Table of Contents
- 1 Can I play sport with a belly button piercing?
- 2 What can you not do after getting your bellybutton pierced?
- 3 Can you do cheerleading with a belly button piercing?
- 4 Does it hurt to dive in volleyball with a belly button piercing?
- 5 Can I play volleyball with a belly button piercing?
- 6 What is a belly button piercing called?
- 7 What is the best material to get your belly button pierced?
- 8 What happens during a navel piercing?
In almost every case, the best practice is to completely remove your body jewelry before participating in any sport. Even if you don’t believe your jewelry will get caught on clothing or sporting equipment, even simple stretches and rapid body movements can cause the hole to tear unexpectedly or prolong the healing.
After you’ve been pierced
- Avoid hot tubs, pools, and lakes. Your wound can come into contact with bacteria in the water.
- Opt for clean, loose-fitting clothing. Tight garments can irritate the area and trap bacteria.
- Protect the piercing.
- Avoid the sun to prevent sunburns.
How long after a belly piercing can you workout?
Working out is usually fine, but the important thing is to listen to your body. If certain exercises make the piercing more painful, avoid those, and if it becomes irritated within a day or two of ab workouts, take it easy for a week or two.
Yes, you can put a bandaid on it. That may help it from getting snagged. But it wont help it from being hit, pulled or stretched. Think about the flips, twists, cartwheels and movement that you do.
I’ve had no problems diving or any rips or tears. I recommend wearing a gauze pad to keep the sand out the first few weeks but other than that just keep it clean! I have a friend who is a pro beach volleyball player.
How do you hide sports piercings?
Often in sports, coaches will allow athletes to wear earring covers to keep the piercing safe from getting caught on your uniform and to eliminate any potential harm caused by a contact sport. Some coaches are concerned that earrings can be distracting to other players. Covering them eliminates the issue.
A belly button piercing, also known as a navel piercing, is that type of piercing which is located in, around or through the navel. The most common type of belly button piercing is through the upper cusp of the navel and has been seen sported by celebrities such as Beyoncé to Brittany Spears. If you’re considering…
Is it safe to exercise with a belly button piercing?
It should be cleaner than a doctors office. They will prep the skin as if they were doing a surgical incision. If you follow the instructions for cleaning and caring for your piercing, exercise should not increase your risk of infection. I had my belly button pierced at age 16 (i still have it now at age 22).
Whether you’re getting your belly button (or any other body part) pierced, it’s important to get quality jewelry. Skimping on the material can lead to undue irritation or infection. Opt for a belly button ring made of 14- or 18-karat gold, titanium, surgical steel, or niobium.
The piercer will disinfect the area around your navel. If you have body hair around your navel, they may remove this with a new disposable razor. Next, they’ll mark the spot on your navel they wish to pierce. You should have the opportunity to confirm the placement or discuss the possibility of piercing a different area.