In memory of Chaya Mirel bat R’ Avraham

In memory of Chaya Mirel bat R' Avraham

Is a dripstick permissible after relations?
10/07/2024

Question

What are the halachic parameters of using a dripstick or like products after intercourse?

Answer

Thank you for reaching out to us.
This is not a contraceptive product, so as long as there is no medical contraindication for use, the main halachic question that arises is whether there is a constraint on women cleaning out semen following sexual relations. There are grounds to permit removing semen for comfort, even with a dripstick.
Blood found on a dripstick may make a woman niddah, so we would recommend being gentle and perhaps disposing of the dripstick without looking at it.
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