Grooming

I do remember, not really so long ago, before going out on a date, or going out to see my girlfriend, I'd change my clothes, shower, and even comb my hair.  I thought I was "grooming" myself for the adventures I hoped would come later.

My lady-friends would sometimes groom themselves by going to a hairdresser.

For some obscure reason, though, the term "Groomed for sex" turns out to have a different meaning entirely.  It's some process that prepares young girls to be victims.  I guess by instilling a process of "Learned helplessness".

Do a web search for "rotherham grooming gangs" and you will not find a bunch of free-lance hairdressers.  You'll find stuff like this:

"...a grooming gang that plied girls, some as young as 11, with alcohol and drugs. The men beat and raped the girls, and sold them for sex".

 Grooming.  They certainly weren't meeting any grooms, or becoming brides...