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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 Lowell Middle School student hit her head on the hardwood floor during a basketball game, but the injury ended up saving her life.  Twelve-year-old Brianna Laux was hit in the temple during her game, and was having trouble breathing and had to be taken out of the game...

Almost a month later, Meijer is recalling more of their store-brand cheese due to potential listeria concerns.

If you've bought applesauce at Trader Joe's recently, you might want to take that stuff back to Trader Joe's...or throw it out. Unless you are okay possibly eating GLASS! A recall went out today on three different types of Trader Joe's applesauce.

The Ottawa County Health Department has issued a No Body Contact Advisory to residents after some sewage spilled into the Grand River. FOX 17 says the sewage spill happened Monday and affects a portion of the river; a mile east of the US-31 bridge over the river and downstream to Lake Michigan...

The new trend of Goat Yoga, which originated in owner Lainey Morse's Oregon farm has deemed an interest in opening a franchise in Michigan! Morse states that the idea took off with such force that she decided to quit her jobs in marketing and photography to focus on her classes...

There have been many different types of yoga trending recently, but now there is cat yoga that will take place in East Grand Rapids.  The Humane Society of West Michigan will join Seva Yoga on April 21 to help raise money and to find new homes for these adoptable kittens...

Yoga has become a very popular trend lately, and there are countless types of yoga to choose from. A new and exciting form of yoga has just bloomed in a small Oregon farm. You guessed it, Goat Yoga! Goat Yoga classes offer a 360 degree view of the Coastal Mountains while adorable goats wander around and cuddle with you...

Have you ever felt that your boobs are off? One melon seems to be more dominant or saggier than the other? Well you're in luck because 100% of women have breast asymmetry. Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Daniel Maman, states that having lopsided boobs is completely normal...

With World Aids Day on December 1st, the Kent County Health Department will be offering free walk-in HIV testing to residents. According to MLive, HIV testing will be available Monday 11/28 through Friday 12/2 at the health departments main clinic in Grand Rapids (700 Fuller Ave NE)...