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Sanctity of the Home

Question

Is it permitted to use ‘shalom bayit’ oil for a couple that has no problems, but just wants to refresh the relationship?

Answer

Shalom rav,

It is permitted.

You just need to make sure that the oil does not, to any extent, have an effect of contraception.

Answered 11 February 2026 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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