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Missed a onah beinunis and Yom onah

I just looked over my calendar and realized that I missed a onah beinunis and Yom onah on Yom Tov. We were away at relatives, so I wasn't with…

When a couple is guests in another home, at what point does the bed designated for the wife, who is a Nida, become forbidden?

Once she actually slept there. מקורות: ראה שערי דעה לבעל שמן רוקח קצה, ד. וראה שערי טוהר טו, ד, ו. שיעורי שבה״ל נדה קצה, ה, ג-ד. בדה״ש קצה,…

Is it a Halacha or a Minhag to not show physical affection to one’s spouse in front of one’s children, such as a hug? What is the reason for it? How should one go about it if the spouse initiates it in front of the kids?

The Halacha is that a spouse should not show act physical affection to the other spouse in public. If done in the presence of children who are not able…

Can a women play a musical instrument for practicing or teaching in front of her husband when she is in a state of impurity?

Can a women play a musical instrument for practicing or teaching in front of her husband when she is Nida? If she is doing it to have him enjoy, it…

What are the Halochos when a woman gives birth? How long do we stay separated? Does it start from when the mucus plug comes out? Difference between boy and girl. Am I allowed to help her if no one is around?

When does the Nidda status begin? If any of the following take place: Having steady 5 minutes apart contractions. Can't walk unaided. Seeing blood. Ready to push etc. Water…