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If it were up to your parents, you would probably just stay indoors all of the time, and hire a 24/7 security guard. But you need to live your life. There is no such thing as a sure thing when it comes to being safe. Every time you leave the house, you do take a risk. Especially as a woman since, tragically, a lot of criminals and assaulters view women as weak and easy targets. But if you’re armed with the right tools and knowledge, you can get out of otherwise life-threatening situations. You don’t even need to know how to do Kung Fu or carry a knife to protect yourself. Some life-saving tips are right under your nose, hidden in household items. Here are 15 personal safety hacks every woman should know.

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