About Confrontations

This is where we challenge the current status quo when it comes to love and relationships. We don’t take anything for granted. Everything is up for grabs. Join the conversation; we’d love to have your voice.

“Figuring it Out” with 15-year-old Tavi Gevinson

by Carlo Alcos May 11, 2012
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Meet Tavi Gevinson. She’s a self-proclaimed feminist. This is her TEDx talk.

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Are Women Mad Enough? Or Is It All Just A Distraction?

by Christine Garvin March 27, 2012
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The war on women’s rights is unsettling and downright frightening. But are we really hearing the true views of American society?

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January’s Topic: Same-sex Relationships

by Carlo Alcos January 10, 2012
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Got a story to share? Send it to us by January 20!

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What Makes a Good Man or a Good Woman?

by Christine Garvin January 3, 2012
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Everyone is trying to be better, but we just keep pulling each other down.

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Where We’ve Gone Wrong: Equating ‘Sexuality’ with Male Sexuality

by Mhaya November 30, 2011
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Ever think about what is sexually accepted in our society? Ever realize it’s about what works for men?

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Men, It’s Time to Stand Along with Women

by Carlo Alcos November 25, 2011
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“Media creates consciousness and if what gets put out there that creates our consciousness is determined by men we’re not going to make any progress.”

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Hijack Your Emotional System This Thanksgiving

by Christine Garvin November 23, 2011
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During this holiday week, here’s a small reminder that we can guide our emotions.

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Our Rape Culture is Absolutely Hilarious

by Christine Garvin November 17, 2011
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Welcome to our rape culture. Oh, didn’t realize this is where you landed? Well, suck it up and have a sense of humor about it.

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Occupy Wall Street: Let Love Rule

by Carlo Alcos November 15, 2011
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You want to know what the movement is about? You dying to slap a label on it and figure out what people want? OK. Here it is: it’s love.

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Sad Fact: Pornography Is The New Sex Education

by Carlo Alcos November 12, 2011
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“There is an entire generation growing up that believes that what you see in hardcore pornography is the way that you have sex.”

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