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Anti-Rape Condom



To me, this is upsetting, I cannot even describe how I feel at the moment about this because I guess I was in complete shock when I found this on the Internet. Feel free to comment below. The Rape-aXe is an anti-rape condom that a woman would wear whenever she was feeling vulnerable.
The condom is latex and has a series of barbs inside it and when the attacker is about to commit vaginal-rape, the barbs would attach on to the attackers penis. This would cause such extreme pain when withdrawn, thus giving the victim time to escape. The Rape-aXe can only be surgically removed once it is embedded, so the attacker would be easily identified at the hospital.
 
Type in the name to get to the official website, this is what the inventor (a woman) has to say about her "invention"
It is absurd that women and children In this day and age still fall prey to opportunistic sexual predators. When will they be empowered? When will they be heard? Never, it seems! There always appears to be a more important issue to be addressed in legislature.
The tear-filled eyes and extreme vulnerability of one such rape victim is what sparked the design of this modern day invention. The victim looked up at Sonnet Ehlers and said, 'If only had teeth down there!' These were the humble beginnings of a device which proves to bring hope to women all over the world - those women who still find themselves with little or no rights at all. Why does the system make these women, these victims, feel like the offenders? In many societies these women are treated like offenders! This must stop! It. in fact, stops here! Rape-aXe is a device which latches itself to the skin of the attacker, causing immense discomfort, allowing the victim to escape. The attacker is 'branded' a rapist! Since the attacker will need medical assistance, there is no escaping arrest since medical staff will alert the authorities.
 
Questions and Answers from the website:
We have been overwhelmed by the interest in the Rape-Xe anti rape condom and to further aid in the fight against sexual abuse Sonnet Ehlers decided to add the most asked questions here.
"There will be blood all over the show and blood is the carrier of aids." I am aware that blood is one of the carriers. The penis will be encapsulated and the tines are so small there will hardly be blood that can spill because it is in a capsule.
"What is the possibility that the rapist would kill his victim?" Regrettably, You are always at risk being killed by your assailant, Rape-aXe will buy you time to get away,( I know this from a patient that caught him self in his zipper. Rape-aXe will have the same effect just worse.) Luckily rapists do have brains they loose it for a few moments, when their blood rush to a certain body part, after that he will realize that is tagged and he knows he will be in double trouble should he kill you.
"You will get vindictive woman that would want to get back at the guys and frame them. Do you hate men? " You have a valid point, My advice, don't put what belongs to you where it does not belong and you will never run into trouble. No, I do not hate men I love men, I don't even hate the rapist however I hate his deed.
"Your critics once said it is a medieval device! " a Medieval device for a medieval deed.
"Can the condom accidentally hook into my own skin? Will it cause permanent damage to the rapist?" No, the design is of such that the condom cannot turn inside out, you do not have to fear. Your second concern. No, it will not cause permanent damage to the rapist he will have tell tale little scars on him. (He will have some explaining to do to his wife or girlfriend how he encountered those scars.)

 
The site does not say how much each one cost but you can contact them. I personally am torn on the subject, yes I think that anyone who rapes anyone should get something done to them, but I am concerned on if the rapist can turn around and sue the victum because his penis was damaged. I know that might sound absurd but stranger things have happened. If a rapist can get shared custody over his child (even though he raped the mother) then anything can happen today. I feel that maybe this might set women back a little because women already get enough crap thrown at them by having people, both men and women, state that she shouldn't have worn this or did this or go there because she knew she had a high percentage of getting raped. Do I think that this device will lower the percentage of getting raped? No. The man can still rape you, he just gets a surprised in the end and I can only see a bunch of trials coming up where the rapist gets off free and clear because he cannot have a functioning penis so that means he has "learned" his lesson. Rape isn't about sex anyway, it is about power and if a man is a rapist, it doesn't matter if he has a functioning penis or not because you can violate a woman with pretty much anything. Those are just my thoughts, please share because I really would like to know what you think.

redgoblin redgoblin
Most women do not know ahead of time that they are going to be raped, so I fail to see the use...
sassyroots sassyroots
wow i dont know what to think..
Monique Marie Monique Marie
Cher, i do not know when a woman is suppose ot put this in. Another question that I might have is how will this hold up in court? I mean, some women get treated like crap when they report a rape, I can only imagine the line if questioning she would have if she used this device. I personally would not want to be walking around with one of those things in.
cheekyredhead cheekyredhead
I suppose I tend to feel that living in a constant state of fear is simply unproductive. There was a lot of thought put into this idea. I see its merits--but still--it just isn't practical.
Cherlene Cherlene
This is a very interesting post Monique! I understand and would not feel sorry for a rapist at all if his penis was ripped to shreds, but: A woman wears it when she is 'feeling vulnerable'? How does one know when she may be raped? Do we carry one around at all times or wear one at all times? We never know when a rape is going to occur. When does the woman insert this - when her wrists/arms are being held by her perpetrator? I am certain a rapist is not going to give a woman the time to go through her purse or coat pocket to insert the device. I don't understand when/how it would be inserted when a rape is occurring? Do you know what I mean? I guess my question is 'WHEN' is it inserted? A rape can happen at ANY time.
Monique Marie Monique Marie
As I understand it, the woman puts this device inside her with no harm done to her and then if a man commits rape then this device gets stuck onto his penis and the only way to remove it is to have it surgically removed.
RubySnow RubySnow
Have you ever seen the movie Teeth?
cheekyredhead cheekyredhead
Today I asked our ER Dr what he thought of this idea and he laughed. He has seen MANY weird things---but he said he wouldn't feel the slightest bit of compassion for a man who attempted harm on a woman and then walked into the ER with this "attachment" on his "unit" This would instantly become a "teaching" moment. Everyone of course would have to come look at it and consult...and of course this would add additional shame to the wearer. I was under the impression that this item locked onto his wiener and wouldn't let go...and if he tried to pull it off that it would tear his precious unit to shreds. That was a graphic explanation I suppose. Maybe it was just hopeful thinking. I personally think anyone who violates a woman should be as well. This seems to be the perfect way to level the field of shame. Where can we buy these in bulk? I think I will hand them out at the college. Perhaps if enough men thought we were wearing these little gems they'd think twice about being violent. Nope. That is also wishful thinking.
Nyrina Windu Nyrina Windu
Oh well, the rapist deserve whatever horrible pain they get.
JessieSP JessieSP
I would NEVER feel sorry for any rapist. He gets whatever pain and prison time he deserves...disgusting animal. And I would never look down on a friend for buying something like this if she honestly thought that it would help her to wear it, in her time of need.
gamestomper 6 gamestomper 6
Well...I...umm... I think it's a good idea,but I hope she's packing a piece cause if he's one of these crazies hyped up on PCP, he may attack.
Iveenia Iveenia
i hv no idea what to write abt this - i hate humans who humiliate other humans in any kind - or form - :( disgusting!
PinkNC PinkNC
He better have a usual calm temperament, because if your man is already hot tempered over the little things in life, just image how much he will physicaly loose it with you. Be ready to call 911 for YOURSELF :)
Veka Veka
Hahhaa, do it when you're about to break up with him! .... Just kidding!
weffie weffie
Hahaha he'd have to become your ex-boyfriend after that! Don't worry, I'm not actually anywhere near that cruel :)
PinkNC PinkNC
Oh no *Weffie* now that would be awful to do to your boyfriend, even if he was about to be your ex-boyfriend anyway! OUCH!!!
weffie weffie
Maybe not practical, but in theory it's effing brilliant. Plus, it could be the April Fool's Day gag your bf never forgets :P
PinkNC PinkNC
Boy I should have used spell check. I said "retrive" when I should have said....." it would take a doctor to RETRIEVE the Anti-Rape Condom out of the woman.
PinkNC PinkNC
It sounds like a woman would insert this object when she feels she's about to walk into an area that's unsafe for her. Like, say she HAS to take a walk alone to the store at night OR she's going out drinking with friends and men that she does NOT know. If she got drunk and her lady friends did an ignorant thing like leaving her alone with these men, or their TOO drunk to watch each other.....then when the men try to gang rape her then it wouldn't happen. After the rape or would be rape happens and the man's penis is all torn up, then it would take a doctor to retrive the Anti-Rape Condom out of the women. Then the police can identify the rapist by the markings on his penis and the DNA that was clearly left inside of the Anti-Rape Condom. I could wrong here but that's how I'm taking this item.
Veka Veka
I have to agree with "how practical is it?" Hmm.. I feel threatened, quick, let me unbutton my pants and insert this here while walking in a dark alley. Or, Hello strange man, please excuse me while I go to the restroom and "adjust" something. Would you just wear it all the time?? How would you know when to put it on/in? Wouldn't the guy notice something not-right? It looks like it might be obvious but who knows. This just doesn't make any sense to me.
PinkNC PinkNC
Wow.....well, I honestly can't say that I would feel bad for the criminal. I would actually laugh at his ass whenever I saw him...right in his ignorant violent face.
cheekyredhead cheekyredhead
Gosh I should profread... "Recently I was watching one of my favorite TV shows, BONES and there was a great big threatening man trying hard to scare Temperance. He was intimidating and scary."
cheekyredhead cheekyredhead
Why stop there when you could just cut the whole thing off? They could call it the Lob-it Bobbit. All kidding aside, I guess if you have ever been assaulted or abused you would look at this from a really different perspective. I am just surprised that it hasn't been thought of before. Every single one of us has gotten into our car in a dark parking lot while secretly praying we would safely arrive home. We have looked over our shoulder with concern at that shady character who hovers to near a doorway. We lie awake worrying about our daughters. Many women really feel helpless when faced with brutality. How often have we relied on men to protect us or perhaps vindicate us only to be less than "fulfilled" by their lack of effort. Our courts and laws fail us. I don't blame the good guys for falling short of our expectations to protect us. Nobody can be everywhere all the time. I suppose my biggest "Hmmmm...." thing about this is the lack of practicality. I think if I felt this was a necessary item to have, wear, and so forth that I'd be in a constant state of feeling as if I were already a victim just waiting for the brutality to start. How is that a way to live? Recently I was watching one of my favorite TV shows, BONES and there was a man threatening great hard to Temperance. He was intimidating and scary. She quickly reached over and poked a guy right in the eye and said "Nobody is very scary after being poked in the eye." It was true. He was instantly immobilized. I laughed so hard...this has become my favorite saying. "Nobody IS very scary after being poked in the eye." Perhaps we need to just sharpen our fingernails girls. Who needs a weird barbed condom?
genesisrocks genesisrocks
I don't know how to feel. This certainly doesn't take away from the emotional trauma that comes with rape, but I can't say I'd feel bad for the rapist