When it comes to staying safe, women have options, but many of them are impractical in everyday life. High-decibel personal sirens, oversized pepper spray canisters, and heavy flashlights may offer protection, but they’re often cumbersome and can draw unwanted attention.
In some situations, they can potentially increase risk. Their visibility can remove the element of surprise, allowing a potential attacker time to react or escalate an attack. Because the items are often bulky, awkward to carry, and draw attention, many women opt to leave them at home, making them vulnerable to unexpected threats and preventable harm. When they do bring them out, the attention they may draw or the difficulty in using them can potentially lead to increased anxiety, making women feel less safe.
Safety Without All The Attention
Ultimately, women want to feel safer without broadcasting it to the world. They want devices that are discreet by design, effortless to carry, and intuitive to use. After all, a heavy flashlight has to be wielded, and pepper spray has to be aimed. That’s particularly true among younger women, according to a recent survey by LogicMark, Inc. (OTC:LGMK), a provider of personal emergency response systems and developer of the Aster safety app. It found that younger women increasingly prefer …
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