I have talked to several women that frequent both types of gyms depending on what is convenient. Most cite the preference of a women's only gym due to the personal experience of feeling uncomfortable at a regular gym. Either they sense or observe some leering or gazing, or they feel pressure to adhere to certain standards when in the presence of males.
They haven't really indicated a concern over assault, but I don't think that has really been brought up as an overwhelming problem of the situation in this thread.
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