אChelek 1
- You should not speak in the restroom. (Rama )
- In case of great need, it’s allowed as long as one has not yet actually began to relieve himself. (MB )
- You should definitely not eat in the restroom. (BaH2)
- Close the door of the restroom behind you for tsinius. (Rama )
- If a person finds himself out in the open needing to relieve himself, squat facing South. Positioning between East and West is ossur. When urinating it doesn’t matter. (ShA )
- One shouldn’t wipe with the right hand. (ShA )
- It’s good to be careful from wiping using the left middle finger – because the tefillin are also wrapped around it. (MB )
- Do not wipe with a sharp object. (MB )
- Do not defecate while standing up. (MB )
- Inspect the toilet upon leaving to make sure it’s clean. (MB )
- Make sure to keep your clothes, body and shoes clean when going to the bathroom. (MB )
- Don’t leave excrement where other people might become dirty because of it. (MB )
- Be careful not to hold the amma when urinating unless you’re married (and your wife is tehora and with you. MB ) Even so, according to middas chassidus, he should still be careful. (ShA )
- One may help to direct the urine flow by holding from the corona till the tip – or by pushing from beneath the scrotum. (ShA , )
- No one is allowed to stretch his hand to those parts for any other reason. (MB )
- One who delays relieving himself is a transgressor unless his intention is for kavod habrios (e.g. finding a private place). (MB )
- Wipe until completely clean. It is advisable to use some liquid. (MB )