Share your experiences with safety on nights out and spiking

We are looking for women across Ireland to share their stories 

As women, we often have a few rituals we do on nights out to stay safe. Picture: iStock

Going on a night out or just to the local for a few drinks as a woman comes with a lot of considerations — what to wear, what to drink, what we can do to stay safe. 

It's an unfortunate reality that we all feel we need to take measures to prevent being spiked, whether it's only accepting drinks straight from the bartender or a trusted friend, getting a cover for your drink or even bringing your drink into the bathroom stall with you.