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Tantra

An ancient doctrine originated in India based on balance and unity and that sexual energy can unite men and women in spiritual harmony.

Tantric sex

A technique for prolonging sexual intercourse for maximum pleasure based on the tantra.

Tenting

During the plateau phase the uterus rises into the abdominal cavity causing the vagina to expand creating an area for semen to pool after ejaculation. 

Testes

The small, oval sex glands of the male, located in the scrotum that are responsible for producing sperm and the sex hormone testosterone. Also referred to as testicles.

Testicle

One of the two male gonads inside the scrotum.  Also referred to as the testis.

Testis

Another word for testicle; singular term for testes.

Testosterone

The major natural androgen in men secreted by the testes that maintains sperm production, sex drive and secondary sex characteristics. 

Theoretical failure rate

The ideal failure rate of a contraceptive method when it is used consistently and correctly. 

 Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

A potentially life-threatening condition caused by the Staphylococcus aureus bacterium associated with the use of tampons.

Transsexual

An individual who is anatomically mismatched with their identified gender. May feel like a man in a woman's body or reverse.

Transudation

Vaginal lubrication due to increased blood flow to the vagina. 

Transvestism

Dressing in the clothing of the opposite sex.

Transvestite

A person who enjoys wearing the clothes of the opposite sex.  

Tribadism

A sexual activity in which one woman lies on top of another and uses rhythmic movements for mutual clitoral stimulation.

Trichomoniasis (Trich)

An inflammation of the vagina characterized by a whitish discharge, caused by the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite. 

TS

A slang term for a transsexual.

TSS

An acronym for toxic shock syndrome.

TV

A slang term for a transvestite.

Tubal ligation

A form of female sterilization that involves the cutting and/or tying off of the fallopian tubes so that ova cannot be fertilized.

Tubal pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy in which the embryo is implanted in the woman's fallopian tube instead of the lining of the uterus. 

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