Should the rapex be banned?

Question

http://www.rapestop.net/

It could be used out of spite by some women against their partners, or during consensual sex with a man.

Answer 1

At least that one doesn't seem as harmful as FemDefence.

http://femdefence.info/index2.html

I suspect that the inventor is a little optimistic about its use in legal circumstances, though, as many rapists seem to argue that their partner was willing. Using such an item doesn't PROVE unwillingness. But at least it can help track down the perpetrator, if he is otherwise unknown.

It would be nice if there were a better solution. Darned if I can think of one, though.

Answer 2

Why?

Sure it could be used out of spite. A man who is dating a woman could keep from the woman that he is HIV positive, and have unprotected sex with her. These situations are everywhere. This device would do more good than harm in most cases. For men, I'm sure the sound and look of rapex is scary, but it could scare many men away from potentially raping women.

As well, I'm sure most women, when having consensual sex, are intending to have a good time, not temporarily disfigure the man. Also, the act of rape is a thousand times worse than having a temporary disfigurement.

Answer 3

I see no reason why it should be. This is clearly intended for self-defense purposes and isn't deadly or even necessarily disfiguring should the man get medical attention.