Still...it's like your living in fear putting one of those in you...

THAT just looks freaky. Nope. Not me, not ever.

I'm moving to NYC in a few weeks and I'm from a small Southern town so I am a little afraid of being mugged or Heaven forbid raped but I can't see myself wearing one of these. it's like saying that you feel that being raped is such a great possibility that it's worth whatever discomfort it looks like this thing might cause.

I can't picture wearing one myself but I think they are a really good idea. I took a course called HUman Sexual Behavior and we learned about these about 3 years ago. I think they are good for women in Africa because it is very common that they get raped while they are walking the long distances to and from their villages. It is not just a way to break free from the attacker, but it also identifies WHO the attacker is so they are reprimanded for the rape. The attacker has to go to the emergency room to get this removed so once they remove it the police will also detain him and arrest him for rape/assault/etc. It may not be as useful here in the states, but for some women it may save their life.

I just dont understand, if you are being raped, how you are going to take the time to utilize one of these devices. "Oh hold on there, I need to get my killer condom out...."

Leluxe

I was wondering the same thing, le luxe... are we supposed to be wearing that thing 24/7??

I agree with clareberrys, it could save some women's lives if rape is quite common. Personally, I wouldn't wear it. I think taking a female defense course would be more effective.

kh61582 get over your fears about NYC I lived there for 5 years and I have friends that have lived there for their entire life and no one has been mugged or raped. I feel safer at night in NYC than I do walking the streets at night in Portland, Oregon.

I think its a good idea if your area is prone to this kind of thing, if I lived in fear of this I would be using it but thankfully I do not live in an area where I fear this might happen. For the women that do this could give them just enough time to get away.

It's a good concept, but I don't know about the practicality of wearing it. Are there any side effects of wearing this all the time? What if you wear this for months, years???

If you wear that daily the rapist has already won b/c you are living your life in fear. One reason why rape is so terrible to me is the fact that after the act the victim often lives in fear. The real tragedy would be not being comfortable living...

I'm still really unsure of using these. They seem like a good idea, but I can't see myself wearing one. I have a little spray can of mace I carry for defense, and don't go out alone at night.

I also agree that this is much more practical for women in high-violence areas of the world (like mentioned before, parts of Africa, and I am thinking of Juarez, Mexico right off the top of my head). Maybe not common in the United States...

I approve of these inventions in 3rd world countries where the victimization of women is prevalent. Think about the big picture. After a sexual assault many of these women also end up being murdered. This devices, at least, gives them a chance to run away from the situation and into safety.

I'm not sure that these are such a great idea - yeah, he may be in pain, but if he's close enough for this device to be activated, he's close enough (and in the proper position) to convert that pain into anger and kill you before you have the chance to run away, isn't he? And would you wear it every day? Or just when you wake up in the morning and think, "Hm, I may be raped today, better wear my Spanish Inquisition® condom!"??

Sadly, rape is a very common thing in Africa. I've lived in South Africa, and a lot of women get raped by men who think women are just things to shag. And if a women can stop a guy, that go for it. It does look strange, I most agree, but if you live in a place wear safety doesn't really happen, plus the crime rate, rapes, and smash and grabs are beyond high, its better to be safe

I live in South Africa 1 in every 3 woman you meet have been raped and 1 in every 5 men. It's scary living where rape is so everyday it would only reach the news if someone was killed maybe. You see in certain cultures they believe if they have sex with a virgin they can be cured of aids so it happens more and more. There have even been cases of babies being raped. And at schools rape happens all the time especially to boys they see it as a form of bullying to sodomize someone younger and then to make them a "slave" sort of. Thats why something like this here in South Africa can be appreciated

To everyone - obviously us, living in America, would not wear these every day. But women in Africa CAN wear them every day- it would be there choice. There are no harmful side effects to wearing it. And you wouldn't wear it constantly, probably just while you are walking long distances. Also, someone mentioned that they could possibly turn that pain into anger....well have you ever known/seen a guy get punched in the balls or have something painful happen to his penis? If so, you know that that is their most sensitive area and that they would be in SO much pain they would be debilitated. As I said before so painful you have to go to the ER. So yes in terms of the big picture (meike)these are useful for many women. And just knowing that they have something may be comforting to them as well. Self defense classes would be good too - but probably not affordable for many women.

So you just walk around with it in and wait until you get raped? No thanks. I guess you could always just be like "hey..can you stop attackin me for 2 seconds while I slip this in" I mean, really. It doesnt sound like they thought this one through completely...

i dont see the everyday woman, who feels generally safe, wearing these. but i agree with those who said this is a very good idea for those areas of the world where rape is sadly very common. it may also be a good tool for those who may feel less safe because of a previous bad experience. i hope every rapists gets his penis pricked or clamped.

This one looks WAY safer than the last one you posted. I can see wearing one if you live in a dangerous area or have a job that makes you prone to rape.

I don't know... what if this thing gets into the wrong... uh... hands? Sure it could protect women you from evil men. But what about the innocent ones? A woman with a real mean streak... a jilted lover or your garden variety psychopath could really hurt somebody.

I'll be honest, it looks pretty gruff.

There is no way I could wear that everyday. I know it's not joking matter but what IF i forgot to take it out...and had sex with my boyfriend?? Uhhhh....sorry i snapped your penis babe?

hmm.

I agree with most that this might be practical in countries like Africa where rape is very prevalent on a daily basis. I was raped by two men several years ago when I was 18 and even I would not wear this thing! Like ThePerfectScore said...if you wear this thing everyday, the rapist has already won.

Sure, it'll help identify the rapist and give the women in high-crime areas a defense they can use to escape... but with all these contraptions to stop or deter the act of rape, what are we doing about the psychological pain of being assaulted?

I think I'm with the majority when I say its certainly NOT for me (living in that sort of fear is disproportionate to the risk in my situation) but am definately in favour of women in high risk areas (i.e. unstable 3rd world) having this resource made available to them.

WOW!

This seems like a very good idea. But uncomfortable much? I would jut carry around a tazer in my purse.

Dang, thats crazy!

I actually think this is GENIUS. i mean, i wouldnt wear it everyday, but especially for those women in africa where oftentimes rape is a scare 24 hours a day. Also, a lot of women have jobs that require them to be in bad neighborhoods. i think that if a woman chooses to wear it, thats her choice. i dont see a problem with it, but i dont see myself wearing it anytime soon.

I'm shocked no one's mentioned Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash. The main female character wore a dentata equipped with a sedative, and for years I wished I had one for the walk home when I was working in a neighborhood where men followed me and threatened to rape me on a daily basis. Also, in self defense class the first thing they tell you do do is kick in the groin. If it really made them more angry and violent, it wouldn't be the most basic attack in self defense.

I like the idea, but I don't think I'd always be prepared and be wearing it! I wouldn't want to have to wear it all of the time!

The self-defense class I took taught us to gouge eyes and break noses and necks because presumably most males would be extra protective of their junk, making it a more difficult target for attack.

Back to the Rapex...

If the attacker uses his hand before using his penis, that could be a problem. Or if there's more than one attacker.

I think it's good that someone's trying to come up with ways to help protect people and give rapists their just desserts. It's just that it'd take more inventing to solve those possible problems.

I think this is great for women in Africa-- The designer made it for a rape epidemic there. If I was going somewhere alonethere I would use it. But most accounts of women in the states who get raped usually know there rapist. Like a 1st date or friend of a friend.

*their* rapist.

This doesnt seem like anything that would be used in areas that we are from, but in Africa, parts of Mexico, and other areas of the world would be greatly beneficial to the women! i love this invention!!

Stupid idea ever:

1) Common sense.

2) How does this prevent against rape? It's not a preventative step since informing the would-be rapist that you're wearing one will just lead to easy removal....

3) Rapists will just check for them if they become the norm.

4) Rapists aren't exactly stable, law abiding types: possibly turning a survivable rape into a not so survivable murder.

5) If used vindictively, male victims will have a hard time explaining to hospital/police that they're not a rapist.

6) The ridiculousness of putting a bear trap in your vagina.

Woah somebody told me about this thing and I decided to look it up. Being a guy this is an absolute nightmare.
though there are some men who check first and then beat up whoever is wearing something like this. so then instead of rape its a brutal beating on top. lastly some men have also trained themselves to ignore the pain and turn it into a blind fury killing said victim brutally

What about just telling your attacker you have HIV AIDS?

and one more thing; the 'spikes' are in the wrong part of the sleeve- they should also be at the end where, the most sensitive part of the man's penis is. And if I was designing it, the spikes would hold little sacs filled with BOTOX or some neuro-toxin, so that the nerve endings would get destroyed, or better yet, a very strong sedative that enters the guy's bloodstream through his penis and 'knocks him out into a deep coma. Then you could either leave safely or exact your own form of justice.