We Aren’t Immune To Sexual Assault, Ladies

December 3, 2008     Posted in News, Reality

daterape.jpgMiami University in Oxford, OH (yea, confusing right?) conducted a survey to see just how aware young college women are about the dangers of “drug-facilitated sexual assault.” The findings were surprising…and pretty scary.


By Mandy

So we all know about roofies and not to accept drinks from guys cuz they’re probably creeps who want to take advantage of us. But how many times do we really apply our knowledge when we’re out at the bars? Have you ever turned down a free drink? (Editor’s Note: Hell no!)

Or how about this:

You set your drink down for a nano second to grab a cigarette (cuz your an impulsive chain smoke under the influence), pick up your drink and you’re back on your merry way. Little did you know, weirdo standing next to you sprinkled a little fairy dust in your drink and the next thing you know you’re falling over yourself as he carries you back into his shady lair.

It’s sad but true, ladies. The study showed that while most girls were aware that taking a drink from a stranger was a big no-no, they didn’t really think about the risk of leaving their drink unattended, even for a split second.

Here’s another scary fact: the U.S. Department of Justice reports that 1 in 5 women will be the victim of a sexual assault during their college years. That’s like saying one of your best friends, or even you, can be sexually assaulted during your 4 years (or longer, we don’t judge) at college. I don’t know about you, but that kinda freaks me out.

The thing is, most of us are probably really aware about the risks associated with a night on the town with the girls. But after a couple vodka shots and a tequila sunrise, that awareness is inclined to drop.

So, let’s try to be smart ladies. I’m not saying don’t drink or have a good time, but the truth is (and we all know this) all guys are creeps so don’t take any drinks from any guys (unless you came with them), watch your drink, and definitely do NOT go home with a guy you just met. That’s just wrong on so many counts.

8 Comments on "We Aren’t Immune To Sexual Assault, Ladies"

  1. Anonymous Coward says:
    Wed, 3rd Dec 20081:23 pm 

    Men are disgusting vile creatures. I speak with authority. Only trust a drink from a guy if you see him buy it from re bartender: and even then be wary as the bartender may be in on it too, but that is very unlikely. Don't become a statistic.

  2. Reid says:
    Wed, 3rd Dec 20086:42 pm 

    My neighbor (who was five years older than me and I used to look up to hardcore when I was growing up) was raped and then beaten and murdered at UVM her senior year of college after a night out on the town. At least they caught the sick bastard (he's currently serving his life sentence with no chance of parole).

  3. Ashley says:
    Thu, 4th Dec 20081:19 am 

    After a night of drinking and merriment in March of '07, a group of friends (and a few new people) went back to my boyfriend's apartment to continue hanging out and drinking. After awhile I got tired and went into my boyfriend's room to pass the hell out. All of a sudden I woke up, only to realize that I was being raped by a drunk stranger.

    I was fortunate in the sense that I was able to push him off of me without a fight, but that didn't stop it from becoming the most traumatizing event of my life, thus far.

    A couple of hours later, one of my best guy friends was finally able to talk me out of the bathroom I had locked myself in, and was then able to convince me to call the police and go to the hospital.

    Although I still don't know who it was that night on top of me, it just goes to show that when alcohol is involved, you're never as safe as you think you are– even if you're at your own boyfriend's apartment, you're still susceptible to bad things and bad people.

    Even though I was in fact reallllly drunk that night, it's not to say that I don't still drink now. However, whenever I drink now, I am 1,000x that much more aware of my environment and my own security.

    So yeah, the point of this isn't to say that every girl should be overly paranoid and fearful of ever going out and drinking, but rather to just plead that you be cautious and protective of your physical self when you do!

  4. sickofrape says:
    Thu, 4th Dec 20082:21 am 

    use the buddy system ladies

    look out for one another

    and don't be stupid.

    leaving yourself vulnerable is the first step for a date rapist to get you.

    **thats not to say that all rapes are a result of someone being stupid**

  5. Carolynn (OH State) says:
    Thu, 4th Dec 20088:26 am 

    Miami Univ in Ohio isn't confusing because it's in Miami River Valley in Ohio, which was named after the Miami Indians that lived in southeastern Ohio.

    (My grandpa went there haha that's how I know all of this)

    I was drugged at a party once, but luckily wasn't sexually assaulted. It was odd because I don't remember ever setting my drink down, and that night I purposely only drank about half as much as I normally do. So when I started feeling really really drunk I knew something was wrong, and I found a way home pronto. I was lucky, but it is definitely a big issue still on campuses.

  6. LAC says:
    Thu, 4th Dec 20087:14 pm 

    Yeah girls, buddy system is key

    i was in scotland on a trip for a few days before i went to Ireland, and i was partying in the Grass Market, and a few beers followed by a few more beers – i had met this really nice kid and went to a club with him. My friends said to wait for them in the lobby, so i did just that and they never came. real cool because we didnt have cell phone service over there…

    they never came and i waited in the lobby for 2 HOURS with this kid. so anyways we went to another floor and the kid went to the BR and i lost him and this other guy bought me a drink…. the next thing i remember is wobbling and blurry memories of 5 guys passing me around in a hostle in scotland and i couldn't do anything to protect myself. they roofied. i caught a cab the next day, alone… and was unconcious for the next 17 hours…. i never told anyone because i feel like nothing could have been done because i was only in scotland for 5 days…. and i just keep it in… buti have told my boyfriend and bestfriend… but.. thats it…

    be careful girls… dont put your drinks down for a second….

    ESPECIALLY IN ANOTHER COUNTRY!!!!!

    make sure your cell works… that would have saved my life… well… my digity…

  7. Ziggy Stardust says:
    Sat, 6th Dec 20086:16 am 

    as a side note, only about 1% of sexual assault cases are due to roofies, or drugged drinks in general. most sexual assault is done by someone you know, either in your family or friend circle. not to say you shouldn't be careful with your drink anyways, but the media has an unbalanced coverage of date rape vs. the bigger issue of sexual assault via family or male friends.

  8. Doug says:
    Mon, 4th Jan 20109:14 am 

    Here's an even scarier thought. Sexual assault is so broadly defined can it even includes mere speech or attention. Any unwanted touching even if the guy didn't know it was unwanted can constitute sexual assault. If a guy sees a girl undressing through an open bedroom door and she didn't clearly invite it, but doesn't seem clearly trying to prevent it either, if she decides to make an issue of it, that too can be sexual assault. Just depends on the cops and the jurisdiction and the level of radical feminist hysteria about.

    I.e. girls can in some jurisdictions and on some campuses can get a guy arrested for almost anything these feminist days.

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