Pairing, coupling” – sexual intercourse as a means of liberation, gnosis and transcendence of the human condition; the fifth and ultimate Tantric “sacrament”; an iconic representation of a pair engaging in sexual intercourse. See also yab-yum.

Tantric sex term for a ritual, which culminates in a sexual union between two people.

A sacred love-making ritual of Tantra Yoga. that helps couples to raise Kundalini together

("twinning"): the Tantric sexual ritual in which the participants view each other as Shiva and Shakti respectively

Elaborate Tantric ritual with many parts, usually culminating in some form sacred sexual union.