Evidence consistently shows that biological females possess lower thermal detection thresholds and skin temperatures, supporting the observation that they feel cold faster than men.
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Sex differences in young adults on comfort and foot skin temperature using different running shoes lacing.
2025 · cited by 0
Females demonstrated lower pre-exercise skin temperatures, indicating different thermal baselines.
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Changes in temperature perception in transgender persons undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy.
2026 · cited by 0
Individuals assigned female at birth show lower thermal detection thresholds, which changed with gender-affirming hormone therapy.
Association of thermal perceptions, metabolic rate, clothing, and local skin temperature in people with cold constitution in air-conditioned office environments.
2025 · cited by 0
Females were more likely to have a cold constitution, reflecting higher sensitivity to cold.