There is no one right or wrong way to behave to avoid rape. But there are some things a woman can do that may make her less likely to suffer some kinds of rape. What a woman does depends on how well she knows the man, how afraid she is, and how much danger she thinks she is in. Remember, if a woman is raped, it is not because she failed to avoid the rape, but because someone stronger forced himself on her. These ideas may help any woman avoid rape Protect yourselves. Work with others. Do your work with other women. You will be safer and stronger if you work together in groups Do not let anyone who makes you feel nervous into your home. Do not let him know if you are there alone. Try not to walk alone, especially at night. If you must go alone, hold your head up and act as though you feel confident. Most rapists will look for a woman who looks easy to attack. If you think you are being followed, try walking in another direction, or go up to another person, a house, or a store. Or, turn
Take care of yourself. If you are well-cared for, you will be a better partner, parent, sibling, caregiver, roommate, etc Turn off the media. While keeping informed can be helpful, too much media consumption can create emotional distance in relationships. Communicate ways you’d like to receive safe, nurturing touch. If you live alone, consider bubble baths, fuzzy blankets, or using a muscle roller massage stick or back scratcher for sensation on your skin. Take turns deciding which game to play, movie to watch, route to take on your walk, what to bake, etc. Share love in as many ways as you can. Tell the people you love that you do. Loving increases love in the world! Find ways to have alone time. Some people need more than others. Institute a daily spiritual practice or quiet time for reflection and rest. Use online meeting platforms such as Zoom, Skype, or Google Hangouts to connect with loved ones on a regular basis. Take time for honest check-ins about how you are feeling. Focus o