Dating is supposed to be a delightful outing. It is a chance to meet people, have fun, explore romantic possibilities and forge delightful memories.
But sometime that doesn’t happen, because there are people who take advantage of the situation.
It is true that women tend to extend a certain degree of trust to their dates which are used as an opening to impose their carnal desires upon the hapless victim. Date rape is an ever-growing social evil. Statistics show that women who are between the ages of 16 and 24 are 4 times more prone to date rape.
You don’t have to be a victim of date rape. Here are some ways to help you avoid date rape.
* Drink in Moderation. 90% of date rape cases occur when the victim is drunk. If you have to drink be careful. Don’t drink to the point of losing your clear perception of things. People are at their weakest in a drunken stupor. They won’t be able to fight back and protect themselves against transgressors who are violating their rights. Drink smartly. Have fun without feeling the need to pass out.
* Keep your distance. Maintain a safe distance to prepare yourself against any potential attacks. A little flirting and a little intimacy may be fun, but don’t overdo it to the point of surrendering yourself to your date. 84% of women date victims know their attackers. Your attacker could be a great friend for many months. So don’t ever, ever forget to always be on the lookout for danger signs.
* Consider going on a group date. It is always safer if you have a girlfriend around you. You’d feel more secure when you’ve got some female companions. You could always watch each other’s back.
* Be careful when you riding back home. You are still not in the clear until you are back with your family or in the safety of your apartment. 88% of date rapes happen on the way home. Ride home with a female companion, or at the very least, make sure that you have a trusted friend with you once your date decides to take you home.
* Know your rights. For women above 18, rape is defined as forcible penetration of any part of the man’s body on the woman’s openings. According to the law, the word “forced,” means that the woman has disagreed to such an act. However, this may not always be expressed. A sexual act on an unconscious woman can also be considered as rape, since she is devoid of reason. The same goes for a woman who is under the influence of a sedative or a drug that induces hallucination or extreme moods. You have sole rights to your body, remember that. No one can violate your territorial space without your consent.
* Be armed. It is a given fact that males possess more physical strength than females. They can easily overpower you with brute force. Carry a pepper spray, a mace, or other self-defense objects with you. Narrow his chances of attacking you.
Date rapes can be avoided. Realizing that it can possibly happen to you is the first step.