I think alcohol contributes a bit more to hostility, rather than things like catcalling, wolf whistling and sexual harassment," she explained.
Alcohol is available in some bars and hotels in Qatar, but there is a conspicuous lack of the kind of consumption usually seen at the world's biggest football tournament.
"It's quite a good atmosphere still, even though there's no drink and everyone's being sensible," England fan Emma Smith said.
Has the 33-year-old from Sheffield felt safe in Qatar?
"Yeah definitely, definitely -- because there's no alcohol involved, it feels really safe," she said.