Important Info on how NOT to get raped:

[curlwcat]

Through a Rapist's Eyes

A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:

1) The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyleThey are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun, braid

Comments

[chapel_of_words]

Very good advice and information, thanks for posting it. I'm not sure I agree with the specific pressure points because unless you train a lot it's hard to get the right spot when you're panicked and your target is moving violently. I absolutely agree with the keys - umbrellas or asps are great because they create distance and reach, something already working against most women. Pistols and tasers work really well as well depending on the area you're in. Seriously, if your state allows concealed permits I don't know why a women who was fearful of being attacked might not have one in her purse, someone comes at you, point the gun up and shoot and then threaten them to stay back. Gunshots draw police everytime. You don't even have to be good at aiming.

When I taught self defense I would try and shock-scare the bejesus out of people (make them close their eyes, be very peaceful, think calming toughts then slam two target pads together like a gunshot). The rush of adrenline in that fear makes the body lunge out in all directions, if all you do is practice taking that adrenline fear and turning it into some specific repeatable action (swing the umbrella, produce the pepper spray, kick the shins, punch the nose, throwing someone off you and running) you have enough strength in that adrenline burst to get the advantage on an attacker. But it won't last, so the running advice is very good.

I'm glad they focused a lot on situational awareness, I just wished they got more situational awareness on the intimate settings (parties with friends, social outings) etc. where acquaintance rape most commonly takes place. There are warning signs for those as well, but it's not as obvious as "dark parking lot van near the car."

Tim C.

I'd be happy to have you

[curlwcat]

put out a few tips on how to avoid the same in intimate settings! i'd post them, too! :) i always use my keys, but now maybe i'll have to invest in a big umbrella instead. a POINTY one!