Abstract: Absorbent articles for absorbing a bodily fluid comprise a pad region and a pre-formed conformable gluteal region. The pad region includes a first absorbent core, a liquid pervious surface, and a liquid impervious surface, wherein the absorbent core of the pad region is positioned between the liquid pervious surface and the liquid impervious surface. The conformable gluteal region includes a second absorbent core that is in fluid connection with the first absorbent core in the pad region. The gluteal region is configured to secure at least a portion of the absorbent article between a user's buttocks, and is further configured to wick fluid from the pad region. The absorbent article extends greater than about 12 inches in length.