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Question:

For a man, is it permissible to shave excessive hair around the opening of the rectum in order to prevent fecal matter (after a bowel movement) from adhering to the surface? Thank You.

Answer:

It is permitted but not the standard practice done by religious people.

Sources:

Y:D 182:4

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