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I would like to know if it's Haram for me to visit sites such as men's health to learn how to be better in intercourse. I know that the early Muslims would discuss these issues with the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam), but I don't know how explicit they would be. I understand it's Haram to look at the pictures if there are any. Though I'm quite young I will be married soon, Insha Allah and I would like to know how to please my wife.
Answer
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the World; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions.
In fact, looking at the private parts or the like is a dangerous practice since it has very bad effects on the religion of the person. So, looking at pornography whether it is presented in pictures or direct with the plea of learning the postures of sex is not permissible.
Allah Says (interpretation of meaning): {Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.). That is purer for them. Verily, Allâh is All-Aware of what they do. And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.) …} [24: 30-31].
Therefore, visiting any pornographic site or looking at pictures is not permissible. However only reading a text about this subject that does not contain pictures, but merely gives information about sex, ways of intercourse or the like is permissible for the one who is married provided the purpose is Islamic. Reading such material before marriage is not permissible since it excites sexual thoughts, leads to eroticism and committing Haram.
The one who is suffering from impotence should take medicine. The most important thing is being obedient to Allah, supplicating Him and then resorting to the medical specialists, or the experienced people and using the medicine that is useful for this problem.
In addition, couples should beautify themselves for each other in the limits of Sharia. Finally, we advise the questioner to keep away from such sites since they spoil one's character, lead to Haram and induce one to abstain from Halal.
Allah knows best.
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