An absorbent tampon has improved ease of insertion into and removal from a body cavity. This is accomplished by covering at least a portion of the outer surface of the tampon with an apertured polymeric formed film. The apertured formed film provides a smooth land area on the outermost surface of the...http://www.google.com/patents/US6465713?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6465713 - Tampon having an apertured film cover