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 tampon for gentle , nondrying passage along the vaginal walls . the apertures in the film allow fluid to pass through the cover and into the absorbent core , where the fluid is held to prevent leakage .