Hirhur
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- It is strictly forbidden to have an inappropriate thought about doing a sin of immorality. Doing such violates the Biblical command of "לא תתורו אחרי לבבכם ואחרי עיניכם", "Don't stray after your heart and eyes"[1], which Chazal explain to mean that it is forbidden to have thoughts about doing sins of idolatry and immorality. This prohibition applies equally to men and women. [2]
- There is an additional prohibition for a man to think inappropriate thoughts, even about his wife when she is tahor[3], as it can lead to bitul zera. This too is a Biblical prohibition based on the pasuk "נִשְׁמַרְתָּ מִכֹּל דָּבָר רָע"[4], which Chazal interpret as saying that it is forbidden to have an inappropriate thought during the day since it will lead to bitul zera by night.[5] This only applies to men and not women.[6]