Women feel cold faster than men
Evidence consistently shows that biological females possess lower thermal detection thresholds and skin temperatures, supporting the observation that they feel cold faster than men.
Multiple studies demonstrate physiological and perceptual differences in thermoregulation between sexes, specifically noting lower baseline skin temperatures and increased cold sensitivity or lower thresholds in females, which are further influenced by sex hormones.
Sánchez-Jiménez JL, Sánchez-Ribes E, Priego-Quesada JI, Encarnación-Martínez A, Sanchís-Sanchís R, Pérez-Soriano P. Sex differences in young adults on comfort and foot skin temperature using different running shoes lacing.. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2025.104660
Females demonstrated lower pre-exercise skin temperatures, indicating different thermal baselines.
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Zimmermann P, Kaar M, Bokeloh T, Moll L, Labinski F, Eippert F, Blüher M, Stumvoll M, Heinitz S, Schlögl H. Changes in temperature perception in transgender persons undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-026-01420-0
Individuals assigned female at birth show lower thermal detection thresholds, which changed with gender-affirming hormone therapy.
Biswas BK, Ishii K, Watanabe Y, Li J, Tan Y, Dempoya A, Takeuchi S, Lee SI, Iwamura T, Konoshita S, Wakabayashi H. Association of thermal perceptions, metabolic rate, clothing, and local skin temperature in people with cold constitution in air-conditioned office environments.. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40101-025-00407-5
Females were more likely to have a cold constitution, reflecting higher sensitivity to cold.
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