Prohibition of Delaying Bodily Relief
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Question
Does a person transgress a prohibition if they need to relieve themselves but hold back?
Answer
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One who holds back from relieving themselves transgresses the prohibition of 'do not make yourself detestable' and the prohibition of 'shall not be barren'. However, the prohibition applies only if there is an urgent need to relieve oneself and one delays, not for every feeling of need.
Source
Yevamot 64, Orach Chaim, Siman 2
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