How to protect yourself as a woman during sexual attack

Shout “Stop!” as loud as you can

Shout

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When your would-be attacker is coming towards you, clench your fist in front of you and shout “Stay back!” or “Stop!” as loud as you can, according to rape prevention advice on Survival Life.

Experts in self-defence training say that most rapists they have spoken with often indicate that they would leave a woman alone if she shouted or suggested that she is not scared to fight back.