And, if worried about the “hang time” - the time needed to get away - smear a little toothpaste on the hooks. That should help the burn. For effectively lawless areas - consult your local Witch Doctor.

Hey, it’s a special purpose, self-defense tool, certainly no more reliable than a gun or a knife. But the alternative is having some man to protect you, and underfoot all the time.

BTW if you do happen to think it’s a good cause, sales from this shop go to the company for R&D, market research and whatever else.

Oh, and as you may notice, I’m having difficulty keeping a straight face about the matter… The idea is just so damnably amusing.

I think there are better ways to deal with the situation. Obviously, avoid places of danger. Don’t take people at face value, but exercise caution with meeting new men, staying in groups until you know them better.

So-called date rape is probably a greater danger than stranger rape, especially if you avoid dangerous places.

Don’t think of yourself as a potential victim. Be assertive, be strong. Don’t wander aimlessly when alone. Be loud. Get a dog.

Regarding forced sodomy, I meant that as the use of this condom becomes more widespread, would-be attackers will obviously become well aware of the possibility of running into it. Thus, they will simply stop even attempting vaginal rape and switch to another orifice.

I agree women should be able to choose whether to use this or not; I never said they shouldn’t have the option. But there are pros and cons to everything and women owe it to themselves to consider all of them. Women need to make informed choices that serve them.

I would be very interested to see studies on whether this condom has helped reduce rape in South Africa. Who knows, maybe I’m totally off base and this device is the best thing since sliced… uh, anyway. Readers, email me if you have info: uppityrib@yahoo.com.

Giving the victim time to escape. “Ideally” If they don’t they face getting it worse. Which is all the same results and possible consequences as any other self defense tactic- a kick to the groin, slash at their eyes with our nails, attempt to bite as hard as we can their lip/arm/penis, little cans of pepper spray, something/anything with whatever is in grabbing range…how is this any different than any of these?

If a women weighs these thoughts and still feels the need to use this and finds some peace in that choice, let her. I think there need to be as many options in the war against rape as possible. Let women decide on individual levels if they want this one. Maybe the feeling of empowerment this can give her (because we know the government, family, culture, etc isn’t giving it to her in these countries they’re marketing them in) is most important of all.

If I were a woman with one shot at my attacker I would pick this. I’m guessing the attacker that got the faceful of pepper spray is more likely to force sodomy than the guy with this stuck to his penis.

The government need to realized these women’s rights and protect them and do all that boring stuff that eliminates the need for these. Until then it’s nice to know they have one thing on their side.