Q&A: Massage from a Woman
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Massage from a Woman
Question
Hello Rabbi Michael, is it permitted to receive a massage from a woman who is a professional in her field at a massage institute, when my partner is lying in the bed next to me and also receiving a massage?
Answer
I think that if it does not arouse forbidden thoughts in you, then there is no prohibition. Similar to a female doctor. The question is whether that is in fact the case for you.
Discussion on Answer
Same as above. But men also do all these things, so why get yourself into this?
And what about having your hair washed at a hair salon by a woman?