I have cancer, I am bald and I can't wear anything to cover my head, due to bone pain in my skull. I have had both breasts removed, and I have swollen hands and feet. I wear men's slippers, and am hunched over.
I go out to the shops and do my own shopping. I was nervous at first, going out bald, but beyond one or two comments from school girls, there was no problem. I spoke to the girls involved and explained about cancer and chemotherapy, and they were apologetic.
In recent days, I have had aggro from a group of young teen boys in my cul-de-sac. They throw rubbish at me ( nothing damaging) and shout abuse such as "o you are soooo sexy" and " hold me back! I can't resist! I might have to rape her"
I contacted the police online today, as I needed to go shopping but was too intimidated, and felt too vulnerable to go out. I described this as "cat calling". The policeman who rang up said this is not "cat calling", because "cat calling" is when attractive people are shouted at on the street.
I think this is "cat calling" and that "cat calling" or any unwanted sexual harassment has nothing what so ever to do with attraction, and is entirely to do with power and humiliation. I also think the police should know that.