There are SO many possibilities out there that your imagination might not have even thought up yet. While it’s easy to become a creature of habit as soon as you’ve nailed that go-to, comfortable, climax-every-time position, Parks urges you to keep mixing it up. But even after you’ve found that pain-free position, that doesn’t mean it’s your only option. "If you're thinking 'ouch' when the offer of sex is put on the table, you could definitely benefit from exploring other positions that are more comfortable for folks with diverse abilities, as well as those with chronic pain, or pain from penetration," Parks adds. In some cases, switching up positions might even be a must. And in the end, you’ll find your relationship injected with an extra dose of trust. New sex positions will encourage you both to be more vulnerable with one another in-and outside of -the bedroom. Exploration between the sheets amps up emotional intimacy and encourages partners to take risks and grow together. "One significant challenge to intimacy is the loss of novelty in the bedroom," says Shawntres Parks, licensed marriage and family therapist in San Diego. Trying out different ~moves~ can also work wonders for your relationship. In short, your brain craves newness, and especially for women, your brain is very involved in your excitement and satisfaction. "Anytime you introduce something fresh and novel into the bedroom, you set yourself up for a more stimulating experience and bigger finish," says Vanessa Marin, a licensed sex therapist in L.A. Even the hottest spark in the bedroom needs new sex positions to stoke the flames from time to time-otherwise things get boring, fast. Your sexcapades, though? Definitely not one of them. “Health impacts every other facet of life, from a child’s ability to learn to an adult’s ability to work, so health is critical for education and financial well-being.Some things in life are better on repeat: Friends, perfectly sunny beach days, your trusty manicure. “Community health impacts everything-educational achievement, safety and crime, people’s ability to work and be financially healthy, life expectancy, happiness and more,” Bognanno says. “It’s difficult to be healthy personally if your community is unhealthy.” The far-reaching impact of community healthĬommunity health flips the script on the old adage, “You take care of you I’ll take care of me.” Instead, public health experts agree that the health of a community can have far-reaching-and sometimes surprising-impacts on individual health and beyond. Bognanno, president and CEO of Community Health Charities. “Good community health equates to healthy people, as a community is the ecosystem or environment in which people live,” says Thomas G. “It’s not just about the healthcare system, but focuses on the importance of leading a generally healthy lifestyle in order to protect the community as a whole.”Ĭommunity health is inextricably tied to individual wellness. Strong community health requires residents to look beyond themselves and take “collective responsibility,” says Caleb Backe, health and wellness expert at Maple Holistics. “Working at the community level promotes healthy living, helps prevent chronic diseases and brings the greatest health benefits to the greatest number of people in need,” reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This important subsection of public health includes initiatives to help community members maintain and improve their health, prevent the spread of infectious diseases and prepare for natural disasters. What is community health?Ĭommunity health is a medical specialty that focuses on the physical and mental well-being of the people in a specific geographic region. Join us as we explore the impact of community health on your neighborhood-and what you can do to improve it. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the role this type of healthcare plays in their everyday lives. What is community health? And how does it affect the lives of those in your area?Ĭommunity health is the intersection of healthcare, economics and social interaction. So when the phrase “community health” crossed your radar, you had to know more. Improving your community and helping others is often at the top of your mind. You’re all in it together, and you wouldn’t have it any other way! Even if you don’t see your neighbors every day, you recognize that the decisions you make impact those around you. The community you live in is part of who you are.