women's self defense masterpost
don’t get distracted by cute people
be a bitch if you need to
don’t say yes to meeting up/giving out info
watch the bartender make your drink
if you put your drink down, buy another one
cover the top of your drink with your hand
make sure you have speed dial
use an umbrella/pepper spray/purse
if an attacker wants your purse, throw it one way and run in the opposite direction
fight back (sensitive areas: groin, neck, stomach, fingers)
if possible, jam your keys in their eyes
get help (speed dial, police, friend, 911)
do not immediately clean yourself
go to a hospital to check for semen/STD/STI
victim is sleeping/unconscious
victim is forced against their will
victim is forced to perform any type of sex (oral, anal, vaginal)
no space, leave the place
if you are in a highly lit room, chances of you being seen are higher
two-way mirrors are set into the wall, not on top of it
use the flashlight on your phone
file a restraining order/police report
reject the stalker/follower
ignore any suggested actions from them
keep a record of their actions
change contact information
try to find another path as soon as you can
yell for help (calls for help include just “help!”, “fire!”, “go away!”, anything to get attention)
call someone to come get you if possible
take your phone/keys/ID/etc. out of your purse, then drop your purse, they might want that and not you
please feel free to add on! stay safe, ladies!
