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Male genital bleeding

July 20, 2009

Question

Hi,
My husband has prostatitis which causes him to bleed with ejaculation. Is there any problem with us having intercourse as the blood is from him? Please advise.
Thanks.

Answer

No, there is no halachic issue with your having relations, since the bleeding is clearly attributable to your husband. A husband's genital bleeding does not bring about a halachic prohibition on relations. Only a woman's uterine bleeding can make her niddah.

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