To pick a plum

‘Have you ever harvested fruits from trees in an orchard?’ asked Linda during one of our classes. ‘If the fruits are not fully ripe this can be tricky’, she added. ‘You have to hold the fruit firmly, twist it and then pull it till the spur gives, and the reward ends up in your hand.  

This is also the principle of one of the most effective moves of the last resort self defense, sometimes referred to as the grab, twist and pull move or GTP in short’. She explained us that one of the variation she teaches is for  a situation where you have a good access to exposed attacker’s genitals. Unlike general GTP, this move specifically involves grabbing only one testicle. Why only one? There are several reasons for that. Most female hands are not big enough to fully enclose both organs. Attempting this can lead to losing the grip completely. Testes are freely mobile within the scrotum and can slip out from the grip easily, especially if the lock mechanism is not applied correctly. A firm clasp on one testicle allows for more rotation during the twist part and further stretching the connective tissue during the jerking motion. Also, the squeezing power does not dissipate between the two organs but is more focused on one of them causing more pain. 

This move can be performed during different attempted rape scenarios and from different positions: either when you are kneeled and forced to oral sex, in a sitting position, standing face to face or when he is on top of you attempting the penetration. In all cases your hand is within a convenient reach of his testicles. However, there is one limitation to this technique, and that his scrotum sac has to be relatively loose. Once he gets hard and the scrotum become tight there are other techniques which should be used instead and will be discussed in separate posts.

The figure below should guide you through the technique.

(A) The technique should be applied if you encounter an attacker with a loose scrotum like the one depicted in the picture. Note that as in most men the left testicle hangs lower and should become your target. By using fake compliance and play along approach you should be able to gain access to his genitals. It is important that you do not telegraph your intention. The best is to caress his genitals first, stroke his penis gently with your hand to convince him you are into him. Manipulate him to drop his guard. Feel or probe his testicles before striking until you are confident you can go on with the technique. 

If you at any point  find out you cannot follow through with the technique, you can wait for the next opportunity. However, once you initiate the move do not hesitate and continue with full force and determination till the end (until he is unconscious).

(B) The technique starts with putting one of his testicles (usually the left lowest hanging) in a tight lock. Engage your forefinger and thumb tightly around the root of the scrotum above the testis. You should have now the testis trapped in the palm of your hand. If, for any reason, isolating one testicle is not possible, grab both. Also, you should use your stronger hand or the hand which is free enough.

(C) Squeeze the testis in your palm as much as possible and then twist it around at east by 180°. This entangles the connective tissue and entraps the testis so it cannot slip out. Be careful to maintain the tight lock with your fingers.

(D) Instantly, with no hesitation jerk down with a sharp motion. If you are standing or sitting, jerk  outward. This is an extremely important part of the move. Use the whole momentum of your arm or by dropping down, use your weight to add power. Visualize ripping the testicle off his body. You can also place your other hand on his pubes pushing it the other direction to give you more leverage. Keep on pulling and squeezing by pushing the thumb into the center of the testicle against your other fingers. He is going to pass out in a couple of seconds. Release the hold only you are sure he is totally incapacitated and no threat to you anymore.

Why is it so effective? Unlike just squeezing, when it takes longer time for pain to kick in, the injuries here are instant, so is his reaction. A massive pain and shock set in immediately. When executed correctly this should tear his spermatic cord and detach the epididymis from the back of the testis. A damage which usually cannot be repaired. 

Is penis biting a vital strategy against forced oral sex?

In the previous story from Susan’s book the women used a combination of two defensive moves: biting his penis and a testicle twist. Susan stressed that the testicle twist was actually the key move leading to his total incapacitation. I once read an interesting discussion on a women's forum about what to do when a man is forcing oral sex and ‘biting his dick off’ turned out to be one of the most popular option.

So is biting an attackers's penis a good defensive strategy? During my course we were advised that if possible, to always focus on techniques involving testicles which are generally less risky and more likely to succeed. These are preferred in terms of easiness to perform and their incapacitation power. The most serious problem with biting is that it creates a high risk of infection. Also it might be too gruesome for some women and this can inhibit them in performing it effectively. However, biting is sometimes the only option, for instance if you cannot use your hands because are tied or controlled in some way. You can find numerous examples on internet when biting indeed helped women from a dangerous situation. So although this should not be your prime strategy keep this option in your armory.

This technique can be performed either on a flaccid or an erected penis (preferred option) but has to be done with full determination, a light nip would most likely just infuriate the attacker. When executing this move, you need to sink your teeth deep into the neck of the penis, behind the head (glans penis), this is a more softer area and the natural grove makes the grip more secure so he cannot  pull the penis out from your mouth easily. Also use one of your hands to hold the penis and at the same time place the second one around his buttock. This gives you a good control and leverage and prevents him from budging. Bite down as hard as you can and violently shake your head to the either side.

Sink your teeth in the grove 
behind the head of penis to 
get a secure grip and for 
an easier separation.

Your aim is to fully separate the head. When done, spit it out and get out quickly so you do not contaminate yourself with the gushing blood. He should be in a state of shock and totally incapacitated. He might bleed to death if he didn't get a medical attention in time. You can practice this technique using a carrot or a cucumber. But be aware that the penis tissue is more tough and rubbery so some old vibrator could even be a better option. This is just a one of the techniques possible when defending from a fellatio, Some are aiming at his penis like snap a stick and some at his testicles and I will be discussing these later.

How to react when surprised by a flasher

A couple of days ago I read an interesting article in a local newspaper. A girl was walking in a local park when she was suddenly surprised by a young man with his pants down. He shamelessly started to masturbate in front of her. She did not panic and reacted by taking her cell phone and trying to take a picture. Unfortunately, she did not manage to do so, as he immediately pulled up his pants and fled like a rabbit. It is understandable, he did not want to have pictures of his filthy private parts posted all over the interned and maybe to appear in the TV news. She reacted cool headed and it worked for her, the pictures could help to identify him by the police. However, in the discussion there were some controversies if this should be the recommended reaction to such a situation. Some argued that this might made him angry and maybe violently attacking her and harming her. 

A man with his pants down 
is extremely vulnerable. 
Flashers, exhibitionists 
and public onanists 
can be easily eliminated.

The question is, is there a better woman's response action to this? Two years ago, I actually read a very similar story, but the outcome was different. A flasher accosted a young woman in the woods, the unexpected sight of his penis made her to fell down and he approached her closer. When he leaned over her, she suddenly swung her leg and forcefully kicked his exposed freely dangling testicles using her instep. His reaction was predictable. He just cried and folded over in incredible pain. She could get up and run to safety. I have to say that both women should be praised for their actions, but I liked the second approach more. A flasher always exposes his most vulnerable part giving you a chance for quick and easy immobilisation and total elimination of any threat he can pose. And you can take a picture of him then if you want. If you have any thought on this please post them in the comments below

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