Why does the inside of my belly button stink

Why does the inside of my belly button STINK?

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Anyone who says there belly button has never smelled or does not smell is lying to you…unless they are an outie! It is nothing to be worried about and the issue with your belly button smelling is very simple… Because your belly button i…

How do you keep the inside of your belly-button odor free??

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I also have an “inny” belly button and I have a daily regimen to keep it clean and odor free. I have also tried using an alcohol soaked cotton swab but it is much too irritating for my skin. 1. In the shower I use a sudsy shower p…

WHY does my belly button stink?

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It’s normal to have a smelly belly button. Lint, dust and dirt and skin ( epithelial)cells might get trapped in it.as it is deep. Innies are classy, but the sac may harbor moisture which helps organisms proliferate. I suggest you not clean …

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why does my belly button stink from inside?

Q: okay i wash my self twice a day and i clen around my belly button i sticked a cotton bud in it and it smelled horrible like ummm a wet smelly umbrella lol!!! ya its weird i can only smell it if i put the cooton bud in it where as i cant!? what is the smell is it dangeorus have i got summin????!!!

A: you have a yeast infection it happens when the waist band on your clothes makes you sweat …..try to keep it as dry as possible and get an appointment with your GP to get a special powder to apply …. this problem mostly occurs in people with inny belly buttons.

Why does the inside of my belly button STINK?

Q: it Smells soooooo bad!!! What can i do to make it go away???

A: Anyone who says there belly button has never smelled or does not smell is lying to you…unless they are an outie! It is nothing to be worried about and the issue with your belly button smelling is very simple…Because your belly button is a small, VERY deep hole, dirt and bacteria gets trapped inside of it, which then causes it to smell… and the smell that comes from a stinky belly button is one that is EXTREMELY foul! I was thoroughly disturbed when first discovering that my belly button smelled, I almost puked! But that big smell coming from that tiny hole can be cured by simply paying extra attention to it while bathing. You can clean your belly hole easily with Q-TIPS and whatever soap you use to bath. But don’t over cleanse your belly button, once a week or so will do just fine.To be honest with you, your belly button will probably always have an unpleasant stench….it’s just one of those things! Really, the best thing to do is to quit sticking your finger in it and sniffing it! IT’S A HOLE! WHAT DO YOU EXPECT!! DON’T WORRY SO MUCH…YOU ARE FINE!! Take care 🙂

Why does my belly button stink?

Q: I wash it real good with soap and a wash cloth. When I get out of the shower, I even make sure to use the towel to dry inside my belly button. BUT, why is it when I’m sitting on my sofa, watching Nascar, and I stick my finger in my belly button and smell it afterwards, it stinks real bad?Please do act like this is gross, I bet if you poke your belly button right now and smell it, it wouldn’t smell so good…….Well……How does it smell? Be Honest….

A: LOL i do that all the time! I so know what you mean…. try a q-tip… i do