Sometimes a person may want to resist, but is afraid to scream or fight back. In these cases, a more passive type of resistance may help to defuse the violence of the attacker. Try to calm the attacker. Tell him you are pregnant, or have V.D., or you have your period. Try to discourage the attacker.
Some women pretend to faint, some cry hysterically, others act insane or mentally incapacitated.
If you are at home, tell the sexual offender your husband or boyfriend will be home soon. Active Resistance Nobody can tell you whether active resistance will be the right thing to do. There are many types of active resistance. All hits or kicks should be aimed at the vulnerable parts of the body. Examples are a kick to the groin, a poke in the eyes, a chop to the front of the throat, or a stomp on an attacker's instep.