Per A. Sistani, vaginal sexual intercourse during hayd is unlawful for both the husband and the wife. Anal intercourse without her consent is also not permitted, by obligatory precaution.
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Verbatim · Ayatollah A. Sistani
Vaginal sexual intercourse is unlawful for the man and the woman during her state of Haydh (menstruation), and anal sexual intercourse based on obligatory precaution with a woman without her consent is not permitted.
Ayatollah A. Sistani·sistani.org Q&A #26333·other marjas may differ