Is it forbidden to sleep east-west when one's wife is present, and what about without one's wife?
Synopsis
The Mechaber forbids sleeping east-west when one's wife is with him, and advises caution even when alone. Dispute exists between Rambam (always forbidden) and Tosafot (only when wife is present).
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