What is the ruling on a woman enjoying looking at her private parts and applying mixtures and creams to them, given her fear of falling into masturbation and repeatedly repenting only to return to it?
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It is permissible according to the Hanafis and Malikis, and disliked by the Shafi'is if it is without need. However, it is not courteous and may lead to indecency. If a person enjoys looking at or touching their private parts, they must refrain from that, as there is a fear that Satan may lure them into committing what is forbidden.
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