Patent Publication Number: US-2023138269-A1

Title: Fluid collection assemblies including one or more movement enhancing features

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     A person or animal may have limited or impaired mobility such that typical urination processes are challenging or impossible. For example, a person may experience or have a disability that impairs mobility. A person may have restricted travel conditions such as those experienced by pilots, drivers, and workers in hazardous areas. Additionally, sometimes bodily fluids collection is needed for monitoring purposes or clinical testing. 
     Urinary catheters, such as a Foley catheter, can be used to address some of these circumstances, such as incontinence. Unfortunately, urinary catheters can be uncomfortable, painful, and can lead to complications, such as infections. Additionally, bed pans, which are receptacles used for the toileting of bedridden patients are sometimes used. However, bedpans can be prone to discomfort, spills, and other hygiene issues. 
     SUMMARY 
     Embodiments are directed to bodily fluids collection assemblies that include one or more movement enhancing features along with systems including and methods of using such bodily fluids collection assemblies. In an embodiment, a fluid collection assembly is disclosed. The fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier. The fluid impermeable barrier defines at least one opening, a chamber in fluid communication with the at least one opening, and at least one fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one porous material disposed in the chamber and at least one conduit attached to the at least one fluid outlet. Further, the fluid collection assembly includes one or more movement enhancing features configured to allow increased movement by an individual using the fluid collection assembly without significantly increasing a likelihood that the fluid collection assembly leaks. 
     Features from any of the disclosed embodiments may be used in combination with one another, without limitation. In addition, other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art through consideration of the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The drawings illustrate several embodiments of the present disclosure, wherein identical reference numerals refer to identical or similar elements or features in different views or embodiments shown in the drawings. 
         FIG.  1 A  is a top plan view of a fluid collection assembly that includes one or more movement enhancing features, according to an embodiment. 
         FIGS.  1 B and  1 C  are cross-sectional views of the fluid collection assembly taken along line  1 B- 1 B and  1 C- 1 C, respectively, as shown in  FIG.  1 A . 
         FIG.  2 A  is a top plan view of a fluid collection assembly including a contact surface that is not flat, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  2 B  is a cross-sectional view of the fluid collection assembly taken along line  2 B- 2 B, as shown in  FIG.  2 A . 
         FIG.  3    is a cross-sectional view of a fluid collection assembly that includes a protrusion that extends substantially completely across the opening thereof, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  4 A  is a top plan view of a fluid collection assembly that one or more grooves formed in the porous material that are movement enhancing features, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  4 B  is a cross-sectional view of the fluid collection assembly taken along line  4 B- 4 B shown in  FIG.  4 B . 
         FIG.  5 A  is a top plan view of a fluid collection assembly that one or more perforations formed in the porous material that are movement enhancing features, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  5 B  is a cross-sectional view of the fluid collection assembly taken along line  5 B- 5 B shown in  FIG.  5 B . 
         FIG.  6 A  is a top plan view of a fluid collection assembly that includes a fluid permeable element, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  6 B  is a cross-sectional view of the fluid collection assembly taken along line  6 B- 6 B shown in  FIG.  6 A . 
         FIG.  7    is a top plan view of a fluid collection assembly that includes a fluid impermeable barrier having one or more movement enhancing features, according to an embodiment. 
         FIGS.  8  and  9    are isometric view of fluid collection assemblies exhibiting different shapes, according to different embodiments. 
         FIG.  10    is a cross-sectional view of a fluid collection assembly including a conduit extending from a back surface of the fluid impermeable barrier, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  11    is a top plan view of a plurality of fluid collection assemblies exhibiting different lengths, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  12    is a top plan view of a plurality of fluid collection assemblies exhibiting different widths, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  13    is a top plan view of a fluid collection assembly that is configured to have the conduit thereof secured to a location that is proximate to the fluid outlet thereof, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  14 A  is an isometric view of a fluid collection assembly, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  14 B  is a cross-sectional view of the fluid collection assembly of  FIG.  14 A  taken along the plane  14 B- 14 B of  FIG.  14 A . 
         FIG.  15    is a cross-sectional view of a portable vacuum source, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  16    is a block diagram of a system for fluid collection, according to an embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Embodiments are directed to bodily fluids collection assemblies that include one or more movement enhancing features along with systems including and methods of using such bodily fluids collection assemblies. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier defining at least one opening, a chamber in fluid communication with the at least one opening, and at least one fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one porous material (e.g., at least one wicking material) disposed in the chamber. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one conduit attached to the fluid outlet. During operation, the fluid collection assembly may receive one or more bodily fluids (e.g., urine) from an individual through the opening and into the chamber. The porous material may receive at least some of the bodily fluids that enter the chamber. A suction applied from the conduit to the chamber may direct the bodily fluids that chamber towards the conduit. The conduit may then remove the bodily fluids from the chamber. 
     The fluid collection assembly includes one or more movement enhancing features. The one or more movement enhancing features are configured to allow increased movement of an individual using the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein compared to conventional fluid collection assemblies (i.e., substantially similar fluid collection assemblies that do not include any of the movement enhancing features disclosed herein). In an example, the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein may press against and/or be positioned around the urethral opening of the individual thereby allowing the fluid collection assemblies to receive bodily fluids discharged from the urethral opening. With conventional fluid collection assemblies, movement by the individual (e.g., walking or changing the individual&#39;s position) may cause the fluid collection assembly to shift which, in turn, may cause one or more passageways (e.g., gaps) to form between the conventional fluid collection assemblies and the individual. Bodily fluids may leak (e.g., fail to enter the chamber or, when bodily fluids were previously received in the chamber, flow out of the chamber through the opening) through these passageways. As such, with conventional fluid collection assemblies, movement of the individual may be discouraged to prevent the bodily fluids from leaking. However, the movement enhancing features disclosed herein may be configured to allow increased movement of the individual without causing leaks. For example, at least some of the movement enhancing features may prevent the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein from shifting when the individual moves. As such, at least some of the movement enhancing features disclosed herein may prevent the formation of passageways caused by the fluid collection assemblies shifting when the individual moves thereby minimizing the likelihood that the individual&#39;s movement cause leaks. In an example, the movement enhancing features may include a portable vacuum source and/or fluid storage container such that the individual using the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein are not tethered to a non-portable vacuum source and/or fluid storage container. 
     It is noted that any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein may include any one or any combination of the movement enhancing features disclosed herein, without limitation. 
       FIG.  1 A  is a top plan view of a fluid collection assembly  100  that includes one or more movement enhancing features, according to an embodiment.  FIGS.  1 B and  1 C  are cross-sectional views of the fluid collection assembly  100  taken along line  1 B- 1 B and  1 C- 1 C, respectively, as shown in  FIG.  1 A , according to an embodiment. The fluid collection assembly  100  includes a fluid impermeable barrier  102 . The fluid impermeable barrier  102  defines at least one opening  104  configured to receive one or more bodily fluids from an individual. The fluid impermeable barrier  102  also defines a chamber  106  that is in fluid communication with the opening  104  and at least one fluid outlet  108 . The fluid collection assembly  100  also include at least one porous material  110  disposed in the chamber  106  and at least one conduit  112  attached to the fluid outlet  108 . The fluid collection assembly  100  also include one or more movement enhancing features. 
     The porous material  110  includes a contact surface  114 . The contact surface  114  of the porous material  110  is the surface of the porous material  110  that extends across the opening  104  and, thus, is the surface of the porous material  110  that may contact the individual (e.g., contact or be positioned proximate to the urethral opening of the individual). In an embodiment, the contact surface  114  may be a movement enhancing feature of the fluid collection assembly  100  when the contact surface  114  is substantially flat, as shown in  FIGS.  1 B and  1 C . For example, the vaginal region (collectively referred to as “vaginal region”) exhibits generally flat and/or convex shape. 
     Some conventional fluid collection assemblies include a contact surface exhibiting a generally convex shape. The generally convex shape of the conventional fluid collection assemblies allow the contact surface thereof to press against labia folds of the individual and may even partially penetrate between the labia folds of the individual. However, lateral shifts in the conventional fluid collection assemblies (e.g., shifts in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal length of the conventional fluid collection assemblies) caused by movement of the individual mitigates any benefit of the convex shape of the convex contact surface. In other words, the lateral shift of the conventional fluid collection assemblies caused by movement of the individual may cause leaks. In contrast, the substantially flat contact surface  114  of the porous material  110  of the fluid collection assembly  100  may continually press against the labia folds of the individual even when the fluid collection assembly laterally shifts. As such, the substantially flat contact surface  114  allows the individual to move without significantly increasing the risk of leaks. Further, the substantially flat contact surface  114  generally corresponds to the portions of the vaginal region that are substantially flat and is more easily bent into a concave shape that corresponds to the convex shape of the vaginal region than the conventional fluid collection assemblies. Causing the substantially flat contact surface  114  to corresponds to the shape of the vaginal region decreases the likelihood that the fluid collection assembly  100  shifts when the individual moves compared to the convention fluid collection assemblies. 
     The opening  104  may exhibit a maximum length Lo measured parallel to a longitudinal axis of the fluid collection assembly  100  and a maximum width W O  measured perpendicularly to the maximum length L O . In an embodiment, the opening  104  may form a movement enhancing feature of the fluid collection assembly  100  when a ratio of the maximum width W O  relative to the maximum length L O  (i.e., W O /L O ) is about 0.35 or greater, such as about 0.4 or greater, about 0.45 or greater, about 0.5 or greater, about 0.55 or greater, about 0.6 or greater, about 0.65 or greater, about 0.7 or greater, about 0.75 or greater, about 0.8 or greater, about 0.85 or greater, about 0.9 or greater, about 0.95 or greater, about 1.0 or greater, or in ranges of about 0.35 to about 0.45, about 0.4 to about 0.5, about 0.45 to about 0.55, about 0.5 to about 0.6, about 0.55 to about 0.65, about 0.6 to about 0.7, about 0.65 to about 0.75, about 0.7 to about 0.8, about 0.75 to about 0.85, about 0.8 to about 0.9, about 0.85 to about 0.95, or about 0.9 to about 1.0. For example, the increased width W O  of the opening  104  relative to the length L O  allows the fluid collection assembly  100  to accommodate larger lateral shifts caused by the individual moving without significantly increasing the likelihood of leaks compared to conventional fluid collection assemblies. 
     In an embodiment, the one or more movement enhancing features includes forming the fluid collection assembly  100  to exhibit a high degree of flexibility. The high degree of flexibility of the fluid collection assembly  100  allows the contact surface  114  to correspond to the shape of the vaginal region. As previously discussed, the fluid collection assembly  100  is less likely to shift when the fluid collection assembly  100  exhibits a shape that corresponds to the shape of the vaginal region. Further, movement of the individual may cause the shape of the vaginal region to change. For example, an individual moving from a sitting position to a laying or standing position may cause the vaginal region to straighten and movement of the thighs of the individual may cause the vaginal region to be compressed or pulled. However, the high flexibility of the fluid collection assembly  100  allows the contact surface  114  to better conform to the changes of the shape of the vaginal region thereby allowing greater movement of the individual without significantly increasing the likelihood that the fluid collection assembly  100  leaks. 
     In an embodiment, the fluid collection assembly  100  exhibits a high degree of flexibility because the fluid collection assembly  100  exhibits a relatively small maximum thickness t since the flexibility of the fluid collection assembly  100  is directly proportional to the thickness t thereof. For example, conventional fluid collection assemblies may exhibit a maximum thickness of about 25 mm or greater. However, the fluid collection assembly  100  may exhibit a maximum thickness that is about 25 mm or less which allows the fluid collection assembly  100  to exhibit a flexibility that is greater than the conventional fluid collection assemblies. The increased flexibility may allow the fluid collection assembly  100  to better conform to the vaginal region when the individual moves than the conventional fluid collection assemblies. In an example, the fluid collection assembly  100  may exhibit a maximum thickness t that is about 22.5 mm or less, about 20 mm or less, about 17.5 mm or less, about 15 mm or less, about 12.5 mm or less, about 10 mm or less, about 8 mm or less, about 6 mm or less, about 5 mm or less, about 4 mm or less, about 3 mm or less, about 2 mm or less, about 1 mm or less, or in ranges of about 1 mm to about 3 mm, about 2 mm to about 4 mm, about 3 mm to about 5 mm, about 4 mm to about 6 mm, about 5 mm to about 8 mm, about 6 mm to about 10 mm, about 8 mm to about 12.5 mm, about 10 mm to about 15 mm, about 12.5 mm to about 17.5 mm, about 15 mm to about 20 mm, about 17.5 mm to about 22.5 mm, or about 20 mm to about 25 mm. 
     The thickness t of the fluid collection assembly  100  may be selected based on the amount of movement that the individual is expected to make. In an example, the thickness t of the fluid collection assembly  100  may be about 10 mm to about 20 mm when the fluid collection assembly  100  is configured to allow limited movement of the individual, such as minor movement (e.g., adjusting the position of the thighs) while the individual remains in a constant position (e.g., remains laying down or remains sitting). In an example, the thickness t of the fluid collection assembly  100  may be about 5 mm to about 15 mm when the fluid collection assembly  100  is configured to allow the individual to change their position, such as allowing the individual to change between a laying position and a sitting position. In an example, the thickness t of the fluid collection assembly  100  may be about 1 mm to about 10 mm when the fluid collection assembly  100  is configured to be used while the individual walks. 
     The fluid collection assembly  100  exhibits a generally flat elongated shape that may allow the fluid collection assembly  100  to fit, at least partially, in the space and/or folds between the thighs, the perineum, and the vaginal region. The ability of the fluid collection assembly  100  to fit, at least partially, in the space and/or folds between the thighs, the perineum, and the vaginal region may allow the fluid collection assembly  100  exhibit the thickness t that is about 25 mm or less due to the relative shape of the fluid collection assembly  100 . Additionally, the ability of the fluid collection assembly  100  to fit, at least partially, in the space and/or folds between the thighs, the perineum, and the vaginal region may allow the fluid collection assembly  100  to exhibit a maximum width (measured between opposing outer surfaces of the fluid impermeable barrier  102 ) that is about 25 mm or greater, unlike at least some conventional fluid collection assemblies which may exhibit a maximum width that is about 25 mm. For example, the fluid collection assembly  100  may exhibit a maximum width that is about 30 mm or greater, about 40 mm or greater, about 50 mm or greater, about 60 mm or greater, about 70 mm or greater, about 80 mm or greater, about 90 mm or greater, about 100 mm or greater, or in ranges of about 25 mm to about 40 mm, about 30 mm to about 50 mm, about 40 mm to about 60 mm, about 50 mm to about 70 mm, about 60 mm to about 80 mm, about 70 mm to about 90 mm, or about 80 mm to about 100 mm. The larger maximum width of the fluid collection assembly  100  allows the opening  104  to exhibit the relatively large width W O  relative to the length L O  of the opening  104 . 
     The conduit  112  may exhibit a relatively flat cross-sectional shape due to the relatively small thickness t of the fluid collection assembly  100 . For example, the conduit  112  may exhibit a conduit width W C  and a conduit thickness t C  measured perpendicularly to the conduit width W C . Due to the relatively flat cross-sectional shape of the conduit  112 , the conduit width W C  may be greater than the conduit thickness t C  thereby allowing the conduit  112  to be able to remove sufficient quantities of bodily fluids from the chamber  106 . The smaller conduit thickness t C  relative to the conduit width W C  may allow the conduit  112  to extend within the chamber  106  and behind the porous material  110  from the fluid outlet  108  to the fluid reservoir  116 . 
     As previously discussed, the fluid collection assembly  100  may exhibits a highly flexibility. In an embodiment, the fluid collection assembly  100  exhibits the high flexibility thereof by decreasing the thickness of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  since the flexibility of the fluid collection assembly  100  depends, in part, on thickness of the fluid impermeable barrier  102 . For example, at least some conventional fluid collection assemblies include a fluid impermeable barrier  102  exhibiting at thickness that is about 1 mm or greater. However, in some of the embodiments disclosed herein, the fluid impermeable barrier 102 may exhibit a thickness that is about 0.9 mm or less, about 0.8 mm or less, about 0.7 mm or less, about 0.6 mm or less, about 0.5 mm or less, about 0.4 mm or less, about 0.3 mm or less, about 0.2 mm or less, about 0.1 mm or less, or in ranges of about 0.05 mm to about 0.2 mm, about 0.1 mm to about 0.3 mm, about 0.2 mm to about 0.4 mm, about 0.3 mm to about 0.5 mm, about 0.4 mm to about 0 6 mm, about 0.5 mm to about 0.7 mm, about 0.6 mm to about 0.8 mm, about 0.7 mm to about 0.9 mm. The thickness of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  may depend on several factors. In an example, the thickness of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  may be selected based on the amount of movement that the fluid collection assembly  100  is configured to allow. For instance, the thickness of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  may be about 0.7 mm to about 0.9 mm when the fluid collection assembly  100  allows limited movement, about 0.3 mm to about 0.7 mm when the fluid collection assembly  100  allows the individual to changes between a standing, a sitting, and/or a lying position, or about 0.3 mm or less when the fluid collection assembly is configured to be used while the individual walks. 
     In an example, the thickness of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  may be selected based on the maximum thickness of the fluid collection assembly  100 . 
     Referring to  FIG.  1 C , the fluid collection assembly  100  may include a fluid reservoir  116  that is a substantially unoccupied portion of the chamber  106 . The fluid reservoir  116  may be defined between the fluid impermeable barrier  102  and porous material  110 . The bodily fluids that are in the chamber  106  may flow through the porous material  110  to the fluid reservoir  116  and the fluid reservoir  116  may retain of the bodily fluids therein. In an embodiment, when the fluid collection assembly  100  exhibits a high flexibility, the portion of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  defining the fluid reservoir  116  may collapse since the high flexibility of the fluid collection assembly  100  may not provide enough support to maintain the shape of the fluid impermeable barrier  102 . Collapsing the fluid impermeable barrier  102  may decrease the volume of the bodily fluids that may be held in the fluid reservoir  116  and may cause the fluid impermeable barrier  102  to at least partially obstruct the conduit  112 . As such, in an embodiment, the movement enhancing features of the fluid collection assembly  100  may include a fluid reservoir reinforcement structure  118 . The fluid reservoir reinforcement structure  118  is configured to provide additional structure to the portions of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  that define the fluid reservoir  116 , thereby preventing or inhibiting the fluid impermeable barrier  102  from collapsing. 
     In an embodiment, the fluid reservoir reinforcement structure  118  is formed by increasing the thickness of the portion of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  that defines the fluid reservoir  116  relative to the rest of the fluid impermeable barrier  102 . Increasing the thickness of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  increases the rigidity of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  and may inhibit the fluid impermeable barrier  102  from collapsing. In an embodiment, as shown, the fluid reservoir reinforcement structure  118  is distinct from the fluid impermeable barrier  102 . In such an embodiment, the fluid reservoir reinforcement structure  118  may be formed from the same material or one or more different materials that the portion of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  that defines the fluid reservoir  116 . When the fluid reservoir reinforcement structure  118  is formed from the same material as the fluid impermeable barrier  102 , the fluid reservoir reinforcement structure  118  effectively increases the thickness of the portion of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  that defines the fluid reservoir  116 . When the fluid reservoir reinforcement structure  118  is formed from a material that is different than the fluid impermeable barrier  102 , the fluid reservoir reinforcement structure  118  may be formed from a material exhibiting an elasticity (i.e., Young&#39;s modulus) that is greater than the fluid impermeable barrier  102 . Examples of material that may exhibit an elasticity greater than the rest of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  includes epoxy, acetal, polyester, a metal (e.g., a metal foil), or any other suitable material. Since the fluid reservoir reinforcement structure  118  is formed from a different material than the fluid impermeable barrier  102 , the fluid reservoir reinforcement structure  118  may be attached to the fluid impermeable barrier  102  using any suitable technique, such as with an adhesive, ultrasonic welding, heat staking, etc. 
     In an embodiment, when the fluid reservoir reinforcement structure  118  is distinct from the fluid impermeable barrier  102 , the fluid reservoir reinforcement structure  118  may be disposed on (e.g., attached to) an outer surface  120  of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  or may be disposed on (e.g., attached to) an inner surface  121  of the fluid impermeable barrier  102 . 
     As previously discussed, the fluid impermeable barrier  102  at least partially defines the opening  104  and the chamber  106  (e.g., interior region). For example, at least one inner surface  121  of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  at least partially defines the chamber  106  within the fluid collection assembly  100 . The fluid impermeable barrier  102  temporarily stores the bodily fluids in the chamber  106 . The fluid impermeable barrier  102  may be formed of any suitable fluid impermeable material(s), such as a fluid impermeable polymer (e.g., silicone, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, a polycarbonate, etc.), a metal film, natural rubber, another suitable material, or combinations thereof. As such, the fluid impermeable barrier  102  substantially prevents the bodily fluids from passing through the fluid impermeable barrier  102 . In an example, the fluid impermeable barrier  102  may be air permeable and fluid impermeable. In such an example, the fluid impermeable barrier  102  may be formed of a hydrophobic material that defines a plurality of pores. At least one or more portions of at least an outer surface  120  of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  may be formed from a soft and/or smooth material, thereby reducing chaffing. During use, a portion of the outer surface  120  of the fluid impermeable barrier  102  may contact the wearer. The fluid impermeable barrier  102  may be sized and shaped to fit in the gluteal cleft between the legs of an individual. 
     The opening  104  provides an ingress route for bodily fluids to enter the chamber  106 . The opening  104  may be defined by the fluid impermeable barrier  102  such as by an inner edge of the fluid impermeable barrier  102 . For example, the opening  104  is formed in and extends through the fluid impermeable barrier  102 , from the outer surface  120  to the inner surface  121 , thereby enabling the bodily fluids to enter the chamber  106  from outside of the fluid collection assembly  100 . In an embodiment, the opening  104  may be an elongated hole (the length L O  is more than 50% greater than the width W O ) in the fluid impermeable barrier  102 . For example, the opening  104  may be defined as a cut-out in the fluid impermeable barrier  102 . The opening  104  may be located and shaped to be positioned adjacent to a female urethral opening. 
     The fluid collection assembly  100  may be positioned proximate to the female urethral opening and urine may enter the chamber  106  of the fluid collection assembly  100  via the opening  104 . The fluid collection assembly  100  is configured to receive the bodily fluids into the chamber  106  via the opening  104 . When in use, the opening  104  may extend from a first location above the urethral opening (e.g., at or near the top of the urethral opening or the pubic hair) to a second location below the urethral opening (e.g., at or near the anus or the vaginal opening). 
     In some examples, as previously discussed, the fluid impermeable barrier  102  may define an fluid outlet  108  sized to receive the conduit  112 . The at least one conduit  112  may be disposed in the chamber  106  or otherwise in fluid communication with the chamber  106  via the fluid outlet  108 . The fluid outlet  108  may be sized and shaped to form an at least substantially fluid tight seal against the conduit  112  or the at least one tube thereby substantially preventing the bodily fluids from escaping the chamber  106 . 
     The fluid impermeable barrier  102  may include markings thereon (not shown), such as one or more markings to aid a user in aligning the fluid collection assembly  100  on the wearer. For example, a line on the fluid impermeable barrier  102  (e.g., opposite the opening  104 ) may allow a healthcare professional to align the opening  104  over the urethral opening of the individual wearing the fluid collection assembly  100 . In examples, the markings may include one or more of alignment guide or an orientation indicator, such as a stripe or hashes. Such markings may be positioned to align the fluid collection assembly  100  to one or more anatomical features such as a pubic bone, etc. 
     As previously discussed, the fluid collection assembly  100  includes porous material  110  disposed in the chamber  106 . The porous material  110  may cover at least a portion (e.g., all) of the opening  104 . The porous material  110  is exposed to the environment outside of the chamber  106  through the opening  104 . The permeable properties referred to herein may be wicking, capillary action, absorption, diffusion, or other similar properties or processes, and are referred to herein as “permeable” and/or “porous.” The porous material  110  may also wick the bodily fluids generally towards an interior of the chamber  106 , as discussed in more detail below. The porous material  110  may include one or more of a fluid permeable membrane  122  or a fluid permeable support  124 . 
     In an embodiment, at least a portion of the porous material  110  may be a wicking material configured to wick and/or allow transport any of the bodily fluids away from the opening  104 , thereby preventing bodily fluids from escaping the chamber  106 . The porous material  110  may not include absorption of the bodily fluids into at least a portion of the wicking material. Put another way, substantially no absorption or solubility of the bodily fluids into the porous material may take place after the porous material is exposed to the bodily fluids. While no absorption is desired, the term “substantially no absorption” may allow for nominal amounts of absorption and/or solubility of the bodily fluids into the porous material (e.g., absorbency), such as about 30 wt % of the dry weight of the wicking material, about 20%, about 10%, about 7 wt %, about 5 wt %, about 3 wt %, about 2 wt %, about 1 wt %, or about 0.5 wt % of the dry weight of the wicking material. In an embodiment, the porous material  110  may include at least one absorbent or adsorbent material. 
     The fluid collection assembly  100  may include the fluid permeable membrane  122  disposed in the chamber  106 . The fluid permeable membrane  122  may cover at least a portion (e.g., all) of the opening  104 . The fluid permeable membrane  122  may be composed to pull/push the bodily fluids away from the opening  104 , thereby preventing the bodily fluids from escaping the chamber  106 . 
     The fluid permeable membrane  122  may include any material that may be permeable to the bodily fluids. For example, the fluid permeable membrane  122  may include fabric, such as a gauze (e.g., a silk, linen, or cotton gauze), another soft fabric, another smooth fabric, or any of the other porous material disclosed herein. Forming the fluid permeable membrane  122  from gauze, soft fabric, and/or smooth fabric may reduce chaffing caused by the fluid collection assembly  100 . 
     The fluid collection assembly  100  may include the fluid permeable support  124  disposed in the chamber  106 . The fluid permeable support  124  is configured to support the fluid permeable membrane  122  since the fluid permeable membrane  122  may be formed from a relatively foldable, flimsy, or otherwise easily deformable material. For example, the fluid permeable support  124  may be positioned such that the fluid permeable membrane  122  is disposed between the fluid permeable support  124  and the fluid impermeable barrier  102 . As such, the fluid permeable support  124  may support and maintain the position of the fluid permeable membrane  122 . The fluid permeable support  124  may include any material that may be permeable to the bodily fluids, such as any of the fluid permeable membrane materials disclosed herein above. For example, the fluid permeable membrane material(s) may be utilized in a more dense or rigid form than in the fluid permeable membrane  122  when used as the fluid permeable support  124 . The fluid permeable support  124  may be formed from any fluid permeable material that is less deformable than the fluid permeable membrane  122 . For example, the fluid permeable support  124  may include a porous polymer (e.g., nylon, polyester, polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.) structure (e.g., spun fibers such as spun nylon fibers) or an open cell foam. In some examples, the fluid permeable support  124  may be formed from a natural material, such as cotton, wool, silk, or combinations thereof. In such examples, the material may have a coating to prevent or limit absorption of the bodily fluids into the material, such as a water repellent coating. In some examples, the fluid permeable support  124  may be formed from fabric, felt, gauze, or combinations thereof. In some examples, the fluid permeable membrane  122  may be optional. For example, the porous material  110  may include only the fluid permeable support  124 . In some examples, the fluid permeable support  124  may be optionally omitted from the fluid collection assembly  100 . For example, the porous material  110  may only include the fluid permeable membrane  122 . 
     In an embodiment, the fluid permeable membrane  122  and the fluid permeable support  124  are wicking materials. In such an embodiment, the fluid permeable support  124  may have a greater ability to wick the bodily fluids than the fluid permeable membrane  122 , such as to move the bodily fluids inwardly from the outer surface  120  of the fluid collection assembly  100 . In some examples, the wicking ability of the fluid permeable support  124  and the fluid permeable membrane  122  may be substantially the same. 
     In an embodiment, not shown, the fluid permeable membrane  122  and the fluid permeable support  124  may at least substantially completely fill the portions of the chamber  106  that are not occupied by the conduit  112 . In an embodiment, as previously discussed, the fluid permeable membrane  122  and the fluid permeable support  124  may not substantially completely fill the portions of the chamber  106  that are not occupied by the conduit  112 . In such an example, the fluid collection assembly  100  includes the fluid reservoir  116  disposed in the chamber  106 . 
     The fluid reservoir  116  is a substantially unoccupied portion of the chamber  106 . The fluid reservoir  116  may be defined between the fluid impermeable barrier  102  and one or both of the fluid permeable membrane  122  and fluid permeable support  124 . 
     The bodily fluids that are in the chamber  106  may flow through the fluid permeable membrane  122  and/or fluid permeable support  124  to the fluid reservoir  116 . The fluid reservoir  116  may retain of the bodily fluids therein. The bodily fluids that are in the chamber  106  may flow through the fluid permeable membrane  122  and/or fluid permeable support  124  and, optionally, to the fluid reservoir  116 . The fluid impermeable barrier  102  may retain the bodily fluids in the fluid reservoir  116 . The fluid reservoir  116  may be located in a portion of the chamber  106  that is designed to be located in a gravimetrically low point of the fluid collection assembly when the device is worn. 
     In an embodiment, not shown, the conduit  112  may be at least partially disposed in the chamber  106 . The conduit  112  may be used to remove fluid form the chamber  106 . The conduit  112  (e.g., a tube) includes the inlet  126  and an outlet (not shown) positioned downstream from the inlet  126 . The outlet may be operably coupled to a suction source, such as a vacuum pump for withdrawing the bodily fluids form the chamber through the conduit  112 . The conduit  112  fluidly couples the chamber  106  with the fluid storage container (fluid storage container  1692  shown in  FIG.  16    or the vacuum source (vacuum source  1664  shown in  FIG.  16     
     The conduit  112  may include a flexible material such as plastic tubing (e.g., medical tubing). Such plastic tubing may include a thermoplastic elastomer, polyvinyl chloride, ethylene vinyl acetate, polytetrafluoroethylene, etc., tubing. In some examples, the conduit  112  may include silicon or latex. In some examples, the conduit  112  may include one or more portions that are resilient, such as to by having one or more of a diameter or wall thickness that allows the conduit to be flexible. 
     In an example, the conduit  112  is configured to be at least insertable into the chamber  106 . In such an example, the conduit  112  may include one or more markers (not shown) on an exterior thereof that are located to facilitate insertion of the conduit  112  into the chamber  106 . For example, the conduit  112  may include one or more markings thereon that are configured to prevent over or under insertion of the conduit  112 , such as when the conduit  112  defines an inlet  126  that is configured to be disposed in or adjacent to the reservoir. In another example, the conduit  112  may include one or more markings thereon that are configured to facilitate correct rotation of the conduit  112  relative to the chamber  106 . The one or more markings may include a line, a dot, a sticker, or any other suitable marking. 
     As described in more detail below, the conduit  112  is configured to be coupled to, and at least partially extend between, one or more of the fluid storage container (not shown) and the vacuum source (not shown). In an example, the conduit  112  is configured to be directly connected to the vacuum source (not shown). In such an example, the conduit  112  may extend from the fluid impermeable barrier  102  by at least one foot, at least two feet, at least three feet, or at least six feet. In another example, the conduit  112  is configured to be indirectly connected to at least one of the fluid storage container (not shown) and the vacuum source (not shown). In some examples, the conduit  112  is secured to a wearer&#39;s skin with a catheter securement device, such as a STATLOCK® catheter securement device available from C. R. Bard, Inc., including but not limited to those disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,117,163; 6,123,398; and 8,211,063, the disclosures of which are all incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. 
     The inlet  126  and the outlet of the conduit  112  are configured to fluidly couple (e.g., directly or indirectly) the vacuum source (not shown) to the chamber  106  (e.g., the reservoir). As the vacuum source ( FIG.  16   ) applies a vacuum/suction in the conduit  112 , the bodily fluids in the chamber  106  may be drawn into the inlet  126  and out of the fluid collection assembly  100  via the conduit  112 . In some examples, the conduit  112  may be frosted or opaque (e.g., black) to obscure visibility of the bodily fluids therein. 
     The fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein may include a contact surface that is not substantially flat. For example,  FIG.  2 A  is a top plan view of a fluid collection assembly  200  including a contact surface  214  that is not flat, according to an embodiment.  FIG.  2 B  is a cross-sectional view of the fluid collection assembly  200  taken along line  2 B- 2 B, as shown in  FIG.  2 A , according to an embodiment. Except as otherwise disclosed herein, the fluid collection assembly  200  may be the same or substantially similar to any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. For example, the fluid collection assembly  200  may include a fluid impermeable barrier  202  defining an opening  204 , a chamber  206 , and a fluid outlet  208 . The fluid collection assembly  200  may also include a porous material  210  defining the contact surface  214  that extends across the opening  204  and a conduit  212 . 
     As previously discussed, the contact surface  214  is not substantially flat. Instead, the contact surface  214  exhibits a protrusion  228 . The sharp protrusion  228  extends from the rest of the contact surface  214  and is configured to press against and at least partially fit between the labia folds. As such, the protrusion  228  may prevent the formation of or minimize the likelihood that the labia folds form passageways through which the bodily fluids may leak. Further, the protrusion  228  may maintain the position of the fluid collection assembly  200  relative to the vaginal region even when the individual moves. Thus, the protrusion  228  may be movement enhancing feature of the fluid collection assembly  200 . 
     The protrusion  228  exhibits a height h and a width W P . The height h and the width W P  of the protrusion  228  are selected to allow the protrusion  228  to fit between the labia folds of the individual. In an example, the height h may be about 25 mm or less or less, about 20 mm or less or less, about 15 mm or less, about 10 mm or less, about 5 mm or less, or in ranges of about 5 mm to about 10 mm, about 7.5 mm to about 12 5 mm, about 10 mm to about 15 mm, about 12.5 mm to about 17.5 mm, about 15 mm to about 20 mm, about 17.5 mm to about 22.5 mm, or about 20 mm to about 25 mm. In an example, the width W P  is about 50 mm or less, about 40 mm or less, about 30 mm or less, about 20 mm or less, about 10 mm or less, or in ranges of about 10 mm to about 20 mm, about 15 mm to about 25 mm, about 20 mm to about 30 mm, about 25 mm to about 35 mm, about 30 mm to about 40 mm, about 35 mm to about 45 mm, or about 40 mm to about 50 mm. The protrusion  228  exhibiting any of the above height h and width W P  may be sufficient to press against the labia folds and, in some embodiments, may be at least partially positionable between the labia folds. It is noted that the width W P  may be greater than 50 mm, for example when the protrusion  228  tapers (as shown), without affecting the protrusions  228  ability to be at least partially positionable between the labia folds. 
     The height h and the width W P  of the protrusion  228  may be selected based on a number of factors. In an embodiment, the height h of the protrusion  228  may be selected based on the width W P  of the protrusion  228 . For example, the height h and the Width W P  of the protrusion  228  may be selected such that the protrusion  228  exhibits a generally semi-circular shape (e.g., the height h is about half the width W P ) or such that the height h is greater than half the width W P  since a protrusion  228  exhibiting such heights h and widths W P  may be better able to fit between the labia folds than a protrusion  228  exhibiting a height h that is less than half the width W P . In another example, the height h and the Width W P  of the protrusion  228  may be selected such that the height h is less than half the width W P  since such a protrusion  228  may be more comfortable than other protrusions. In an embodiment, the height h and the width W P  may be selected based on the size of the individual and/or the size of the fluid collection assembly  200  (as will be discussed in more detail with regards to  FIGS.  11  and  12   ) 
     In an embodiment, the contact surface  214  includes the protrusion  228  and a flat portion  230 . The contact surface  214  may exhibit the benefits of the protrusion  228  and the flat surfaces discussed above when the contact surface  114  includes both the protrusion  228  and the flat portion  230 . For example, the protrusion  228  may prevent the formation of passageways through which the bodily fluids may leak and may inhibit the fluid collection assembly  200  from shifting while the individual moves. The flat portion  230  may mitigate the effect of the fluid collection assembly  200  laterally shifting. The flat portion  230  at least partially encloses the protrusion  228 . In an example, the flat portion  230  may enclose at least one of the lateral sides  232  of the protrusion  228 . In such an example, the flat portion  230  may mitigate the effects of laterally shifting the fluid collection assembly  200 . In an example, the flat portion  230  may enclose at least one of the longitudinal sides  234  of the protrusion  228  (e.g., the protrusion  228  does not extend the whole length of the opening  204 ). In such an example, the protrusion  228  may be configured to be only positioned against or between the labia folds since the protrusion  228  may be uncomfortable when the protrusion  228  presses against other portions of the vaginal region. 
     In an embodiment, referring to  FIG.  2 B , the protrusion  228  may be formed may including an additional material  236  in the porous material  210 . The additional material  236  increases the thickness of the porous material  210  thereby forming the protrusion  228 . In an example, as illustrated, the additional material  236  is positioned between the fluid permeable membrane  222  and the fluid permeable support  224 , thereby allowing the fluid permeable membrane  222  to contact the vaginal region. However, it is noted that the additional material  236  may be positioned between the fluid permeable support  224  and the conduit  212  or may be positioned on the fluid permeable membrane  222  such that the additional material  236  contacts the vaginal region. The additional material  236  may be formed from any of the porous materials disclosed herein thereby allowing the additional material  236  to receive bodily fluids and direct the bodily fluids towards the fluid reservoir (not shown). In an embodiment, the protrusion  228  may be formed by increasing the thickness of the fluid permeable membrane  222  and/or the fluid permeable support  224 . 
     In an embodiment, any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein may include a protrusion that extends substantially completely across the opening thereof.  FIG.  3    is a cross-sectional view of a fluid collection assembly  300  that includes a protrusion  328  that extends substantially completely across the opening  304  thereof, according to an embodiment. Except as otherwise disclosed herein, the fluid collection assembly  300  may be the same or substantially similar to any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. For example, the fluid collection assembly  300  may include a fluid permeable barrier  302  defining the opening  304  and a chamber  306 . The fluid collection assembly  300  also includes a porous material  310  disposed in the chamber  306  that forms a contact surface  314 . 
     The contact surface  314  includes the protrusion  328 . Unlike the protrusion  228  illustrated in  FIGS.  2 A and  2 B , the protrusion  328  may exhibit a relatively wide width W WP  that is greater than 50 mm. For example, as shown, the protrusion  328  may exhibit a wide width W WP  that extends substantially completely across the opening  304 . The wide width W WP  may prevent the protrusion  328  from being positionable between the labia folds. However, the protrusion  328  may still press against the labia folds to minimize the passageways formed by the labia folds. Thus, the protrusion  328  may be a movement enhancing feature. Also, the protrusion  328  may be more comfortable than the protrusion  228  due to the wider width of the protrusion  328  relative to the protrusion  228 . 
       FIG.  4 A  is a top plan view of a fluid collection assembly  400  that includes one or more grooves  438  formed in the porous material  410  that are movement enhancing features, according to an embodiment.  FIG.  4 B  is a cross-sectional view of the fluid collection assembly  400  taken along line  4 B- 4 B shown in  FIG.  4 B , according to an embodiment. Except as otherwise disclosed herein, the fluid collection assembly  400  may be the same or substantially similar to any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. For example, the fluid collection assembly  400  may include a fluid impermeable barrier  402  defining an opening  404  and a chamber  406 . The fluid collection assembly  400  may also include at least one porous material  410  disposed in the chamber  406  that defines a contact surface  414 . 
     As previously discussed, the porous material  410  defines one or more grooves  438 . The grooves  438  are movement enhancing features that are better able to grip the vaginal region since the grooves  438  increase the friction between the contact surface  414  and the vaginal region. Thus, the grooves  438  inhibit movement of the fluid collection assembly  400  when the individual moves. Additionally, the grooves  438  increase the surface area of the contact surface  414  thereby increasing the amount of bodily fluids that contact and may flow through the contact surface  414  at any given time. 
     In an embodiment, the grooves  438  are formed by decreasing the thickness of at least a portion of the porous material  410 . For example, when the porous material  410  includes a fluid permeable membrane  422 , the grooves  438  may be formed by selectively decreasing the thickness of portions of the fluid permeable membrane  422 . In an embodiment, the grooves  438  may be formed by compressing a selected portion of the porous material  410 . In such an embodiment, the grooves  438  may be formed by selectively sewing seams into porous material  410 , selectively compressing portions of the porous material  410  and using an adhesive or heat (e.g., melting a portion of the porous material  410 ) to maintain the compressed shape, or any other suitable technique for compressing a selected portion of the porous material  410 . In an embodiment, the grooves  438  are formed between ridges that extend from the rest of the porous material  410 , wherein the grooves  438  are the space between adjacent ridges. 
     In an embodiment, as shown, the grooves  438  may form concentric annular shapes. The concentric annular shapes may be generally oval (as shown), generally circular, an irregular shape (e.g., an irregular curved shape), or any other suitable shape. In an embodiment, the grooves  438  may include one or more connected or non-connected lines, such as one or more curved lines. In an embodiment, the grooves  438  may form a network of interconnected grooves  438 . 
     The grooves  438  may exhibit a depth and a width. The depth and the width of the grooves  438  may be about 0.1 mm to about 0.3 mm, about 0.2 mm to about 0.4 mm, about 0.3 mm to about 0.5 mm, about 0.4 mm to about 0.6 mm, about 0.5 mm to about 0.75 mm, about 0.7 mm to about 1 mm, about 0.75 mm to about 1.25 mm, about 1 mm to about 1.5 mm, about 1.25 mm to about 1.75 mm, about 1.5 mm to about 2 mm, about 1.75 mm to about 2.5 mm, or about 2 mm to about 3 mm. The depth and the width of the grooves  438  may be selected based on the size of the contact surface  414  and the number of grooves  438  formed in the contact surface  414 . 
     The movement enhancing features of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein may include perforations formed in the porous material instead of or in conjunction with any of the other movement enhancing features disclosed herein.  FIG.  5 A  is a top plan view of a fluid collection assembly  500  that one or more perforations  540  formed in the porous material  510  that are movement enhancing features, according to an embodiment.  FIG.  5 B  is a cross-sectional view of the fluid collection assembly  500  taken along line  5 B- 5 B shown in  FIG.  5 B , according to an embodiment. Except as otherwise disclosed herein, the fluid collection assembly  500  may be the same or substantially similar to any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. For example, the fluid collection assembly  500  may include a fluid impermeable barrier  502  defining an opening  504  and a chamber  506 . The fluid collection assembly  500  may also include at least one porous material  510  disposed in the chamber  506  that defines a contact surface  514 . 
     As previously discussed, the porous material  510  defines one or more perforations  540 . The perforations  540  are movement enhancing features because the perforations  540  allow the contact surface  514  to better grip the vaginal region since the perforations  540  increase the friction between the contact surface  514  and the vaginal region. Thus, the perforations  540  inhibit movement of the fluid collection assembly  500  when the individual moves. Additionally, the perforations  540  increase the surface area of the contact surface  514 , thereby increasing the amount of bodily fluids that contact and may flow through the contact surface  514  at any given time. 
     The perforations  540  are distinct from the inherent porosity of the porous material  510 . For example, the perforations  540  may exhibit an average maximum dimension (e.g., diameter) that is about  0 . 25  mm or greater, such as about 0.5 mm or greater, about 0.75 mm or greater, about 1 mm or greater, about 1.5 mm or greater, about 2 mm or greater, or in ranges of about 0.25 mm to about 0.75 mm, about 0.5 mm to about 1 mm, about 0.75 mm to about 1.5 mm, or about 1 mm to about 2 mm. As such, the perforations  540  are easily visible. Meanwhile, the average maximum dimension of the inherent porosity of the porous material  510  are significantly less than the perforations  540 , such as exhibiting an average maximum dimension that is smaller than the average maximum dimensions of the perforations  540  by about 50% or more, about 75% or more, about 100% or more, about 150% or more, about 200% or more, about 300% or more, about 400% or more, about 500% or more, about 750% or more, or about 1000% or more. 
     As previously discussed, the porous material  510  may include a fluid permeable membrane  522  and a fluid permeable support  524 . In an embodiment, as illustrated, at least one of the perforations  540  may extend completely through the fluid permeable membrane  522 . In such an embodiment, the perforations  540  may allow the bodily fluids to more quickly flow through the fluid permeable membrane  522  thereby increasing the rate at which the porous material  510  may receive the bodily fluids. In an embodiment, at least one of the perforations  540  only extends partially through the fluid permeable membrane  522 , such as recesses or dimples formed in the fluid permeable membrane  522 . In such an embodiment, the perforations  540  may still allow the bodily fluids to more quickly flow through the fluid permeable membrane  522 . In an embodiment, at least one of the perforations  540  may extend completely through the fluid permeable membrane  522  and at least partially through the fluid permeable support  524 . In such an embodiment, the perforations  540  may allow the bodily fluids to flow more quickly through the porous material  510  but may also increase the likelihood that the bodily fluids leak from the chamber  506 . 
     The movement enhancing features illustrated and discussed in  FIGS.  2 A- 5 B  are formed in the porous material thereof. However, the movement enhancing features may be formed from a fluid permeable element that is distinct from and attached to the porous material.  FIG.  6 A  is a top plan view of a fluid collection assembly  600  that includes a fluid permeable element  642 , according to an embodiment.  FIG.  6 B  is a schematic cross-sectional view of the fluid collection assembly  600  taken along line  6 B- 6 B shown in  FIG.  6 A , according to an embodiment. Except as otherwise disclosed herein the fluid collection assembly  600  is the same or substantially similar to any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. For example, the fluid collection assembly  600  may include a fluid impermeable barrier  602  defining an opening  604  and a chamber  606 . The fluid collection assembly  600  may also include a porous material  610  disposed in the chamber  606  that defines a contact surface  614  extending across the opening  604 . 
     As previously discussed, the fluid collection assembly  600  includes a fluid permeable element  642  that is distinct from and attached to the porous material  610 . In an embodiment, the fluid permeable element  642  may be harder and/or more rigid than the porous material  610 . As such, the fluid permeable element  642  may be less likely to compress or otherwise deform compared to the porous material  610  since compressing or otherwise deforming the porous material  610  may limit the functionality of the porous material  610 . For example, referring to the fluid collection assembly  200  illustrated in 
       FIGS.  2 A and  2 B , the protrusion  228  may be compressed while attempting to position the protrusion  228  between the labia folds of the individual which may diminish the movement enhancing features of the protrusion  228  and limit the protrusion&#39;s  228  ability to receive bodily fluids. However, referring back to  FIGS.  6 A and  6 B , the fluid permeable element  642  may be more easily positioned between the labia folds without compressing compared to the fluid permeable element  642 . 
     In an embodiment, the fluid permeable element  642  may be harder and/or more rigid than the porous material  610  because the fluid permeable element  642  is formed from a material exhibiting a Young&#39;s modulus that is greater than the Young&#39;s modulus of the material that forms at least a portion of the porous material  610 . 
     Examples of such materials include silicone. In an embodiment, the fluid permeable element  642  may be harder and/or more rigid than the porous material  610  because the fluid permeable element  642  is formed from a non-porous material or exhibits a porosity that is less than the porous material  610 . 
     The fluid permeable element  642  may define one or more apertures  644  extending therethrough, such as when the fluid permeable element  642  is formed from a non-porous material. The apertures  644  may allow the bodily fluids to flow through the fluid permeable element  642 . 
     In an embodiment, the fluid permeable element  642  defines a hollowed region  646 . The hollowed region  646  may be substantially unoccupied space (as shown) or may be occupied by an additional porous material. Similar to the porous material  610 , the additional porous material may direct the flow of any bodily fluids that enter the hollowed region  646  towards the porous material  610  thereby inhibiting leaks. The additional porous material may be formed from any of the porous materials disclosed herein. For example, the additional porous material may be formed from the same material as at least a portion of the porous material  610 . 
     The fluid permeable element  642  may be attached to the porous material  610  using any suitable method. In an embodiment, as shown, the fluid permeable element  642  is attached directly to the contact surface  614  such that the fluid permeable element  642  directly contacts the vaginal region during operation. In such an embodiment, the fluid permeable element  642  may be attached to the porous material  610  via an adhesive, stitching, heat staking, or any other suitable technique. In an embodiment, the fluid permeable element  642  may be attached to the porous material  610  by disposing at least a portion of the fluid permeable element inside the porous material  610 . For example, the fluid permeable element  642  may be disposed between the fluid permeable membrane  622  and the fluid permeable support  624  or the porous material  610  may define a pocket (not shown) that is configured to receive the fluid permeable element  642 . As such, the porous material  610  contacts the vaginal region which may make the fluid collection assembly  600  more comfortable to use than if the fluid permeable element  642  directly contacts the vaginal region. It is noted that the fluid permeable element  642  may still be attached to the porous material  610  (e.g., via an adhesive, stitching, heat staking, etc.) even when the fluid permeable element  642  is disposed in the porous material  610  to prevent the fluid permeable element  642  from moving within the porous material  610 . 
     The fluid permeable element  642  may form and/or include any of the movement enhancing features disclosed herein. For example, the fluid permeable element  642  may form a flat surface, a protrusion exhibiting a width of about 25 mm or less, a protrusion exhibiting a width of about 25 mm or more, one or more grooves, or one or more perforations therein. 
     The fluid impermeable barriers of any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein may include a movement enhancing feature.  FIG.  7    is a top plan view of a fluid collection assembly  700  that includes a fluid impermeable barrier  702  having one or more movement enhancing features, according to an embodiment. Except as otherwise disclosed herein, the fluid collection assembly  700  is the same or substantially similar to any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. For example, the fluid impermeable barrier  702  of the fluid collection assembly  700  may define an opening  704  and a chamber (not shown). The fluid collection assembly  700  may also include a porous material  710  disposed in the chamber. 
     The fluid impermeable barrier  702  includes a textured surface  748 . The textured surface  748  of the fluid impermeable barrier  702  allows the fluid impermeable barrier  702  to better grip the vaginal region thereby inhibiting movement of the fluid collection assembly  700  relative to the vaginal region when the individual moves. In an embodiment, as shown, the textured surface  748  of the fluid impermeable barrier  702  includes a plurality of bumps extending from the rest of the fluid impermeable barrier  702 . The average diameter of the plurality of bumps may be selected to be about 3 mm or less, about 2 mm or less, about 1 mm or less, about 0.5 mm or less, about 0.1 mm or less, or in ranges of about 0.1 mm to about 1 mm, about 0.5 mm to about 2 mm, or about 1 mm to about 3 mm. In an embodiment, the textured surface  748  may include a plurality of grooves formed therein that extend partially through the fluid impermeable barrier  702 . 
     The grooves formed in the fluid impermeable barrier  702  may be the same or substantially similar to any of the grooves disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the textured surface  748  may include a plurality of perforations that extend partially through the fluid impermeable barrier  702 . The perforations formed in the fluid impermeable barrier  702  may be the same or substantially similar to any of the perforations disclosed herein. 
     The fluid collection assemblies illustrated in  FIGS.  1 A- 7    exhibit an elongated generally flat shape having a relatively small thickness. As discussed above, fluid collection assemblies exhibiting such shapes exhibit several benefits. However, it is noted that the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein may exhibit different shapes than the shape illustrated in  FIGS.  1 A- 7   . For example,  FIGS.  8  and  9    are isometric view of fluid collection assemblies exhibiting different shapes, according to different embodiments. Except as otherwise disclosed herein, the fluid collection assemblies illustrated in  FIGS.  8  and  9    are the same or substantially similar to any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. 
     Referring to  FIG.  8   , the fluid collection assembly  800  includes a fluid impermeable barrier  802  defining an opening  804  and a chamber (not shown). The fluid collection assembly  800  also includes a porous material  810  disposed in the chamber that defines a contact surface  814 . The fluid collection assembly  800  exhibits a generally cylindrical shape (e.g., a curved generally cylindrical shape). The generally cylindrical shape of the fluid collection assembly  800  allows the fluid collection assembly  800  to fit between the thighs of the individual. Further, due to the cylindrical shape of the fluid collection assembly  800 , the contact surface  814  may exhibit a curvature that allows the contact surface  814  to press against the labia folds and may be positionable between the labia folds. 
     The fluid collection assembly  800  may include any of the movement enhancing features disclosed herein. In an example, the porous material  810  may form a protrusion exhibiting a radius that is less than the radius of the rest of the porous material  810  which, similar to the protrusion  228  of  FIGS.  2 A and  2 B , may allow the protrusion to be more positionable between the labia folds that the rest of the porous material  810 . 
     In an example, the porous material  810  may extend slightly out from the opening  804  similar to the protrusion  328  of  FIG.  3   . In an example, as illustrated, the porous material  810  may define one or more grooves  838  extending at least partially therethrough, similar to the grooves  438  of  FIGS.  4 A and  4 B . In an example, the porous material  810  may define one or more perforations extending at least partially therethrough that are similar to the perforations  540  of  FIGS.  5 A and  5 B . In an example, the fluid collection assembly  800  may include a fluid permeable element that is attached to the porous material  810  that is similar to the fluid permeable element  642  of  FIGS.  6 A and  6 B . In an example, the fluid impermeable barrier  802  may include a textured surface similar to the textured surface  748  of  FIG.  7   . 
     Referring to  FIG.  9   , the fluid collection assembly  900  includes a fluid impermeable barrier  902  defining an opening  904  and a chamber (not shown). The fluid collection assembly  900  also includes a porous material  910  disposed in the chamber that defines a contact surface  914 . The fluid collection assembly  900  includes a fluid receiving portion  950  that includes the portions of the fluid impermeable barrier  902  that defines the opening  904 . The urinary collection assembly  900  also includes a longitudinal portion  952  (e.g., elongated portion) extending from the fluid receiving portion  950  formed by a portion of the fluid impermeable barrier  902 . The longitudinal portion  952  is configured to be positioned adjacent to or near the perineum of the individual (e.g., positioned between the thighs of the individual). 
     The fluid receiving portion  950  exhibits a shape that allows the fluid receiving portion  950  to be positioned adjacent to the urethral opening. Generally, a front surface  954  of the fluid receiving portion  950  and the contact surface  914  exhibits a shape that allows the fluid receiving portion  950  to abut the urethral opening. For example, the front surface  954  and the contact surface  914  may exhibit a generally planar topography or may have a concave curved topography which allows the front surface  954  and the contact surface  914  to conform to the vaginal region since the vaginal region is generally planar or has a convex curvature. 
     The fluid receiving portion  950  may also exhibit a shape that is configured to increase the size of the opening  904  (e.g., the opening  904  generally corresponds to the shape of the fluid receiving portion  950 ). For example, increasing the size of the fluid receiving portion  950  may allow the fluid receiving portion  950  to define a larger opening  904 . The larger opening  904  allows the opening  904  to receive bodily fluids that is emitted from a urethral opening, even when the individual moves in a manner that causes the fluid collection assembly  900  to shift (i.e., the larger opening  904  is a movement enhancing feature). Further, the larger opening  904  allows the opening  904  to receive bodily fluids that would have otherwise leaked between the fluid impermeable barrier  902  and the individual. 
     In an embodiment, the fluid receiving portion  950  may exhibit a generally triangular shape. The generally triangular shape may allow the fluid receiving portion  950  to correspond to the shape of the groin that surrounds the vaginal region since the groin exhibits a generally triangular shape, especially when the thighs of the individual contact each other. As such, the generally triangular shape of the fluid receiving portion  950  may allow the fluid receiving portion  950  to exhibit the maximum possible size without uncomfortably pressing into the individual. Further, the generally triangular shape of the fluid receiving portion  950  may be movement enhancing features because the generally triangular shape of the fluid receiving portion  950  may substantially occupy the groin thereby preventing the fluid collection assembly  900  from shifting even when the individual moves. 
     It is noted that the fluid receiving portion  950  may exhibit different shapes than the generally triangular shape illustrated in  FIG.  9   . For example, the fluid receiving portion  950  may exhibit a generally circular shape, a generally rectangular shape, or any other suitable shape. 
     The longitudinal portion  952  is distinguishable from the fluid receiving portion  950  based on the widths thereof. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the width of the fluid receiving portion  950  generally decreases from the maximum width thereof to the longitudinal portion  952  while the width of the longitudinal portion  952  remains substantially constant from the intersection of the fluid receiving portion  950  and the longitudinal portion  952  along at least a portion of a length of the longitudinal portion  952 . This may allow the longitudinal portion  952  to fit between the thighs of the individual. 
     The fluid collection assembly  900  may include any of the movement enhancing features disclosed herein. In an example, as shown, the porous material  910  may form a protrusion  928  similar to the protrusion  228  of  FIGS.  2 A and  2 B . In an example, the porous material  910  may extend slightly out from the opening  904  similar to the protrusion  328  of  FIG.  3   . In an example, the porous material  910  may define one or more grooves extending at least partially therethrough, similar to the grooves  438  of  FIGS.  4 A and  4 B . In an example, the porous material  910  may define one or more perforations extending at least partially therethrough that are similar to the perforations  540  of  FIGS.  5 A and  5 B . In an example, the fluid collection assembly  900  may include a fluid permeable element that is attached to the porous material  910  that is similar to the fluid permeable element  642  of  FIGS.  6 A and  6 B . In an example, the fluid impermeable barrier  902  may include a textured surface similar to the textured surface  748  of  FIG.  7   . 
     The fluid collection assemblies illustrated in  FIGS.  1 A- 9   , the conduit is illustrated as extending away from a distal end of the fluid collection assembly. As such, when the conduit is straight, the conduit and the rest of the fluid collection assembly generally lies in the same plane. However, when the conduit and the rest of the fluid collection assembly are in the same plane, the conduit may act as a lever. As such, any movement in the conduit caused by the individual moving may cause the fluid collection assemblies illustrated in  FIGS.  1 A- 9    to shift since, as a lever, the conduit may act as a force multiplier. As such, in some embodiments, the movement enhancing features of the fluid collection assemblies may include the conduit, when straight, not being in the same plane as the rest of the fluid collection assembly.  FIG.  10    is a cross-sectional view of a fluid collection assembly  1000  including a conduit  1012  extending from a back surface  1055  of the fluid impermeable barrier  1002 , according to an embodiment. Except as otherwise disclosed herein, the fluid collection assembly  1000  is the same or substantially similar to any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. For example, the fluid collection assembly  1000  may include a fluid impermeable barrier  1002  that defines an opening  1004 , a chamber  1006 , a fluid outlet  1008 , and a substantially unoccupied fluid reservoir  1016 . The fluid collection assembly  1000  may also include a porous material  1010  disposed in the chamber  1006 . 
     The fluid impermeable barrier  1002  includes a distal end  1056  and a proximal end  1058  longitudinally spaced from the distal end  1056 . In some embodiments, as shown, the proximal end  1058  may define the fluid reservoir  1016 . The fluid impermeable barrier  1002  also includes a front surface  1054  and a back surface  1055  opposite the front surface  1054 . The front surface  1054  and the back surface  1055  extend between the distal end  1056  and the proximal end  1058 . The front surface  1054  defines the opening  1004  and the back surface  1055  defines the fluid outlet  1008 . 
     The fluid collection assembly  1000  includes a conduit  1012 . The conduit  1012  is secured to and extends from the fluid outlet  1008 . Since the fluid outlet  1008  is defined by the back surface  1055  of the fluid impermeable barrier  1002 , the conduit  1012  extends from the back surface  1055  of the fluid impermeable barrier  1002  instead of the distal end  1056 , as shown in  FIGS.  1 A- 9   . As such, the conduit  1012  is less likely to act as a lever than the conduits illustrated in  FIGS.  1 A- 9    since the conduit  1012 , when straight, does not extend in substantially the same plane as the rest of the fluid collection assembly  1000 . 
     In an embodiment, as shown, the conduit  1012  extends at about a perpendicular angle relative to the portion of the back surface  1055  that defines the fluid outlet  1008 . However, in an embodiment, the conduit  1012  may extend from the portion of the back surface  1055  that defines the fluid outlet  1008  at an angle that is about 5° to about 89° (e.g., about 5° to about 45°, about 30° to about 60°, or about 45° to about 89°) or about 91° to about 175° (e.g., about 91° to about 135°, about 120° to about 150°, or about 135° to about 175°). 
     The conduit  1012  may extend into the chamber  1006 . The conduit  1012  may include a bend  1060  therein when the conduit  1012  extends into the chamber  1006  thereby allowing the conduit  1012  to extend further into the chamber  1006 . For example, the bend  1060  may allow the conduit  1012  to extend from the fluid outlet  1008  to a location that is adjacent to or within the fluid reservoir  1016 . In an embodiment, the bend  1060  is formed in the conduit  1012 . In an embodiment, the bend  1060  is a joint that connects a first portion of the conduit  1012  to a second portion of the conduit  1012  that is distinct from the first portion of the conduit  1012 . In an embodiment, the bend  1060  is a joint that allows the angle that the conduit  1012  extends from the back surface  1055  to vary. 
     The vaginal region may exhibit different sizes depending on the individual. A fluid collection assembly that is not configured for the particular size of the vaginal region is more likely shift when the individual moves. As such, in some embodiments, the movement enhancing features of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein may include providing a plurality of fluid collection assemblies wherein at least one of the plurality of fluid collection assemblies exhibit a different size. The different size of the plurality of fluid collection assemblies allows a fluid collection assembly to be selected that is better configured for the particular size of the vaginal region than the rest of the fluid collection assemblies. The different sizes of the plurality of fluid collection assemblies may include at least one of a plurality of fluid collection assemblies exhibiting at least one of different lengths, different widths, different thicknesses, or different shapes. 
       FIG.  11    is a top plan view of a plurality of fluid collection assemblies exhibiting different lengths, according to an embodiment. Except as otherwise disclosed herein, each of the plurality of fluid collection assemblies may be the same or substantially similar to any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. For example, each of the plurality of fluid collection assemblies are illustrated as being substantially similar to the fluid collection assembly  100  illustrated in  FIG.  1   . However, it is noted that at least one of the plurality of fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein may be similar to any of the other fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. 
     In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of fluid collection assemblies includes a first fluid collection assembly  1100   a,  a second fluid collection assembly  1100   b,  and a third fluid collection assembly  1100   c.  The first fluid collection assembly  1100   a  exhibits a first length L 1  measured from a distal end  1156   a  to a proximal end  1158   a  of the fluid impermeable barrier  1102   a  thereof. The second fluid collection assembly  1100   b  exhibits a second length L 2  measured from a distal end  1156   b  to a proximal end  1158   b  of the fluid impermeable barrier  1102   b  thereof. The third fluid collection assembly  1100   c  exhibits a third length L 3  measured from a distal end  1156   c  to a proximal end  1158   c  of the fluid impermeable barrier  1102   c  thereof. The first length L 1  is greater than the second length L 2  and the second length L 2  is greater than the third length L 3 . 
     The individual or a medical practitioner may select one of the first fluid collection assembly  1100   a,  second fluid collection assembly  1100   b,  or the third fluid collection assembly  1100   c  based on the size of the vaginal region. For example, generally, the individual or the medical practitioner may select the fluid collection assembly with the longest length since increasing the length of the fluid collection assembly may decrease the amount of bodily fluids that leaks. However, the fluid collection assembly is more likely to shift when the individual moves if the length is too great. For example, movement of the individual may cause the glutes and/or abdominal muscles to flex and move which may cause the fluid collection assembly to shift if the fluid collection assembly is adjacent to the glutes and/or abdominal muscles. Thus, to allow increased movement of the individual, the individual or the medical practitioner may select one of the first fluid collection assembly  1100   a,  second fluid collection assembly  1100   b,  or the third fluid collection assembly  1100   c  such that the fluid collection assembly is not adjacent to at least one of the glutes and/or the abdominal muscles. 
       FIG.  12    is a top plan view of a plurality of fluid collection assemblies exhibiting different widths, according to an embodiment. Except as otherwise disclosed herein, each of the plurality of fluid collection assemblies may be the same or substantially similar to any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. For example, each of the plurality of fluid collection assemblies are illustrated as being substantially similar to the fluid collection assembly  100  illustrated in  FIG.  1   . However, it is noted that at least one of the plurality of fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein may include any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. 
     In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of fluid collection assemblies includes a first fluid collection assembly  1200   a  and a second fluid collection assembly  1200   b.  The first fluid collection assembly  1200   a  exhibits a first width W 1  measured perpendicularly to a longitudinal length thereof. The second fluid collection assembly  1200   b  exhibits a second width W 2  measured perpendicularly to a longitudinal length thereof. The first width W 1  is greater than the second width W 2 . 
     The individual or a medical practitioner may select one of the first fluid collection assembly  1200   a  or the second fluid collection assembly  1200   b  based on the size of the vaginal region. For example, generally, the individual or the medical practitioner may select the fluid collection assembly with the largest width since increasing the width of the fluid collection assembly may decrease the amount of bodily fluids that leaks. However, movement of the thighs may cause the fluid collection assembly to shift or buckle if the width is too large. Thus, to allow increased movement of the individual, the individual or the medical practitioner may select one of the first fluid collection assembly  1200   a  or the second fluid collection assembly  1200   b  based on the size of the vaginal region and, in particular, the space between the thighs. 
     As previously discussed, the conduit of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein may act as levers that cause the fluid collection assembly that includes the conduit to shift when the individual using the fluid collection assembly moves. The conduit is most likely to act as a lever when the conduit, when straight, extends in the same plane as the rest of the fluid collection assembly. However, it is noted that the conduit may still act as a lever when the conduit, when straight, does not extend in the same plane as the rest of the fluid collection assembly though not to the extent as when the conduit extends in the same plane as the rest of the fluid collection assembly. However, securing the conduit to a location that is proximate to the fluid outlet (e.g., the thigh or abdominal region of the individual) may help at least partially mitigate the effect of the conduit acting as a lever.  FIG.  13    is a top plan view of a fluid collection assembly  1300  that is configured to have the conduit  1312  thereof secured to a location that is proximate to the fluid outlet  1308  thereof, according to an embodiment. Except as otherwise disclosed herein, the fluid collection assembly  1300  is the same or substantially similar to any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. For example, the fluid collection assembly  1300  may include a fluid impermeable barrier  1302  defining the fluid outlet  1308  and a conduit  1312  secured to the fluid outlet  1308 . 
     A portion of the conduit  1312  that is spaced (i.e., located downstream) from the fluid permeable barrier  1302  may be configured to be secured to a location that is proximate to (e.g., within about 2 feet, within about 1.5 feet, within about 1 foot, within about 9 inches, within about 6 inches, within about 3 inches, or in ranges of about 1 inch to about 6 inches, about 3 inches to about 9 inches, about 6 inches to about 1 foot, about 9 inches to about 1.5 feet, or about 1 foot to about 2 feet) the fluid outlet  1308 . In an embodiment, as illustrated, the portion of the conduit  1312  is secured to the location using with a catheter securement device  1362 , such as a STATLOCK® catheter securement device available from C. R. Bard, Inc., including but not limited to those disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,117,163; 6,123,398; and 8,211,063, the disclosures of which were previously incorporated herein. In an embodiment, the portion of the conduit  1312  is secured to the location using tape or other suitable device. 
     The fluid collection assemblies shown in  FIGS.  1 A- 13    are examples of female fluid collection assemblies that are configured to collect bodily fluids from females. However, the fluid collection assemblies, systems, and method disclosed herein may include male fluid collection assemblies shaped, sized, and otherwise configured to collection bodily fluids from males (e.g., collect urine from a male urethral opening). 
       FIG.  14 A  is an isometric view of a fluid collection assembly  1400  according to an embodiment.  FIG.  14 B  is a cross-sectional view of the fluid collection assembly  1400  of  FIG.  14 A  taken along the plane  14 B- 14 B of  FIG.  14 A , according to an embodiment. Referring to  FIG.  14 A  and  FIG.  14 B , the fluid collection assembly  1400  includes a receptacle  1474  and a sheath  1476 . The receptacle  1474  is sized, shaped, and made of a material to be coupled to skin that surrounds the male urethral opening and have the male urethral opening positioned therethrough. For example, the receptacle  1474  may include an annular base  1478  that defines an opening  1480  in the receptacle  1474 . The annular base  1478  is sized and shaped to be positioned around the male urethral opening (e.g., positioned around and/or over the penis) and the opening  1480  may be configured to have the male urethral opening positioned therethrough. The annular base  1478  may also be sized, shaped, made of a material, or otherwise configured to be coupled (e.g., adhesively attached, such as with a hydrogel adhesive) to the skin around the male urethral opening (e.g., around the penis). In an example, the annular base  1478  may exhibit the general shape or contours of the skin surface that the annular base  1478  is selected to be coupled with. The annular base  1478  may be flexible thereby allowing the annular base  1478  to conform to any shape of the skin surface. The annular base  1478  may include a laterally extending flange  1455 . The receptacle  1474  also defines a hollowed region that is configured to receive (e.g., seal against) the sheath  1476 . For example, the receptacle  1474  may include a longitudinally extending flange  1457  that extends upwardly from the annular base  1478 . The longitudinally extending flange  1457  may be tall enough to prevent the sheath  1476  from being accidentally removed from the receptacle  1474  (e.g., at least 0.25 cm tall, 1 cm tall, at least 2.5 cm tall, or at least 5 cm tall). The receptacle  1474  is located at a proximal end  1458  (with respect to a wearer) of the fluid collection assembly  1400 . 
     The sheath  1476  includes (e.g., may be formed from) a fluid impermeable barrier  1402  that is sized and shaped to fit into the hollowed region of the receptacle  1474 . For example, the sheath  1476  may be generally tubular or cup-shaped, as shown. The generally tubular or cup-shaped fluid impermeable barrier  1402  may at least partially define the outer surface  1420  of the sheath  1476 . The fluid impermeable barrier  1402  may be similar or identical to any of the fluid impermeable barriers disclosed herein, in one or more aspects. For example, the fluid impermeable barrier  1402  may be constructed of any of the materials disclosed herein for the fluid impermeable barrier  1402 . The fluid impermeable barrier  1402  at least partially defines the chamber  1406 . For example, the inner surface  1421  of the fluid impermeable barrier  1402  at least partially defines the perimeter of the chamber  1406 . The chamber  1406  may be similar or identical to any of the chambers disclosed herein in one or more aspects. For example, the chamber  1406  may at least temporarily retain bodily fluids therein. As shown, the fluid collection assembly  1400  may include at least one porous material  1410  therein. The porous material  1410  may be similar or identical to any of the porous materials disclosed herein in one or more aspects. For example, the porous material  1410  may include one or more of a fluid permeable membrane  1422 , a fluid permeable support  1424 , or an absorbent layer  1452 . The fluid impermeable barrier  1402  may also define an opening  1404  extending through the fluid impermeable barrier  1402  that is configured to have a male urethral opening positioned therethrough. 
     The sheath  1476  and fluid impermeable barrier  1402  may also include at least one vacuum relief hole  1482  that allows the chamber  1406  to remain substantially at atmospheric pressure. The vacuum relief hole  1482  may be located at any point on the sheath  1476 , such as near or nearer the opening  1480 . In some examples (not shown), the vacuum relief hole  1482  may extend through the cap  1484  or be disposed beneath the cap  1484 . In some examples, the fluid collection assembly  1400  may not include the vacuum relief hole  1482 , such as when a more complete seal as desired for the chamber  1406 . 
     The sheath  1476  also includes at least a portion of the conduit  1412  therein, such as at least partially disposed in the chamber  1406  of the conduit  1412  only disposed in the fluid outlet  1408 . For example, the conduit  1412  may extend from the sheath  1476  at the distal end  1456  to a proximal end  1458  at least proximate to the opening  1480 . The proximal end  1458  may be disposed near or on the skin around the male urethral opening (e.g., on the penis or pubic area therearound). Accordingly, when a patient lays on their back, bodily fluids (e.g., urine) may aggregate near the opening  1480  against the skin of the subject. The bodily fluids may be removed from the chamber  1406  via the conduit  1412 . 
     In some examples, the fluid impermeable barrier  1402  may be constructed of a material and/or have a thickness that allows the sheath  1476  to collapse when placed under vacuum, such as to remove air around a penis in the fluid collection assembly  1400  during use. In such examples, the conduit  1412  may extend only to or into the distal end  1456  in the chamber  1406  (e.g., not through to the area adjacent the opening). 
     In an example, portions of the chamber  1406  may be substantially empty due to the varying sizes and rigidity of the male penis. However, in some examples, the outermost regions of the chamber  1406  (e.g., periphery of the interior regions of the sheath  1476 ) may include porous material  1410  (e.g., one or more of the fluid permeable membrane  1422  and fluid permeable support  1424 ). For example, the porous material  1410  may be bonded to the inner surface  1418  of the fluid impermeable barrier  1402 . The porous material  1410  may be positioned (e.g., at the distal end of the chamber  1406 ) to blunt a stream of urine from the male urethral opening thereby limiting splashing and/or to direct the bodily fluids to a selected region of the chamber  1406 . Since the chamber  1406  is substantially empty (e.g., substantially all of the chamber  1406  forms a reservoir), the bodily fluids are likely to pool at a gravimetrically low point of the chamber  1406 . The gravimetrically low point of the chamber  1406  may be at an intersection of the skin of an individual and the fluid collection assembly  1400 , a corner formed in the sheath  1476 , or another suitable location depending on the orientation of the wearer. 
     The porous material  1410  may include one or more of the fluid permeable membrane  1422  or the fluid permeable support  1424 . The fluid permeable membrane  1422  and the fluid permeable support  1424  may be similar or identical to any of the fluid permeable membranes or fluid permeable supports as respectively disclosed herein, in one or more aspects such as material make-up or wicking ability. One or more of the fluid permeable membrane  1422  or the fluid permeable support  1424  may be disposed between the fluid impermeable barrier  1402  and a penis inserted into the chamber  1406 . 
     The fluid permeable membrane  1422  may be positioned between the fluid impermeable barrier  1402  and a penis inserted into the chamber  1406 , such as between the fluid permeable support  1424  and penis of a wearer as shown. The fluid permeable support  1424  may be positioned between the fluid permeable membrane  1422  and the fluid impermeable barrier  1402 . The inner surface  1418 , optionally including the end of the chamber  1406  substantially opposite the opening  1404 , may be covered with one or both the fluid permeable membrane  1422  or the fluid permeable support  1424 . The fluid permeable support  1424  or the fluid permeable membrane  1422  may be affixed (e.g., adhered) to the fluid impermeable barrier  1402 . The fluid permeable support  1424  or the fluid permeable membrane  1422  may be affixed to each other. In some examples, the porous material  1410  only includes the fluid permeable membrane  1422  or the fluid permeable support  1424 . 
     In some examples, the fluid collection assembly  1400  includes a cap  1484  at a distal end  1456 . The cap  1484  defines an interior channel through which the bodily fluids may be removed from the fluid collection assembly  1400 . The interior channel is in fluid communication with the chamber  1406 . The cap  1484  may be disposed over at least a portion of the distal end  1456  of one or more of the fluid impermeable barrier  1402  or the porous material  1410 . The cap  1484  may be made of a polymer, rubber, or any other fluid impermeable material. The cap  1484  may be attached to one or more of the fluid impermeable barrier  1402 , the porous material  1410 , or the conduit  1412 . The cap  1484  may have a laterally extending flange  1486  and a longitudinally extending flange  1488 . The laterally extending flange  1486  may cover at least a portion of the distal end  1456  of the fluid collection assembly  1400 . The longitudinally extending flange  1488  may laterally extend a distance from the sheath  1476 . The longitudinally extending flange  1472  is sized and configured to receive and fluidly seal against the conduit  1412 , such as within the interior channel The conduit  1412  may extend a distance within or through the cap  1484 , such as to the porous material  1410 , through the porous material  1410 , or to a point set-off from the porous material  1410 . In the latter example, as depicted in  FIG.  14 B , the interior channel of the cap  1484  may define a reservoir  1416  therein. 
     The reservoir  1416  is an unoccupied portion of device such as in the cap  1484  and is void of other material. In some examples, the reservoir  1416  is defined at least partially by the porous material  1410  and the cap  1484 . During use, the bodily fluids that are in the chamber  1406  may flow through the porous material  1410  to the reservoir  1416 . The reservoir  1416  may store at least some of the bodily fluids therein and/or position the bodily fluids for removal by the conduit  1412 . In some examples, at least a portion of the porous material  1410  may extend continuously between at least a portion of the opening of the interior channel and chamber  1406  to move any bodily fluid from the opening directly to the reservoir  1416 . 
     In some examples (not shown), the fluid impermeable barrier  1402  may be disposed on or over the cap  1484 , such as enclosing the cap  1484  within the chamber  1406 . 
     In some examples, the sheath  1476  may include at least a portion of the conduit  1412  therein, such as at least partially disposed in the chamber  1406 . For example, the conduit  1412  may extend from the sheath  1476  to a region at least proximate to the opening  1480 . The inlet of the conduit  1412  may be positioned adjacent to the annular base  1478 . The inlet of the conduit  1412  may be positioned to be adjacent or proximate to the gravimetrically low point of the chamber  1406 , such as adjacent to the annular base  1478 . For example, the inlet may be co-extensive with or offset from the opening  1480 . In examples, the inlet may be positioned adjacent to the distal region  1444  of the sheath  1476 . 
     The proximal end  1458  may be disposed near or on the skin around the male urethral opening (e.g., around the penis) and the inlet of the conduit  1412  may be positioned in the proximal end  1458 . The outlet of the conduit  1412  may be directly or indirectly coupled to a vacuum source. Accordingly, the bodily fluids may be removed from the proximal end  1458  of the chamber  1406  via the conduit  1412 . 
     The receptacle  1474 , the sheath  1476 , the cap  1484 , and the conduit  1412  may be attached together using any suitable method. For example, at least two of the receptacle  1474 , the sheath  1476 , the cap  1484 , or the conduit  1412  may be attached together using at least one of an interference fit, an adhesive, stitching, welding (e.g., ultrasonic welding), tape, any other suitable method, or combinations thereof. 
     In some examples (not shown), the fluid collection assembly  1400  may have a one piece design, with one or more of the sheath  1476 , the receptacle  1474 , and the cap  1484  being a single, integrally formed piece. 
     Also as shown, the conduit  1412  may be at least partially disposed with the chamber  1406  of a fluid collection assembly  1400 . The conduit  1412  may extend from the distal region  1444  to the proximal end  1458 . For example, the conduit  1412  may extend through the cap  1484  to a point adjacent to the receptacle  1474 . The conduit  1412  is sized and positioned to be coupled to a fluid storage container or the vacuum source 
     ( FIG.  10   . An outlet of the conduit  1412  may be operably coupled to the vacuum source, directly or indirectly. The inlet (e.g., open terminal end) of the conduit  1412  may be positioned within or adjacent to the chamber  1406  such as at a location expected to be at the gravimetrically low point of the fluid collection assembly  1400  during use. By positioning the inlet in a location expected to be at the gravimetrically low point of the fluid collection assembly  1400  when worn by the user, the bodily fluids introduced into the chamber  1406  may be removed via the conduit  1412  to prevent pooling or stagnation of the fluid within the chamber  1406 . 
     The fluid collection assembly  1400  may include any of the movement enhancing features disclosed herein. In an example, the surface of the porous material  1410  that contacts the penis may include one or more grooves and/or one or more perforations formed therein. In an example, at least a portion of the fluid impermeable barrier  1402  and/or the receptacle  1474  may include a textured surface. In an example, the fluid collection assembly  1400  may be configured such that the conduit  1412  does not, when straight, extend in substantially the same direction and the longitudinal axis of the fluid collection assembly  1400 . In an example, the fluid collection assembly  1400  may exhibit a plurality of different sizes. 
     Further examples of fluid collection assemblies that are configured to collect bodily fluids from males are disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/433,773 filed on Jun. 6, 2019, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein, in its entirety, by this reference. 
     In some examples, the vacuum source may be remotely located from the fluid collection assembly  1400 . In such examples, the conduit  1412  may be fluidly connected to the fluid storage container, which may be disposed between the vacuum source and the fluid collection assembly  1400 . 
     During operation, a male using the fluid collection assembly  1400  may discharge bodily fluids into the chamber  1406 . The bodily fluids may pool or otherwise be collected in the chamber  1406 . At least some of the bodily fluids may be pulled through the interior of the conduit  1412  via the inlet. The bodily fluids may be drawn out of the fluid collection assembly  1400  via the vacuum/suction provided by the vacuum source. During operation, the aperture  1462  may substantially maintain the pressure in the chamber  1406  at atmospheric pressure even though the bodily fluids are introduced into and subsequently removed from the chamber  1406 . 
     As will be discussed in more detail below, the bodily fluids may be removed from the chamber of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein using a vacuum source. For example, the vacuum source may be connected to the conduit and may be configured to apply a suction force to the conduit. The suction force may pull bodily fluids that are present in the chamber into the conduit and pull the bodily fluids through the conduit and into a fluid storage container. The vacuum source may include any suitable vacuum source. However, in some embodiments, the vacuum source may have a fixed location or is otherwise not portable. In such embodiments, the vacuum source may significantly limit the mobility of the individual using the fluid collection assemblies since the fluid collection assembly is tethered to the vacuum source. As such, in some embodiments, the movement enhancing features of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein may include attaching the fluid collection assemblies to a portable vacuum source. 
       FIG.  15    is a schematic cross-sectional view of a portable vacuum source  1562 , according to an embodiment. For example, the vacuum source  1562  may be used with any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the vacuum source  1562  includes at least one top wall  1564 , at least one bottom wall  1566 , and at least one side wall  1568  extending from the top wall  1564  to the bottom wall  1566 . The top wall  1564 , the bottom wall  1566 , and the side wall  1568  define a chamber  1570 . At least one of the top wall  1564 , the bottom wall  1566 , or the side wall  1568  defines a fluid inlet  1572  that is configured to be secured to the conduit  1512 . Also, at least one of the top wall  1564 , the bottom wall  1566 , or the side wall  1568  defines a gas outlet  1574  that is configured to let gas out of the chamber  1570 . The gas outlet  1574  may include a gas-permeable/water-impermeable filter  1576  that is configured to allow only gas (and not urine) to flow through the gas outlet  1574 . The gas outlet  1574  and/or the filter  1576  may also include a one-way valve (not shown) that only allows the gas to flow from the chamber  1570  to an exterior of the vacuum source  1562  while preventing gas from flowing from the exterior of the vacuum source  1562  to the chamber  1570 . 
     At least the side wall  1568  of the vacuum source  1562  is configured to be compressed (e.g., collapsed, buckled, bent, crumpled, folded, twisted, etc.) by squeezing the vacuum source  1562  with a hand. Compressing the side walls  1548  decreases the volume of the chamber  1570 . Gas that is present in the chamber  1570  may escape the chamber  1570  via the gas outlet  1574  when the side wall  1548  is compressed. The vacuum source  1562  includes one or more springs  1578  that are configured expand the volume of the chamber  1570  and decompress the side wall  1548  after the vacuum source  1570  is squeezed. Expanding the volume of the chamber  1570  may apply a suction force to the conduit  1512  which, in turn, may remove bodily fluids from the fluid collection assembly (not shown). The chamber  1570  may be configured to hold the bodily fluids therein such that the vacuum source  1562  is also the fluid storage container. 
     The vacuum source  1562  may be configured to be squeezed multiple times until the chamber  1570  is completely filled with the bodily fluids. The vacuum source  1562  may include a one-way valve  1580  that is configured to allow bodily fluids to flow from the conduit  1512  to the chamber  1570  and restrict the bodily fluids from flowing from the chamber  1570  to the conduit  1512 . As such, squeezing the vacuum source  1562  does not reintroduce the bodily fluids back into the fluid collection assembly which may cause the fluid collection assembly to leak. 
       FIG.  16    is a block diagram of a system  1690  for fluid collection, according to an embodiment. The system  1690  includes a fluid collection assembly  1600 , a fluid storage container  1692 , and a vacuum source  1664 . The fluid collection assembly  1600 , the fluid storage container  1692 , and the vacuum source  1664  may be fluidly coupled to each other via one or more conduits  112 . For example, fluid collection assembly  1600  may be operably coupled to one or more of the fluid storage container  1692  or the vacuum source  1664  via the conduit  1612 . However, as previously discussed, the vacuum source  1664  and the fluid storage container  1692  may be integrally formed together. The bodily fluids collected in the fluid collection assembly  1600  may be removed from the fluid collection assembly  1600  via the conduit  1612  which protrudes into the fluid collection assembly  1600 . For example, an inlet of the conduit  1612  may extend into the fluid collection assembly  1600 , such as to a fluid reservoir therein. The outlet of the conduit  1612  may extend into the fluid collection assembly  1600  or the vacuum source  1664 . Suction force may be introduced into the chamber of the fluid collection assembly  1600  via the inlet of the conduit  1612  responsive to suction (e.g., vacuum) force applied at the outlet of the conduit  1612 . 
     The suction force may be applied to the outlet of the conduit  1612  by the vacuum source  1664  either directly or indirectly. The suction force may be applied indirectly via the fluid storage container  1692 . For example, the outlet of the conduit  1612  may be disposed within the fluid storage container  1692  and an additional conduit  1612  may extend from the fluid storage container  1692  to the vacuum source  1664 . Accordingly, the vacuum source  1664  may apply suction to the fluid collection assembly  1600  via the fluid storage container  1692 . The suction force may be applied directly via the vacuum source  1664 . For example, the outlet of the conduit  1612  may be disposed within the vacuum source  1664 . An additional conduit  1612  may extend from the vacuum source  1664  to a point outside of the fluid collection assembly  1600 , such as to the fluid storage container  1692 . In such examples, the vacuum source  1664  may be disposed between the fluid collection assembly  1600  and the fluid storage container  1692 . 
     The fluid collection assemblies  1600  may be similar or identical to any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein in one or more aspects. The fluid collection assembly  1600  may be shaped and sized to be positioned adjacent to a female urethral opening or have a male urethral opening positioned therethrough (e.g., receive a penis therein). For example, the fluid collection assembly  1600  may include a fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defining a chamber (e.g., interior region) of the fluid collection assembly  1600 . The fluid impermeable barrier also defines an opening extending therethrough from the external environment. The opening may be positioned adjacent to a female urethral opening or have a male urethral opening positioned therethrough. The fluid collection assembly  1600  may include a fluid permeable membrane disposed within the fluid impermeable barrier. The fluid collection assembly  1600  may include at least one porous material disposed in the chamber such as one or more of a fluid permeable support and a fluid permeable membrane. 
     The fluid storage container  1692  is sized and shaped to retain the bodily fluids therein. The fluid storage container  1692  may include a bag (e.g., drainage bag), a bottle or cup (e.g., collection jar), or any other enclosed container for storing bodily fluids such as urine. In some examples, the conduit  1612  may extend from the fluid collection assembly  1600  and attach to the fluid storage container  1692  at a first point therein. An additional conduit  1612  may attach to the fluid storage container  1692  at a second point thereon and may extend and attach to the vacuum source  1664 . Accordingly, a vacuum (e.g., suction) may be drawn through fluid collection assembly  1600  via the fluid storage container  1692 . The bodily fluids, such as urine, may be drained from the fluid collection assembly  1600  using the vacuum source  1664 . 
     The vacuum source  1664  may include one or more of a manual vacuum pump, and electric vacuum pump, a diaphragm pump, a centrifugal pump, a displacement pump, a magnetically driven pump, a peristaltic pump, or any pump configured to produce a vacuum. The vacuum source  1664  may provide a vacuum or suction to remove the bodily fluids from the fluid collection assembly  1600 . In some examples, the vacuum source  1664  may be powered by one or more of a power cord (e.g., connected to a power socket), one or more batteries, or even manual power (e.g., a hand operated vacuum pump). In some examples, the vacuum source  1664  may be sized and shaped to fit outside of, on, or within the fluid collection assembly  1600 . For example, the vacuum source  1664  may include one or more miniaturized pumps or one or more micro pumps. 
     The vacuum sources  1664  disclosed herein may include one or more of a switch, a button, a plug, a remote, or any other device suitable to activate the vacuum source  1664 . 
     While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments are contemplated. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting. 
     Terms of degree (e.g., “about,” “substantially,” “generally,” etc.) indicate structurally or functionally insignificant variations. In an example, when the term of degree is included with a term indicating quantity, the term of degree is interpreted to mean ±10%, ±5%, +2% or 0% of the term indicating quantity. In an example, when the term of degree is used to modify a shape, the term of degree indicates that the shape being modified by the term of degree has the appearance of the disclosed shape. For instance, the term of degree may be used to indicate that the shape may have rounded corners instead of sharp corners, curved edges instead of straight edges, one or more protrusions extending therefrom, is oblong, is the same as the disclosed shape, etc.