Is it prohibited for a man to look at his wife's genitals during relations?
Synopsis
The Mechaber prohibits looking at that area during relations, as it removes shame and arouses the evil inclination. Kissing that area is even worse. The Biur Halacha adds that such conduct produces blind offspring.
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