Fighting, if it can't be avoided, should serve only as a means to escape. If an attacker takes hold of you, concentrate on resistance. Do this by screaming as loudly as you can. Loud, forceful screaming can actually boost your physical strength, giving you the power to resist an attacker. Don't worry about using fancy moves.
Experts suggest forcefully jabbing an attacker in the windpipe or the eyes.
Because the eyes are sensitive, it doesn't take much force to disable an attacker this way. Some people are hesitant to strike out at an attacker for fear that it will anger the assailant even more. But studies show that actively resisting an attack can reduce a woman's risk of sexual assault. This type of vulnerable behavior sometimes increases an attacker's sense of power over a woman. One exception may be instances in which the attacker has a weapon.