How should a man conduct himself during marital relations in terms of modesty and brevity?
Synopsis
The Mechaber cites R' Eliezer's conduct of 'uncovering a tefach and covering a tefach' as a model of awe and modesty during relations. Multiple interpretations exist; the Aruch HaShulchan and Magen Avraham elaborate and address the tension with prolonging for the wife's benefit.
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