Difficulty in Body Cleansing
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Question
Shalom to the esteemed rabbis, shlita I find it very difficult to cleanse the body after using the restroom because it is forbidden to leave anything in its place. I should note that almost always the area bleeds a little when wiping, which also makes it difficult due to the pain. My question is what can be done to ease this issue? Another question: what is the ruling on Shabbat, is this considered blood extraction? With thanks and blessings
Answer
Shalom and blessings
I have heard from the poskim that although 'tzoah bimkomah bimashu', even 'bimashu' has a measure. That is, once there is no tangible residue left, the area is considered clean. Therefore, one should act according to what is explained in the poskim, wash a little and wipe with five or six papers [as explained in the Igrot HaKei], and then not look at all.
Regarding Shabbat, since the blood comes in 'pesik reisha d'lo nicha lei'. And it is twice derabanan [damaging and done in an unusual manner], it is permitted to wipe lechatchila.