I read in NST earlier today, on the nine myths about rape, rapists and rape victims and I think that no matter if we are male or female, we should know that these popular believes are simply NOT TRUE. The problem with rape lies entirely on the perpetrator and it is not about whether the rape victim was sexually provocative or not.

Whether man or woman, we must always be alert of our surroundings and never loiter around. This would only cause us to be exposed and vulnerable. And actually, it's no longer safe even if you may have company.

This is not being paranoid but being in control of what we could control, since we could not possible control the minds and actions of sexual perverts.

Myth 1: Only young, pretty women are sexually assaulted.
Myth 2: Girls who wear sexy clothes or flirt with men provoke rape.
Myth 3: Rape is an uncontrollable act of lust. Most rapes are spontaneous acts of passion where the assailant cannot control himself.
Myth 4: Women often lie about getting raped.
Myth 5 : Most women are raped by strangers.
Myth 6: Most rapes happen in dark alleys, deserted areas and other dangerous places.
Myth 7: It is impossible for a husband to sexually assault his wife.
Myth 8: No woman can be raped against her will. A person can prevent rape if she really wanted to.
Myth 9: A rape victim will be hysterical.

Source: Women's Centre for Change Penang, WCC via NST