In one embodiment, a packaged absorbent article includes: a package and an
absorbent article. The package includes a first end, a second end, and
package sides extending from the first end to the second end. The first
end is folded along a first fold axis toward the second end such that the
package sides fold over toward an inner major surface to form a pouch
with pouch sides, and the second end folded along a second fold axis
toward the pouch to form a flap. The absorbent article includes a fluid
permeable cover disposed over an absorbent member. The article is folded
along a longitudinal axis, and the folded absorbent article is disposed
in the pouch with the fluid permeable cover disposed adjacent the inner
major surface. The package flap engages at least a portion of the pouch.