Abstract: An absorbent article includes a chassis with a backsheet, a topsheet joined to the backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet. The article also includes at least one handle joined to the chassis. The handle is of a material that is capable of transmitting at least 30-50% of the force applied and that recovers to substantially or nearly substantially its initial shape after forces are applied to the handle are removed. The material may be a slow recovery elastomer with a normalized unload force of greater than about 0.04 N/mm2 at 37C after a 5 minute hold time at 60% strain and a post-elongation strain of at least about 30% after 15 seconds of recovery at 22C. A method of use of the article is also included.