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Old 06-08-2005, 04:36 PM   #1
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New device gives women teeth where it matters
By Jillian Green

A rape victim once wished for teeth "where it mattered". Now a device has been designed to "bite" a rapist's penis. The patented device looks and is worn like a tampon, but it is hollow and attaches itself with tiny hooks to a man's penis during penetration.

"We have to do something to protect ourselves. While this will not prevent rape it will assist in identifying attackers and securing convictions," claims Sonette Ehlers, inventor of the device.

Not everyone, however, is convinced of its usefulness.

Lisa Vetten, of the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) says: "It is like we are going back to the days where women were forced to wear chastity belts. It is a terrifying thought that women are being made to adapt to rape by wearing these devices.

'It is a terrifying thought that women are being made to adapt to rape'
"We should rather focus our energy on changing men's mindsets and behaviour towards women."

Ehlers, of Kleinmond, who has worked for the South African Institute for Medical Research, said she had been seeking a way to help women since meeting a rape survivor 20 years ago who commented that she wished she had teeth in her vagina.

"Over the past three years I have been working on this device. It is now completely safe and ready to be manufactured and distributed," she said.

It had been designed with engineers, gynaecologists, psychologists and urologists. It was "hygienic - no human hands will be involved in the manufacture".

In the event of rape, the device folds itself around the rapist's penis, attaching to the skin with microscopic hooks. It is only when the rapist withdraws that he will realise the device is clamped around his penis.

'He will have to be put under anaesthetic to have it removed'
"Its design will also go a long way towards lowering HIV infection as semen is contained in the device ... as well as preventing sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies," Ehlers says.

As it is impossible to remove the device from a penis without medical help, hospitals and clinics will be able to alert police when assistance is sought.

"This will rule out any possibility of the rapist's escaping arrest and speed up conviction."

If the rapist tries to remove the device, it will only embed itself further.

"He will have to be put under anaesthetic to have it removed. He will not be able to leave it as he will be unable to urinate."

A woman would have to wear the device every day.

"We never know when we might be raped. This device should become a part of every woman's daily routine, just like brushing her teeth."

Last year, there were 52 733 reported rapes. In a study, the Gender-Based Violence Programme at the CSVR analysed 162 rapes in Johannesburg's inner city and found that one in four had been a gang rape. The study found that 56 percent of the victims had been raped by two men and 23 percent by three.

Although Ehlers is optimistic that the device will go a long way towards reducing the high incidence of rape in this country, rape organisations are not so sure.

"Women would have to wear this every minute of their lives on the off-chance that they would be raped," Vetten says.

"I am concerned at how normal rape has become that we would even consider a device like this."

Chanaz Mitchell, spokesperson for the National Network on Violence against Women, says although it is a good idea for women to protect themselves, men should take responsibility for their actions.

"We still need to focus on men as perpetrators of this heinous crime."

Mitchell is also concerned that the device might lead to further violence against victims.

"Once the rapist realises this device is attached to him, he is more than likely to take his anger out on his victim."

Mbuyiselo Botha, spokesperson for the Men's Forum, said anything that could empower women should be welcomed.

"I would encourage my wife and two daughters to wear this device. It would send a signal to would-be rapists that they won't have it easy."

Ehlers intends launching the prototype next month.

"It will be available at supermarkets, chemists, anywhere where one would be able to buy tampons," she says.

The device is to cost R1 and also be available in bulk packs.



This article was originally published on page 3 of The Cape Times on June 07, 2005
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Old 06-08-2005, 04:51 PM   #2
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I wonder what the over/under is on the amount of days until we see this device used at the wrong time maiming an innocent man.
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Old 06-08-2005, 04:59 PM   #3
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"It will be available at supermarkets, chemists, anywhere where one would be able to buy tampons," she says.

The device is to cost R1 and also be available in bulk packs.

Bulk packs? In case you're planning on getting raped a lot?
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Old 06-08-2005, 05:02 PM   #4
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This has to be a joke. The malfunction potential makes me cringe.
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Old 06-08-2005, 05:09 PM   #5
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Two more things:

If you're so terrified of being raped that you'd wear a device like this all day, every day--might I suggest, maybe, moving to a nicer neighborhood? Of course, this is from South Africa.

Also, don't you think that the woman would be much more likely to be murdered if she's just laid a beartrap on the guy's pole?
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Old 06-08-2005, 05:15 PM   #6
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What's to stop a rapist from thrusting another object up there first, then carrying on?
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Old 06-08-2005, 05:33 PM   #7
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I love this part...

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In the event of rape, the device folds itself around the rapist's penis, attaching to the skin with microscopic hooks. It is only when the rapist withdraws that he will realise the device is clamped around his penis.

As it is impossible to remove the device from a penis without medical help, hospitals and clinics will be able to alert police when assistance is sought.

So... microscopic hooks embed themselves into the rapist's johnson, and he will be unaware of it until he finishes and pulls out?

And what's so bad about the good old chastity belt? If a man is truly looking to rape a woman wearing a chastity belt, he better be able to cut thru stainless steel! (As the father of a 12 year old girl, I support the usage of chastity belts.)
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Old 06-08-2005, 05:40 PM   #8
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And what's so bad about the good old chastity belt? If a man is truly looking to rape a woman wearing a chastity belt, he better be able to cut thru stainless steel! (As the father of a 12 year old girl, I support the usage of chastity belts.)


Amen brother!!!! Still a few years to go until 12 but with 2 daughters I fully back this idea.
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Old 06-08-2005, 05:40 PM   #9
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Two more things:

If you're so terrified of being raped that you'd wear a device like this all day, every day--might I suggest, maybe, moving to a nicer neighborhood? Of course, this is from South Africa.

Also, don't you think that the woman would be much more likely to be murdered if she's just laid a beartrap on the guy's pole?

That's what I'm wondering. I don't think a rapist is going to be too happy when he pulls it out and it has a bear trap on it.
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Old 06-08-2005, 05:47 PM   #10
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That's what I'm wondering. I don't think a rapist is going to be too happy when he pulls it out and it has a bear trap on it.

Dragging a dead woman around by your penis could hurt a little.
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Old 06-08-2005, 05:48 PM   #11
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That's what I'm wondering. I don't think a rapist is going to be too happy when he pulls it out and it has a bear trap on it.

Stick a couple of dozen fish hooks into Mr. Happy and tell me if you're going to have it in you to do anything other than fall over in excruciating pain.
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Old 06-08-2005, 05:49 PM   #12
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Oh, and I hear Kobe isn't too concerned about this... He prefers the back door.
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Old 06-08-2005, 07:37 PM   #13
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Dragging a dead woman around by your penis could hurt a little.

Oh how I long for the QoTM. I mean I wouldn't have submitted it....but someone would have.
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Old 06-08-2005, 08:01 PM   #14
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Stick a couple of dozen fish hooks into Mr. Happy and tell me if you're going to have it in you to do anything other than fall over in excruciating pain.

Collapsing right on top of the woman, who then dies of suffocation.
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Old 06-08-2005, 08:42 PM   #15
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Life imitating art. There was a device somewhat like this in Neal Stevenson's Snow Crash, IIRC.
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Old 06-08-2005, 08:43 PM   #16
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Old 06-08-2005, 08:44 PM   #17
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The DeChomper (tm) Phallic Decoy.

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Old 06-08-2005, 10:31 PM   #18
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I wonder who the product testers were.
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Old 06-08-2005, 10:56 PM   #19
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Damn, I thought for sure this thread was about the woman who got caught smuggling 50+ fish under her skirt.
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Old 06-09-2005, 12:18 AM   #20
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I'm currently applying for a patent for my new product.

The DeChomper (tm) Phallic Decoy.

"Just to make SURE there's nothing waiting for Mister Winky in there."

The rip-off Ronco version will be called THE RAPEINATOR!

Something about that sounds wrong...
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Old 06-09-2005, 02:29 AM   #21
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Old 06-09-2005, 07:06 AM   #22
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How does this actually prevent someone from being raped? From what I can tell, there must be penetration for this to work. It seems as if it is a revenge tool instead.
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Old 06-09-2005, 07:22 AM   #23
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How does this actually prevent someone from being raped? From what I can tell, there must be penetration for this to work. It seems as if it is a revenge tool instead.

I guess if a lot of women are wearing them, you might think twice about raping someone for fear that she might be wearing it.

I agree that its only going to make the rapist angrier and more dangerous. They say rape is a crime of violence, not sex. If you take someone who's already violent, and chomp down on their wiggy, its only going to make matters worse.

What's wrong with carrying around good old fashioned mace?
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Old 06-09-2005, 08:14 AM   #24
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Wearing somethimg like that? But WTF! In the morning a woman should put on that stuff thinking...'better do that, maybe today I'll be raped".
You kiddin me? I would like to know the genius who have had the brilliant idea.

BTW to make the thing work you have to be raped anyway.

The only solution is eviration. Cut his nuts and make him swallow them.
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Old 06-09-2005, 08:59 AM   #25
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This thread scares me. I need a healthy dose of innocence.





That's better.
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Old 06-09-2005, 09:25 AM   #26
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Not that rape is commendable by any means whatsoever, but now it becomes rape/murder when the guy realizes what happened. What was once a horrible crime, is now truly tragic.
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Old 06-09-2005, 09:27 AM   #27
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Damn, what movie is that thread title from? I remember it showing late night on cable in the 80s, but the movie itself was older than that I think...
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Old 06-09-2005, 10:31 AM   #28
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What's wrong with carrying around good old fashioned mace?

I agree:



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Old 06-09-2005, 10:56 AM   #29
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how is that going to fit?
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Old 06-09-2005, 11:22 AM   #30
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I don't think rapist should worry.....it's the men that have been cheating on their wives and have been caught. Let's pretend for a moment that all the men in this thread have been cheating on their wife/gf and think she doesn't know. But little does he know, that she found out. He crawls into bed for a little "home-cooking" and CHOMP!!!!! There are some sick women out there that are going to use this for more than rape prevention!! Beware boys.....
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Old 06-09-2005, 11:41 AM   #31
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That's better.


That clown doesn't look so innocent.
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Old 06-09-2005, 11:46 AM   #32
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This thread scares me. I need a healthy dose of innocence.
Ahhh... innocence...

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Old 06-09-2005, 12:17 PM   #33
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how is that going to fit?

You put mace in the attacker's eyes. I think it distracts them or something.
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Old 06-09-2005, 12:21 PM   #34
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You put mace in the attacker's eyes. I think it distracts them or something.

oh, I guess I got confused.
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