Some things in life are better on repeat: Friends, perfectly sunny beach days, your trusty manicure. Your sexcapades, though? Definitely not one of them. Even the hottest spark in the bedroom needs new sex positions to stoke the flames from time to time—otherwise things get boring, fast.

It can also work wonders for your relationship. "One significant challenge to intimacy is the loss of novelty in the bedroom," says Shawntres Parks, licensed marriage and family therapist in San Diego. Exploration between the sheets amps up emotional intimacy and encourages risk-taking and growth. New sex positions will encourage you and your partner to be more vulnerable with one another in the bedroom and otherwise. And in the end, you’ll find your relationship injected with an extra dose of trust.

In some cases, switching up positions might even be a must. “If you're thinking ‘ouch’ when the offer of sex is put on the table, you could definitely benefit from exploring diverse positions that are more comfortable for folks with diverse abilities, as well as those with chronic pain, or pain from penetration,” Parks adds. But even once you’ve found that pain-free position, that doesn’t mean it’s your only option. 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. There are SO many possibilities out there that your imagination might not have even thought up yet.

Why: Keeping your legs pressed together during this sex position allows for a tighter hold on your partner as they thrust.

Make It Hotter: Instead of letting your partner do all the work, try thrusting your hips slightly to match the tempo.

Why: During this sex position, you’re in control of the angle and depth of the entry and thrust. Being seated adds support, so it’s great for marathon sex sessions.

Make It Hotter: Let your fingers (and hands) do the talking. Once seated, you can put your hands anywhere on your body or your partner's to make things more interesting.

Why: This sex position allows for deep penetration and easier G-spot stimulation.

Make It Hotter: Stimulate your clitoris with one hand, or ask your partner to do the finger work for you.

Why: With this sex position, you get the deeper penetration of doggy style while still being able to make that important eye contact. Or, if penetration isn't your thing, your partner can easily grind against up against you stimulating your clit.

Make It Hotter: Get your partner to rub your clit. Because, duh.

Why: This sex position creates a snug fit, so your partner’s penis or strap-on will seem even larger.

Make It Hotter: Some shallow thrusts and deep breathing will help the romp last longer.

 

Why: This sex position is awesome because when you raise your legs, it narrows the vagina and helps target your G-spot.

Make It Hotter: Ask your partner to start rocking you in a side-to-side or up-and-down motion. That should bring the penis or strap-on into direct contact with your G-spot.

Why: This sex position puts less stress on your legs, making climaxing easier. Plus, if you're with a guy, female-dominant sex positions delay his climax—so everyone wins.

Make It Hotter: Alternate between shallow and deep thrusting to stimulate different parts of the vagina.

 

Why: Aside from being a fabulous arm workout, this male-dominant sex position allows for deeper penetration.

Make It Hotter: Try resting on a table or the side of the bed and give your arms a break.

Make It Hotter: Use your hands to stimulate your clitoris.

Make It Hotter: Have your partner tickle your clitoris with a free hand, or loosely tie your hands together with a silky scarf.

Make It Hotter: Slide ice cubes down their chest and let the cold water collect at the base of their pelvis.

Papaya is rich in vitamins A, C, E and K, and has many health benefits, but it is also great for your skin and hair, which is why you find it in many beauty and haircare products. Papaya has rejuvenating enzymes that exfoliate and cleanse the skin and makes it glow. The papain enzyme in papaya has skin-cleansing properties which makes it one of the best beauty ingredients to be used on your skin. The fruit helps remove dead skin cells to get rid of clogged pores, prevents acne and gives your skin a dewy glow. You can add papaya in your beauty regimen and make fruit masks to get the best of beauty benefits from it. Here are some of the beauty benefits of papaya and how to use it in your skincare and haicare regimen. 

Lightens facial hair                               If you fret every time you notice unsightly facial hair, then you should start using raw papaya face pack. The enzyme in papaya weakens the hair follicles and lightens the facial hair. If you use it regularly it will also prevent re-growth. Blend raw papaya and mix half cup of the paste with half teaspoon of turmeric powder. Mix well and apply this paste on your face. Once the face mask dries off, scrub it off and wash your face with warm water. Repeat this once a week to lighten your facial hair.