Girls, if a man attacked you and you didn't have any self defense weapons like pepper spray how would you get away?

[jinks78]

We'll assume he is also unarmed

[its_amelia_c]

Reading these answers it makes me sad to realise that unfortunately a lot/most of you are NOT aware or prepared if this actually happens.


That you feel that you would be able to do all these things to protect yourself, and aid off the attacker.


Well I’m really sorry to have to be the one that opens all your eyes, but maybe it might be a good thing, because that way you know, and you might do something to protect yourself going forward, rather than thinking it’s going to be ok.


Because I was in this situation and it wasn’t ok. You cannot protect yourself. You do not think. You do not have these grand ideas about kicking, screaming, fighting etc. you are completely $hit scared, the element of surprise alone puts you into a complete shock and daze you have no idea what is going on, your mind goes completely blank, you black out from fear, shock and being that terrified of what’s happening.


So please for all your sakes think before you walk alone, think what you are doing, where you are going, how you are feeling, who you are with, are you of sound and concise mind, is the area safe, is it busy, is it well lit, are you too close to the road, etc.


Also as a few others mentioned they have some training behind them, so they are prepared, they teachers have given them tools. Maybe going to some self defence lessons wouldn’t go astray.


You think it would never happen to you, but I thought this myself, and it did. I was just 18, on my first night out on my 18th bday. I was still a child really. And it’s stayed with me. I’ve not been the same.


Be safe. Be careful. Look after one another xx

[Smoke-n-Growls]

I've done martial arts for years. My older lady sensei and mentor in the club said it best: if you can't kill, maim; if you can't maim, disable.

Someone (man, woman, or enby foe) attacks me with what I register as an aim to kill me, I am going for every available weak spot.

Poke out the eyes, break the knees, collapse the throat, punch the temple, break the pelvis - whatever I need to do to get safe.

Knees are my go to - I'm shorter, so I'm closer, and people can't give chase if their knees are broken.

[2facedfa1ry]

I mean guys are way stronger than girls in general so i'd probably be fucked anyways... but i guess if there was some blunt object lying near me like a big branch or something i could try hitting him with that maybe, or i'd maybe just go for the crotch and try to hurt him there. or I could just tell him i got an std or something, maybe he'd believe it

[jinks78]

Haha good. But not all guys are stronger. Especially if you get them in the balls and dick

[Tinytina09]

I actually had a scary nightmare a couple nights ago where I was kidnapped by a taxi driver and an accomplice and they took me to a sketchy building. Anyway I remember in the dream that I sprayed them both with mace and then took off (dream ended shortly after).
Moral of the story: you never know when you’ll need to defend yourself. It could even happen in seemingly unlikely situations too.
If you’re not armed with anything, I’ve heard you can force yourself to throw up and spread it all over your clothes and neck area. They’ll be grossed out and not even want to come closer.

[jinks78]

That's horrible. Glad you are ok.

[Yucy_Gluttony]

Don't think. Focus on the vitals. Weakspots. You don't need martial arts to now you can gouge someone's eyes out.
The neck. or if you have good movement he may tire himself out or even trip. You can take that opportunity to run or kick him in the head. I don't expect men who attack women to have good cardio, but you never know. Always go hard and shut the attacker down as fast as you can

[Subarugirl]

I would go for the eyes, throat, nose, and crotch. My legs are stronger then my arms so Id use those, elbows and knees are great to. You can use almost anything as a weapon, a pen, keys, teeth and nails, a rock or stick. If someone attacked me, I wouldn't just ruin their day, Id ruin their year...

[jinks78]

Ruin their year how so?

[Subarugirl]

That they would be in the hospital for a very very long time.

[Aerissa_Jade]

Depends how he attacked you, cause you may not even see him coming. Guys like this, will hide and plot and jump out to get you when you least expect it and are the most vulnerable. They often will follow you home and such. Even so I have taken two self defense classes, would use my training from that.

[sheikalana]

I really have no idea how would I get away from such situation. I’m not physically strong and literally any men can use their strength to restrain me. Thank God I live in one of the most safest countries in the world and will never have to be in such situation.

[OldSchool_Metalhead]

Kick to the crotch, car keys to the eyes, elbow jabs, etc. Im pretty tiny but i wouldn't let that make me give up.

[jinks78]

Thats right. Being smaller allows for easy access to their balls and penis

[OldSchool_Metalhead]

Exactly lol

[Anonymous]

I unfortunately was in the situation so I answer anon
I kicked the guy in the groin to force him to let me go.
He dropped to his knees immediately and I ran away

[jinks78]

Glad you are safe.

[connie9888]

Well my mom always told me to either run or kick the guy in his nuts, or scream for help too. I always make sure that I have something to protect myself with anyways

[jinks78]

That's good. Should always be able to protect yourself. Nothing like a good Ole kick to his nutsack haha

[connie9888]

For sure! I actually had to do that once and the guy got arrested for other crimes too, it was a really scary experience. But it did teach me to always have something around too

[dustybiker]

I’ve been in taekwondo for years. I highly recommend a self defense class of some sort. All people would know at least basic defense.

My choice would depend on how they grabbed at me.

[Bubbles16]

If he's coming at me from behind I'll use my elbow to jab him in the chest or throw my foot back and kick him in his area but if he's coming from the front I'll use my high kick to kick him in the face

[jinks78]

If he comes from behind you could also try to get your hand free and grab him by his nuts. Yeah?

[Agape93]

Let my dogs handle it. Enjoy having nearly 200lbs of angry Rottweilers mauling you to death.

[Brittanyroseee]

He won’t touch me, I will have a professionally trained protection dog with me at all times.

[jinks78]

Haha beware of dog

[Ghen30]

Guess I'm screwed them cuz I can't run to save my life. xD I might try to scream and squirm, but they might take me away.

[slxt_hxle69]

I'd pull down my panties and rub my clit as he hits me and then I would beg him to fuck me xxx

[devilish-cutie]

it depends how hed attack me, but kick in the balls, fingers in the eyes, biting... scream gor help

[DaisyM23]

just struggle and fight back with my hands and legs I guess?

[gabby100]

Sadly there are times, you just have to give in to the fact you can not escape.

[Anonymous]

I would beg for my life. I’m tiny and can’t fight at all and my boobs make it really hard to run. Even if I knew how to fight I could never bring myself to hurt someone.

[LilyByte]

Kick and bite and make noise to get other’s attention

[Anonymous]

Scream scratch kick his balls squeeze and tear his balls slap him and run as fast as i can

[jinks78]

You would tear his balls? Haha

[Crepe_tart]

hit him in the balls or nose

[jinks78]

Or dick haha

[WhitneySnow]

Run away I guess. I’m pretty fast.

[jinks78]

Speed is key

[Prettygurl12]

I guess we throwing hands.

[Chaopakhi]

Kick him in the balls

[jinks78]

Ah yes a classic haha

[Blackcupcake]

kick
bite
scratch
run

[purplepoppy]

Run.

[StrawberryShake]

Claw out his eyes.

[jinks78]

That's about the only good thing long fingernails are for haha