What should I do if I have intercourse with my wife and the water is very cold, and I cannot heat it?
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If you are in a state of major ritual impurity () and cannot perform due to the extreme coldness of the water, fearing harm, and you cannot find anything to heat it with, then you must perform . You are not required to abstain from sexual intercourse, as scholars have permitted sexual intercourse for someone who lacks water, even if they are aware that water is unavailable.
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