Conduct After Stopping Contraception
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Question
I don't know if it's okay to ask in a public place, but I feel uncomfortable asking a rabbi over the phone... I am a year after giving birth and two months after I stopped taking contraception, now I am waiting for menstruation or pregnancy. How am I supposed to behave with my husband when we don't have known days of separation? Before relations, I do a check, what about until I get menstruation? What should I wear? And do I need to check frequently? I don't have a regular menstrual cycle... Thank you
Answer
Hello,
There is no obligation for separation during these days.
It is not advisable to perform a complete check, as frequent checks can cause injuries.
The correct conduct is to behave permissively. However, perform a cleansing before the mitzvah.
One should remain alert to changes, to avoid mistakes.
For example, do not wear completely black underwear, so that if bleeding starts, it won't go unnoticed.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 184 and Siman 189.