak-proof wall portion 6.

[0222] Furthermore, the folding region 1C of the pad 111 has a folding guide portion that guides the pad 111 to fold. Therefore, the pad 111 is easily folded in the longitudinal direction starting from the folding guide portion. As examples of the folding guide portion, in the pad 1 of Figure 1, a pair of notches 31, a pair of core notches 41, and a packaging fold line FL are shown, while in the modified examples in Figures 8A to 8C, a recess 121, a cut line 122, and a colored portion 123 are shown. The pad 111 of Figure 15 has a pair of notches 31, a pair of core notches 41, and a recess 121. This recess 121 is the basis weight (g / m²) of the absorbent core 15. ２ ) is a low-basic-weight area where the ground area is lower than the surrounding area.

[0223] Furthermore, when the pad 111 is unfolded and extended, if the length from the center C3 of the folding guide portion (31, 41, 121) to one end e5 of the absorbent core 15 in the longitudinal direction is a predetermined length L3, then it is preferable that one end e2 of the narrow core portion P15 is located on one side (towards the center) of a position p2 that is a predetermined length L3 away from the center C3 of the folding guide portion. If the bending region 111C has multiple folding guide portions, the center C3 of the folding guide portion is defined as the longitudinal center of the region where the multiple folding guide portions exist.

[0224] As a result, when the pad 111 is folded starting from the folding guide portion, the width of the absorbent core 15 gradually decreases from one side (the center side) in the longitudinal direction relative to the folded end e5 (position p2) of the absorbent core 15 toward the other side. In other words, the overlapping portion of the absorbent core 15 and the narrowed portion P15 of the core overlap, and the width of the absorbent core 15 begins to narrow from the overlapping portion. Therefore, the width of the absorbent core 15 is narrower in the portion that is inserted into the crotch area, making it easier to insert the other end of the pad 111 into the wearer's crotch area, thus improving ease of wearing.

[0225] Furthermore, the pad only needs to have at least one of a perforation line and a slit. As shown in Figures 1 and 11, it may have only one of the perforation line 32 or the slit 33, or it may have both, as shown in the pad 111 in Figure 15. In the modified example of the pad 111, a combination of a perforation line 134 and a slit 135 located on the extension of the other side of the perforation line 134 in the longitudinal direction is provided at one end in the longitudinal direction. In this case, the user can tear the perforation line 134 up to the slit 135, separating one end of the pad 111 in a long longitudinal direction, shortening the length the user has to tear and improving the ease of attaching the pad 111. Also, because one end of the pad 111 is connected by a perforation line, the one-sided region 111A does not separate in the width direction before use, suppressing unnecessary folding or curling of the separated part. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the exposure of the inner surface due to folding or curling, which would reduce hygiene, and to suppress the formation of creases. Furthermore, depending on the wearer's situation, the pad 111 can be attached along the crotch without folding it at the folding area 111C. In this case, since one end of the pad 111 is connected by the cut line 134, a gap is less likely to form at one end, thus suppressing leakage. Alternatively, with the ends of the pad 111 connected by the cut line 134, the penis 20 can be inserted into the slit 135. In this case, even if the pad 111 shifts due to the wearer's handling or movement, the penis 20 will stop at the cut line 134, preventing it from completely slipping out from the end of the pad 111.

[0226] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the aforementioned pad 1 does not have any fixing parts (for example, parts coated with adhesive or male fasteners) on the outer surface in the thickness direction of the pad 1 that can be fixed to other parts. Fixing parts provided on the outer surface of the pad can be used to fix the pad to an outer garment (such as underwear or disposable diapers) that is attached to the outside of the pad, or to fix the pad to other parts so that the pad is folded or rolled up when discarded.

[0227] However, the boundary between the part of the outer surface of the pad with a fixing part and the part without a fixing part becomes a bending point due to the difference in rigidity. Therefore, by not providing a fixing part on the outer surface of the pad 1, there is no bending point caused by a fixing part on the pad 1, and it is possible to prevent the pad 1 from bending in an unintended position. Thus, the pad 1 is folded in the longitudinal direction in the bending region 1C, and the penis 20 can be sandwiched between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B. In particular, when wearing a disposable diaper as an outer layer, the absence of a fixing part on the outer surface of the pad 1 prevents the inner surface of the disposable diaper from tearing at the fixing part of the pad 1. Therefore, when there is no leakage from the pad 1, only the pad 1 can be replaced, and the same disposable diaper can be used without changing it. In addition, because there is no fixing part on the outer surface of the pad 1, the position of the pad 1 relative to the outer layer can be freely shifted after attachment, and it is relatively easy to adjust to a comfortable and leak-proof position and fit.

[0228] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, it is preferable that fixing parts that can be fixed to other parts are not provided on the inner surface of the pad 1 in the thickness direction. Fixing parts provided on the inner surface of the pad can be used to fix the inner surfaces of one side region of the pad to each other, or to fix the pad to other parts so that the folded or rolled state of the pad is maintained when it is disposed of.

[0229] However, since no fixing part is provided on the inner surface of the pad 1, the fixing part does not come into contact with the wearer's skin, thus preventing a decrease in comfort. Also, since there is no folding point caused by a fixing part on the pad 1, it is possible to prevent the pad 1 from folding in an unintended position. Therefore, the pad 1 is folded in the longitudinal direction at the folding region 1C, and the penis 20 can be sandwiched between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5B, the pad 1 can be worn so that the tip of the penis 20 faces upward (towards the wearer's head), and one side region 1A is inserted between the wearer's lower abdomen and the penis 20. Therefore, even if the inner surfaces of the pad 1 are not fixed together when worn, the pad 1 is less likely to roll up when the outer garment (underwear or disposable diaper, etc.) is removed, and the state in which the pad 1 is worn is maintained. Furthermore, because there is no fixing part on the inner surface of pad 1, the position of pad 1 can be adjusted by shifting its position after folding it in half, making it relatively easy to adjust to a comfortable and leak-proof position and fit.

[0230] Furthermore, if the pad 1 has a slit 33 (for example, Figure 11), it is preferable that the maximum width (maximum length in the width direction) W3 of the slit 33 is 25 mm or less. The maximum width W3 of the slit 33 is measured when the pad 1 is unfolded and extended. According to the above, the width of the slit 33 is appropriately reduced compared to when the maximum width of the slit 33 is greater than 25 mm. Therefore, when the portion separated in the width direction by the slit 33 surrounds the base of the penis 20, gaps are less likely to occur, and displacement of the penis 20 is also less likely to occur. Thus, leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed. In addition, the portion separated in the width direction by the slit 33 has a width suitable for surrounding only the penis 20, allowing the penis 20 and scrotum 21 to be worn separately, and stuffiness can be suppressed.

[0231] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, when the pad 1 is unfolded and extended, it is preferable that the width W1 of the other end e1 of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction is less than or equal to the maximum width W2 of the one-side region 1A (W1 ≤ W2). This makes the width of the one-side region 1A that sandwiches the penis 20 longer, and together with the other-side region 1B, it can firmly cover the outer circumference of the penis 20. Thus, leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed. On the other hand, if the width of the other end e1 of the pad 1 is short, it is easier to tuck the other end of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction under the wearer's crotch, improving the ease of wearing the pad 1.

[0232] <<Proposed Method for Wearing Pad 1>> The proposed method for wearing Pad 1 described above comprises the following steps. First, as shown in Figure 3B, with the wearer's head facing upwards and legs facing downwards, it is proposed that one side region 1A of Pad 1 be inserted between the wearer's lower abdomen and the penis 20 with its tip pointing upwards. Second, as shown in Figures 4A and 5A, it is proposed that the other side region 1B be folded downwards from the state in which one side region 1A is inserted.

[0233] This allows us to propose a wearing method to the user that results in a proper fit where the penis 20 is sandwiched between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B. In other words, we can propose a wearing method that is easy to put on and less likely to leak excrement. Furthermore, by proposing that the penis 20 be worn facing upwards towards the wearer, the penis 20 and the scrotum 21 are separated. Therefore, moisture is less likely to occur between the penis 20 and the scrotum 21, and we can propose a wearing method that can suppress skin problems.

[0234] Furthermore, the proposed method of wearing the pad 1 preferably includes a step of inserting the base of the penis 20 into the portion separated in the width direction by at least one of the torn cut line 32 and slit 33 when inserting the pad 1 between the wearer's lower abdomen and penis 20. This makes it easier for the portion separated by the cut line 32 and slit 33 to surround the outer circumference of the base of the penis. At least one of the cut line 32 and slit 33 (cut line 32 in Figure 1) extends beyond the fixing portion (HMA) of the side sheet 5 on one side in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, the portion separated by the cut line 32 and slit 33 that surrounds the base of the penis is aligned in the width direction with the upright portion of the leak-proof wall, making it possible to propose a wearing method that can suppress leakage.

[0235] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 3B, it is preferable to have the steps of: proposing a state in which, with the wearer's head facing upward and their legs facing downward, one side region 1A of the pad 1 is inserted between the wearer's lower abdomen and the penis 20 with its tip pointing upward; and proposing a state in which, as shown in Figures 4A and 5A, the other side region 1B is folded downward from the state in which one side region 1A is inserted, so that at least a part of the narrow portion P1 is located in the crotch area of ​​the wearer.

[0236] This allows us to propose a wearing method to the user in which the penis 20 is sandwiched between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B, and at least a part of the narrow portion P1 is positioned in the crotch area of ​​the wearer, resulting in an appropriate fit. In other words, we can propose a wearing method that is easy to put on and less likely to leak excrement. Furthermore, by proposing that the penis 20 be worn facing upwards towards the wearer, the penis 20 and the scrotum 21 are separated. Therefore, it is possible to propose a wearing method that is less likely to cause stuffiness between the penis 20 and the scrotum 21, thus suppressing skin problems.

[0237] Specific methods for suggesting the above-mentioned method of wearing the pad include having a third party directly suggest it to the caregiver or wearer in a hospital, nursing home, or at home. The third party may suggest it while attaching pad 1 to a mannequin, using printed materials, or displaying the method of wearing it on an electronic device (PC, tablet, smartphone, etc.). In particular, showing each step of the wearing method with diagrams (still images such as photographs or illustrations) or videos allows caregivers to visually confirm how to wear pad 1, making it easier to understand the method of wearing it.

[0238] Furthermore, the method of suggesting how to wear the pad may be suggested in conjunction with the pad 1 itself. For example, the method of wearing the pad 1 may be suggested to caregivers, etc., by showing it on the packaging of the pad 1, the instruction manual enclosed in the packaging, catalogs and brochures introducing the pad 1, advertisements for the pad 1 (paper or TV), POP displays on the shelves of the pad 1, street monitors, websites introducing or selling the pad 1, posts on social media, or responses to users in an automated conversation program (ChatBot). In addition, a QR code (registered trademark) or the like that provides access to a website displaying how to wear the pad 1 may be provided on the packaging of the pad 1, etc.

[0239] ===Other Embodiments=== The embodiments described above are for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the present invention and are not intended to limit the interpretation of the present invention. The present invention can be modified and improved without departing from its spirit, and it goes without saying that the present invention includes equivalents thereof.

[0240] 1 Absorbent pad for men (absorbent article for men), 1A One side area, 1B Other side area, 1C Folded area, 2 Top sheet, 3 Back sheet, 4 Outer sheet, 5 Side sheet, 6 Leak-proof wall section, 7 Leak-proof wall elastic member, 10 Absorbent body, 11 Absorbent core, 12 Core wrap sheet, 30 Recessed section, 31 Notched section, 32 Cut line, 33 Slit, 40 Core recessed section, 41 Core notched section, 100-109 Absorbent pad for men (absorbent article for men), 120 Absorbent core, 121 Recessed section, 122 Cut line, 123 Colored section, FL Fold line, M Marking section, 111 Pad, 134 Cut line, 135 Slit, P1 Narrow section, P15 Narrow part of the core,

Claims

1. A male absorbent article having mutually orthogonal longitudinal, width, and thickness directions, and comprising an absorbent core for absorbing excretory fluid, comprising: a one-sided region provided on one side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a other-sided region provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a folding region between the one-sided region and the other-sided region in the longitudinal direction, along the width direction, for folding the male absorbent article so that the one-sided region and the other-sided region face each other, and being worn folded such that the folding region is located closer to the tip of the penis than the one-sided region, the one-sided region having at least one of a cut line and a slit having length in the longitudinal direction at the one end in the longitudinal direction, and with the side in contact with the penis in the thickness direction facing inward, having a pair of leak-proof wall portions extending in the longitudinal direction on both sides in the width direction that are upright on the inward side in the thickness direction, An absorbent article for men, characterized in that, at both ends of the leak-proof wall portion in the longitudinal direction, there are portions to which the side sheet forming the leak-proof wall portion is fixed, and at least one of the cut line and the slit extends beyond the fixed portion on one side in the longitudinal direction to the other side in the longitudinal direction.

2. An absorbent article for men according to claim 1, characterized in that no fixing portion that can be fixed to other parts is provided on the outer surface in the thickness direction.

3. An absorbent article for men according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that no fixing portion that can be fixed to other parts is provided on the inner surface in the thickness direction.

4. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the maximum width of the slit is 25 mm or less.

5. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the end of the one-side region in the longitudinal direction of the one side is provided with the cut line and the slit located on the extension line of the other side in the longitudinal direction of the cut line.

6. A male absorbent article having mutually orthogonal longitudinal, width, and thickness directions, and comprising an absorbent core for absorbing excretory fluid, comprising: a one-sided region provided on one side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a other-sided region provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a folding region between the one-sided region and the other-sided region in the longitudinal direction, along the width direction, for folding the male absorbent article so that the one-sided region and the other-sided region face each other, wherein the folding region has a folding guide portion that guides the male absorbent article to fold, and is worn folded so that the folding region is located closer to the tip of the penis than the one-sided region, and when the side in contact with the penis in the thickness direction is considered the inside, both sides in the width direction have a pair of leak-proof wall portions that are elongated in the longitudinal direction and can stand upright on the inside in the thickness direction, The aforementioned folding guide portion overlaps with the upright portion of the leak-proof wall portion in the longitudinal direction, and no fixing portion that can be fixed to other parts is provided on the outer surface in the thickness direction, characterized in that the absorbent article for men.

7. An absorbent article for men according to claim 6, characterized in that no fixing portion that can be fixed to other parts is provided on the inner surface in the thickness direction.

8. An absorbent article for men according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the width of the other end of the absorbent article for men in the longitudinal direction is less than or equal to the maximum width of the one-side region.

9. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that, when the wearer's head is on top and their legs are on the bottom, the penis with its tip pointing upward is sandwiched between the one-sided region and the other-sided region, and the article is folded so that the folded region is located above the one-sided region.

10. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the folding region is characterized in that its outer contour has a notch that extends from the end in the width direction toward the center, which serves as the folding guide portion.

11. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 6 to 10, characterized in that the folding region has a folding line for packaging along the width direction as the folding guide portion.

12. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 6 to 11, characterized in that the folding region has a recess in the thickness direction of the absorbent core as the folding guide portion.

13. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 6 to 12, characterized in that the folding region has a cutting line having a length in the width direction as the folding guide portion, located outside the absorbent core in the width direction.

14. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 6 to 13, characterized in that the folding region has a portion colored in a different color from the surrounding area as the folding guide portion.

15. An absorbent article for men having a longitudinal direction, a width direction, and a thickness direction that are perpendicular to each other, and comprising an absorbent core for absorbing excretory fluid, comprising: a one-sided region provided on one side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a other-sided region provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis; a folding region between the one-sided region and the other-sided region in the longitudinal direction, along the width direction, for folding the absorbent article for men so that the one-sided region and the other-sided region face each other, wherein the article is folded and worn so that the folding region is located closer to the tip of the penis than the one-sided region, and having a narrow portion on the other side of the longitudinal direction from the center, where the length in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction, wherein at least a part of the narrow portion is located in the crotch area of ​​the wearer.

16. An absorbent article for men according to claim 15, wherein the narrow portion is provided at the other end in the longitudinal direction, at least a part of the core narrow portion where the length of the absorbent core in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction is located in the narrow portion, and the length of the other end of the absorbent core in the width direction is shortest among the absorbent core on the other side of the longitudinal direction than the center.

17. An absorbent article for men according to claim 15 or 16, wherein, when the side that abuts the penis in the thickness direction is considered the inside, the article has a pair of leak-proof wall portions that are elongated in the longitudinal direction and can stand upright on the inside in the thickness direction on both sides in the width direction, portions are provided at both ends of the leak-proof wall portions in the longitudinal direction to which the side sheets forming the leak-proof wall portions are fixed, at least a portion of the narrow core portion in which the length of the absorbent core in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction is located in the narrow portion, and one end of the narrow core portion in the longitudinal direction is located toward the one side in the longitudinal direction than the fixed portion on the other side in the longitudinal direction.

18. An absorbent article for men according to claim 17, wherein the leak-proof wall portion has a leak-proof wall elastic member arranged along the longitudinal direction, and the one end of the core narrow portion in the longitudinal direction is located on the one side of the other end of the expandable portion of the leak-proof wall elastic member.

19. An absorbent article for men according to claim 18, characterized in that, in the longitudinal direction, the other end of the expandable portion of the leak-proof wall elastic member is located to the side of the midpoint between the one end of the narrow core portion and the other end of the absorbent article for men.

20. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 15 to 19, wherein at least a portion of the narrowed core portion, where the length of the absorbent core in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction, is located in the narrowed portion, the bending region has a bending guide portion that guides the absorbent article for men to bend, and in the longitudinal direction, when the length from the center of the bending guide portion to the one end of the absorbent core is a predetermined length, the one end of the narrowed core portion is located on the one side of the narrowed core portion than a position that is a predetermined length away from the center of the bending guide portion toward the other side.

21. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that, in the longitudinal direction, the length from the center of the folded area to the other end of the absorbent article for men is longer than the length from the center of the folded area to the one end of the absorbent article for men.

22. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, on the other side of the longitudinal direction from the center, there is a portion in which the length in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side of the longitudinal direction.

23. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and 15 to 20, wherein the folded region is characterized in that its outer contour has a notch that extends from the end in the width direction toward the center.

24. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and 15 to 20, wherein the folded area has a packaging fold line along the width direction.

25. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and 15 to 20, wherein the folded region has a recess in which the absorbent core is recessed in the thickness direction.

26. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and 15 to 20, wherein the folding region has a cut line having a length in the width direction, located outside the absorbent core in the width direction.

27. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and 15 to 20, wherein the folded area has a portion colored in a different color from the surrounding area.

28. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the one-sided region has a marking portion indicating the position of the penis.

29. An absorbent article for men according to claim 28, characterized in that the marking portion is an uneven portion having an uneven shape in the thickness direction.

30. The absorbent article for men according to claim 28, characterized in that the marked portion is a portion colored in a different color from the surrounding area.

31. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the one-sided region is characterized in that its outer contour has a recessed portion that is recessed from the one-sided end in the longitudinal direction toward the other side.

32. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 6 to 20, wherein the one-sided region has at least one of a cut line and a slit having length in the longitudinal direction at the one-sided end in the longitudinal direction.

33. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the absorbent core has a pair of high-basis-weight portions extending in the longitudinal direction on both sides in the width direction, the high basis weight being greater than that of the surrounding area.

34. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 15 to 20, characterized in that, when the side in contact with the penis in the thickness direction is considered the inside, the absorbent article has a pair of leak-proof wall portions that are upright on the inside in the thickness direction and are elongated in the longitudinal direction on both sides in the width direction, or the absorbent core has a pair of high-basis-weight portions that are higher in basis weight than the surrounding area and are elongated in the longitudinal direction on both sides in the width direction.

35. An absorbent article for men according to claim 33 or 34, characterized in that, when the length from the center of the folded area to one end of the absorbent article for men in the longitudinal direction is defined as a first length, the pair of leak-proof wall portions or the pair of high-basis-weight portions are provided in the longitudinal direction over an area extending at least from the center to the other end by the first length.

36. An absorbent article for men according to any one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the other side region is folded and worn such that it is located further away from the wearer's lower abdomen than the one side region, and when the folded absorbent article for men is viewed from the other side region in the thickness direction, the absorbent core of the one side region is covered by the other side region.

37. A proposed method for wearing an absorbent article for men, comprising: an absorbent core having mutually orthogonal longitudinal, width, and thickness directions for absorbing excretory fluids; a one-side region provided on one side in the longitudinal direction; and a other-side region provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction, wherein the one-side region has at least one of a cut line and a slit having length in the longitudinal direction at the end of the one side in the longitudinal direction; when the side in contact with the penis in the thickness direction is considered the inside, both sides in the width direction have a pair of leak-proof wall portions that are upright on the inside in the thickness direction and are long in the longitudinal direction; and at both ends of the leak-proof wall portions in the longitudinal direction, portions are provided to which side sheets forming the leak-proof wall portions are fixed; and at least one of the cut line and the slit extends beyond the fixed portion on the one side in the longitudinal direction to the other side in the longitudinal direction. A method for wearing an absorbent article for men, comprising the steps of: proposing a state in which one side region is inserted between the wearer's lower abdomen and the penis, with its tip pointing upward, when the wearer's head is facing upward and their legs are facing downward; and proposing a state in which the other side region is folded downward from the inserted state.

38. A proposed method for wearing an absorbent article for men, comprising: an absorbent core having mutually orthogonal longitudinal, width, and thickness directions for absorbing excretory fluid; a one-side region provided on one side of the longitudinal direction; a other-side region provided on the other side of the longitudinal direction; and a folding guide portion that guides the absorbent article for men to fold so that the one-side region and the other-side region face each other, wherein, when the side in contact with the penis in the thickness direction is considered the inside, both sides in the width direction have a pair of leak-proof wall portions that are elongated in the longitudinal direction and can stand upright on the inside in the thickness direction, the folding guide portion overlaps with the upright portion of the leak-proof wall portion in the longitudinal direction, and no fixing portion that can be fixed to other parts is provided on the outer surface in the thickness direction, the method for proposing a method for wearing an absorbent article for men, comprising the step of proposing a state in which, when the wearer's head side is the upper side and the legs side is the lower side, the one-side region is inserted between the wearer's lower abdomen and the penis with its tip pointing upward, A method for wearing an absorbent article for men, characterized by comprising the step of proposing to fold the other side region downward from the state in which it is inserted.

39. A proposed method for wearing an absorbent article for men, comprising: an absorbent core having mutually orthogonal longitudinal, width, and thickness directions for absorbing excretory fluids; a one-side region provided on one side of the longitudinal direction; a other-side region provided on the other side of the longitudinal direction; and a narrow portion on the other side of the longitudinal direction, where the length in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side of the longitudinal direction, the method comprising: a step of proposing a state in which the one-side region is inserted between the lower abdomen of the wearer and the penis with its tip pointing upward, with the wearer's head side facing upward and legs side facing downward; and a step of proposing a state in which the other-side region is folded downward from the inserted state so that at least a part of the narrow portion is located in the crotch area of ​​the wearer.

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