Touching the Body in the Shower

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Question

I heard that it is forbidden to touch the body in the shower, even other parts of the body, not just the private areas. Is this true?

Answer

Above the navel, there is no issue.

Source

Shulchan Aruch (Even HaEzer, Siman 23, סעיף 4).

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