Omphalophobia is an ongoing, intense fear of belly buttons (navels). People with omphalophobia may be afraid of their own or others’ belly buttons. Symptoms include feelings of distress, feeling out ...

If your belly button is leaking fluid, you may have a bacterial, fungal, or yeast infection. However, other things, such as cysts and poor hygiene, can also cause your belly button to leak fluid.

I became dead set on getting a belly button ring once I was legally allowed to do so, and the images of my holy trinity—Britney, Xtina, and Bey—that plastered my bedroom walls further ...

Cats are no strangers to weird anatomical features. They have an odd little pocket on the sides of their ears that belongs to “Henry” for some reason, and big flappy pouches that hang off ...

Navels, belly buttons, innies or outies whatever term you use, your umbilicus may have plenty to tell you about the state of your health.

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While coconut oil keeps your skin hydrated, camphor fights off germs that can cause infections. When mixed together and applied to your belly button, you can reap a lot of health benefits. Coconut oil ...

The latest trend to catch on? Putting castor oil in your belly button—also known as navel oiling or navel pulling. Now, TikTok wellness gurus and girlies alike are claiming that applying castor ...