Girls, would you do this in self defence?

[Anonymous]

If you were being attacked, mugged or rapped by a man would you go for his balls? Because I don’t know what I would do. I think my best chances are to try grab him by the balls and hold on until he gives up. Would you do this or is there any better ways to defend myself?

[Anonymous]

it's a pretty complicated move to pull off and it's very dangerous. i know you think you'd 'have him by the balls', because you will literally do, but he can punch you in the face and knock you out. have you ever tried squeezing a man's testicles hard? It takes more effort than you'd think.

this place is full of people with this fetish, maybe you are even one of them, so they would tell you it's a great idea because it turns them on, but in case ur genuinely asking - it's a bad idea. im not telling u not to go for the testicles, because it's a great target, but don't try to grab em, just kick or punch. and there are other great targets like eyes and throat. carry a pepper spray if u don't feel safe.

[SecretsofKB]

My dad and one of my best friends (a police officer), always told me that if I was ever in a fight where I was defending myself and my life or wellbeing was in danger, then I need to do anything and everything I possibly can to survive. They both mentioned going for the balls on a male attacker. It is debilitating to attack there.

Just make sure that whatever you do to defend yourself, you don't hold back. You go all out.

[Ez-Bri-Z]

Adding on to this, a lot of guys might expect that kind of hit too so don't just limit yourself to that. Everyone needs to breath so a good blow to the trachea is just as good. Eyes and nose are also pretty vulnerable spots if your life is on the line.

[SecretsofKB]

@Ez-Bri-Z Absolutely this!!! i'm sure that depending on the pants they wear, that could cause issues with striking there too.

But the eyes, ears, nose, and throat are fantastic places to go for. Anything you do to slow them down even a little can make the difference between you getting away or not!!!

Thank you for adding this!!!

[Anonymous]

I in some ways froze up when I was raped I did think about punching him but it was like I couldn’t move

[Ez-Bri-Z]

This answer right here is why I HATE when guys treat rape as if it can be resolved like an action movie with lots of violence on the attacker in the moment.

The fear is a very real thing and I'm sorry you ever had to experience it.