Absorbent article having a high coefficient of friction backsheet and a self-release tape tab

The present invention relates to an absorbent article for handling bodily fluids, comprising a backing sheet with a high coefficient of friction ("COF") and at least one tape tab extending therefrom; the tape tab comprises a minimum amount of pressure sensitive adhesive sufficient to maintain the position of the article when a wearer's undergarments are away from her body; When undergarments are close to her body, the high coefficient of friction backing sheet acts as the predominant means of maintaining the position of the item due to the normal forces exerted by the wearer's body and undergarments; When the user wants to remove the item from their underwear, the ribbon tab provides additional benefits; the user may hold the tape tab to remove the article as an alternative to holding a portion of the soiled article; Additionally, the dirty item can be folded or rolled and then held in that configuration with the ribbon tab for convenient and discreet disposal.