Reply #31: Some okay tips in there, I guess, a lot of stuff I think would be ineffective, pointless or wrong.

[BlueIris]

As in incorrect. Like that goddamned pepper spray line. I carried pepper spray for five years and never pepper sprayed anyone but myself (by accident...twice). Know what I found out? WORTHLESS. Didn't really sting, burned a lot but not so badly that I was even disoriented, let alone incapacitated. And I was able to recover pretty quickly--as in, ten to fifteen seconds quickly. Didn't see how it would stop someone intent on raping or killing me so I didn't even bother to replace it.

Oh, and don't even get me started on those "self defense" tips. If you haven't had a class, they're not likely to actually help you.

Finally, the OP promotes the myth that the majority of all rapes are stranger rapes. Almost all rape or sexual assault is committed by an acquaintance, friend or family member of the victim.