Belly button piercings, also called naval piercings, first came to be in ancient Egypt , and became popular in the 1990s when Britney Spears wore one. Mom Katie Holmes does not seem to have one.

A look at belly button smell, a common complaint with a variety of causes. Included is detail on why the belly button is susceptible to smelling.

Navel rings were more than just jewelry, they were a sign of rebellion. Case in point: every episode of a teen sitcom where the main character gets her belly button pierced and does not tell mom.

Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson MD, MPH The navel, also known as the belly button or umbilicus, is a small, round, or ...

Kim Kardashian shared in a Monday, Nov. 18, Instagram post that she revived one of the trends from the 2000s, and has been rocking a belly button ring.

Kardashian, 43, posted an Instagram carousel, and in her fifth photo, she added a glimpse of her new body piercing. Her latest piece of body jewelry includes a diamond stud.

The reality star revived the early aughts bling trend, showing off a diamond stud piercing in her navel on Instagram.

Related: See the Sexiest Celebrity Bikini Moments of 2024 During the late ’90s and early 2000s, navel jewelry was a popular fad amongst celebrities, like Britney Spears and Beyoncé.

What is piercing rejection? Here's what to know about the symptoms of this common health issue and how to treat a belly button, ear, or other piercing rejection.

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD During pregnancy, the belly button may change shape—often from an “innie” to an “outie”—as the growing uterus pushes against the abdominal wall. Some may also ...