Man Removing Hair with Fingernails
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Question
Hello, is it permissible for a man to use his fingernails to remove hair from the armpits and pubic area?
Answer
Hello,
It is forbidden for a man to do so, however, doing so by rubbing against clothing is permitted, as it is not the usual way for women to remove hair with clothing.
Source
Talmud, Nazir 59a, Tur, Siman 182, Shulchan Aruch, same location, סעיף 3 and Shach, סעיף קטן 6.
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