For many women, moving through the world comes with a constant, low-level hum of anxiety. It’s a need to be aware of your surroundings, to think about your route home after dark, and to carry your keys like a weapon. This is a lived reality that many men have the privilege of not having to consider. As a result, there is often a disconnect when it comes to personal safety tools. A device that a woman sees as an essential, non-negotiable part of her daily life, a man might dismiss as silly, paranoid, or unnecessary. But these safety gadgets women refuse to live without are not about paranoia. They are about empowerment.
Here are ten of these practical tools that provide real peace of mind.
