Stinky bellybutton

When two folds of skin are in close contact with each other and there is no movement, the moisture and oil naturally excreted by the skin will become stale and infected with bacteria and will begin to smell.
This phenomenon is not confined to the belly button. Anyone who has had a broken shoulder and had their arm in a bent position on a sling will soon discover that the skin on the inside of the elbow will smell unless attended to.
Unfortunately, the skin in the belly button just remains there in close contact and with no movement or airing so bacteria have a field day and a horrible smell develops.
Preventing this means making sure the skin is well ventilated and kept dry.
Some people have a deeper button which makes it more difficult to keep it dry. Some people perspire more than others so it's easy to see how the problem affects some people and not others.
Some years ago, when I never bothered about my button, I noticed it was very sore when drying after a bath. It was also very smelly and red.
All I did from then on was make sure I washed it properly and then dried it thoroughly afterwards. I then "checked" it regularly and the smell and soreness disappeared and has never returned.

So... For all you sufferers, if you prevent the skin folds from clamming together and you ensure it is well dried after bathing, there is every chance the problem will be cured. Dry it gently by dabbing it with a soft tissue because the slightest roughness will make it sore and the skin will then weep moisture and start to smell. I suggest you do not apply any vaseline type cream as this may trap the moisture and cause added soreness. Talcum powder will help to dry it but beware of the powder becoming moist and crusty. Hopefully, once any soreness has gone the button will stop weeping.
Prevention in future means trying to keep it well aired and dry even if this means dabbing it with a tissue once or twice during the day.

The medical profession these days tend to look for a quick fix, as indeed we all do, but simply applying antibiotic creams on a regular basis will only lead to a recurrence after the temporary "cure."
I hope these few comments will be helpful and remember that once the problem is sorted, it is much easier to keep it that way than to let it return and start all over again.

I too have the same problem and showed/asked my nurse about it and she said it was a yeast infection which my doctor also said it was. He said it is caused by not drying the area very well. In any case you can get an over the counter anti-fungal cream for it or your doctor can prescribe a cream. And for those of you with the wise cracks, show some respect, you may have a problem someday that you need help with.

I know what it is!!!! I read on someone else's thread about the same problem that it had something to do with a diet too high in simple sugars. Since the reason I was looking at threads was because I had the same issue, I looked back at my diet over the past week. Sure enough, over the past few days I had drank a lot of soda when I normally drink water, and had been eating a lot of bad carbs. Over these past two days I've been watching the sugar intake and drinking more water. Guess what? No more stinky belly button!! Try it! I've had this issue off and on for several years and I've finally found something that works - less sugar. Alcohol, soap, drying it out with a hair dryer, etc. and nothing has made a noticeable change til now.

im a clean person too and have also had this problem!!

if ur belly button smells or has any sort of dicharge/weeping, it's more than likely a bacterial infection. inner belly buttons get warm and moist in heat and are subject to all nasties...

it's best to use savlon antiseptic cream (to kill the bacteria), or canesten cream...apply twice a day using a cotton bud. if u find it hard cleanin the area, try cleaning using a cotton bud too.

Okay...
For all of those telling you that maybe one day when "you're in the real world" I just want to let you know that there is no such thing. That's right the "real world" does not exist. Never let anyone tell you otherwise. For those spreading lies about the "real world"; wake up, it does not exist. The real world is all in your imagination and more responsibility does not constititute the existence of such.

Now...about that belly button. :) It's perfectly normal to have a smelly belly! I bet that's great to hear. Bacteria thrive in areas that are dark, damp, and warm. Name me one innie belly that doesn't fit the dark and warm criteria? I suppose a very shallow button could be light, but that's about it. Now as far as the damp goes. If you wash, swim, dance in the rain, sweat, or do anything else, then chances are your belly button has cause to be damp. Therefore a belly button is the ideal home for bacteria, which stink, both metaphorically and literally.

A good way to help prevent this is by making sure you completely dry your belly button after washing. Since it will become damp again with sweat, this does not ensure perfection, however by it being completely dry at some point, you discourage bacteria from taking up residence in your belly button.

For those of you who think you might have gotten an infection. (It's not because you are overweight, as earlier posted.) Try treating it just as you would any other infection before going to a doctor. Your primary goal should be to discourage bacteria from staying by keeping your belly button as dry and clean as possible.

Hope this is helpful for all those seeking real advice on the case of mysterious smelly belly. :)

It's probably an infection so go and see the doctor and also dont listen to those people sending horrible comments there just pigs I hope you find a way to cure it so good luck :)

I would like to end this rubbish for everyone. Please find below the guidelines to follow if you have this problem!

It may be caused by a number of reasons, it is down to the individuals body.

If you have redness, inflammation (swelling), and/or a yellowish discharge inside or around your belly button, follow these simple guidelines for 2-3 days:

try not to pick or scratch the affected area,
clean your belly button gently with salt water twice a day, and
dry it carefully but thoroughly after washing.
If after a few days you still have the same symptoms, you should see your GP so that they can investigate the cause of the irritation. If you have an infection your GP may prescribe a course of antibiotics.

Hope this helps everyone who needs it.

Hi.. StinkyBB

I came here because I had the same problem as you, I ended up with the same sentiments as you, I even signed up to post this, cannot guarantee more posts though.

You quoted someone as being an Ars*hole, you were too kind to them, I read some of your previous posts, you were too kind to them as well.

From what I see this thread is a waste of time, from the other threads I read they are a waste of time too. Either this site needs moderating or taking off line, it serves no purpose except to let kids and idiots type a load of garbage (Apologies to the (About 5%%) sensible replies)

I would suggest to anyone who might have a genuine enquiry as to a health problem that they seek advice elsewhere as this does not seem the place to get it.

At the end of the day, I wish you the best of luck with your problem, if you do find an answer I would be pleased to hear it.

Kind regards to the sensible replyees, as for the rest, euthanasia is your best option.

All of you who are posting stupid comments must be retarded teenagers. You have no idea what real life is like and you are in for a rude awakening when/if you ever grow up. I have had this problem as well and believe me when I say that I am a clean person. I shower at least once a day but some things are beyond my control. I just hope that one day you will learn to have some respect for other human beings.

I got this problem just today. I got it three weeks ago and haven't had any smell but I was cleaning this morning and wow!. I soaked it with warm water and soap in a cup for ten minutes. Then i wiped it down with alcohol. I did the same with the ring and the smell is gone... For now. H2ocean is good to

Sounds like a recurring infection. Go see a doctor.

Try cleaning it out with hydrogen peroxide.

ok. here its is. its not a matter of weight.it may be a case of personal hygeine sometimes. but im a very clean person. and i have snakebite piercings. any orifice in the human body smells including piercings just clean then with antiseptic and soap once daily for about a week or two. the smell should subside. it will come back but just repeat those steps. it works for me.

At the end of the day, my bellybutton smells like prison sex no matter what I do to clean it.

My bellybutton secretes a sharp, cheesy smell like x-tra cheesy DORITO's

I suggest you see a doctor if there's goo coming out of your belly button, especially if it's that strong to where you can smell it through your shirt.

My belly button stinks too...I bathe everyday and wash it out everyday with soap and water and use peroxide and q tips daily but I can still smell it when I 'm sitting or standing I know that smell, because I have stuck my finger in it and sniffed it to see if that was what it was I was smelling, it kind of smells like my feet and my private area, seems all my orfaces smell alike except my mouth and ears. I do not understand what the problem is. Maybe it's because I am over weight and my guts are coming out or my intestines are backing up because I stay constipated...I don't know but it is getting on my nerves.

Everyone's belly button smells. I was, coincidentally, discussing this with my parents a few days ago. The belly button has the most bacteria of anywhere on the body because it's so hard to clean. Goodness knows what germs have gotten in there, but you cannot reach. It's really gross, but unfortunately normal.

However if there is this much goo coming out of it then it may be infected. Go and see a Doctor, and refrain from picking or messing around with it. Leave it alone and that will help it to heal.

BTW...In addition to my previous post, I've noticed that some people are saying that is some medical condition or some type of infection - this is NOT the case. As long as it just smells funky and your not oozing, bleeding, or something else that shouldn't be there - your fine. It's just that the bellybutton doesn't get a lot of air, nor does your backside. Therefore, it might get a little smelly. You have to realize that your body temperature is 98.6, yes the outside isn't that warm - but you have to factor in the climate, clothes, and your activity. One thing to keep in mind, use a good deodorant - not a real cheap one. Those do not work well under your armpits and they are not going to work well in other places either! Anyway, I hope this helps everyone as well as it has for me!

It's a yeast infection. Use the tinactin spray they normally perscribe for atheletes foot twice a day for a week or so then use baby powder to keep ur bellybutton dry. Works like a charm!

I HAVE AN AWESOME SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM!!! I've had this same exact problem, no matter how skinny I am at the time. Unfortunately, I have a deep bellybutton. So, I use my deodorant, which is Secret - Shower Fresh brand. Of course, you obviously don't have to use that particular brand - but it does smell nice. After you shower and dry yourself off really well - either rub your finger over the deodorant and apply or use the corner of the deodorant, then rub in. I have also found other areas to use this. Let's put it this way, if it's dark and covered up most of the day, it may not be staying the freshest. I think you can use your imagination! If you use the deodorant (at least my type does), you will stay fresh ALL DAY long and even the next! Good luck!

I had this forever! I tried everything from soaking rubbing alcohol in it to Q tips etc. Finally I broke down and asked my doctor about it. Try "hibicleanse". You can get it at any pharmacy OTC. It is the sterile soap doctors use before surgery. It has an active ingriedient called Clorahexadine. It completely kills any germs in there. I did it twice. Just put a bunch of the soap in there and started picking away til all the crust was gone. Days later I tried to see if I could get anything out or see if it would smell.... NOthing!! Relief. I still wash it about 3 times a week just to prevent reoccurence.

If u have an inny belly button and slouch alot that can happen! I get the same thing! I reckon it happens because no air gets to it and it can't dry out and sweat builds up! I don't think it a serious problem just make sure u dry out ur belly button after u shower and don't slouch so much!

Okay, seriously this is a sign of some kind of yeast/bacterial infection. This comes and goes for me. When I've been eating too many carbs and not drinking enough water, this tends to happen to me. And my belly button has issues man! It smells nasty up in there! Smells like a tiny bug crawled up in there and died and started rotting for weeks or something! Sorry, for those with weak stomachs....but okay, it smells, we all get that, right? It smells BAD!

No but for real, stop eating CARBS, breads, cereal, sugar, etc.... and drink lots of water and it should go away. I will stick a Q-tip up in there to try to get what gunk I can out of that hole! Yuck!!

She may be having a very deep bellybutton so clean it regularly or get her to a surgeon she may be having a fecal fistula wherein there an anomalous connection between the intestine and the bellybutton

I have the same problem and been researching it and came across this article
"The doctor told me that I had a bacterial infection which is actually fairly common. A bit of bacteria gets in there and, encouraged by the dark conditions, spreads and causes problems. It's something akin to a yeast infection, which also grows in dark conditions. The infection seems to occur more commonly amongst persons like myself who are a little bit larger. (Maybe because our belly buttons are more in the dark?) Symptoms include bleeding, the excretion of a white, smelly substance, and in some severe cases like mine, the oozing of pus. Sometimes pain and soreness accompanies the other symptoms.

Clean it in the shower and make sure you dry it afterwards.

try squirting some diaper rash cream or yeast inf. medication in there. put a cotton ball inside and cover it with a bandaid

Hello Lovely Lady

I hope this is no longer an issue for you!

My wife had the exact same symptoms, word for word. She no longer has it.

She developed adult acne and started treatment initially with some standard oral antibiotics. She noticed her belly button did not smell so much though it was still there.

She was refered to a dermatologist who put her on Roaccutane which contains the drug Isotretinoin which shuts down all of your skin's oil glands. This cured her, it has been 3 yrs and it has not come back.

It is a very extreme drug only given in cases were the acne does not respond to creams and antibiotics. It does give an idea on what the problem is, it is most likely something like acne, a miro organism feeding off your bodies oil which produces this bad smell.

You can try taking this information to your GP or specialist and hopefully they can help.

The stupid UK NHS doctors told my wife she just had to live with it! Dont lose hope, it can be stopped.

are you sure you're not confusing your belly buttion as your anus?

I had the same thing happen to me quite often and I got it looked at at the doctor's during a check-up. I was told that it was because of a soap and water build up. The smell usually occurs if there is sweat mixed in with the soap and water residue. It has nothing to do with a piercing, but it makes sense that people with piercings have it happen since they need to keep their bellybutton area clean.

I recommend going to a doctor and getting that checked.... it's definitely not normal and maybe they didn't sew your bellybutton right and it's opened. That sounds like an emergency case:(

It's not normal and has nothing to do with what you eat or how clean you are... go see your doctor he'll tell you what's going on.

I had the same problem. It was a yeast infection of the navel. He suggested using some over the counter anti-fungal ointment, and I did. The problem never returned!

just clean it everyday while taki g a shower or bath :)

so yes. I'd say it is normal

You are suffering from the button on your pants. This happens to me with certain items of clothing. It is just an allergy to the material the button or snap is made of.

I gained about 15 pounds in the last year, and my BB went from pretty flat to somewhat deep: most of the pudge went to my abdomen and butt.

I, too, suddenly noticed a nasty smell, and was horrified to realize it was my BB!
Never had that problem before, ever!!! (And I'm over 40, stretched-out belly from childbearing)

I shower at least once daily, and make sure to soap up the BB and rinse it out well, dry it, and use a medicated powder (over the counter, not expensive) like Gold Bond or its equivalent (I'm in the US).

And if the BB begins to smell nasty, then do all but powder it, and use an antifungal cream or spray (like for jock itch/athlete's foot).

My belly button smells too, no matter how much I wash it or clean it out with a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol. I don't have any pain, bleeding, or pus, so I don't think it's infected. Probably just sweat and dead skin cells.

Oh god!! Why does that happen? This is not the first time I hear of this. Is this a condition I wonder... HMMM I'm going to google it because this is interesting.

Anyone could have a stinky bellybuttion right after you poke it too much, mine stinks, my cozen and friend too. so while taking a shower try not to clean your bellybutton because this is how i made my bellybutton smells like ass, try squeezing a lemon in it so it kills the becteria.

So many comments

I'm not overweight and my bellybutton does have a crazy smell to it. And I take a shower everyday sometimes twice a day. So yeah your normal.

blud, go doctor!

This is totally normal, but you need to change how you shower/bathe. You literally need to clean out your belly button with soap using your finger and sticking it in there.
My ex from high school was super hot, but she had a sensitive belly button and didn't like to stick her finger in it when showering... It reeked so bad. I tried to laugh it off and ignore it but we finally had to wash my finger and leave the room. Pretty funny.

Yeah, sometimes I get worried about my hygiene, so i stick my finger in my bellybutton and sniff it a little, it doesn't stink TERRIBLE it just has a small odor, I think it is normal, because we all have our own smell, so it's just our bodies and how they are, but green goo, nasty crust, that's terrible, I do have bellybutton lint, I wash it about, hmm whenever I think it needs to be washed, I don't know if it's something to worry about or not, so i don't worry, i just be sure to clean around there when I think it needs to be clean.

I broke my finger and had it in a splint for a couple weeks, maybe months. Idk.
Once I finally got it out, it smelled really bad, so I think it's just your skin folded together without getting much air.

The rot in your soul is seeping out through the portal. Seek spiritual help.

I believe it due to the fact that your bellybutton is connected directly to your heart. The bellybutton is simply attempting to release the extra calories you don't use. My recommendation is every time you see the buildup, you call an exorcist.

It definitely shouldnt have juice but for some it may have a smell if not dryed and bacteria makes it smell. Or because something got stuck

my bellybutton is clean, i take bath daily, it has a pleasant sexy smell.
i used to finger when sitting in the toilet and smells it.
also sweat on sides of my penis is also nice and sexyyy

its your smelly button. I'm omphalophobic btw.

I love the sweaty pussy smell of my belly button

I have had this problem come up many times. I have obsessive hygiene and eat a good diet. However, I sweat a lot, and I have lots of allergies. This will happen to me from wearing pants with any kind of metal snap in the front (near the belly button). It also happens from wearing pantyhose (anything that presses on that area and keeps the belly button from breathing), or from being hot and/or sweaty. If it's truly infected, you can lay on your back and pour a little bit of hydrogen peroxide into it from the cap. Let it sit for several minutes and then dab it up before bathing. Never, EVER scrub or scratch at it. You'll make it a lot worse. After you shower, always make sure your belly button is thoroughly dry. Something else I've recently discovered is to dry it and then mist the inside with an acne body spray with salicylic acid in it. My local dollar store carries one with 2% salicycle acid that works great. Just make sure the mist is able to dry fully before you put your clothes on. It has worked out really well for me.

I watched a programme about a woman with burns that they were treating with fresh pineapple applied to the burns. After trying everything else (disinfectant, perfume, keeping it clean and dry etc. etc. etc. but nothing seemed to work) I tried this on my belly button and it works! Immediately I had solved the problem! Do please tell me how you get on. I now only have to use it once or twice a week.
I just take a narrow piece of fresh pineapple (tinned doesn't work I don't think) and gently put it in the belly button and turn it round and pull it out. I don't dry inside and just dry outside and hey presto all the smell has gone!
I've love to know if I've helped anyone else with this problem.
I have also found it helpful to eat pineapple (not the piece I've used obviously!) and found this cleans my mouth and tongue too.

Mine is stinky too, but when it got extra stinky and had that gross yellow goo I ended up needing an antibiotic. I would see a doctor.

tea tree! put tea tree in it- any weird bodily stuff for me is always solved by tea tree.

Watch Ren and Stimpy... Jerry the belly button elf.. He will clear it up for you.

ok everyone i have the masters cure for your stinky stinky belly button oder my mother in law has told me that by simply adding soom neem oil to your stinky hole in 2/3 days you will be cured

i write this only to help please tell me if it works i need no thanks only
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I've had this problem with the odor and i found daily washing then drying and applying body powder after showering eliminates the issue.

u need to have someone lick it off man

Wow how did I make it to 50-something and be so blessed with a clean odor-free belly button? It seems I am in the minority; I've never even heard of these things!

Hi,

I also had the same problem, It happens because when you trim or shave your chest and stomach area, the hard hair goes into your navel,it cuts the inner skin.
All you need to do is .. get some copper sulphate crystal..(blue colour)
and put a small stone of Copper sulphate in your navel,
its going to hurt alot but you will be fine in 3-4 days.

it gets very warm in there i think its just a bacteria build up

It's a fungal infection. A good natural and inexpensive way of handling it is to buy some 100% pure Tea Tree Oil and swab some in daily. Initially you may want to tear off a small piece of cotton, soak it in the oil, and insert it into your belly button. use some medical tape to ensure that it stays there all day.

The infection should be cured within 7-10 days, if not well before that.

Good luck!

I agree with Ambermoon, ignore the idiots and trolls. This happens. You can clean your bellybutton with a lotion (baby lotion is good and gentle) and Q-tips. Then apply a gentle deodorant like Dry Idea. Let it rest for a bit, then wipe the surface with a cloth (NOT a Q-tip). See how that works. If you have a deep belly button, you might try an occasional anti-fungal, but I don't think that will be necessary.

Clean it with white vinegar :)

I smell quite a lot. My arse stinks, my armpits do, my feet are dreadful, my balls sweat and smell cheesy, and the top of ma head pongs like onions. I get smellier as I get older. This is known as maturity.

wash it out with soapy water every day and make sure you dry it really well and you shouldnt get it back.
its just damp that causing it, you shouldnt need any cream unless really sore, nappy rash cream works well in that case.

Damn how deep is ur belly button

I have the same problem accept I just have the smell not the discharge problem. And I wash it everyday.

This sounds lovely! I love things like crusted, sweaty belly buttons!

Well that used to happen to me when I was about 4-10 I have an outtie you prob have one to its just the puss that's inside that ball that comes out and stinks Ahhaha I think it's normal!:)

The easiest thing to do is buy a box of alcohol wipes (in the diabetic isle) and use them when you have an outbreak or a couple of times a week if it's all the time. It will sting for a moment if you have broken skin, but stand in front of a fan or fan yourself with something. It happens all of the time to chubby people (like me) and I end up breaking the skin if I check on it too often. Remember, that skin is thinner than the skin under your eyes and can be irritated even easier.

U need a doctor

its normal, just dirt and dead skin an such, same reason people with gages in their ears have that gross smell, really obese people also get it between their folds. As long as you wash regularly like a normal person at least once a day and its not physically irritating you in any way its fine.

lay down and pour peroxide into your belly button. it'll kill the infection. repeat about 3 times a day till the smell goes away. bathe often.

Your crazy

maybe you have a worm in your belly button and it's trying to get out.

Every time I come back here my belly button hurts. All these comments about picking and scratching at it. Ugh pleas stop saying it's gross and if you say your belly button is 100% clean then your lying. It's impossible to have a clean belly button unless you clean it everyday.

As I was reading this my bellybutton started hurting.
clean my belly button too. But it feels weird.

Hmm i've heard of this before, it's quite common.. best thing i can advise is keep cleaning it, but see a doctor about this as it could be a disease, i wish i could help out but hope this helps. Goodluck!

Trolling like a funky boss

Ooohhh, you need to see a doctor. That seems like a chronic infection to me. ]:

Okay I have a girlfriend that tells me something simular to haveing odor in her belly Button! I thought she was just not bathing lol but come to find out from this I guess it could be your mom had bad Doc that didnt tie off her cord propperly LOL I have a perfectly round belly button absolutly no skin to squash together to allow dampness to eb trapped at any rate ewwwwwwwwww maybe use some powder?!?!?!

Besty advice! Go see a physican.

It is compleatly normal. When i was extreamly overwieght i had this problem. It would even occationally bleed. Since then i've been working out and eating healthy. Its cleared up and rarly ever stinks at all. I cut out most sugar and grain foods. Veggies are my friends. It may suck but if you start on this path im sure your belly button will reward you with no stink, or at least not much.

After reading this I immediately stuck my finger in my belly button and smelled it and THANK GOD I'm good
You need to get something to fixture ASAP That sounds really offensive

It's called sweating.

If there's gooey liquids then... Something is probably wrong! YOu should get that checked out

goo? i think go to a doc NOW

It's happened to me in a very mild way.

Simply it's fungus
Go see your GP and will give you cream fir it, though you need to use the cream for at least 2 wks and 3 times a day...

I've noticed my bellybutton smells weird too! I never really knew what the cause was, but you're not alone! it isnt that grose people, come on...

I think it is one of those normal wierd things, it looks like many have it!!! I also think it is a good thing to be able to Joke about it!! It is gross and it is wierd and it is too bad so many are concerned, sometimes laughing over stuff helps...and I am old 62 years old and I can laugh at this..if you are too concerned always see a doctor...

Lol popular topic! Dude! Just soak it with baby oil everytime you shower n clean it out with Qtips. That's how you do it. It will make it smell good again.

Use deadorant (antipersperant not just the scented crap)

Just put it on the affected area (preferably immediately after you've showered and dried/cleaned the area) and then you should be fine.

I always take a little bit of the deodorant on my finger and swipe it inside my belly button (and under my massive tata's) just to keep the sweat minimal because I hate the feeling of sweat.

NOTE: If you're using antiperspirant/deodorant in a noticeable place remember they did invent INVISIBLE versions.

That said... This place is a joke and I only signed up to give some decent advice on this post.

This place is like 4chan just less awesome.

Try harder, trollfags. Try harder.

I get a similar problem with my piercing, but it doesnt weep or crust up, it just stinks when I take my bar out.

You should see a doctor

that doesnt sound right, see a doctor

If i was you i would consult a doctor right away...it maybe be an infection of some sort but i would go to the doctor be4 it turns into something more then just an infection!

Australia aged 12

Totally normal, it's a form of mold often referred to as bellybutton "lint" it's normal for a lot of people

you have a belly button infection. my friend had one. go to the doc

Never forget to clean your bellybutton when taking a shower/bath. If not, go to the doctor.

Maybe it is infected. You should go see a doctor about it. Maybe it is too moist down there?

Goo in your Belly Button, u need to get that checked, I had a Gremlin climb out of mine when I was having Sex..It was a scary sight...

If your bellybutton can be smelled from 3 to 4 feet away I bet they can smell your crotch in Amsterdam. Go see a doctor stinky.

Ew if you are having that much of a problem you should see a doctor, not ask people online for medical advice. If you dont have health insurance, well ur sol!

You should just clean it everyday. Not only when it starts to stink!

My Professor told us that there were some men that would come in for a massage and mold was growing in their rolls... Maybe there is mold in your bellybutton.

Haha, jismin'!!! Your mind is crooked :)xxxxxxxxxx

This sounds like "THE DRUNK MIDWIFE" struck again.

You're a jerk.

If you put tea tree oil in your belly button, that is a better cure than athlete's foot spray!

mine is probaly inflammed cuz it smells badly one day i picked a substance that looked like black soap scum and it smelled like pus!! please reply

Hey bro, a friend of mine actually had a piece of umbilical cord stuck in his, lol, ask your doctor, infection maybe?

Do not worry. It is nothing to do with something you are doing. It is mainly the
mainly a fertile liquid that is actually helping the belly button not drying up. If a belly button dries up, crevasses that usually appear in dry skin areas with build up with filth and if that happens, the umbilical chord area could become seriously infected. But I apologize that I cannot tell you how to fix the smell

I do not know if there is any connection...mine use to smell it has been years now that it does not. I changed my diet and since then no more smell. I am not certain if this is the reason that it does not smell any more.

Its called navel lint.... Totally normal. It smells because it's a small area and when moisture gathers there it combines with fibres from your shirt and forms the goo stuff. The smell is from bacteria forming and just means you gotta clean the area more often

If you have this problem try this: take a little deodorant/anti-perspirant and rub a little inside your bellybutton after showering.

Depends on a few things. First off, I believe that everybody's belly button stinks, much like their toe nails. But, how often do you bath? Are you obsessively rubbing it to the point of irrittTion? How bad is it secreting? I will check some sources ad I don't know how normal the severity. Until then, don't be rubbing your smelly belly! Lol

Some of these assholes say you need to bath more, I have a similar problem but I shower everyday. I don't know why my belly button smells and I have no clue how to get rid of it. If you find out, tell me!

I have the same problem. My bellybutton smells so bad. But you cant smell it unless you really dig in there. I shower daily and try to scrub my bellybutton but its still stinky. I am going to try cleaning it with rubbing alcohol, so lets pray. I FEEL YOUR PAIN EVERYONE!

When I stick my finger in my bellybutton it smells funny afterward...but nothing like that! I know it's natural for that area to get kinda funky (especially if you've got a bottomless pit of a bellybutton like me) but maybe you've got some kind of mold...

EVERYONE Belly button stinks no matter how much you want to deny it.
Why, It's a hole where Dirt and Bactria can thrive, it may not kill you but it will always stink unless your an outie then it probably smells fresh because it's easy to clean

I used to have this problem, especially in the summer, because it's so humid. It never stank, but I have the crusting and gooey problem.

Don't pick at it. You've scratched your belly button, and it's gotten infected. Picking at it makes it worse. Just clean it gently with a washcloth in the shower daily, and keep it dry otherwise. In a few weeks it will go away. It's annoying, I know, but if you keep your fingers out of your belly button, it shouldn't be a problem ever again. I haven't had this issue in a few years.

it might be serious so u might want to go to a doctor but it might juss be a case that your belly button stank alittle at first but u probablly irritated it by rubbing it and cleaning it and u might have rubber the inner skin around the inside of the belly button which caused it to rust like a scab and if u scraped it off then it wont heal which causes it to stink even worse... but i dont think a little stink is bad but if urs is that bad u might want to get it checked out good luck

Mine stink sometimes to if i sweat or when getting up in the morning.If your is that awful you may need to see a doctor for an infection.I do not have a really strong odor mine just smell a litte bitter.

My bellybutton is pierced and it smells through my shirt only sometimes it's pretty rare but that could be an entirely different reason. I agree with the yeast infection, I remember something like that happened to my friend. Good luck! And whoever pugetbreeze(?) is it wasn't really necessary for you to be so rude, it's not funny and it doesn't make you any better of a person so don't act like that unless its someone who enjoys letting you be rude to them.

similair im a boy and sometime mine gets all black and when i clean it take a bath etc its still there but sometimes when im not paying attenction it gos away

If you have a piercing like i do, warm salt water in a cup, put it over you belly button and shake it to clean it, then Hydrogen peroxide and do that TWICE a day. keep it dry at all times :)