What is Navel piercing?
[[File:Nombril troué.jpg|thumb|A navel piercing with with blue jewelry]] A '''navel piercing''' is type of piercing to the [[bellybutton]]. It is the second most popular piercing, next to [[ear piercing]]. It is considered a form of [[body art]]. There can be multiple piercings and it is possible to change rings, depending on how you pierce it. This piercing can be done at any angle where there is a clear flap of skin, but the most common navel piercing is through the upper rim of the navel.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lichtenstein |first=Isabelle |title=If You're Getting a Belly Button Piercing, Here's What You Should Know |url=https://www.byrdie.com/belly-button-piercing-5089381 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107121538/https://www.byrdie.com/belly-button-piercing-5089381 |archive-date=2022-11-07 |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=Byrdie |language=en}}</ref> Healing usually takes around 6–12 months, but is different for each person due to differences in their body.<ref>{{cite web |date=4 June 2015 |title=Can I go swimming after a piercing? |url=https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/lifestyle/can-i-go-swimming-after-a-piercing/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915122241/https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/lifestyle/can-i-go-swimming-after-a-piercing/ |archive-date=15 September 2018 |access-date=14 September 2018 |website= |publisher=National Health Service}}</ref> ==Gallery== <gallery> File:My navel piercing.png|A navel piercing File:עגיל בתבור.jpg|A navel piercing with white closures File:Caribicbauch02.jpg|A navel piercing with several pieces of jewelry attached File:Double navel piercing.png|A double navel piercing File:Nude in Public 08117.jpg|A navel piercing with a chain attached </gallery> == Related pages == * [[Nipple piercing]] * [[Genital piercing]] * [[Jewellery]] ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Stub}} [[Category:Body piercing]] [[Category:Jewelry]]