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Originally Posted by Vicky.

Its not just men who perv. But its mainly men. Who perv on both women and other men.

Also I personally would fine a male perv scarier. Because I stand a chance of fighting a female one off. Where I stand little to no chance against a male. Also I have never ever been sexually assaulted by a female. I have been assaulted many many times by men in my lifetime. Maybe female pervs focus their attention on men, but for me...a female perv seems to be as rare as fairy dust.

I genuinely think the actual "perv impulse" if you will is pretty much 50/50, but I would agree that it's mainly men who "openly and confidently" perv, and yes, it's obviously more intimidating. Female perving is generally considered (and potentially is?) "less serious" and is more likely to be "private", like comments made within their group of friends / laughing / maybe shouting over once or twice with ensuing hilarity. Or the butt / balls grope at a busy bar - very VERY common to the extent that I would say, back when I did go out a lot, it was unusual if it DIDN'T happen at least 2 or 3 times a night if it was somewhere busy. That tends to be literally a grab whilst acting like they didn't do anything... That seems to be the game .

Also the men who are a target of it tend to mind less (BUT I would say it's important to remember that it does make some very anxious and uncomfortable), and I guess that is down to the intimidation factor too.

E.g. Like I said, literally 10 mins ago there was a group of girls outside catcalling in the window at me... Just gave them a smile and a wave and off they go giggling. Have to keep the fans happy, I guess. BUT if it was one of the female staff here, alone, at night, and there were a dozen teenage boys leering in the window... It becomes quite a different situation.