Women's health

The short answer is YES!

Your vagina is just as important!

When you look up the word "virginity" in the dictionary it has a few different definitions: the state or condition of being pure, fresh, or unused. (Dictionary.com) The state of never having had sexual intercourse. (Oxford.com) What women are proud to have and men are ashamed of...

Welcome to episode 2 of "Just the Tip Tuesday." This week, Nisha McKenzie, of Grand Rapids OB/GYN, talked about BDSM - Bondage & Discipline, Dominance & Submission, Sadism & Masochism. You've probably heard the term, more than likely S&M which is just one part of BDSM, and you've probably formed your own opinions about what BDSM is. That's why Nis...

Normally, sex is seen as a very *hush hush* type of topic - one that you don't really talk about unless with a group of friends, but sex is OKAY to talk about, especially when it comes to your sexual health. So on Tuesday's, I will be sitting down with Nisha McKenzie, a PA-C and sexual counselor at Grand Rapids OB/GYN...

A new bill proposed by two Michigan senators would eliminate the "tampon tax." According to Mlive.com, tampons and other feminine hygiene products, should be considered "medically necessary items" such as prescription pills which don't have a sales tax on them...

Being a female is tough. Especially when we have to deal with the dreadful monthly visitor. You know who I'm talking about, Aunt Flo. Guys will never understand what we have to go through, but two guys from Ohio have helped lessen the pain. PEOPLE Magazine reports that the 19-year-old's started a subscription gift box service called The PMS Package, that gets delivered to your home every month...

New research suggests women on birth control pills tend to choose men they feel will be more stable relationship partners over guys who may be better looking or sexier.

Birth control is the most common drug prescribed to women. And according to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, failing to provide health insurance coverage for it would be "like not covering flu shots." As a woman who has used birth control for many years, I would hate to think of the cost I have incurred simply by purchasing one tiny package of pills every month.