Two Day Magazine

By: Mia Bencivenga

I generally prefer to stay out of explicitly political arguments on this blog.  I find that they are usually one sided, circular, and self-serving considering I get to preach and there is no way the reader can argue with me within the text.

This is why I usually stick to vaguely humorous commentary about the Kardashian family’s shenanigans.  

However, there are some subjects that I do feel comfortable talking about.  Because frankly, in my extremely humble opinion, I believe that there are some subjects that have little other basis in modern politics and political parties—but despite this, they are given extremely strict political connotations.  

Two main topics being gay marriage and contraception.

Synergy: A Workshop About Connection

Yoga, Partner Stretching and Thai Massage? Sign Me Up!

If you are going to be in Pittsburgh this Saturday afternoon and want to try something exciting, fun and unusual with your partner, your friend, or solo, come join the fun! Bikram Yoga Squirrel Hill is hosting a community weekend in which the owners, Rebecca Rankin and Lisa Lau, will be engaging their community in an awesome Synergy Workshop on Saturday, March 24 from 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

By: Mia Bencivenga

What have we done America?

Nicole Polizzi, better known as “Snooki,” is a Chilean-born guidette meatball who has previously appeared on MTV’s much discussed reality television show, The Jersey Shore.  

In case you are unfamiliar, The Jersey Shore is, what I believe, to be an elaborate test on planet Earth’s tolerance for talentless narcissists, that was created by aliens from another planet who infiltrated MTV posing as that cool new-aged European producer, to see if we are capable of understanding and accepting complex truths about the universe and our place in it.

And for the record; we have failed miserably. The aliens are so frightened that they’ve gone back their home planet, and will most definitely go to their local space bar to do their best to repress us from their abnormally large frontal lobes via zero gravity enhanced Jell-O shots.

By: Anya Alvarez

Ever look in the mirror and say, “You are such an idiot!” We’ve probably all had those moments, tearing ourselves down piece by piece.

Being nice to myself is a constant struggle. I get upset when I get lost. When I forget to run an errand I call myself a dummy. If I miss a make-able putt in a tournament,  I feel like a downright loser.

After playing in a golf tournament a couple of weeks ago,  a friend listened to me berate myself for a good ten minutes. I had had a terrible tournament and felt in that moment that I was the most stupid and horrible person to walk the face of the planet.

After I was done beating myself up, my friend said, “You would never talk to your friends the way you talk to yourself.”

By: Anya Alvarez

I love politics. Nothing gets my blood more riled up than arguing with people over their skewed political views and proving just how right I am about everything.

But watching the political discourse taking place right now saddens me. I think the poison in political discussion today is so toxic that people just don’t bother to listen to one another anymore. This may be a big reason why so many people have such a hard time building positive relationships. We can’t relate to people we can’t hear. Or, to people we choose not to hear.

People are chastised for holding certain beliefs when we live in a country that is supposed to be open and accepting of the views of others. There lies a bitterness between liberals and conservatives that I don’t understand. Society automatically assumes that if a person holds a view not in line with theirs, he or she must be crazy or stupid. I know liberals who simply cannot be friends with conservatives and vice versa.

Because why should we let women have all the fun? A new satirical commentary on the “reproductive habits of the men of the state” may seem like a great political stunt and way to grab attention towards the degradation and humiliation women feel on a regular basis about having their bodies up for debate in a public forum, but I believe this video is so much more.

By: Mia Bencivenga

Forgive and forget.  That is what we are taught to do from a very young age.

It’s supposed to be what is best for us.  Once you forgive someone, you do your best to forget what they have done so that you can get on with your life.  But sometimes, this advice appears to not be prudent or wise—especially when it comes to relationships.  Sometimes, you really shouldn’t forget.

When singer Chris Brown first came on the scene, he was a very promising young talent.  With his boyish features, incredible aptitude for performing, and pop-friendly radio hits, some were hailing him as the next “big thing.”  

Then, as we all can recall, he physically assaulted Rihanna after the Grammy awards in 2009.  After the incident, Brown’s skyrocketing career took a temporary nose dive. 

Come on, the writing’s on the wall!

    We’ve all been there. Head over heels (sometimes literally) excited to meet someone new that we just KNOW is THE ONE. We tell all our friends that “this one is different”. He’s special. He’s sexy. He’s a bad ass. He’s, well, kind of an asshole. But, that’s okay, we tell ourselves. His jerky side is kind of endearing and the sex is good and it’s nice to have someone to text all day long. Ah, yes, this relationship is pure bliss.

For the first couple of weeks or so.

By: Mia Bencivenga

In the days and weeks to come, we’ll probably learn what caused the death of singer Whitney Houston. Given her long, tumultuous relationship with drugs, many people have already reached their own conclusions.

Whitney Houston is certainly not the first female pop star to lose her battle with drug addiction, if that is what killed her. Within the past year, other women with unmistakable talent and amazing voices have died; Amy Winehouse at the young age of 27, and Etta James at age 73.

Recently, Newsweek ran a story about former U.S. Senator, and Catholic enthusiast, Rick Santorum, and his wife’s sordid sexual past. That’s right. You read that correctly. Not only does Santorum’s wife have a sexual past...but it’s a pretty scandalous one at that. Well, for the 80s.

Rick Santorum has been extremely outspoken about his stance on women’s rights over bodily autonomy. He is pro-life and proud of it. His wife, Karen, is also a staunch pro-lifer and mother to their seven children, all of which are home schooled. Santorum often refers to his wife’s book, Letters to Gabriel, which is the story of their tragic 1997 miscarriage on the campaign trail. This couple is fiercely protective of the right to life, opposing birth control (hence the seven kids) as well as abortion, regardless if the woman was raped.

By: Mia Bencivenga

I have cracked.  I have been broken.  I have crumbled under the temptation.  

Judge me.  I understand.  After all, it’s evident that I have a problem.  I am, in fact, writing once more, despite promising myself that I would never again tread down this road, about a Miss Kimberly Kardashian.  And as I walk this path, cold and alone, tripping over broken road signs entirely composed out of fake nails and self-indulgence, I wonder how I could have fallen this far once again.  

But here I am.  And here I shall blog. 

Over the past few weeks, Lisa Davis, from It’s Your Health Radio and I, have had some great conversations ranging from divorce to wedding proposal planning and everything in between. We discussed my blog, advice column, and articles written by several of my fantastic contributors.

Twoday’s Topic takes a different turn as we discuss the impact that our gun culture is having on women.

Read on for the link to the interview!

I have been so lucky to be a guest on Lisa Davis’ show, It’ Your Health Radio, and we have had a great time discussing a vast array of different relationship-related topics. Recently, we began discussing the Blog section of the magazine and one of my blogs in particular attracted Lisa’s attention.

Twoday’s Topic: Outsourcing Marriage Proposals

Read on for the link to the interview and decide for yourself whether or not this completely sucks all of the fun and romance out of proposing to your lover!

The fun never ends when I am lucky enough to be a guest on Lisa Davis’ show, It’s Your Health Radio! From sex to friendship and everything in between, Lisa and I have been talking about all the relationship-related topics you want to know about.

Twoday’s Topic: Is Marriage A Sacred Sacrament, Anymore?

Read on for the link to the interview!

Lisa Davis, host of Its Your Health Radio, and I have always had fantastic conversations ranging from sex to love and everything in between. Today we chatted about what constitutes cheating...and when you should (or shouldn’t ‘fess up.) Enjoy the interview!

Twoday’s Topic: Is Phone Sex Considered Cheating?

Read on for the link to the radio interview!