Navel or belly button piercings are all the rage, especially among young women, the reason is simple; they are sexy. Sexy or not, there are some considerations that must be thought through prior to having the piercing done.
Lifestyle: Belly button piercing may not be the best idea for people who are very active in sports. There is always plenty of bending, twisting and other movements that may make healing of the insertion more difficult. As well as all the movements, those people who pursue sports also sweat a great deal, also something that will slow down healing and demand constant attention to keep the area dry.
Clothing: Clothing that is worn above or below the navel is not a problem but if you do wear any clothing that goes right across the navel, this may be a source of irritation.
Size: Petite women look far better when wearing navel piercing rings. There is absolutely nothing to stop a heavy woman from getting a belly button piercing but when you sit; the jewelry will all but disappear in the skin fold. If the piercing is constantly “suffocating” it is easy for sweat to build up in the area which makes healing difficult and it demands constant cleaning as bacteria can quickly form in the area.
Hygiene: A naval piercing takes considerable care and attention for it to heal properly and not become infected. It will eat up perhaps an hour a day; 30 minutes in the morning and another 30 minutes at night to keep the area clean and to take a sea-salt bath. The salt of course is important to healing and sea-salt, which does not contain any iodine, will not cause pain. If you cannot honestly dedicate this kind of time, then perhaps a belly button piercing is not for you. The proper care after any piercing is very important; belly button piercing is doubly so as any infection can quickly turn serious.
A navel piercing is extremely tricky as the navel is very prone to harboring bacteria as it can provide a dark, moist environment. If you keep it impeccably clean and avoid any undue stretching or bending then it will be fine. One other thing, navel piercing rings are a lot easier to insert if you have an “outie.”
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