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All the ladies here have some great tips! Remember that in self defense, many things can become a "weapon."  I would only try to hurt them enough to get away, but do what you have to do to get away.  Anything from soda bottles to even food you may have in your hand.  Almost anything in the eyes will cause enough pain to get them to stop.  I don't know about using bug spray tho because you could be sued if you make them legally blind (not sure they would win but who knows these days.) 

 

One of the best defenses is to know what you would use or do.  If you have a purse full of stuff, think about what would work the best in a situation.  Keep that in a separate part of your purse so that it can be easily accessible.  If you are walking alone, call a friend and stay on the phone the whole walk.  Chances are an attacker would not want to bother you if they know you are on the phone with somebody (a witness.)  And if they do mess with you while you are on the phone your friend will be able to call 911 and get help there immediately.  If you don't have a friend that is available, put your phone up to your ear and talk like you are talking to somebody.  It will still deter them because they won't know that you are not really on the phone with a person.

 

Also if you have your phone handy, 911 is not a big number to dial.  If you can dial it but you are not able to talk because they now have you, no worries just let the operator hear your struggle (try to scream so they hear your need for their help) and they will dispatch police out.  Cell phones have 911 GPS locators so they should be able to find you.

 

Always know your surroundings and pay attention, but do not show that you are scared.