# Anti-Rape Device to Hit the Market By arnarn | Published 2007-03-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-rape-device-to-hit-the-market References: [edu.love-shop.biz](http://edu.love-shop.biz/post/antirape-device.html) An inventor in South-Africa, Sonnet Ehlers, has invented an Anti-rape device. "The device is called Rapex, it looks like a female-condom but has fish-like teeth that attach to the penis. This invention stirred a great deal of controversy during its introduction to the world. The main concern is whether the Rapex was a medieval device built on a hate of men or it can be considered an easy-to use devise that could help South African women protect themselves. Eshler insists on the fact that the main advantage of her invention is that it could give a woman attacked by a rapist some vital seconds to escape the criminal while he is busy dealing with pain caused by the device." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anti-rape Technology:** Opportunity for further development and innovation in devices or technologies that can help prevent sexual assault. - **Controversial Inventions:** Exploring the potential market for controversial but effective inventions that address pressing social issues. - **Personal Safety Solutions:** Growing demand for personal safety products and solutions that empower individuals to protect themselves. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Safety and Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies creating innovative safety and security solutions for individuals. - **Sexual Assault Prevention:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the field of sexual assault prevention by developing new technologies and devices. - **Controversial Products:** Exploring the market potential of controversial products that address social issues and spark important discussions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Empowerment Beauty Kit Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowerment-beauty-kit.md) - [Women-Focused Digital Safety Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-durex-blocker.md) - [Sexual Wellness Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorals-for-protection.md) - [Evolutionary Spiralled Menstruation Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-tampon.md) - [Anti-Theft Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case.md) - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md) - [Anti-Offensive Speech Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themis-device.md) - [Fictional AI-Powered Condoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manforce-condoms.md) - [Wearable Sexual Wellness Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eddie-by-giddy.md)