The Prophet of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would sleep placing his head on the thigh of ‘Aa’ishah:

Under category: How He treated them?

‘Aa’ishah narrated: “We went with the Prophet of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, on one of his journeys and on the way my necklace was broken (and fell somewhere). The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, along with other people stayed there to search for it. There was neither any water at that place nor did people have any water with them. Abu Bakr came admonishing me while the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was sleeping with his head on my thigh. Abu Bakr scolded me and pushed my side with his hand. And there was nothing to prevent me from stirring but for the fact that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was lying upon my thigh

‘Aa’ishah also narrated: “The Prophet of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would sleep with his head on my thigh while I was menstruating, and then get up and start reciting the Quran.”

This narration reflects his kind treatment, consideration and noble manners, and it proves that one should not be repelled from touching, sitting and eating with, or being close to his wife during menstruation.